The teen years are a time of change, new experiences, and growth for most adolescents. While this can be very exciting and fun, it often presents difficult challenges. Some difficulties commonly experienced by adolescent children are:

It can be difficult for an adolescent to work through some of these concerns alone. And for some teens, it is a challenge to find someone they can trust. Individual therapy provides a safe atmosphere that is built on trust. Therapy can address any of the issues listed above. Some additional benefits of therapy include:

Rebecca Simon has experience working with adolescents as a teacher, mentor, and therapist. She is very successful at establishing a positive and trusting relationship, even with teens that others view as difficult. Rebecca believes in discovering personal strengths, and using those strengths to overcome life challenges.