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Recognizing the signs and symptoms of school anxiety in teens can be challenging and confusing for many parents. Going back to school can be an exciting yet nerve-wracking time for many teenagers. The anticipation of new classes, friends, and opportunities is often mingled with anxiety and uncertainty. This article aims to provide parents and guardians with insights and practical tips to help their teens navigate these emotions.
Adolescence is a time of significant change and growth. The pressures of school, social life, and personal development can lead to feelings of anxiety. Understanding the root causes and recognizing the signs of anxiety in your teen is the first step towards offering support.
COMMON CAUSES OF ANXIETY:
Academic Pressure: The fear of failing or not meeting expectations.
Social Anxiety: Worries about fitting in or being judged by peers.
Personal Development: Concerns about body image, identity, and self-esteem.
Here are some strategies to help your teen overcome back-to-school anxiety:
Open Communication:
Encourage your teen to express their feelings and concerns. More information on effective communication can be found here.
Create a Supportive Environment:
Foster a positive and understanding home environment.
Encourage Healthy Habits:
Promote regular exercise, healthy eating, and sufficient sleep.
Seek Professional Help if Needed:
Sometimes, professional counseling may be necessary. Contact us for information, support & therapy for your teen.
Adolescence is a time of significant change and growth. The pressures of school, social life, and personal development can lead to feelings of anxiety. Understanding the root causes and recognizing the signs of anxiety in your teen is the first step towards offering support.
Back-to-school anxiety is a common and natural feeling for many teenagers. By understanding the underlying causes and implementing supportive strategies, parents and guardians can help their teens navigate this exciting yet challenging time. Remember, open communication, empathy, and encouragement can make a significant difference in your teen’s school experience.
We are fully online, which means that your therapy sessions will be help via video call on our HIPAA compliant Platform. Anyone in New Jersey can access our therapy services
New Clients can reach out to us directly via call, text or email here:
We provide”Courtesy Billing” for clients who are using the Out-of-network insurance benefits.
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When using OON benefits, patients typically pay the full cost of the treatment upfront and then file a claim with their insurance company for reimbursement. The amount of reimbursement can vary depending on the plan, but it can sometimes be as high as 90%. Call your insurance to see if you have OON benefits or click here to call us and we can check for you!
Online therapy is essentially face-to-face counseling, just conducted remotely. Studies show that tele-therapy is as effective as traditional counseling. Professional organizations and state governments recognize its benefits and have set regulations for it. However, like any therapy, its success in achieving your goals isn’t guaranteed. It’s important to discuss with your therapist whether tele-therapy is working for you.
Showing up is all that you need to do! But if you really want to get the most out of session, it could help to take some time to think about what you want from therapy. It helps to write down your goals, questions you have or things that you feel are important to share.
of course! though we have some unconventional therapy approaches, we are rooted in evidenced based practices. Talk therapy is a major player in the therapy room! See What we Treat and Integrative Services for more information
Online therapy might not be as effective for individuals with chronic suicidal thoughts, severe trauma, significant mental health history, or those recently in intensive care. Such cases often benefit more from traditional, in-person counseling. We’ll help you decide if our online services are right for you during your intake and evaluation.
Yes, you can switch therapists to another provider within the practice, or we can provide you a referral if preferred. We want to ensure that your time and effort are well spent, and that you are getting the relief you need, that’s why we work collaboratively with each other in the practice, as well as outside therapists who we know and trust.
You should feel like you’re making progress. Signs it’s working include:
We ask that clients provide at least 24 hours notice in the event that they need to cancel to avoid the 50% cancellation fee. we understand that life happens and do our best to be flexible & reschedule.
Currently, we serve clients in New Jersey and are expanding to other states as telehealth laws evolve. While telehealth offers the convenience of attending sessions from anywhere, state laws require clients to be in-state during their session.
Yes, it’s pretty simple to access sessions. You’ll need basic internet skills, such as opening and visiting the patient link sent to you via email. It’s similar to video chatting like Facetime or Zoom. We can also walk you through it on the phone the first time to ensure a strong connection
Feel free to ask anything. Some good questions are:
Our Qualifications:
Our founder, Rebecca Sidoti, is a highly qualified, state-licensed therapist and supervisor with extensive training in anxiety related disorders and innovative treatment such as Ketamine Therapy. Mind by Design Counseling adheres to standards set by the our governing counseling boards.
To see each providers credentials, training and licenses, visit our “Meet the Therapists” Page to learn more.