During the tween-teen years, the brain is developing different areas at a time. It can be spotty and all over the place, making life feel chaotic or overwhelming for teens and parents alike.

Since the brain doesn't come into adult level development until the mid-20's, the teenage years can be difficult in a lot of ways.

Talk therapy is a great way to help teens work through their thoughts, questions, concerns, and perceptions in a safe environment so they can face their relationships and world with more authenticity and alignment.

The teenage brain is working hard to develop in all sorts of areas. Any of these sound familiar?

➮Making and keeping friends

➮Emotional regulation - high highs, low lows, or lots of up and down

➮Social skills - talking, listening, and genuinely connect with others

➮My place in my social circle

➮How to handle stress

➮Determining what is stressful and what I can handle

➮Having a social circle, making sure the friends I have are the friends I want

➮My place in the world, what's unique and special about me

➮Moral and ethical sense, what do I think is right and wrong and why

➮Observations of others

➮Sleep regulation, getting enough and regular sleep

➮Fear of being seen

➮Fear of not being seen

➮Feeling invincible

➮Feeling vulnerable

➮Feeling confused

➮Desiring more independence, having a sense of my own identity

➮Desiring to fall back on Mom & Dad, knowing I'm safe if I make mistakes

➮Tension around all of the above