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In-Depth Psychotherapy in San Francisco and Oakland Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families Parenting Teenagers Parenting teenagers does not have to be tough. The changing demands of adolescent development can make parenting challenging, but families can benefit from the support, education and tools offered from psychotherapy. Some of the issues that can be addressed in therapy are self-esteem problems, body image, identity issues, sexuality, acting out behaviors (substance use, talking back, running away, truancy, etc.), divorce and blended families, peer and family relationships, and school or academic problems. Therapy can provide support to parents who are overwhelmed or stressed, or provide a safe place to explore the tremendous opportunity for growth that becoming a parent offers. It could be helpful to have your teenager see a therapist individually to let them have a separate space in which to talk about their problems. Teens may be seen separately, with their parents, or the entire family as the need arises. In cases where the teenager is seen separately, periodic parent sessions and phone contact are essential and often helpful. There are a number of questions teens often have about therapy. Kirsten offers support and education for parents of adolescents through individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and parent consultation sessions. ©
2006 Kirsten Beuthin,
LMFT. All rights reserved.
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