I think we all know that the adolescent years can be some of the most difficult in our lives. Adolescents lack the skills to deal with the big, adult feelings they are having while balancing an increasing load of responsibilities. I have worked for years as a middle school and high school teacher and understand how school, friendships and family can be so difficult for teens. Therapy with adolescents is a slow and gradual process of building a therapeutic relationship where they can be themselves and express feelings, fears and doubts in a safe and encouraging place. It is also a safe place to challenge beliefs about themselves that are not helpful and build new more helpful beliefs through positive experiences. If you have a teenager who is struggling with life, let's meet and see if I can help.