Teen Mental Health

🖤 Hey. This Space Is For You.

Life can feel overwhelming, confusing, or just… a lot.
You don’t have to figure everything out alone and you don’t have to pretend you’re fine when you’re not.

This page is a place made for you: Real info. Honest guidance. Zero judgment.

“Is This For Me?” Quick Check

Check any that describe you:

☐ I feel overwhelmed more days than not

☐ I can’t focus even when I try

☐ I feel anxious about things others think are “no big deal”

☐ I’m tired even when I sleep

☐ I don’t feel like myself lately

☐ My emotions feel too big, too fast, or too much

☐ I compare myself to everyone online

☐ I avoid things because they feel stressful or embarrassing

☐ I want someone to talk to, but don’t know where to start

If you checked even 1 or 2: talking to someone could actually make things easier.

You’re not alone and you deserve support.

💬 Why Talking to Someone Helps

Not because something is “wrong” with you, but because life is intense, and your brain is still growing.

Talking with a mental health provider gives you:

  • A space that’s private

  • Someone who listens and gets it

  • Tools to manage stress, worry, emotions, and school pressure

  • Help understanding what’s happening in your mind and body

  • Support for relationships, identity, confidence, and boundaries

You don’t have to hold everything in.

🧠 What Sessions Look Like

Here’s what to expect when you meet with us:

  • You control the pace

  • You can talk or sit quietly

  • No judgment, ever

  • Confidential conversations (with the exception of safety concerns)

  • Space to express yourself freely

  • Honest answers to your questions

  • Help make life feel more manageable, one step at a time

This is your space to breathe.

🎧 Coping Skills That Actually Help

No clichés. Just real tools you can use right away:

  • Music that helps calm your nervous system

  • Journaling to organize messy thoughts

  • Breathwork that feels simple, not awkward

  • Sleep tricks that actually work

  • Movement (walking, stretching, dancing, sports)

  • Setting healthier boundaries with social media

  • Talking to a person you trust

  • Techniques for panic, overwhelm, or anger

  • Creating routines that make life easier

If you’d like, you can ask us to teach you any of these during a session.

🔐 What You Say Is Private

This part matters. A lot.

Most of what you share is confidential.
Your provider won’t tell your parents details about what you say — unless there is a serious safety concern.

You deserve a space where you can speak freely and feel respected.

🧭 How to Get Started

If you think support might help:

  1. Tell your parent or guardian you’d like to talk to someone.

  2. They can help you schedule an appointment with us.

  3. At your first visit, you can share as much or as little as you want.

  4. We’ll work together to help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed.

You are not expected to figure this out alone.

🎒 School Stress, Focus, & Motivation Support

If school feels like too much, you’re not the only one.
We help with:

  • Test anxiety

  • Focus problems

  • Overwhelm from homework

  • Organization and time-management

  • Trouble keeping up with deadlines

  • Anxiety about presentations or participating in class

  • Social pressure and comparison

  • Burnout from sports, activities, or expectations

School affects your mental health — and your mental health affects school.
We help you make sense of both.

📱 If You Need Help Right Now

You can always reach out to:

Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or chat at 988
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+): Text START to 678-678

You’re not alone, and help is always available.

🔗 Helpful Resources Just for Teens

Mental Health Education

Apps That Teens Actually Like

  • MindDoc/Moodpath – mood tracking

  • Calm Harm – for emotions that feel too big

  • Headspace for Teens – guided calm-down

  • Woebot – friendly AI cognitive support

Videos & Creators

  • Dr. Julie Smith (YouTube/TikTok psychology)

  • The Brain Project (teen-friendly mental health videos)

  • NAMI Teen & Young Adult Tools

Peer Support

🧑‍⚕️ We’re Here For You

You deserve a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported — not judged or dismissed.

When you’re ready, we’re here.