Being a teenager is difficult. It feels like everything is uncertain and no one takes you seriously. You may feel like you spend every day being ordered around and pleasing other people. You feel ready to make your own choices, and you have your own values, but the adults around you may disagree with you. Adults tell you your life is easy and you don’t know what stress or responsibilities are. They don’t understand how you feel or remember what it’s like. It’s frustrating to try to find your place in the world when sometimes you’re treated like a kid and sometimes you’re treated like an adult.

As the parent of a teen, you may feel like you just want to support your kid and you no longer know how to connect. You want to help, and you have wisdom to share, but it’s just not getting through.

As a therapist and a mom of three, I can help bridge this divide and help you create strong and resilient family connections.

Some issues that I can help with are:

• Social anxiety and difficulties with friendships

• Negative self-image

• Self-discovery and the transition to being a young adult

• Learning to manage stress and developing coping skills and resilience

• Developing foresight and planning skills

• Coping with transitions like moving, change schools, etc.

• Coping with Grief

I enjoy working with teens and their families and would welcome the opportunity to see if we are a good fit for each other. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your concerns and how I can support you. Use the button below to choose a time for a Zoom or phone call. If you don’t see a time that works, feel free to email me at tsavener@seekthesun.net with your availability. At our scheduled time, I’ll reach out, and we’ll start creating a plan to help you and your family move forward. I look forward to connecting with you!