Christian Counseling for Teens

Does my teenager need counseling?

Some people think all teenagers need counseling. Many parents don’t know what to do with their kids during these emotionally chaotic and developmental years of life. Whether your teen is a temperamental anger bomb or a silent recluse, it’s important to realize that these are formative years of your child’s life that will require grace and patience as they grow into adulthood.

With all of that being said, there are signs that your teen may be experiencing more than the normal stress and pressure of adolescence. Some common signs that your teenager may need counseling are:

  • Lasting episodes of depression
  • Uncontrollable anxiety
  • Mood and behavior disorders
  • Experimentation with or the use of drugs and alcohol
  • Confusion about sexual orientation
  • Sexual promiscuity
  • Unplanned teen pregnancy
  • OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
  • Eating disorders
  • Bullying
  • Trauma (for example, death of a loved one, moving cities)

At Encinitas Christian counseling, your teenager will be met with both spiritual truth and tested psychological practices. The counselors at Encinitas Christian counseling are very aware that only the Spirit of God can change a life. So, they will work to help your child experience the truth of God’s word while giving them practical skills to help them express themselves and process their experience. Being a teenager today is harder than ever, and the staff at Encinitas Christian counseling are trained to understand the difficulties they face. Your child will find a safe space to express themselves and share their experiences in teen counseling.

Teenage counseling equips them for life

As your teen works with a counselor, they will help them develop strategies to cope with their problems whether they are emotional, relational, or substance-related. You teenager will then have the necessary skills to make the decisions they want to make and not cave under the pressure of adolescence.

Being a teenager is hard enough, and facing emotional, relational, or substance-related issues can make it feel impossible. However, they just need the right foundation and tools. If you are concerned about your teenager, then get in touch with a counselor at Encinitas Christian counseling today.

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