You feel like your teen is out of control.
They feel like you don’t understand them at all.
How do you find a middle ground?
The way through these last few formative years?
Lots of things aren’t working.
Grounding isn’t working. Neither are punishments.
And all the yelling and arguments certainly aren’t bringing you closer together.
It’s frustrating.
When you’re feeling like you just don’t know what to do to reach out to and connect with your teen or tween, it’s really hard.
Your teen/tween has started to exhibit some behaviors that you’re not excited about – like spending a lot of time alone, or being engrossed in video games or texting, or engaging in self harm.
Every time you talk to them, it seems, there’s an argument.
Your teen/tween feels like you don’t get them at all.
They feel like they’re trying, and that you just keep pushing – it can feel unjust and unfair.
Your teen/tween says they feel like you won’t ever be happy with them – not the way they are, anyway.
They wish you’d just ease up and accept them for who they are.
You’re craving peace, harmony, and hope that this can get better.
That’s where we come in.
As therapists who work with teens/tweens and their families, we can help you bridge the divide in communication.
We have the knowledge, expertise, and patience necessary to work with teens/tweens and families struggling with this phase of life.
We can help you figure out how to process the difficult emotions that come from being in a transitional life stage, and talk with each other about your concerns, without arguing or yelling.
You will start to see each other’s strengths again. You’ll remember how to connect and love one another, while giving your teen/tween room to grow.
You’re not alone.
We’ve helped many families navigate through the pain. Reducing self-destructive or harmful behaviors, decreasing conflict, and helping you find a harmonious home life, once again.
We understand teens and tweens, and they feel comfortable with us.
They open up to us, and like the way we work – with creativity, play, and inventiveness – making solving problems fun.
What about my unique family?
Every family is unique, and requires a treatment plan that addresses and honors their special way of being in the world.
We work especially well with tweens/teens and families wherein one or more people have sexual, gender, and/or relationship diversity (trans*, gender non-conforming, queer, polyamorous, etc.).
Additionally, we have experience and passion for working with folks who have trauma histories (sexual and domestic violence, child abuse), and high risk behaviors (self-harm, anger outbursts, suicidality).
All of these things can create some level of confusion or disconnect within your family.
You don’t have to go through this alone. It’s ok to ask for help.
If you’re ready to have a peaceful home life, once again, and to stop worrying if your kid is going to be ok, call (415) 841-3053 to schedule a free consultation now.
Your peace of mind is worth it.