Seek Teen Counseling with Autonomy Therapy in Texas
At Autonomy Therapy, we believe that therapy can be invaluable to all age groups, especially counseling for children and adolescents. It is estimated that 1 in 6 youth ranging from 6 to 17 years old experience mental health issues. Developmentally, adolescence lends itself to many turbulent emotions and new experiences. Teen counseling provides a safe and supportive space for your adolescent. We will encourage your teen to develop confidence and autonomy that will last them a lifetime through individual or family therapy, as well as parent consultations and parent coaching. If you’re wondering: “Where can I find teen counseling near me?” Look no further! Contact us today to learn more about how scheduling therapy for your teen could be a great fit for their needs!
Common Issues for Teens
(13 to 18 years old)
Body image issues
Anxiety disorders
Trauma
Depression
Self-Esteem Issues
Neurodivergence
Identity development and expression
Academic Pressure
ADHD
Substance misuse
Bullying
How Teen Counseling in Austin, TX Can Help
It is important to let your teen know that going to therapy doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with them or that they are in trouble. The purpose of scheduling for teens to go to counseling is not to “fix” a teen. Our therapists aim to support them while they grow and normalize their experiences. Whether you’re looking for a teenage depression therapist, a clinician to support with body image, self-esteem, and the like: We’re here for you.
Therapy can provide a safe and welcoming space for teens to explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Therapists listen with a sense of curiosity rather than judgment and provide unconditional positive regard. Above all, research indicates that a teen’s relationship with the therapist is a key component to reaching therapeutic goals. Building a strong rapport facilitates trust and can amplify the benefits of therapy.
Autonomy Therapy’s Approach to Teen Counseling
Our compassionate therapists work with teens from a strengths-based and person-centered approach. We value taking your teen’s unique hobbies and interests into consideration when providing treatment. Teens and counseling are a terrific combination in therapy, they can be incredibly creative! Some evidenced-based techniques that our clinicians use include the following:
Sandtray Therapy
Expressive Arts
Mindfulness
Coping Skill Building
Distress Tolerance Skills
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
From Our Therapists
What do you love about working with teens?
“Starting therapy can be intimidating for both the child or teen and their caretaker. It is important to understand that it can take time to establish a safe bond that allows your kid to feel comfortable with being vulnerable. Sometimes you and your kid may have different ideas about what the goals are in therapy, however, allowing your kid to feel empowered in the process often results in improved outcomes for both your kid and your family. – Isabel Keogh, LPC-Associate
I also hold such compassion and respect for teens navigating the dynamic and transformative stage of adolescence. It’s a distinctive time filled with challenges and opportunities for growth, and each session offers the chance to witness their courage firsthand. It’s a privilege to be let into their experience, become a part of their unique journey, and help them develop resilience, self-awareness, and healthy relationships.”
What should caretakers know about therapy?
“In therapy with teens and children, building resilience, fostering confidence, and increasing self-esteem doesn't usually look like skill-building or practicing the use of coping tools. While that can definitely be a part of the larger process, building a secure relationship and an environment of attunement, reflection, and acceptance is largely where the internal transformation truly can and does occur. With younger kids, play is their language, their method of processing, and their means for healing. While the work children engage in during session may look like a ‘typical’ play time, the relationship and atmosphere of safety and validation offers the chance for kids to take risks, confront fear, and courageously take what they've learned out into the real world and into use with higher-stake relationships.”
Ready to Begin Teen Counseling in Austin, TX?
As a caregiver, reaching out for help with your children or teen can be scary. At Autonomy Therapy, our child and teen therapists are here to create a non-judgmental, caring environment for both you and your child. You don’t have to handle this alone. Let one of our teen therapists help today:
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