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Teen Therapy: How Therapy Can Help Teen Mental Health

Teen Therapy: How Therapy Can Help Teen Mental Health

Teen Therapy: How Therapy Can Help Teen Mental Health

Navigating the complex world of teenage emotions and behaviours can often feel overwhelming for parents. If your teen is grappling with anxiety, anger, or depression, you’re likely facing challenges that affect not just their well-being but the entire family dynamic. Here at The Therapy Collective, we understand those challenges deeply, and we’re committed to providing a supportive, professional, and empathetic approach to teen mental health.

What you may be noticing & How we can help: 

1: Feeling Helpless in the Face of Your Teen’s Anxiety

Anxiety can be crippling, and watching your teen struggle through panic attacks, social anxiety, or constant worry can leave you feeling powerless. Our approach focuses on evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Tools, Exposure Therapy, and more,  to empower your teen with the tools they need to manage their anxiety, giving them – and you – a sense of control and hope.

2: Navigating the Storm of Teen Anger

Anger in teens can manifest in defiance, withdrawal, or even aggression, straining family relationships. We work to uncover the root causes of this anger, often linked to frustration, stress, or underlying anxiety and depression. Through a combination of therapy methods, we help your teen express their emotions healthily and rebuild the family bonds.

3: The Weight of Teen Depression

Depression can make your vibrant teen seem like a stranger, lost in their own world of sadness and disinterest. Our compassionate, tailored approach aims to reach them in that darkness, offering a lifeline through therapeutic practices that encourage expression, understanding, and gradual steps towards healing and reconnection.

Lama

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Hello! I'm Lama Ghazzo, a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in supporting pre-teens & teens. Reach out to me today and find out if your child can benefit from therapy.

Specializing in  Counselling and Therapy for:

Pre-Teens (ages 9-12) &

Teens (ages 13-19)

Our team of teen therapists are Registered Psychotherapists who are skilled and passionate about supporting pre-teens, teens, and their parents in the following areas: 

  • Anxiety, Depression 
  • Anger 
  • ADHD
  • Self-harm
  • OCD
  • Neurodiveristy 
  • Navigating Relationships
  • Perfectionism 
  • Social Skills 
  • School Refusal 
  • Academic underachievement 
  • Sexuality & Gender Affirming Care 
  • Post secondary transitioning
  • Help with launching into adulthood 
  • Social Media Addictions 
  • Substance Use & Addictions 
  • Trauma 

Our Commitment to You and Your Teen

We believe in a partnership approach, working closely with both you and your teen to create a supportive environment conducive to healing and growth. With a focus on building trust, resilience, and open communication, we’re dedicated to guiding your teen back to a place of balance and joy.

For more insights on managing teen mental health, these reputable sources offer valuable information:

  1. American Psychological Association (APA): apa.org

https://www.apa.org/topics/social-media-internet/health-advisory-adolescent-social-media-use

  1. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): nimh.nih.gov 

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health

  1. Psychology Today: psychologytoday.com

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/thinking-about-kids/202303/teenage-mental-health-this-time-the-crisis-isnt-hyped

Our Teen Therapy Team