Teens and Adolescent Therapy in San Diego

We provide teen and adolescent therapy at Novara Counseling in San Diego for adolescents and their families that may be struggling with the various social and emotional issues associated with the challenges of adolescence. Adolescence can be a very difficult time and many teenagers find themselves dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem problems, academic pressures, peer issues, family problems, or transitional difficulties. These issues may influence mood, behavior, self-confidence, and overall ability to function in life. It is our mission to offer an environment where adolescents can be heard and helped to cope with whatever difficulties they are experiencing. If you want to learn more about teens and adolescent therapy, here is a blog about therapy for teenagers.

If your teenager is struggling with feeling overwhelmed, socially withdrawn, being emotionally reactive, academic pressures, or problems in relationships, then consider teens and adolescent therapy here at Novara Counseling in San Diego. At Novara Counseling we personalize our support for each teenager to help them find the best approach in acquiring new coping mechanisms, becoming more emotionally aware, learning better communication skills, and gaining more confidence and resiliency.

The adolescents we work with are often dealing with changes in their family system as well. Stress at school, pressures from peers, or mental issues of a teenager can influence relationships in the family and communication within the family. In such cases, our family therapy services can complement individual therapy for teenagers. Sometimes parents themselves experience stress related to helping their children or disagree with each other on what to do with troubled adolescents; in such cases, we can offer our individual therapy or couple counseling services to help the parents deal with this situation.

What to Expect From Teens and Adolescent Therapy at Novara Counseling

We believe that treatment of teens and adolescents should be interactive, appropriate for their age, and take into account their developmental needs. Each therapy session is aimed to give teens a feeling of safe and non-critical atmosphere to talk freely without being lectured and misjudged. Therapy helps teens to develop useful skills for coping with their anxiety, depression, and stress, as well as to enhance their identity and self-confidence.

In case it is needed, parents can be included in therapy sessions either just to learn about the progress of their kids, resolve certain conflicts within a family, or to coordinate their efforts at home to help teens better. For those families whose relationship becomes difficult because of the problem of a teen's mental health, we provide therapy services for the whole family to discuss communication and connections in general. Those parents who would like to have therapy sessions for themselves can also use individual and couples therapy as complementary services.

Frequently Asked Questions at Novara Counseling

When does teen and adolescent therapy begin?

We specialize in helping adolescents and teens who may be going through difficult times during their teenage years. If you need help to determine if your child is ready for therapy, please schedule a consultation with Novara Counseling to help you answer any questions you have regarding teens and adolescent therapy in San Diego.

What makes teen therapy distinct from individual therapy?

Teen/adolescent therapy is an approach that considers where your teenager currently is in terms of his/her development and takes into account aspects of their lives which include schooling, peers, self, and home.

Should I be a part of the therapy sessions with my teen?

Depending on the needs of your teen and your family, therapy can involve individual sessions or sessions involving the parents at different times. Sometimes, therapy is conducted along with family therapy if it can help improve the teen's well-being.

My teen is reluctant to do therapy. What can I do?

This is normal behavior for a teenager, and we understand the reluctance that comes with therapy. We prioritize creating a supportive atmosphere during therapy that is not judgmental.

Why Seek Teen and Adolescent Therapy?

Teen and adolescent therapy may help with:

• Anxiety, stress, or panic

• Depression or low mood

• Self-esteem and identity challenges

• School stress or academic pressure

• Peer conflict or social struggles

• Family conflict or communication issues

• Life transitions or adjustment difficulties

• Emotional regulation and coping skills

Offering in-person sessions in San Diego & virtual sessions throughout California!