Adolescent counseling (or therapy) is designed specifically for children and teens who need help with their mental health. Child and adolescent counseling is beneficial to truly any young person. But for those who suffer, it’s critical. Mental health therapy can prevent adolescents from experiencing mental health crises and also help those in need of extra mental health support.
Adolescent counseling is essential for an adolescent who is dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma. Substance use in adolescents is a serious issue that needs to be addressed in adolescent counseling. Moreover, children and adolescents who are discovering their sexual orientation or experiencing gender dysphoria can benefit from child or teen therapy.
For the purposes of this article, we will use “counseling” and “therapy” as well as “counselor” and “therapist” interchangeably, although they are different. Read on to learn what adolescent counseling is, the benefits of teen counseling, the different types of counseling, and how Newport Academy supports adolescents who require mental health treatment. We’ll also answer the question “How do I know if my teenager needs counseling?”
