Stresses in life, whether it be a loss, family change, self-esteem or body issue, defiance, sexual or gender identity, and/or school performance, therapy is a safe space for young people to process their emotions and develop solution strategies. Teens and children process these issues differently than adults, and our team at New Leaf Counseling is educated on how to specifically help adolescents navigate through their particular issues. Let’s connect to find out how we can help your teen.
Adolescence is one of the most formative — and often most difficult — periods of a person’s life. The pressures teens face today are significant, from social media and peer relationships to academic expectations, family dynamics, and the ongoing work of figuring out who they are. When those pressures become overwhelming, having a trusted, objective professional to turn to can make an enormous difference in a young person’s trajectory.
As a teen therapist Cincinnati families have relied on, New Leaf Counseling Group takes a thoughtful, age-appropriate approach to working with adolescents. We know that teenagers don’t always respond to therapy the same way adults do — and that building trust with a young client takes patience, consistency, and genuine care. Our therapists are trained to create an environment where teens feel comfortable opening up at their own pace, without pressure or judgment.
We work with adolescents navigating a wide range of challenges, including anxiety and depression, trauma, grief and loss, anger and behavioral concerns, LGBTQ+ identity, social difficulties, and the stress of major life transitions at home or at school. Our approach is always individualized, because no two teenagers — and no two families — are exactly alike.
Parents and caregivers play an important role in the therapeutic process as well. We’re committed to keeping families informed and supported while also respecting the privacy and autonomy that adolescents need to engage fully in their own healing.