Support for Teens
So much change…
It’s a time of great change.
Your body is changing. Your relationships are changing. Your interests are changing. The rules are changing. Even your sense of self is changing as you try to figure out who the real YOU really is! You’re expected to manage the stress of all this *change*, while still getting good grades, performing well in sports, and maintaining a positive attitude. It can sometimes feel like it’s all too much. You feel confusion and self-doubt. Sometimes it feels like you are torn between pleasing your friends, and choosing what is best for you. Other times, you’re not even sure who your friends truly are, and the things that once interested you suddenly don’t seem as exciting. People don’t always understand how hard it can all feel.
Expectations are high…
A little anxiety and sense of pressure is ok and even somewhat helpful in motivating people towards taking necessary action to achieve their goals. But when stress from pressure becomes too intense, it can start to interfere with your day to day activities. You might experience feelings of worry, nervousness, & fear. You might start placing unrealistic expectations on yourself that become harder and harder to reach. You may notice your physical body responding to the stress in the form of headaches, stomachaches, or difficulty sleeping. Maybe you feel more tired than usual, and things that you were able to manage before are starting to feel overwhelming. You feel like something is wrong, but you’re not sure what it is, or how to fix it. You just want to feel better.
You’re Not Alone…
What is therapy?
Therapy is sort of like having your own personal coach who spends time with you each week to help manage the parts of being a teen that can feel hard. I’ll help you get comfortable with your feelings so they don’t seem so overwhelming, and you’ll learn tools for how to manage stress. We can also work to improve any challenges you’re having with friends or parents by learning communication tactics, understanding your personal boundaries, and practicing how to stand up for yourself when needed. Being a teen can be hard. I can help you see that you can do hard things!
What will we do?
I will talk with you about the types of activities you would enjoy doing in session to help meet your therapy goals. Some teens like to just talk, and so we do! Others would rather express themselves through artwork and creative outlets. I can put together art activities that have therapeutic topics woven into them, and in this way, therapy can be more tailored towards what you are comfortable with. I will sometimes give HW assignments, such as journaling, to help you practice what we learn in session.
Girls’ Circle Group
Stay tuned for info and updates on a new group forming this spring called Girls’ Circle, for teens looking to improve self-esteem and gain healthy support from peers.
You can check back on this website for details. You may also find updates on my FB Page @carrie.mosko, or my Instagram @ carrie.mosko.
How Do I Get Started?
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Prep for Your Session
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Common Questions
Will you tell my parents what we talk about?
Therapy is confidential, even for minors, with 3 exceptions: If you tell me you want to hurt yourself, or you tell me you want to hurt someone else, or you tell me someone is abusing you. In those cases, I would notify whomever I needed to notify in order to keep everyone safe. Otherwise, what is said in therapy, stays in therapy. I will keep your parents/guardians updated on your goals for treatment, and occasionally provide parental support as needed and if indicated. I would strongly encourage you, and we would work together, to share any necessary information you’d like your parents to know, that perhaps you are having difficulty communicating.
Are you going to try to make me talk abut things I don’t want to talk about?
Therapy is a time for you to explore yourself & your experiences. It’s a time for you to work towards the goals you’ve set for yourself. What you put into it is what you will get out of it. At times I will encourage you to push yourself, or nudge you to think thoughtfully and in meaningful ways. However, therapy is not about forcing someone to talk. You are able to talk as freely as your comfort allows.
Do you offer group therapy?
I currently offer individual sessions only. Stay tuned for a new group beginning this spring called Girls Circle. I will update this website with details. You can also check my FB Page for updates @ carrie.mosko, or you can find me on Instagram.
How long will we meet? And how long will I be in therapy?
Sessions are typically between 45 and 60 minutes, depending on the topic or activity on any given day. I recommend meeting once a week, at least in the beginning, because I have found the most progress is made when meeting regularly. The length of therapy might depend on your insurance plan as some insurances limit the number of sessions that can be covered. Besides that, there is no time limit. Therapy will end when you achieve the goals you set for yourself.
How much do sessions cost?
Please refer to the “Fees” tab to find information on pricing and insurances I accept.
Can I follow you on social media?
I fiercely protect the sanctity of the therapeutic alliance that is formed in the therapy process. I am bound by the ethics of my state licensing board, as well, which requires strict adherence to refraining from dual relationships of any kind. For these reasons, we cannot be friends on personal social media sites, but you can read my blog @ www.warriorgoddessesunite.org, as well as follow me on my professional Instagram account @ carrie.mosko, and/or FB Page Carrie Mosko, LLC, where I post therapeutic content and information related to the services offered through my practice.
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