Therapy for Teens

Supporting Teens Through Life’s Challenges: Therapy for Teens in Orlando & Virtual Across Florida Strengthening Connections with EMDR, Somatic Interventions, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy

Is your teen feeling overwhelmed, withdrawn, or struggling with anxiety, depression, or selfesteem?

Are you concerned about changes in their behavior, eating habits, or possible substance use? Adolescence can be a time of excitement and newfound independence, but it also brings significant stress, emotional ups and downs, and social pressure.

At Growing Branches Counseling, we provide a warm, understanding, and supportive space where teens can navigate life’s challenges with professional guidance. Our team specializes in EMDR, Somatic Interventions, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Expressive Arts Therapy, offering evidence-based approaches tailored to meet each teen’s unique needs. We offer in person therapy in Orlando, FL, and virtual sessions throughout Florida.

Common Challenges Teens Face

Adolescence is filled with transitions, and many teens struggle to manage their emotions, relationships, and responsibilities. Some common challenges include:

✔ Loss & Grief – Coping with the death of a loved one, parental separation, or moving to a new school

✔ Academic & Social Stress – Feeling pressure to perform well in school, fit in with peers, or plan for the future

✔ Self-Esteem & Identity Struggles – Navigating body image, self-worth, and personal identity

✔ Anxiety & Depression – Persistent feelings of worry, sadness, or withdrawal

✔ Bullying & Peer Pressure – Experiencing social exclusion, cyberbullying, or unhealthy friendships

✔ Trauma & PTSD – Recovering from abuse, violence, or distressing life experiences

✔ Eating Disorders & Self-Harm – Engaging in unhealthy coping mechanisms to manage emotional pain

✔ Substance Use & Risky Behavior – Experimenting with alcohol, drugs, or engaging in selfdestructive actions

Therapeutic Approaches for Teens

🌿 EMDR Therapy: Healing Trauma & Emotional Wounds

Teens who have experienced bullying, loss, abuse, or other traumatic events often carry those emotions into adulthood. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps them process and heal from distressing memories, building emotional resilience and selfconfidence.

🌿 Somatic Interventions: Managing Stress & Emotional Overwhelm

Many teens hold stress and anxiety in their bodies, leading to chronic tension, headaches, and emotional dysregulation. Somatic techniques such as breathwork, grounding exercises, and body awareness help teens regulate their emotions and regain a sense of control.

🌿 Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT): Understanding & Expressing Feelings

Teen years are full of intense emotions, and many struggle to process, express, and manage their feelings in healthy ways. EFT helps teens:

💛 Recognize and validate their emotions

💛 Build self-awareness and emotional resilience

💛 Strengthen relationships and communication skills

🎨 Expressive Arts Therapy: A Creative Outlet for Healing

Some teens have a hard time expressing their feelings through words. Creative therapy through music, art, movement, and writing offers an alternative way to process emotions, reduce stress, and develop self-expression.

Types of Therapy for Teens

✔ Individual Therapy – One-on-one sessions that help teens develop coping skills, selfawareness, and confidence

✔ Group Therapy – A safe space to connect with peers who share similar challenges and learn from each other

✔ Family Therapy – Strengthening communication, understanding, and support within the family unit

Your Teen Deserves Support, Understanding, and Healing

As a parent, seeing your teen struggle can be heartbreaking and overwhelming. Therapy offers them a safe, non-judgmental space to express their emotions, develop healthy coping skills, and regain a sense of self-worth.

Therapy for Teens in Orlando & Virtual Sessions Across Florida

🌱 Let’s support your teen’s emotional well-being together. Contact us today to schedule a session.

📍 Orlando, FL & Virtual Therapy Throughout Florida

📞 Call: 689-307-8002

📧 Email: hello@growingbranches.net

Your teen doesn’t have to navigate this alone. Let’s work together to help them thrive. 💜