Individual Therapy

 
 

Working with teens

It's normal for teens to struggle- and it's important that they learn healthy ways to cope with stress and doubt along the way. Research shows that therapy is most effective when clients have a strong relationship with their therapist and believe that their treatment plan will help them meet their goals. Teens in particular need to like and trust their therapist in order to feel safe enough to learn new skills and make progress toward their goals.

approach to therapy

Whole Child Colorado believes in a strengths-based approach to therapy that:

  • Builds a strong therapeutic relationship

  • Provides a safe place to
    process difficult experiences

  • Promotes resiliency

  • Teaches emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance and mindfulness skills

  • Works toward independent coping and problem solving

Common issues we address in therapy

  • Anxiety, perfectionism, body image, stress

  • School concerns (academic, behavioral, bullying)

  • Relationship issues (family, friends, romantic relationships)

  • Depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm

  • Trauma and vicarious trauma