Mental Health Therapy for Teens in Lake Worth / WeLLington
What Can a Therapist Do for Teens?
Brittany Rice, LCSW, teen therapist in Lake Worth, has vast experience working with preteens, and adolescents. So, if you are not sure if therapy is the answer for your child or yourself, and you’re wondering… What are things teens go to therapy for?
Well, just about anything. Sometimes it’s a change in life circumstances, adjustments to new schools, transitions in life stages, social anxieties, anxiety that’s increased since COVID, social isolation, depression, problems in parent child relationships, trouble getting school work completed, parents separating or getting divorced, a traumatic event, relationship issues, coming out about one's sexuality/ gender identity, etc. Sometimes it may even be a place to just to reflect on things you want to improve or understand better.
It is important that all adolescents, (specifically ages 13 and up in Lake Worth, Wellington and the state of FL) know that their therapist has to follow laws to keep all information private, even from parents. The only times Brittany will bring in parents or caregivers during sessions, is when the client agrees to, or if there is a danger/ threat to the client or another person (more info can be found in our HIPAA Privacy Policy upon request or at Intake Session).
How to Tell if a Therapist is a Good Fit
Since we know that change, healing, and growth occur within relationships, it is important that you and/or your child have a connection and/or feel comfortable with your therapist. Brittany offers a free consultation to allow you to get more of a feel for if it will be a good fit. If either party decides it is not appropriate, at any time, your therapist can provide referrals. So, is Brittany Rice, LCSW the right therapist for me or my child? Well, Brittany is young, vibrant, and from the local South Florida area. She can be found with a full sleeve of tattoos, and typically with a big smile on her face. Check out the Meet the Therapist page to learn even more about her! Give yourself the opportunity to begin on your journey of healing and start with a free consultation, which you can schedule via email, therapy portal, text, or phone call.
What Types of Interventions Work With Teens?
Here, at Serene Trails Therapy, a few different techniques and modalities are utilized. TF-CBT is utilized whenever there is a specific traumatic event which has occurred in the child’s life, and it incorporates thinking patters, coping skills, processing of the event and emotions, and building healthy relationship(s)/ support system.
Art Therapy, Sand-Tray Therapy, Play Therapy (lots of games), Motivational Interviewing techniques, Skills Building, Mindfulness, Psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and many more modalities are also utilized throughout treatment in the Lake Worth / Wellington area.