Adolescent Counseling
Support Your Adolescent’s Growth with Compassionate Counseling Tailored to Their Needs. Help Them Build Confidence, Manage Emotions, and Navigate Life’s Challenges with Expert Guidance.
Adolescent Counseling: Supporting Your Teen’s Journey
Adolescence (10-19) can be a challenging time for both teens and their families. With the pressures of school, peer relationships, family dynamics, and the transition to adulthood, teens often face emotional and behavioral struggles that can impact their mental health and overall well-being. At Anchored Mind, we offer compassionate and supportive counseling to help teens navigate these challenges, develop coping strategies, and build a positive sense of self.
Our counselors provide in-person sessions at our Roswell, GA office and virtual sessions, allowing adolescents and families the flexibility to access support from the comfort of home.
Therapeutic Approaches for Adolescent Counseling:
We use a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of adolescents:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Help adolescents identify negative thought patterns, manage stress, and develop healthier behaviors.
Person-Centered Therapy: Offer a nonjudgmental space for teens to express themselves, build self-awareness, and develop self-esteem.
Strengths-Based Therapy: Focus on identifying and harnessing your adolescent’s strengths to overcome challenges and build confidence.
Narrative Therapy: Encourage teens to reshape their personal story, empowering them to take control of their future.
Mindfulness Techniques: Help adolescents develop mindfulness skills to manage anxiety, increase focus, and improve emotional regulation.
Family Systems Therapy: Work with the family to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and create a more supportive environment for the adolescent.
Why Nutrition is Important for Teens
Nutrition plays a critical role in the mental and emotional well-being of adolescents. The teen years are a time of rapid physical and cognitive growth, and a balanced diet is essential for maintaining energy levels, supporting brain function, and stabilizing mood. Proper nutrition can help manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, and support improved focus and concentration, which are key to thriving academically and socially. At Anchored Mind, we encourage a holistic approach to counseling that integrates nutrition with emotional and mental health support.
What Your Adolescent Will Gain from Counseling:
• Improved coping skills to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges.
• Greater self-awareness, self-esteem, and a stronger sense of identity.
• Effective strategies for navigating relationships with peers, family, and teachers.
• Tools for managing academic pressures and achieving balance.
• A better understanding of how nutrition impacts mental health and overall well-being.
Take the First Step Toward Positive Change
If you’re concerned about your adolescent’s mental health or if they’re struggling with emotional challenges, counseling can provide the support they need to succeed. Our expert counselors are here to help your adolescent build the skills they need to thrive, both now and in the future. Schedule an appointment today to begin their journey toward greater mental health, self-confidence, and well-being.
Schedule Your Appointment
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Sarah Dino, APC
COUNSELOR
Specializations: adolescents (10+) thru adults, students, young couples, religious trauma, LGBTQIA+
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Melinda Barefoot, LPC
COUNSELOR
Specializations: women’s issues, relationships, life transitions, anxiety, depression and grief
Who We Are
Anchored Mind Counseling + Nutrition is a local family-owned multidisciplinary private practice that seeks to invest in the lives of our clients and community. We aim to establish roots in Roswell by partnering with local organizations, offering group experiences, and building a culture of growth and generosity.
Kristen and I love what we do, as well as the town we live in. Our dream has been to work together in providing a variety of care to our clients, while deepening roots in our community and investing in the lives around us. We hope to offer services and events that reflect that dream and inspire a healthy and connected lifestyle. -Michael