Therapy for Teens

Most of us remember our teenage years as a combination of great fun, burgeoning freedom, and a tremendous amount of stress. During this time our hormone levels are changing, making us feel emotionally out of control. We also feel a greater need to perform well academically and fit into social circles. All of this stress can take its toll on a teen’s mental health and overall well-being.

Common Life Challenges Among Teens

Teens can often face some serious life challenges that impact their mental health and well-being.

• Loss - Loss can come in the form of a death of a loved one, including a pet, and it can also come in the form of parental separation or divorce. A loss also happens when a family moves to a new location, going to a new school, or experiencing a first love/break-up.
• Stress - A little stress is normal in life and can even be motivating. But too much stress can cause burnout at any age. Many teens face tremendous amounts of stress to do well in school, hold down a job, and be accepted by their peers.
• Family Relationships - Family relationships change over time and can be a source of stress for teens. Having a trusted therapist can help a teen navigate how to set boundaries and strengthen relationships!

This is not an exhaustive list of reasons why a teen may want to speak with a therapist by any means. 

Dr. Cacace typically approaches this work with a combination of individual and family therapy, with the goal of meeting the needs of the client. This is the an effective way of helping teens, since she specializes in a Systems Theory approach.  

If you think your teen could benefit from therapy, please reach out to Dr. Cacace today!