Pre-Teen & Teen
Therapy & Coaching
Pre-teen and teen years can be a struggle. Not knowing where you fit in either as a teen or a parent of a teen is a really common feeling at this age.
Tend to Pre-Teens & Teens.
Believe it or not, the brain sees the most development outside the first three years of life from ages 11-24.
This means that the rapid rate of growth, habit-forming, and decision-making skills are all being primed for adulthood right here and now. Yet other things are rapid-firing too, like changing hormones, friends, input from living in a fast-paced socially conscious and social media heavy world. Sometimes family life, learning new places, new routines, new schools, and a new way of being at the pre-teen and teen years can feel like a struggle. Not knowing where you fit in either as a teen or a parent is a really common feeling at this age. It’s also the age in which many signs of mental un-wellness, unrest, and disconnection start to surface.
At Tend, we welcome you and your child ages 11 and up to get connected in a space that’s warm, inviting, comfortable and compassionate. Whether you’re struggling with parenting a pre-teen/teen or have a child that is struggling either outwardly or inwardly, it can be incredibly helpful to know there’s someone to talk to.
Our therapists work in these areas:
Feeling lost or a loss of interest in activities
Depression
Anxiety and Worry/Restlessness
Loneliness and Not Feeling Like You Fit in
Low Self-Esteem
Confidence Building
ADHD
Family Conflict
Impulse-Control
Navigating Friendships and Relationships
Navigating Social Media and Technology
Issues with Body Image
Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
Struggling with School
Irritability and Anger
Making Poor Choices and/or Not Thinking Things Through
Mood and Behavior Issues
Identifying Emotions and Learning What To Do With Them (both the good and the not-so-good)
Learning How to Talk to One Another Again
Mindfulness Skills
Self-Compassion Skills
Learning How to Be and Love the You, You Are
DBT
ACT
Parent + Family Life Coaching
Parent + Family Life Coaching provides practical and educational tools that help parents and children improve family life through stronger relationships, better communication and healthier behavior patterns. It is action-oriented and focuses on solving the immediate challenges that families face. A coach can support a family or an individual family member to learn new theories, techniques and skills that help move families forward toward their goals. Parent + Family Life Coaching helps families assess strengths and weaknesses, understand family behaviors, set actionable and attainable goals, and implement new family practices and communication patterns that help to meet those goals.
Who should consider Parent + Family Life Coaching?
Parent + Family Life Coaching is for any family group or family member who:
Would like a professional sounding board to sort through family life struggles
Deals frequently with power struggles around homework, screen time, bedtime, clothes or other challenges
Feels that family life is out of balance and is looking for more simplicity or a different family lifestyle
Is facing the complexities of blended families or the painful transitions that come with divorcing parents
Feels stress and contention with tweens, teenagers or young adults
Wants to be a better parent, but is uncertain of how to improve
Sees behavior in their children they would like to improve
What to Expect?
Initial Conversation: We can schedule a free 20-minute conversation to talk about whether family life coaching is right for you.
Coaching Sessions: Coaching sessions are typically 50 minutes. Many families find that 4 - 6 coaching sessions are exactly what they need to make positive change in their family life. Some families prefer fewer sessions and others find that ongoing support over time works well.
Meet our Parent + Family Life Specialist
Pam Caine
Parent & Family Therapist
I am a Parenting Coach and Family Therapist, Social Worker and Educator and my deep passion is working to strengthen parent and child relationships. I learned early on, both as a school teacher and as an advocate for the welfare of children, that the very best way to help children thrive in life is to offer support and resources to their parents.
Meet Our Pre-Teen and Teen Therapists
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Carrie Thayer
MS, LMFT- Individual, Family
and Couples Therapist -
Sarah Greene
MS, MA, LCPC - Therapist + Team/Employee Wellness Specialist
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Katie Dawson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
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Brooklyn Miller
Clinical Intern + New Client Coordinator
