Dr. Allison Pisapia Psy.D. – Teen and Young Adult Therapy
Adolescence and young adulthood is a wonderful time to participate in therapy.
So much emotional and social growth is occurring. But it’s easy to feel alone and overwhelmed.
Meeting with a therapist can provide teens and young adults with a responsible, and skilled, adult to bounce ideas off of. They can also learn strategies that will strengthen their relationships, and help them overcome challenges, for the rest of their lives.
Teens who are in therapy are given privacy and the content of their sessions is not shared with their parents unless there is a safety concern or they have given permission for the information to be discussed.
Reasons that Adolescents and Young Adults Enter Therapy Include:
- depression
- anxiety
- suicidal thoughts
- cutting and self-harm
- anger issues
- behavioral problems
- school problems
- entering middle school or high school
- difficulties with friends
- dating issues
- sexual identity
- divorce and family issues
- increased irritability
- death of a loved one
- trauma
- preparing for college or independent living
- dealing with an illness (their own or a loved one)