Teen Girls

Being a teen is not easy. Your child is navigating the massive task of figuring out who they are while juggling the relentless pressures of school, college prep, social dynamics, and romantic relationships. In the midst of this, it is natural for teens to feel the need for an outside perspective—someone to talk to as they work to gain autonomy and define themselves apart from their parents.

Historically, many cultures recognized this need, providing mentors like aunts, uncles, or elders to guide adolescents through this transition. Today, therapy serves a similar purpose.

The transition to becoming a young woman today presents its own unique challenges. Teen girls are often caught between competing expectations: to be assertive but "likable," to be high-achieving but not a know-it-all, to be outgoing but not “too much”, to be “fit” but not too thin, and to navigate a digital world that near constantly displays a “norm” that they never quite feel they can reach. With all of these pressures and expectations, it’s no wonder that teens’ confidence and self-esteem can suffer.

In our work together, your teen will:

• Safely explore their evolving identity and core values. They need to feel seen and validated for who they are underneath all the noise and pressure.

• Identify emotional needs and learn how to express them in healthy, constructive ways.

• Establish boundaries in both friendships and romantic relationships.

• Develop a toolkit of coping skills to manage the intense "highs and lows" of the adolescent brain.