Teen Therapy

People pleasing is common among all walks of life, and your teen may struggle with people pleasing more than you might realize. Our human hearts long for approval and acceptance from those around us. While it’s not unusual to see people pleasing in others, it can be more difficult to spot it in ourselves, let…

As a Christian counselor for teens, I encounter many children who are struggling through their parents’ divorce. It’s no secret that divorces are hard on children of all ages, and it can be very hard as parents to know what steps to take to help your children adapt to their new normal. Most importantly, children…

American culture encourages a lifestyle of non-stop moving. It can add stress when working takes up an adult’s whole life and leaves zero room for rest. Oftentimes when children enter the picture, they add to their parents’ full schedule. How does consistent busyness affect children? What are the effects when our children and teens become…

As a Christian Counselor, I work with a lot of individuals who are seeking personal growth. Often, people come into my office feeling frustrated with themselves. They know the right things they should be doing. Yet they are struggling to apply these to their daily lives. I have put together these “ABC’s of growth” to…

In 1 Samuel, the Israelites decide they want a human king to reign over them. That’s was how all of the kingdoms around them ruled. They forfeited the Lord as their king for Saul, who ended up being an imperfect king. It isn’t often that we intentionally decide, “I am going to take God off…

In the beginning of January each year, there is often a flood of posts to the internet somehow including the caption, “New year, new me!” This cliché models the desire from individuals to leave their bad habits and negative qualities in the previous year, letting the new year become a stepping stone for healing and…

As a Christian counselor for teens, I often mediate conflict between children and their parents. Sometimes, this is just from common teenage rebellion, meaning the teens are resisting discipline from their parents. Other times, a parent hasn’t healed from their broken past, and their actions are hurting their children. In these situations, the children need…

Winter break is often long awaited by students and adults alike. Kids are excited to spend time with family and visit with relatives from out of town. In the midst of the joyful season, the business of the holidays can often leave students feeling more tired going back to school than when they began their…

As a Christian counselor for teens, I often interact with adolescents who struggle to communicate with their parents, and parents who don’t know how to communicate with their kids. Frustrations are multiplied when each individual feels they are not being heard. There are some things for both parties to keep in mind when considering settling…

By guest authorKAYLA WRIGHTLife Training Christian CounselingLicensed Christian CounselorSpecialist in Counseling for Teens Often, teens struggle with viewing themselves as less than those around them. Comparison and jealousy fuel low self-esteem and create habits of attributing personal value to opinions of those around you. Social media can be a tool for socialization and self-expression, or…