Teen Therapy

Did you know that your teen’s brain may not be fully developed until age 25? The teenage brain is still undergoing several changes that make it difficult for them to plan ahead, consider risk and reward, control their emotions, mitigate their impulses, and problem solve. These changes may lead to risky or seemingly thoughtless behavior. On top of it all, dopamine which is the pleasure chemical in the brain is easily activated in a teen’s brain. And, doing things like hanging out with their friends, or engaging in pleasurable activities, makes them feel “alive.” Unfortunately, because their brains are not fully developed, they are more inclined to seek this happy and stimulating feeling. They do so without any regard for the consequences of their actions. This can lead to teens being more susceptible to drug and alcohol use or hanging out with teens engaging in risky or thrill-seeking behaviors.

The Relationship Therapy Center in the Sacramento area offers high-quality compassionate teen therapy. Our therapists are skilled in handling teen issues. They will help your teen learn how to overcome the challenges they are having in their life. Our therapists will do their best to make counseling a very positive and healing experience. We want your teen to enjoy working with us. So, we will work hard at building a strong relationship with them so they will feel comfortable sharing their struggles.

In counseling, your teen will learn a variety of skills to help them cope with distress. We will help them uncover the source of their pain. Then, we will help them work through it in a safe and compassionate environment. We partner with your child to help them overcome the challenges they are facing. We promise to treat them with the utmost respect and compassion. As therapists, our first goal is to make them feel comfortable and heard. We understand that they may be very nervous to talk to an adult about the challenges they are having, but we’ve heard it all. Our therapists want your teen to feel respected, so we want them to have a say in the counseling process. We will treat them as equals and respect their opinions. 

We know that many teens may be busy. Between school, extracurricular activities, homework, and social obligations, there is very little time for therapy. That’s why our therapists at The Relationship Therapy Center offer online teen therapy for adolescents living in the state of California. We offer convenient night and weekend appointments to accommodate their schedule. We’ve found that many teens prefer the familiarity of meeting with a therapist online. And, online therapy is very successful in meeting their mental health goals. 

As a parent, we absolutely understand how hard it is to watch your teen struggle. We know you want to be involved in their lives and help “fix” their problems. We understand your concern and your desire to be informed, but please trust our therapists with your teen’s care. We want your child to feel comfortable opening up to them without fear of punishment or judgment. Allowing your teen to share in a confidential place builds trust with their therapist. Then, they will open up and talk about the hard things. This allows progress to be made and goals to be met.

Your child’s therapist will give you a brief overview of their progress after therapy. But, they will not tell you the nature of the things they discuss privately. However there is an exception to this, if the therapist feels that your child, or their behavior, poses a danger to themself or others then they are legally obligated to disclose this information. Likewise, if you ever feel like your child is a danger to themself or others, please let their therapist know immediately. If the threat of harm is imminent please take them to your local emergency room or call 9-1-1 or the national suicide hotline. Self-harm or suicidal thoughts should always be taken very seriously and be disclosed to a licensed mental health professional. Please, don’t wait to get help

In addition to teen therapy, Our Sacramento area counseling clinics located in Roseville and Fair Oaks, CA are pleased to offer a variety of mental health services. Our couples services include: Counseling after infidelity, sex therapy, co-parent counseling, family therapy, divorce counseling, intensive couples retreats, and premarital counseling. Our individual therapy services include, therapy for children, teen therapy, depression treatment, and individual relationship counseling. Our therapists offer online counseling in California to treat a variety of mental health concerns. Please reach out to our Sacramento area therapy office to learn more about the many ways we can help you or your loved ones heal and grow.