Adolescent and Family Therapy

She had no idea what to do.

Donna* just didn’t know who her daughter was anymore: “I guess I thought parenting would be easy. Easier than this, at least…”

She and her daughter used to be inseparable. They shared everything. But something had changed.

“Suddenly, I had no idea what was going on in her head. I wanted to understand and support her, but she wouldn’t let me in.”

She missed the warmth and intimacy they used to share. “I just want my little girl back.”

What happened?

Parenting adolescents can feel like landing on an alien planet – the terrain is confusing, and it’s impossible to know which way is up.

Everything annoys them. You want to be playful and light-hearted, but you’re the last person on earth they want to connect with.

Situations that used to go smoothly erupt into major conflicts. Sometimes the pain is more than you can take.

All you want to do is help.

Growing up can be tough.

It’s not easy for the teenagers, either.

They’re dealing with things you never had to handle. Social media and Internet access provide endless drama and distractions from important things they need to be focusing on.

Insecurity, academic demands, peer pressure, anxiety, depression – these are just a few of the challenges they face. All this while they’re trying to figure out where they fit in and what’s important to them.

On top of everything else, they may be wrestling with emotions and struggles they don’t have a clue how to cope with.

The good news is you don’t have to do it alone, neither of you do. I can help.

Getting back on track…

One of the most rewarding aspects of family therapy is helping families learn to communicate in ways that promote cooperation and responsiveness between parents and teens.

I establish a supportive relationship with your teen, then help them understand the emotions they’re feeling and teach them how to deal with them in healthier ways.

I’ll also coach you and your teen together, so you can resolve conflict, become more compassionate and responsive to each other, foster mutual respect, and engage in healthy communication.

These are tools that will serve you and your family well throughout your lives.

A lifetime of healthy relationship –

Restore communication. Feel closer. Enjoy each other again.

Call me at (832) 492-5068 for a free consultation. Let me help you find a better way to connect with each other.

*Name changed to preserve client confidentiality