therapy for TEENS in Whitefish, MT.
Being a teenager can be hard…
You can see that you child is struggling with friends or emotions. Their behavior has changed and now they aren’t doing well in school, their friend group has changed, and it’s possible their personality has changed… Stress, depression, anxiety, and dangerous behaviors are at all time highs for teens in Montana.
Teens are figuring out where they belong, and navigating an ever changing world. This can be tough to do without a safe place to explore thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and identity.
Why you might need a therapy for teens?
Teens are reporting higher rates of depression and anxiety - they are saying: “normal things” like school & making friends are now difficult, that the future is in question, and that “life is harder for my generation”. They are feeling more and more overwhelmed.
Today teens are reporting higher rates of depression and anxiety - they are saying that “normal things” like school and making friends are now difficult, that the future is in question, and that “life is hard”.
Teens are figuring out where they belong, and navigating an ever changing world. This can be tough to do without a safe place to explore thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and identity.
Therapy can provide the safe space that teens need to feel better about themselves.
WHY DO teens IN MONTANA COME TO THERAPY?
Teens come to therapy for a variety of reasons. They all have at least one thing in common: they want to feel better about themselves.
If you are a parent in Montana… Therapy can help make a difference in your teen’s life, no matter what they are struggling with. Whether you are trying to figure out “what changed”, or you already know what’s getting in the way of your teen’s success.
Common issues teens explore in therapy:
Pressure to grow, perform, and fit in
Lack of motivation
Social anxiety
Identity concerns
Sadness or Depression
Sexuality concerns
Behavior Problems
Substance abuse or partying
Constantly escaping through video games, phones, etc.
Academic issues
Anger
Difficulty with family, school, & friends
Family difficulties
Traumatic Events
Teens come to therapy to explore what is getting in the way of their goals, hopes, and dreams in life.
If you can tell that your teen is struggling with all of this or you are worried that you teen might be developing anxiety or depression. Or you worry about how the pressure they are under is impacting them, it might be worth exploring how therapy for teens might help. Let’s talk.
what would it be like if…
your teen:
Responded instead of reacting all the time?
Communicated better?
Was more aware and content with who they really are?
More focused on what really matters?
Was able to maintain healthy peer friendships?
Was more present and less distracted on social media & video games?
You know that it is possible for your teen to live a better life and for them to find some balance. You want them to feel better and get out of the thoughts and cycles that are holding them back.
You are ready for a better relationship with them!
what does therapy for teens actually look like?
I’m Burket and I can help your teen get to place where they are feeling motivated, connected, & ready to navigate the future again. LEARN MORE ABOUT ME.
I spent the last decade specializing in work with teens. I’ve worked in schools, intensive programs for “at risk” teens, and coached teen athletes on their performance in sports, college prep, and wellness. I’ve learned what it takes to develop authentic relationships that balance support, accountability, and boundaries with .
I provide a space for your teen to explore who they are, and what they want in life. I teach them skills to help them integrate their experiences, thoughts and emotions as they learn to navigate life.
Teens often report that my attitude, style, authenticity, and “real talk” approach to therapy allow them to better understand themselves.
Working with a therapist can help teens move from surviving to thriving. Seeking therapy for “minor emotional issues” can help prevent major issues down the road and-waiting to get help can make things worse.
You want your teen to look into the future with confidence. To trust that no matter what happens they can depend on themselves and their relationships to get through it. You want the best for them, and you recognize that the way things going is not
If your teen is finding it difficult to succeed in relationships, school, or life in general, and you are ready to connect with a therapist in Whitefish, let’s talk.
Book a Consultation.
Your path forward begins when you reach out to book a free 20 minute consultation.
My office is in Whitefish, and I provide video sessions across Montana.