Teens usually come for therapy when they need help sorting out their feelings, finding solutions to their problems, or just feeling better. This is exactly what we do in therapy. We take the difficult problem and make it manageable. Many situations can cause teen a great deal of pain.
Therapy can help a teen who:
- feels sad, depressed, worried, shy, or just stressed out
- is dieting or overeating for too long or it becomes a problem (eating disorders)
- cuts, burns, or self-injures
- is dealing with an attention problem (ADHD) or a learning problem
- is coping with a chronic illness (such as diabetes or asthma) or a new diagnosis of a serious problem such as HIV, cancer, or a sexually transmitted disease (STD)
- is dealing with family changes such as separation and divorce, or family problems such as alcoholism or addiction
- is trying to cope with a traumatic event, death of a loved one, or worry over world events
- has a habit he or she would like to get rid of, such as nail biting, hair pulling, smoking, or spending too much money, or getting hooked on medications, drugs, or pills
- wants to sort out problems like managing anger or coping with peer pressure
- wants to build self-confidence or figure out ways to make more friends
For more information and to schedule an appointment, please contact Dr. Irine Schweitzer at 818 754-4501.
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