Therapy for Adolescent Girls
Maybe your daughter seems more anxious, overwhelmed, or withdrawn than she used to. She may be putting tremendous pressure on herself, struggling socially, becoming more emotional or irritable, or having a harder time managing school and everyday responsibilities.
Or maybe she seems like she’s doing fine from the outside—but you can tell something just isn’t quite right.
Adolescence comes with a lot of change. Academic expectations increase, friendships become more complicated, independence becomes more important, and teens are beginning to figure out who they are and where they fit. For some girls, navigating all of this can become overwhelming.
Therapy gives her a space that is hers—while giving her the support and skills to navigate what she’s experiencing.
When Your Daughter May Benefit From Therapy
I work with adolescent girls ages 14+ experiencing:
- Anxiety and excessive worry
- ADHD and executive functioning difficulties
- Academic pressure and perfectionism
- Difficulty managing emotions
- Friendship and relationship concerns
- Low self-confidence
- Family changes or conflict
- Grief and loss
- Self-harming behaviors
- School or social stress
- Major transitions
- Preparing for or adjusting to college
- Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of herself
Sometimes there is a clear reason a teenager is struggling. Other times, parents simply notice that their daughter isn't quite herself. Both are valid reasons to consider additional support.
Helping Her Build Skills She Can Actually Use
Therapy with adolescents should be more than simply asking, “How was your week?”
My approach is warm and supportive while also being structured and skills-focused. I work to build a relationship where your daughter feels comfortable being herself while helping her better understand her emotions, recognize patterns, and develop practical strategies she can use outside of the therapy room.
Using evidence-based approaches, including CBT and DBT-informed strategies, we may work on emotional regulation, anxiety management, communication, boundaries, coping skills, and changing unhelpful patterns of thinking.
The goal is not to change who your daughter is. It’s to help her better understand herself, feel more confident navigating challenges, and develop skills she can carry with her into adulthood.