Therapy for Teens & Families in Waukesha, WI
Supporting teens through today’s struggles while guiding them toward who they’re meant to become
Seeing your child hurt hurts you too.
You remember your teenage years weren’t a breeze but watching your teen go through them is agonizing. They are moody, withdrawn, overwhelmed. They may be yelling while slamming doors or completely silent. What they do share with you about their loneliness, self-doubt, uncertainty, worry, and the pressure they feel is heartbreaking.
Your teen may describe:
I know you love me but you don’t get me.
I feel pressure to be ok but I’m not.
I feel better and worse when I’m on my phone.
I worry my friends won’t include me.
I’m not sure if anyone really likes me.
I feel embarrassed after I lash out.
I feel like everyone is judging me.
I’m stuck in my head and I can’t get out.
I’m worse than everyone else.
Understanding Therapy for Teens / Adolescents & Families
Adolescence is a season of learning about identity, emotions, relationships, and responsibility. Teens are practicing independence while still needing structure and reassurance, which can naturally lead to tension inside them and between them and parents. Their brains are still learning how to manage impulses, stress, and big feelings; which shows up as intensity, inconsistency, and mood-swings. Although many moments may feel difficult, it is the work of becoming a healthy adult.
Today’s teens are navigating this stage in a culture of technology unlike any other in history; with constant stimulation, unfathomable access to information, endless options for comparison, and the weight of the world at their fingertips. In this fast-paced online life, there is less margin to be still, reflect, process, and explore questions like: ‘How am I really doing? What truly matters to me most? What sets me apart from others? Am I loved just the way I am? What do I believe about God?’
Working together to help your teen live the abundant life they were created for
Therapy for teens is a collaborative process involving the teen, parents, and the therapist. We begin by understanding the concerns that brought you in, such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or patterns of poor decision-making, and we work toward relief and practical solutions to those current challenges.
At the same time, we look at the bigger picture of your teen’s development into adulthood. Therapy is a safe space where teens can explore, while the parents can trust my Christian-centered guidance. If the parent-teen relationship feels strained, we can also work together toward understanding, reconnection, and strengthening that bond.
Together, our goal is to help teens feel better, make wise choices, connect in healthy relationships, and grow into their God-given potential.
As a parent of teens myself, I understand the pain of watching our children struggle. And I too have to walk the line of giving love and support while allowing freedom so they can learn to navigate life themselves. We want our teens to become adults who can handle stress, make difficult decisions, communicate clearly, maintain relationships, and walk in confidence in who they were created to be. Counseling is another place for teens to practice these skills now, while guidance and support still surround them.
Support now can help your teen build skills that last a lifetime:
Manage stress without shutting down or lashing out
Sort through competing voices and decide what they believe
Handle social pressure with confidence and self-respect
Communicate emotions instead of bottling them up
Feel safe to be truly open with family, friends, and God
