Therapy for Tween and Teen Girls

Helping Teens Develop Emotional Resilience and Confidence

Teen girls today are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis, with levels of depression and anxiety skyrocketing over the past few years. Many girls are experiencing heightened levels of loneliness and isolation as well as increased pressure from social media. These stressors, on top of the already-turbulent landscape of adolescence, make for a uniquely challenging time for our teen girls.

Girls often require support during their adolescent years to help develop their core identity and sense of self, cope with difficult emotions and life stressors, and make choices that are aligned with their values. Therapy provides a safe and supportive environment for these discussions and discoveries to take place.

Some Concerns Faced by Tween/Teen Girls

  • Academic challenges

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Body image issues

  • Depression

  • Difficulties with emotion regulation

  • Executive functioning challenges

  • Family conflict or changes

  • Low self-esteem

  • Stress

  • Trauma

What Parents Should Look Out For

  • Changes in family life (e.g., divorce)

  • Difficulty making or keeping friends

  • Excessive worry/anxiety

  • Frequent temper outbursts

  • Increased irritability/moodiness

  • Increased risk-taking behaviors

  • Lack of interest in activities previously enjoyed

  • Persistent sadness

  • School problems

  • Self-harming behaviors

  • Social problems or bullying

How Therapy Can Benefit Tweens/Teens

  • Boost self-esteem

  • Build coping and emotion regulation skills

  • Develop assertiveness

  • Enhance communication skills

  • Identify goals and values

  • Improve relationships with friends and family

  • Increase self-awareness

  • Manage stress

  • Process difficult thoughts and feelings

  • Promote self-efficacy

Contact Me

Fill out the form below or email me at julia@drjuliaslatkin.com to schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation.