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Teen Counseling

“Drama, lies, tears…teenage years.”

Author Unknown

Are You Concerned About Your Teen’s Behavior?

Is your teen isolating him or herself?
Has he or she stopped communicating freely?
Have you noticed a drastic change in attire and hygiene?
Are their grades in school suffering?
Do they seem apathetic toward social activities, withdrawing from their peers and unable to have fun?
Do they have erratic sleeping patterns, either sleeping too much or too little?
Perhaps you have noticed that they have adopted secretive behaviors and don’t share openly with you as a parent.
Are you concerned with the friends that they have chosen?
Have you noticed self-harming behaviors like cutting, burning or excessive scratching?
Are you constantly worried about your teen?
Do you have a gut feeling that something is wrong, but you can’t quite identify what is going on?
Are you concerned, but feel unable to help them?

Ready to Help Your Teen Feel Supported?

Call: 623-680-3486

Text: 623-688-5115

Many Teens Go Through Confusing Phases

Teenagers 13–18 years old are going through drastic changes developmentally. They are noticing physical changes with their bodies that may make them feel self-conscious or awkward. They are also developing emotionally and socially. This may be the first time that they notice the presence of romantic feelings and the desire to date. They also may be increasingly aware of and concerned with how they are perceived by their peers. All of these changes can be very confusing for your teen and for you as a parent.

Your teen may be frustrated with feeling misunderstood or unable to communicate these changes. While your teen is at an age where they are starting to grow and mature toward adulthood, they may lack the emotional capabilities to express themselves fully. It is not uncommon for teens to feel lost and resort to inappropriate outlets for their unexpressed emotions, like lashing out or withdrawing completely.

Articulate emotional expression is a valuable skill that many teens have a difficult time developing on their own. Fortunately, teen counseling can provide a safe environment for your teen to learn to understand his or her feelings and ways to express those feelings properly. Giving your teen guidance through counseling allows them to grow their emotional intelligence in a safe, non-judgmental environment as they establish building blocks for adulthood.

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Your Teen Can Learn Valuable Life Skills Through Teen Counseling

Many times behavioral changes during teenage years are an expression of larger, perhaps more intimidating, issues. This is often the result of the teen not understanding how to articulate their feelings and fears. At Crossroads, we help your teen identify the core of what they’re feeling. This root emotion can be intimidating to address, but once we’ve brought light to the underlying issue, we can begin to build a foundation based on strong communication around the emotion.

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We help give teens the tools to understand why they may feel a certain way and express themselves in a logical, productive manner. The ability to feel understood is powerful and the teenage years are a great place to begin building a strong foundation that emphasizes the ability to communicate.

Your teen’s ability to share openly with us is an important part of teen counseling. We understand that in order for your teen to open up to a therapist, he or she needs to feel comfortable. One of the many ways that we facilitate an open environment is by using several creative methods. These methods may include drawing, playing card games or playing with puppets. We apply these methods to help soften the emotional barrier that many teens struggle with when trying to express their emotions.

The teenage years are a confusing, tumultuous time for many. However, these years are also an optimal time to develop emotional maturity as teens move closer to adulthood and independence. With openness, patience and the right therapist, we can help your teen gain confidence in their ability to communicate with the world.

Benefits of Teen Counseling

As your teen begins counseling, you may start to notice:

Improved communication and emotional expression
Increased confidence and self-esteem
Better ability to manage stress, anxiety, and strong emotions
Reduced behavioral issues and emotional outbursts
Healthier coping strategies for difficult situations
Improved relationships with family and peers
Greater self-awareness and decision-making skills
Stronger emotional foundation for adulthood

Over time, these changes can help your teen feel more understood, confident, and capable in navigating life’s challenges.

Start Your Healing Journey…

We have offices in Phoenix, Anthem, Scottsdale, and online throughout Arizona. To schedule a session, or for a 15 minutes phone consultation with a licensed therapist, call 623-680-3486, text 623-688-5115, or email using the “contact us” button.

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Our Goal

Crossroads Counseling: Arizona Relationship and Trauma Center— where growth, healing, and connection happen.

But, You May Still Have Questions Or Concerns…

We’re here to make the process as clear and comfortable as possible.

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Many teens are initially reluctant to come into counseling. However, firmly insisting that your teen see a therapist is often in their best interest. You can help them feel empowered and in control of the decision-making process by allowing them to choose a therapist they feel most comfortable with. When your teen agrees to come into therapy, we also like to intermittently communicate with the parent to understand what is going on both in and outside of our sessions. If your teen is still unwilling to come to therapy, we can work with you to find ways to make positive changes at home.

All parents struggle with feelings of failure from time to time. Parenting is an ever-changing process and doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Seeking counseling means you care enough to give your teen the opportunity for emotional growth in a safe space.

It is completely natural to want to protect your teen. We work to create a safe and supportive environment while including parents at appropriate times to ensure comfort and progress.

The length of counseling depends on your teen’s needs and goals. Some teens benefit from short-term support, while others may need longer guidance.

Yes. Parents are often included at key points to support progress and improve communication at home.

Yes. Many teens are comfortable with virtual sessions, and online counseling can be just as effective.

Teen Counseling