The Power of Online Therapy For Teens

Teen Therapy focuses on young children, teens, and adolescents with mental health-related issues regarding school and home functioning. Online therapy for teens eliminates many of the barriers that may have previously deterred them from seeking assistance. It offers a sense of anonymity that can encourage open and honest communication, allowing teens to express their thoughts and emotions more freely. 

 

It provides solutions to teens who struggle with mental health-related issues such as anxiety, oppositional defiant behaviors, trauma, and/or who are experiencing a dysfunctional or stressful home and school environment.

 

The teenage years offer plenty of opportunities for

self-discovery, individuality, and personal growth

but they can also involve plenty of challenges, like:

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• hormonal changes that affect moods and emotions

• friend group shifts

• bullying

• School work and exams

• educational pressure

• relational issues

• negative peer pressure from friends

• social media addiction

• self-image issues

 

Also, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and substance use disorders often begin during adolescence. Many times, these issues are unrecognized and untreated for years, which can develop into psychological problems.

These issues represent just a handful of the possible obstacles standing in the way of good emotional and mental health. In short, adolescence can be a rough time, something parents might remember from their own youth.

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Take depression, for example. According to 2021 statistics from Mental Health America:

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• Nearly 14 percent of teens ages 12 to 17 had one or more major depressive episodes in the last year

• Almost 10 percent live with major depression

• Just under 60 percent of teens with depression never get professional support

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The Rise of Online Counseling For Teens 

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Online therapy for teens has the potential to significantly improve the mental well-being of adolescents, providing them with the support they need to navigate the complexities of adolescence. 

 

Some teenagers never get the help they need because they struggle to share it with others. Many teens and their families also lack access to quality and affordable care. Some may even find the idea of seeing a therapist for teenage depression daunting because of feel like they have a serious problem. Moreover, physically going into a counseling center and meeting with a stranger (therapist) is not an easy task for anyone. 

 

That is why virtual therapy is quickly becoming the preference for teens and adults to meet in the comfort of their homes. Lighthouse Counseling is paneled with healthcare insurance companies like Cigna, MHN Medicare, Aetna, and Optum that will cover all the costs or most of them (depending on the healthcare provider and plan) for the therapy sessions.    

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What To Expect From Online Therapy for Teens?​

 

Our therapists for teenage depression and anxiety offer support to teens who might actually prefer online counseling rather than going into a counseling facility. Many can benefit in many ways from online therapy for teens . In fact, they do find the idea of an online therapist more appealing than sitting in an office. Since feeling more comfortable with the therapy format can make it easier to open up, they might get more out of therapy. 

 

Just like in-person therapy, virtual therapy for teens

may involve discussions about issues like:

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• anxiety

• depression

• concerns related to self-esteem or personal identity

• bullying

• eating disorders

• anger

• relational problems

• proper communication amongst different peers

• Identity Issues

• educational progress

 

They can also teach coping skills to better manage stress, offer guidance on navigating challenges in friendships or family relationships, and more. Guardians can also interact with therapists to get guidance and support in improving their relationship with their teens.

 

Teens can share any emotional and mental health symptoms with their therapist in a private video-conferencing “room” (that parents and caregivers can’t access during the session). They can address their therapist with issues that are difficult with their parents, and the therapist can help them to recognize and process those issues in different therapy sessions. They can also book telephone, video, or live chat sessions that happen in real-time, just like face-to-face therapy sessions.

 

Help Your Teen Function Best

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Our online therapy for teens helps them understand the root cause of their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors and gives them the tools to make beneficial changes to help them feel and function better. Counseling helps teens work through issues and empowers them to use what they learn to find solutions to the issues they face.

 

Attending counseling sessions can help improve teen’s self-confidence, overall mood, and self-esteem. Through therapy, teens learn and strengthen vital skills such as emotion regulation, effective communication, empathy, assertiveness, and self-awareness.

 

Find a Therapist for Teenage Anxiety & Depression

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Counseling is beneficial for teens experiencing depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. If you notice your teen showing signs of psychological or behavioral issues, we urge you to contact Lighthouse Counseling Solutions to schedule an appointment. 

 

Counseling isn’t just for teens experiencing mental health issues. All teens can benefit from therapy. If your teen is struggling to recover from a traumatic event, we can help.