The teenage years for a boy can be tumultuous. There are changes in their body, their school and their relationships. All of these changes can result in teen depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, struggles in school and relationship issues. There is no easy fix for any of these complicated realities. 

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Teen Depression and Anxiety 
 

Teen Depression can take on a variety of forms in the life of a teenage boy. One common expression of teen depression is a loss of drive and motivation. Teen boys stop caring about school, friendships and extra curricular activities. Another aspect of teen depression is greater isolation from family and friends. Teen boys who struggle with depression also get lost in negative thinking. Teen depression can also result in frequent anger outbursts.

 

Teen Anxiety is also a big problem these days. Teenage boys worry about their grades, their relationships and their future. Anxiety results in an uncontrollable rumination where small issues become massive problems. Teen anxiety can also lead your teen son to fear social situations. He worries that other people will judge and criticize him. Anxiety leads to avoidance. 

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I provide therapy for teen depression and teen anxiety in Katy, TX and the Houston area. If teen depression and teen anxiety are addressed early, there is hope to treat your teen son. With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I can help your teen move out of depression and manage their anxiety. 

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Low Self-Esteem

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Self-esteem is how we see our value and worth. A teenage boy with low self-esteem thinks poorly of himself. He may believe that he is not good enough or a failure. Low self-esteem may be a result of a teen boy’s depression, anxiety or relationship struggles. Teenagers with low self-esteem have lost their confidence. They no longer believe in themselves. A teen boy with no confidence no longer seems like his true self. 

 

I provide therapy for teen boys who struggle with low self-esteem in Katy, TX and the Houston area. I build a strong relationship with teen boys and help them recover their true sense of worth. I adopt a solution-focused approach. This approach encourages teen boys to embrace their unique strengths. 

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School Struggles

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Teen boys in the Katy, TX area can struggle with the pressure and demands of their school. It can be stressful balancing assignments, projects and other academic responsibilities. All the stress of school can result in teen depression and anxiety. Struggling at school can also impact a teen’s self-esteem and confidence. Most of the teenage boys I see start therapy due to academic issues. Their grades have dropped or they have failed to turn in assignments. 

 

I provide therapy for school struggles in the Katy, TX and Houston area. CBT helps teenage boys identify their stressors and establish new behaviors. Learning important coping strategies can help them succeed. I collaborate with parents to create goals that will ensure their teenage son gets back on track.   

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Relationship Issues

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Teenage boys can have a difficult time connecting with their parents. If your teenage son never opens up, it's easy to get frustrated with him.  Parents can start to pressure teen boys to talk and this usually backfires into a meltdown. This cycle can create a strain in the parent-teenager relationship. Teen boys also experience struggles with dating, friendships and other important relationships. 

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I provide therapy for relationship struggles in the Katy, TX and Houston area. I adopt a relationship-centered approach. This models for teen boys what a healthy relationship looks like. We practice communication and conflict skills that are important in any relationship. The therapy relationship also helps address teen depression and anxiety. As we mature in the relationship, teens experience greater confidence and positive self-esteem.