Adolescents and Child Counseling in New Jersey

It is estimated by ChildTrends.org that approximately one in five adolescents has a diagnosable mental health disorder. Most teenagers and adolescents will not seek out help on their own, and oftentimes it is difficult for them to admit that they are struggling. If you notice your teenager doing any of the following, seeking an experienced therapist can help:

Isolating and/or withdrawing from family and friends
Noticeably more agitated or angry
Staying up all night for days at a time or frequently sleeping all day
Skipping classes or whole days at school and not responding to school intervention
Having problematic bad hygiene or not paying attention to their hygiene at all
Talking to themselves often or seeming to carry on a conversation with someone who is not there
Wearing layers of clothing during warm weather and not letting you see their arms or legs
Crying a lot and displaying overwhelming sadness and/or hopelessness
Being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol
Talking about hurting themselves or wanting to take their own life

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What to expect :

Family therapy is utilized to help improve communication with your teenager, build trust and understanding between you and your teenager, and encourage family members to bond together to help one another.
A Mindfulness therapeutic approach is utilized that emphasizes the building of Self-Awareness and Self-Acceptance.
Your adolescent will learn to embrace their Authenticity and improve their overall Emotional Well-Being.
Obstacles that are blocking your adolescent's path to personal happiness and fulfillment will be identified and removed one-by-one.
You and your adolescent will work with the therapist to help your adolescent heal from shame and/or self-esteem issues.
Your adolescent will collaborate together with the therapist to overcome depressive thoughts, anxiety, self-destructive behaviors, and/or peer-related issues.