Over the course of two decades working therapeutically with adolescents and their families, I have observed countless young people as they reach a highly anticipated milestone in their lives: turning 18. I have also observed the parents of all those young people as they attempt to adjust to the transition that occurs when their “baby” […]
My Teenager Has Anxiety: Now What do I do?
Anxiety can be a challenge for anyone; however, adolescents have the additional stress of the constant changes that occur during this time period which heighten the experience of anxiety for a teenager. This anxiety can be overwhelming and there are ways to help your teen to make their anxiety smaller and more manageable. When teens […]
Top Ten Reasons Teens Have So Much Anxiety Today
We have fostered anxiety in our teens rather than helped them to build resilience. Many teens struggle with anxiety and it is a very common reason why parents and their teens come to my therapy office. Some teenagers are crippled by overachievement and expect to be perfectionists in every area. Other teens excessively worry […]