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Conifer Family Therapy, LLC
Adolescents
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Adolescence can be a tumultuous time of self-discovery for many teens. A trained guide can make a huge difference in handling what may be facing you or your teen: Performance pressures * Self-Harming Behaviors
* Relationships * Addiction & Experimentation School
Difficulties * Preparation for College or Independence * New Responsibilities Social Problems or Conflict * Anxiety * Depression &
Other Mood Disorders * Suicide * Loss of a Loved One Trauma * Sexual Activity * Abuse * Violence
* ADD/ADHD * Family Conflict Divorce or Separation
* Teen Pregnancy * Challenging to Step-Parent or Parent * Identity
Issues Sleep Disturbances * Disabilities
* Coping with Stress Therapy sessions may use many approaches to maximize your teen's involvement: Individual sessions, groups, or family sessions may all be helpful in unlocking your teen's potential for overcoming
personal difficulties. Your teen's strengths and gifts will be utilized, and he or she will receive homework tasks to
transfer therapy into the real world context. Journal writing and story writing may all be creative outlets that
maximize our work with your teen. Strong parent or caregiver involvement maximizes growth:Effective work with your teen requires that Joni works with you as a team member. As a caregiver or parent, you will find support during sessions and the knowledge you have of your teen will be sought out and utilized to the fullest. Strong collaboration with other service providers maximizes effectiveness: Joni is experienced in schools, private and public day treatment, foster care, and with the courts and probation.
With permission from caregivers, communication can occur with any of the above providers, including psychiatrists and doctors,
to maximize work with your teen.
Contact us with questions or to schedule an appointment for your teen: Even if you simply have questions to determine if this is the right step for your teen, email us or give us a call.
You might be concerned your teen will refuse to attend sessions. We can assist you in this decision and even do work
with you that may benefit your teen or simply help you navigate this difficult time. Joan Q. Palan, LCSW, LMFT, CAC III
303-990-2696
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Conifer Family Therapy, LLC