Teen Therapy

By guest authorKAYLA WRIGHTLife Training Christian CounselingLicensed Christian CounselorSpecialist in Counseling for Teens The holidays are often exciting times for adults and children alike. Joy and excitement arise as we prepare to get together with friends and family we only occasionally get to see. Unfortunately, these times also draw a need for attention from parents…

By guest authorKAYLA WRIGHTLife Training Christian CounselingLicensed Christian CounselorSpecialist in Counseling for Teens As a Christian Counselor for teens, I get the joy of meeting and walking alongside many teens each week. Each individual comes with their unique background and struggles that require gentleness and patience to get to know. While a lot of what…

By guest authorKAYLA WRIGHTLife Training Christian CounselingLicensed Christian CounselorSpecialist in Counseling for Teens The end of the year is approaching, and the holiday season is upon us. This time of year can come with lots of added stress trying to plan and attend all of the festivities. Kids can get caught up in the comparison…

By guest authorKAYLA WRIGHTLicensed Christian CounselorSpecialist in Christian Counseling for TeensLife Training Christian Counseling Mental Health America, in a 2022 study found “15.08% of youth (age 12-17) report suffering from at least one major depressive episode in the past year.” If you have teens in your sphere of influence, odds are you know some who…

By guest authorKAYLA WRIGHTLicensed Christian CounselorSpecialist in Christian Counseling for TeensLife Training Christian Counseling As a Christian counselor for teens, I often interact with teens who are being raised by shame-fueled parenting. These individuals lack the ability to allow themselves to be imperfect, resulting in self-hatred and inner disappointment. As these teens begin to look…

By guest authorKAYLA WRIGHTLicensed Christian CounselorSpecialist in Christian Counseling for TeensLife Training Christian Counseling Pressure To Perfrom There are many aspects of a teenager’s life that are stress-inducing. Particularly in our society, there is an emphasis placed on teens to be prepared for their lives after high school. The need to perform well in standardized…

By guest authorKAYLA WRIGHTLicensed Christian CounselorSpecialist in Christian Counseling for TeensLife Training Christian Counseling As Christians, we are in a world that is not our home. Our spirit is constantly wrestling with our flesh, and the world is constantly sending signals pulling us away from God. Jesus warned his disciples of the trouble to come….

By guest authorKAYLA WRIGHTLicensed Christian CounselorSpecialist in Christian Counseling for TeensLife Training Christian Counseling Raising strong-willed teens is difficult. Raising weak-willed teens requires the same intentionality in order to nurture their strength into adulthood. Although “weak” is in the name, being weak-willed is NOT always a weakness in God’s kingdom. In Matthew 5:3, Jesus says, “Blessed are…

By guest authorKAYLA WRIGHTLicensed Christian CounselorSpecialist in Christian Counseling for TeensLife Training Christian Counseling Patience and Understanding When providing counseling for teens, you encounter many different situations and personalities. All come with their unique challenges. Part of my work as a teen counselor is helping parents in effectively loving their kids, even their strong-willed teen….

By guest authorKAYLA WRIGHTLicensed Christian CounselorSpecialist in Christian Counseling for TeensLife Training Christian Counseling Although Jesus became my Lord and Savior at the age of seven, I specifically remember the time in adulthood when I made the decision to live a surrendered life in Christ. I was 19, and my pastor at the time, Jon…