Better Transitions
COUNSELING FOR TEENS IN ST. LOUIS, MO
While the struggles of youth are not new, kids are growing up in ways we have never before experienced. Together, we will work on resilience, behavioral issues, coping mechanisms, depression, and anxiety. Or, whatever is preventing your child from developing to their highest potential.
Is counseling for your teen the right choice?
You are struggling to communicate or get through to your teen. They seem distant, angry, and anxious. Your once happy and outgoing child seems sad and closed off. Your child seems to be sleeping too much or too little. Grades are dropping. School reports of behavioral and concentration issues have begun. Your teen seems to be hanging out with a negative peer group. Drug and alcohol use is in question. Things have gotten out of control, and you are fearful of what is to come.
Core Counseling can help!
Core Counseling offers support and guidance for both teens and parents during these trying years. A teenage counselor from our team will help you and your teen understand themselves better and learn what they are going to need to succeed. Your teenage counselor will connect with your teen and teach them lifelong coping and social skills. In counseling for teens, your child will learn how to communicate in healthier ways. Additionally, any substance use and/or behavioral issues will be addressed and treated accordingly. Our therapists have extensive experience in working with teens. They pride themselves on building rapport and trust with this population. We pull from a variety of therapeutic approaches that will fit your child’s individual needs. These approaches include but are not limited to:
Our therapists can also assist with setting up services in the community that may be beneficial to your child’s growth and success. Referrals to community resources often include assistance with obtaining employment, positive activities, peer support, and academic success.
Results You Are Looking For
By working with a teenage counselor your teen can gain an increased awareness of who they are and the world around them. Through counseling for teens, your teen's self-esteem and interactions with others can improve. An increased ability to regulate their emotions and cope in more effective ways can develop. Productivity in the home and academic success can be achieved. Attending counseling for teens can foster positive changes in your teen's overall mood and mental health.
Is family therapy part of the plan?
Family therapy is often integrated into a teen's therapeutic process. Family therapy can help you improve your relationship with your child and other family members. During family therapy sessions we will explore the issues you and your family are facing. This also includes the impact of these issues, conflict resolution skills, and healthier ways of communicating. Please talk to your therapist or intake specialist if this is something you would like to include in your teen’s treatment plan. In some cases, your teen's therapist may reach out to you with a recommendation for family therapy even if this is not part of the original plan.
Begin Counseling for Your Teen in St. Louis, MO and Online Throughout the State of Missouri
Your teen deserves support in learning who they are as they grow. Our team of caring therapists would be honored to offer support from our St. Louis, MO-based practice and across the state. To start your teens therapy journey with Core Counseling, please follow these steps:
Contact Core Counseling to get scheduled
Complete intake forms and meet with a caring therapist
Start receiving the support you and your teen deserve
Other Services Offered at Core Counseling
Counseling for teens isn't the only service offered at our St. Louis, MO-based practice . At Core Counseling, we offer a variety of mental health services that include couples counseling, play therapy, anxiety therapy, online therapy, therapy for trauma, family therapy, and depression counseling. Our therapists are also experienced in treating grief, trauma, addiction, anger management, relationship issues, and ADHD. We are also happy to offer support with mood disorders, emotional issues, life transitions, low self-esteem, stress management, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and communication issues. Feel free to learn more about our practice by visiting our FAQ page, about page, our blog, and other resources. We currently offer Online Therapy and Face-to-Face therapy options! Contact us and Let's Talk!