Therapists in 87123
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Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87123
My specialties include but are not limited to Adolescent Treatment, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Assessments, and Treatment Planning.
I specialize in accepting, developing, understanding, and supporting healthy behavioral changes. I have decades of experience supporting and helping adolescents and adults in their endeavors to feel and be better while operating from a supportive and caring background. We are all, after all, just Seeking Solutions...
My specialties include but are not limited to Adolescent Treatment, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Assessments, and Treatment Planning.
I specialize in accepting, developing, understanding, and supporting healthy behavioral changes. I have decades of experience supporting and helping adolescents and adults in their endeavors to feel and be better while operating from a supportive and caring background. We are all, after all, just Seeking Solutions...
Lance Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87123 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself struggling to live comfortably, happily, in the life you lead? Almost half of US Citizens experience Clinical anxiety and/or depression in their lifetimes. And all of us experience sadness, frustration, fear and worry. Would it surprise you to learn that the story we tell about our lives goes a long way towards defining the experiences we have? It’s not simply WHAT happens to us, but, more importantly, what we make of what happens to us, that guides our experience of an event or interaction. We are telling the wrong stories about our lives! We need to learn how to challenge what we know and learn a new way.
Do you find yourself struggling to live comfortably, happily, in the life you lead? Almost half of US Citizens experience Clinical anxiety and/or depression in their lifetimes. And all of us experience sadness, frustration, fear and worry. Would it surprise you to learn that the story we tell about our lives goes a long way towards defining the experiences we have? It’s not simply WHAT happens to us, but, more importantly, what we make of what happens to us, that guides our experience of an event or interaction. We are telling the wrong stories about our lives! We need to learn how to challenge what we know and learn a new way.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.