Maybe they're more anxious, angry, withdrawn, emotional, or overwhelmed than they used to be.

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School has become stressful. Friendships are complicated. Their confidence has changed. Every conversation seems to become an argument—or they simply stop talking.

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As a parent, it can be difficult to know when something is a normal part of growing up and when your teen needs additional support.

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You don't have to figure that out alone.

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A place where teens can talk without feeling judged.

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Being a teenager can be hard.

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Expectations are coming from everywhere—school, friends, family, sports, social media, relationships, and sometimes from themselves.

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Therapy gives teens a space to slow down and talk honestly about what's happening.

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We may work on:

• Anxiety and worrying

• School stress

• Emotional regulation

• Confidence and self-esteem

• Friendships

• Family conflict

• Communication

• Life changes

• Coping skills

• Identity and growing independence

• Feeling overwhelmed

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Therapy isn't about telling your teen what's wrong with them.

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It's about helping them better understand themselves. Sometimes understanding the "why" behind a reaction, emotion, or behavior can help a teen feel less confused by what they're experiencing—and more capable of handling it differently.

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Together, we'll work on recognizing emotions, understanding reactions, developing coping skills, communicating more effectively, building confidence, and learning practical tools they can use outside of therapy.

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For Parents:

It can be incredibly difficult to watch your child struggle.

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You may be wondering:

• Should I push them to talk or give them space?

• Is this normal teenage behavior or something more?

• Why can they talk to everyone except me?

• What am I supposed to do when nothing seems to help?

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Supporting a teen sometimes means giving them another safe adult who can listen, help them understand what they're experiencing, and teach them skills for managing it.

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The goal isn't to replace your relationship with your teen.

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It's to help strengthen the support around them.

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Telehealth Teen Therapy Throughout Maine

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The ability to participate effectively in telehealth will depend on the teen's age, needs, and comfort with virtual sessions.

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Reach out to see whether telehealth therapy may be a good fit for your teen.