Teens
(Ages 13-18)
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Hi Teens!
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Thanks for checking out Crescent Moon Counseling! You made it here, so that means you, or someone who cares for you, is interested in therapy. I know, eye roll right…. But here is the thing, therapy isn’t everything you see on sitcoms, movies, or Tik Tok. And it can actually be fun and exciting. I’m serious!
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Now for real talk.
Being a teen is really hard.
Everything is changing, everyone has expectations, the world doesn’t always understand or support you, and you don’t have much control over your own life. Social media can be drama-filled, and keeping up with Snap Chat can suck you in. Not to mention, hello hormones, with a changing body.
Let's face it, life is hard.
So this is where therapy can come in. It can be super helpful to have another person who is not connected to your family or your friends that you can talk to.
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This way you don’t have to deal with all the upsetting and annoying things about life on your own, feel like you are bothering others, or that you have to vent to people who don’t really know how to just listen.
FAQ's
So what will I do in therapy?
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We figure out your style, your interests and go from there to see what you’re comfortable with. I offer many different things in addition to talking in therapy. We can use art therapy, narrative therapy (writing), games, the expressive arts (music and movement), mindfulness, and more. It’s all about you and what you are open to trying.
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What are some things teens talk about?
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Worries about any number of situations, people, or things
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Feeling low or “down”
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Self-Harm or thoughts of suicide
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Sexuality and gender
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Life Milestones: driving, first jobs, graduation, tech school or college, etc.
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Family issues
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Friendships, relationships, sex, drugs, and alcohol
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You name it, no topic is off limits! I firmly believe in embracing who you are as a person, so you can be seen, heard, and validated.
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Will you tell my parents what I say in therapy?
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NO! Therapy is confidential and I am legally responsible for keeping what you tell me in therapy private. I am also a mandated reporter, which means I am also legally responsible to keep you safe from harm and would notify appropriate individuals if there is abuse or if you are a threat to yourself or others.
