Therapists for Teens in 58704
Jessica Stellberg-Filbert
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Minot AFB, ND 58704
My areas of focus include: relationship issues such as communication, infidelity, trust, sexuality and building healthy relationships, child and adolescent issues, issues of self-esteem, trauma, and insight.
There are many reasons why you may have decided to look for a therapist. Maybe you are hitting a tough spot in you life, your relationships are struggling, you have decided to address traumatic experiences, or you are just not sure where you want to be in life. In my practice, I work with individuals, couples and families facing these and many other concerns. I regard therapy as a collaboration; not a one-size-fits-all formula. I work to provide space for your unique experience and seek to find what works for you.
My areas of focus include: relationship issues such as communication, infidelity, trust, sexuality and building healthy relationships, child and adolescent issues, issues of self-esteem, trauma, and insight.
There are many reasons why you may have decided to look for a therapist. Maybe you are hitting a tough spot in you life, your relationships are struggling, you have decided to address traumatic experiences, or you are just not sure where you want to be in life. In my practice, I work with individuals, couples and families facing these and many other concerns. I regard therapy as a collaboration; not a one-size-fits-all formula. I work to provide space for your unique experience and seek to find what works for you.
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.