Online youth & teen therapy in florida & Delaware

Nurturing resilience in youth and teens!

Are you searching for understanding and support in the midst of teenage challenges, but struggling to find your voice?

  • Feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of school, friends, and family.

  • Struggling to navigate relationships and communication with parents, peers, professors, and partner.

  • Experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression related to academic, social, or personal pressure.

  • Feeling misunderstood or isolated, unable to express yourself authentically in both personal and academic setting.

  • Dealing with issues of identity and self-esteem while also managing the transition to adulthood and independence.

  • Seeking guidance on important life decisions and future plans.

  • Juggling the demands of college life, including academics, social life, and personal growth, and feeling overwhelmed by the uncertainty of the future.

Maybe you can relate to one or more of these. Are you…?

Maybe you've always been a high achiever, but lately, you've been feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of school, extracurricular activities, and family expectations. You're constantly stressed about getting good grades, balancing your time, and figuring out your future.

In addition to academic stress, you're also dealing with challenges in your social life. You feel like you don't fit in with your peers and have trouble making friends. This leaves you feeling lonely and isolated, unsure of how to navigate social situations.

To make matters worse, your parents are going through a divorce, adding to your emotional burden. You feel torn between your parents and struggle to cope with the changes happening in your family.

Despite these challenges, you're hesitant to seek help. You worry about being judged or misunderstood, and you're not sure where to turn for support.

Maybe you are the parent and you’ve noticed changes in your teen's behavior and mood that have you concerned. They may be more withdrawn, irritable, or anxious, and you're worried about what they're going through. Despite your best efforts, you're feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to help your teen navigate their challenges.

In therapy, your child can find a safe space to express their thoughts and feelings. They can learn coping skills to manage stress and anxiety, strategies for navigating social interactions, and ways to process their emotions about your divorce.

Over time, they can begin to feel more confident and empowered to face life's challenges, knowing they have the support they need to thrive.

I'm here to help along the way.

therapy for teens & youth can help…

  • Regulate your emotions. Learn to manage and express emotions in a healthy way.

  • Develop strategies to cope with stress, anxiety, and other challenges.

  • Enhance communication skills with peers, parents, and others.

  • Explore personal values, beliefs, and goals.

  • Boost confidence and self-worth and learn to build and maintain healthy relationships.

  • Address issues related to school performance and stress.

  • Navigate transitions such as moving, starting college, or changes in family dynamics.

In therapy, we'll team up to tackle whatever's on your mind. We'll use a mix of approaches to help you feel better and handle things like stress, anxiety, or tough situations.

First off, we'll dive into Solution-Focused Therapy. This means we'll focus on finding solutions to your challenges rather than just talking about them. For example, if you're feeling overwhelmed by schoolwork, we might look at how you've managed your time well in the past and apply those strategies to your current workload. Or, if you're struggling to make friends, we'll explore times when you've successfully connected with others and build on those experiences.

Next, we'll bring in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This helps you accept your feelings without judging yourself. For instance, if you're feeling anxious about an upcoming test, we'll work on accepting those feelings and finding ways to study effectively despite them. Or, if you're dealing with your parents' divorce, we'll focus on clarifying what matters most to you and taking actions that align with your values, like spending quality time with each parent.

Lastly, we'll use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This is all about understanding how your thoughts and actions affect how you feel. If you often worry about what others think of you, we'll challenge those negative thoughts and replace them with more positive and realistic ones. Or, if you're feeling down, we'll explore how your thoughts might be affecting your mood and work on changing any unhelpful patterns.

Our goal is to work as a team to help you feel more confident, handle stress better, and find ways to make life a little easier.

  • The length of therapy varies depending on your goals and progress. Some people find relief in just a few sessions, while others may benefit from longer-term therapy.

    We will work with you to create a schedule that works best for you, whether that's weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly sessions.

    The most important thing is to be consistent and committed to the process to see the best results.

  • Yes, what you share in therapy is confidential.

    This means that we won't share what you talk about with anyone else unless we believe you're in danger or you give us permission to do so.

    It's important to be honest and open in therapy so you can get the most out of it. We will explain the limits of confidentiality at the beginning of therapy so you know what to expect.

  • Therapy can help your teen develop coping skills, improve communication, and build self-esteem.

    As a parent, you can expect to be involved in the therapy process to some extent, depending on your teen's age and needs.

    We will work with you and your teen to create a treatment plan that meets your family's goals.