Questions Teens Ask About Counseling

Why Would I See A Counselor?

• You feel very anxious, worried, or guilty
• You are overwhelmed by sadness, frustration, or loneliness
• You struggle with anger or annoyance
• You are tired of bullying
• You notice some changes in the way you sleep, eat, or think and feel about life
• You would like to identify what is holding you back in life
• You find it hard to talk about your feelings and thoughts to your friends and family

What Can I Get Out of Therapy?

• Learn how to manage strong emotions
• Define what you want from life and how to get it
• Improve relationships with peers, parents, teachers, and self
• Learn how to increase your parents’ trust toward you
• Get help in negotiating age appropriate independence
• Discover tools to grow strong and confident
• Enhance your level of self-worth

What Is It Like in A Counseling Session?

• You will be treated with empathy, dignity, and respect
• You will be approached as an expert on your life
• You will receive support and guidance
• You will be given a safe place to be honest about your struggles
• Your thoughts and feelings will be heard without criticism or judgment
• Your strengths and competencies will be built upon to create positive change
• Your story will be treated with confidentiality