Counseling for Teens in Alexandria, LA, and Natchitoches, LA
Helping teens gain confidence to navigate life's challenge.
Teens often face overwhelming challenges that are difficult to handle. There are so many pressures that come with growing up in today’s world. You may feel stuck or misunderstood. Like your problems are too much to handle. Perhaps, you’re trying to figure out who you are and where you fit in with the world around you can be hard.
When stressed and overwhelmed, you might start to feel anxious or even become depressed. As a result, you isolate yourself from the people around you. You find yourself facing many challenges. But, know you don’t have to navigate those challenges or feelings alone.
Counseling through online therapy in Louisiana or in-person therapy in Alexandria, LA, or Natchitoches, LA can help. It can provide a space where you can feel heard and understood. Together, we can navigate conflicts, tough times, or painful feelings.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, alone, or misunderstood?
Do one or some of the following sound familiar?
> You feel down and sad a lot and don’t enjoy the things you used to.
> School always seems stressful and you feel like you can never keep up.
> The pressure from others or yourself causes you to feel anxious all the time.
> You feel like your brain never shuts off and you’re always worried about something.
> There is drama or conflict with your friends on a regular basis and you don’t know what to do about it.
> Even if your friends or parents tell you that you are enough, you don’t feel like it.
> Someone close to you died and you don’t know how to handle it.
> You’re dealing with big changes in your life.
> Communicating with your parents is challenging.
> Trying to figure out what you want to do in the future is overwhelming.
> You lack confidence.
If you can relate to any of the things above, what you are experiencing is normal. It can be very hard to sort out challenging situations or overwhelming feelings on your own. That’s why at Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting, we want to provide a judgment-free space. Our teen therapists want to help you can find ways to deal with all you are going through.
Every teen has a slightly different set of reasons for coming to counseling. Some of the common reasons someone might begin counseling for teens include:
Depression
Feeling down or discouraged can be common during the teenage years. But, if you constantly feel sad, irritable, lose interest in things you used to enjoy doing, and/or begin withdrawing from others, you may be suffering from depression.
Anxiety
It’s normal to worry about things. But when that worry never goes away or causes feelings of panic or distress, there may be something more.
Some common signs that you could benefit from counseling for teens include:
Stress
In today’s world, teens have to deal with a lot of stress. No matter what you’re stressed about, counseling for teens can help. You can learn to manage the stress you experience now and throughout your life.
Low Self-Esteem
It’s common to question yourself and where you fit in. But, constant feelings of “not good enough” can result in low self-esteem. Often, this can lead to more issues as well. This may include self-harm, depression, or substance use. Talking with a counselor can often help you feel more confident in yourself. There are other reasons teens come to counseling including:
-School Problems
-Behavioral issues (constant fighting, aggressive behavior, etc.)
-Grief
-Big life issues
A Teenage Counselor in Alexandria, LA and Natchitoches, LA Can Help
For Teens:
Whether you ask your parent to see a counselor or if you’re brought to see one, know your counselor is there to help. You may be nervous about talking to someone at first. That’s normal. Your counselor will help you get comfortable talking about the things that are on your mind. Our teenage counselors see many teens and help them find ways to navigate the challenges they face. No matter what you are facing, we are here to listen and help.
For Parents:
You want your child to be happy, but you may not know how to help them through the challenges they are facing. Your child may have even shut you out, refusing to talk about whatever is bothering them. It can be scary and confusing, but we are here to help. If you want your teen to see a counselor, we recommend letting them know you want to set them up an appointment. Let them look at our therapist’s bios to see who they think they would like to see. We want counseling to be a positive experience for them. This way, if they ever need help in the future, they can view counseling as a safe place with counselors who can help.
Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting’s Approach to Counseling For Teens
Counseling for teens in Alexandria, LA, or Natchitoches, LA consists of one-on-one sessions. These will work best to help you work through the hardship you are facing. Your counselor will listen to you and help you find solutions to the problems you are facing.
Your counselor believes that you know yourself best. That’s why you will be able to identify the things you want to work on in your counseling sessions. We will get feedback from your parents. But, in the end, your counselor will want you to communicate your needs and goals for your time together.
Since we work with many teens, please know you can be real and honest. We work to create a space that’s judgment-free, so come as you are. Online counseling for teens is shown to be very beneficial. It can help teens feel better and more confident in their lives.
Privacy in Counseling is Very Important
When working with teens, we must have a parent/guardian’s permission to begin counseling. We involve parents in the first session. During this time, we hear their concerns and desired outcome for their teens. During your first session, your counselor will meet with you and your parents. You can either meet together or separately, depending on your preference. After the first session, your counselor will often meet with you one on one.
To ensure your teen feels able to share their thoughts, we keep your teen’s sessions confidential. Your counselor can provide updates as needed on concerns they have about your teen or the progress made. They will also want to know if you as a parent have any concerns.
If the counselor believes your teen is a danger to themselves, others, or is at risk of harm, we will inform their parents/guardians. We will also provide recommendations of what to do. In other situations where your child isn’t at risk, we strive to maintain confidentiality. We encourage your teen to discuss what they are learning from online counseling for teens with you. But, only to the degree that they feel comfortable in doing so.
Online Therapy for Teens in Louisiana
Do you live outside of the Alexandria or Natchitoches area and aren’t able to come into our office?
Is your teen is busy or do you want your teen to start counseling, but don’t know when you could bring them?
If so, online therapy may be right for them. Teenagers often enjoy online counseling. With today’s technology, they are comfortable meeting online. They also enjoy being able to meet with a counselor right from the comfort of their home.
Online therapy for teens provides a place where a teen can feel heard and understood. From home, your teen can talk with an online therapist who specializes in the struggles teens face. To find out more, on how online therapy can be beneficial check out our online therapy page.
Begin Counseling for Teens in Alexandria, LA and Natchitoches, LA
If you are considering counseling for your teen, we can help. We would be honored to offer support from our Alexandria, LA therapy office or Natchitoches, LA therapy office. To start your therapy journey, please follow these steps:
- 1. Schedule your first appointment by clicking the button below, or give us a call at 318-266-7021
- 2. Meet with a caring therapist
- 3. Start therapy from the comfort of home!
If you want to find out more to determine if counseling for teens is right for you or your teen, call us. You’ll connect with our client care coordinator who will walk you through the process of setting up your initial appointment. You’ll connect with a therapist that specializes in teen counseling.
To find out more you can also read our article: Does My Child Need Counseling?
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Other Therapy Services with Be Inspired Counseling
Online therapy for teens isn’t the only service provided at our Louisiana therapy practice. We also offer trauma therapy, grief counseling, and anxiety treatment. In addition, we also offer couples counseling, counseling for college students, and child counseling. We can help you all over the state with online therapy in Louisiana or provide therapy in Natchitoches, LA, or counseling in Alexandria, LA. Feel free to visit our consulting services, FAQ, or blog pages for more helpful info!