Prioritize their peace in a world that demands their performance. We provide the specialized, one-on-one support your teen needs to move from surviving the pressure to thriving in it.
Finding the Space to Breathe
Between the college applications, the rehearsals, and the glowing screens, the "real" Sophie seems to have gone missing. We provide a sanctuary where the pressure stops, a place for your teen to trade the "hustle" for a heartbeat and find their way back to themselves (and you).
Does a Conversation Like This Sound Familiar?
Sophie is staring at her phone at the dinner table, again, when I realize I haven’t really talked to her in months. I’ve hardly seen her!
“Do you want to go to a movie tomorrow?” I ask.
“Can’t; I have rehearsal after school and then a meeting about that volunteer project. Then I will probably hang out with friends,” she says, without even looking up from her phone.
“What if you take the night off from the project? I can come get you after rehearsal.”
“I can’t skip the project! You don’t get it! If I don’t finish the project, I won’t be project manager. Then it won’t matter that I’ve volunteered with them because no colleges will care, and I won’t get in anywhere!”
Is there space to live?
When high Achievement Starts to Feel Like High Pressure
The demands on teens’ time and energy are greater than ever. With so many activities, it can be challenging for them to just slow down. They strive to do everything; is it worth it?
Perhaps your child seems more withdrawn or secretive than you’d expect. Sometimes it’s a blowout over a project; other times, it’s a locked door and total silence. Either way, the connection is fraying. They may spend days or weeks going full force, only to end up unable to go to school for a few days because they are “sick.”
Of course they don’t feel well! They are trying to do everything. Teens who head down this path struggle with anxiety and, at times, depression. It can be full throttle one day and full stop the next.
How can we as parents help teens find balance?
Perhaps you’ve heard your teen say, “I don’t care anymore. There’s no point.”
Teens need a dedicated space to re-evaluate their goals, explore their feelings, and reconnect with what really matters to them, away from the noise of expectations.
Get them the help they need. Therapy can allow them to reboot and re-energize. It can also be a place for all of you to reconnect as a family.
Call (323) 345-1402 or email us today to schedule an appointment.