Things they can use at school, with friends, at home. Not theory. Not home work. Real skills.
How we work with you, the parent
Here's the part that's hard to hear — and worth knowing up front.
As your kid gets older, the therapeutic relationship belongs more and more to them. That can feel uncomfortable. Here's what to expect.
Private time
Your teen will have private time with their clinician. What they share is confidential.
Important exceptions
We will tell you about safety concerns, abuse, or anything that puts your teen or someone else at risk.
Looped in on big-picture stuff
Goals, progress, themes. Not day-to-day details — that's by design. It's what makes therapy work for teens.
Family or parent-only sessions
When it would help, we may suggest family sessions or parent-only check-ins.
We support you, too
Parenting a teen through mental health stuff is hard. You deserve support.
How to talk to your teen about therapy
Don't ambush. Bring it up calmly.
01
Not mid-fight
Pick a low-stakes moment —driving, walking, doing dishes. Side-by-side beats face-to-face.
02
Lead with what you've noticed
"I've noticed you've been sleeping a lot" lands better than "I think you're depressed."
03
Give them choice
Picking their clinician. Picking the time. Agreeing to try it for a few sessions before committing.
04
If they refuse, don't force
We can do a parent-only consultation first. Sometimes that's where the work starts.
When your teen doesn't want help
Some teens come willingly. Others need time.
Either way, we can help.
Sometimes by starting with you. A few parent sessions can shift what's happening at home — and open the door for your teen to engage when they're ready.
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