Teen Counseling for Anxiety, Depression, and Low Self-Esteem
Being a teenager can sometimes feel like living through several changes at once. School responsibilities increase, friendships become more complicated, family expectations change, and young people begin thinking seriously about their future. At the same time, teenagers are learning how to understand and manage emotions that may feel new or overwhelming. For some adolescents, anxiety can make these experiences especially difficult. A teenager may constantly worry about school, friendships, family problems, relationships, or what comes next. Others may avoid certain situations because they are afraid of embarrassment or failure. When worry becomes persistent, it can interfere with everyday activities and relationships. Depression can look different in teenagers than many adults expect. A young person may not always appear sad. Irritability, anger, isolation, lack of motivation, changes in interests, or difficulty communicating may also accompany emotional distress. When these change...