Are you concerned about your child or teen?
Do you feel the stress and pressure of parenting?
Do you and your teen argue every day?
Would you like to improve family relationships?
Would you like to have more peace in your home?
I can help! Family therapy can help you create the family you've always wanted. In addition to my training and experience in counseling and family therapy, I have two children - an adult son and a teenage daughter, so I know what it's like from your side of things!
How do you know if your child or teen needs counseling?
Most teens and children go through various stages of adjustment. These are normal, and will likely resolve as they learn and experience life and its challenges.
However, there are several concerning factors that you should be aware of. If your child exhibits any of the behaviors listed below, contact professional help as soon as possible.
Warning signs
- Frequent acting out behavior, such as temper outbursts, wetting self, or creating scenes for attention.
- Significant drop in grades.
- Problems in school with staying focused, disrespectful behavior, or peer conflict.
- Severe mood swings.
- Major changes in eating or sleeping habits.
- Has begun to withdraw from friends or has difficulty making friends.
- Makes comments such as "I should have never been born" or "I don't want to live anymore."
- Scratches, burns or cuts him/her self.
- Is the victim or perpetrator of bullying.
- Extremely irritable, anxious or complains of high stress.
- You believe your child may have been physically, emotionally, or sexually abused.
- You suspect your child may be using drugs or alcohol
If you would like to start your teen in therapy, call me at 404-201-2048. Or call if you just need to talk. I do care.
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