Adolescent Therapy in Didsbury, Alberta - Support your Teen
Adolescents/Teens (13+)
Adolescents deal with a lot of different stressors. They are experiencing a very difficult transition period in their lives. During this time, they are starting to develop their own identity. They are also dealing with big emotions due to hormonal changes. Adolescent therapy focuses on anxiety, perfectionism, emotional regulation, stress related to school and social aspects, phobias, and problems in interpersonal relationships. ADHD is also a very common set of symptoms that affect adolescent’s time-management and communication skills.
Adolescent therapy requires booking a parent meeting first. In this meeting, we will discuss consent and limits to confidentiality. We will also gather any necessary information that relates to therapy goals, expectations, and concerns about your teen.
Parenting Skills in Didsbury, AB
Your adolescent is struggling but you don’t know how to best support them. Maybe you are blaming yourself a bit for their struggles or behaviours.
They may be are complaining about stomach aches and not wanting to go to school. Worrying about friendships, grades or the future. They may be irritable or have anger outbursts. They may be experiencing difficulty sleeping or headaches.
Many adolescents don’t say ‘I’m anxious.’ They say, ‘I hate school,’ or ‘I don’t want to go.’ Even if you offer advice, they don’t take it seriously because you are “just their parent.”
Do they need a non-judgmental, non-biased space to talk about their feelings? Adolescent therapy can offer this sense of safety and allow for them to open up about whatever their struggles are.
Is Your Teen Struggling with Anxiety?
How Do You Know if it’s Anxiety vs Stress?
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Anxiety disorders go beyond general worry. Diagnosis requires being fearful every day for 6 months and experience –racing heart, tightness in chest, difficulty concentrating, fear of dying or losing control, and difficulty sleeping due to worry and it can be extremely debilitating and distressing
It’s not alway obvious. Some people may feel anxious about having their symptoms noticed or pointed out by others, so they may work hard to hide them.
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It can fluctuate, but often requires changes in the person’s way of thinking or behaviour that therapy can help bring to their conscious awareness.
Adolescent therapy in Didsbury can help shift beliefs and help create a more regulated nervous system.
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Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorder among both teens and adults. They are also treatable!
If you or your adolescent could benefit from learning skills and tools to calm anxiety, book a free consult call!
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Social anxiety involves persistent worry about performance in a social setting and fear of judgement and embarrassment.
Being shy is not always accompanied by extreme anxiety or panic.
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There are MANY ways to treat anxiety –medication just numbs the nervous system, it doesn’t help the person build resilience.
Therapy can help shift unconscious beliefs that drive anxiety. If you want to learn how, book a meet and greet!
Meet your Didsbury, Alberta Adolescent Therapist
Hi! I’m Kelsie, a Registered Psychologist dedicated to supporting adolescents as they navigate the challenges of growing up. Adolescence can be a time of intense change—emotionally, socially, and academically—and I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where young people can explore what they’re going through.
My approach is warm, non-judgemental, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I work with teens facing anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions, helping them build resilience, confidence, and practical coping skills.
I believe every teen deserves to feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward in a way that feels authentic to them.
KELSIE MOORE MACP, R.PSYCH
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