Tweens and Teens

  • Is your teenager feeling stressed, irritable, or withdrawn?
  • Are they overwhelmed by school pressures?
  • Do they struggle to make or maintain friendships?
  • If your teen seems less happy than before or if family dynamics are suffering?

Counseling can help with:

  • Understanding and Managing School-Related Stress
  • Enhancing Peer Relationships and Resolving Friendship Conflicts
  • Supporting Teens Through Changes at Home (such as separation, loss, or sibling issues)
  • Building Self-Esteem
  • Improving Communication Among Family Members (addressing parent/teen dynamics)
  • Alleviating Anxiety and Depression
Teen and family therapy

Teens and Family Therapy

The main focus of therapy for teens and their families is often to facilitate practical changes that foster a more harmonious living environment. If you’re unsure how to connect with your teen or what steps to take, the skilled therapists at Gaithersburg Counseling Center specialize in working with adolescents and can help you and your teen break free from unproductive patterns and re-establish communication. Teen and Family Therapy provides a compassionate and supportive space for young people and families to navigate life’s challenges, build stronger relationships, and empower each member to thrive.

To motivate your teen in making meaningful life changes, therapists will focus on nurturing positive relationships while offering support and encouragement. They will also work collaboratively with the family to ensure that these issues do not carry over into adulthood. Your family deserves compassionate support, and the dedicated therapists at Gaithersburg Counseling Center are committed to honoring your values and priorities, where together we turn challenges into strengths, strengthen family bonds, and empower each of you. Start a journey of mutual growth!

Want to start today?

With a non-judgmental, flexible approach, the preferred therapists who are located at Gaithersburg Counseling Center can help you and your teen remain centered, focused and balanced.
We’re open weekdays from 8:00am to 8:00pm EST
and weekends from 9:00am to 6:00pm EST.