Teen & Adolescent Therapy

Service Description

Adolescence brings pressure from school, friendships, family, identity, and social media, often all at once. Teen therapy gives young people a confidential, supportive space to talk openly, understand what they're feeling, and build skills to handle what's in front of them. At Love Light Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC, we provide therapy for preteens and teens ages 10 and up throughout New York, with services also available in New Jersey through select clinicians. Teens seek support for anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, identity, family conflict, and life transitions. What happens in teen therapy? Early sessions focus on building trust, understanding your teen's concerns, and setting goals together. Your teen's clinician may help them recognize connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, manage overwhelming feelings, and practice coping and communication skills they can use at school and at home. Parents and caregivers are involved as appropriate to support progress while respecting the teen's privacy. Our clinicians tailor treatment to each young person. Sessions may draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness and grounding, and trauma-informed approaches that prioritize choice and emotional safety. Founded by a woman of color, Love Light offers culturally responsive care and welcomes teens of all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ youth and teens from Caribbean and immigrant families. Teen therapy is offered virtually throughout New York and in New Jersey through select clinicians. Ready to take the next step? Request an appointment or schedule a discovery call to begin the process of connecting with a therapist who understands your teen's needs. Complimentary consultations are available following an appointment request and initial discovery call.