Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health
Hear from a Parent: Tips for guiding teens through mental health challenges and effective support strategies.
The Teen Mental Health Crisis
Why Teen Depression & Suicide Are Rising: Exploring causes, warning signs, and ways to support teens’ mental health.
Knowing When to Ask
Hear from a Teen: Insights on recognizing when to ask for help and seeking support.
HEALTHY TEEN RELATIONSHIPS
RELATIONSHIPS THAT BRING OUT THE BEST IN US
As children grow into teenagers, peer relationships become a crucial part of their identity and emotional development. Forming healthy friendships that reflect their values and promote positive growth is key to building confidence and emotional resilience. But when teens struggle to make friends, feel excluded, or become involved in unhealthy relationships, it can deeply impact their mental health and self-esteem. At JCACounseling, our expert therapists for teens offer specialized teen therapy focused on social and emotional growth. We help adolescents: ✔ Develop effective communication skills ✔ Build assertiveness and confidence ✔ Establish and maintain healthy boundaries ✔ Navigate friendship struggles and peer pressure ✔ Find balance between friendships and family life If your teen is facing challenges with friendships, social skills, or self-confidence, you don’t have to navigate it alone. We’re here to provide trusted therapy for teens and compassionate support for your family.
SUICIDE AND SELF HARM
MANAGING OVERWHELMING EMOTIONS
No parent wants to think their teen might be struggling with suicidal thoughts, but teen suicidality and self-harm are growing concerns. If your teen talks about death or expresses they don’t want to be alive, it’s critical to take these statements seriously. Such thoughts often stem from overwhelming emotional pain, isolation, or feeling like a burden. At JCACounseling, our teen therapists are trained to assess suicide risk and provide a safe space where your child feels heard while learning coping strategies to manage emotional distress, depression, and self-harm behaviors. How We Support Teens & Families: ✔ Suicide risk assessment by trained professionals ✔ Coping strategies for overwhelming emotions ✔ Therapy for self-harm & suicidal thoughts ✔ Parental guidance and family involvement ✔ Building a long-term support network While teen counseling is confidential, we take a team-based approach when risk is high, ensuring teens and families work together toward healing. Many parents want to help but don’t know how—our therapists guide families in offering meaningful support. If your teen is struggling with suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or depression, don’t wait—call us today to schedule a consultation and get support.
YOU ARE WELCOME
COME AS YOU ARE
In today’s divisive climate, it can be difficult to know where you will feel truly accepted. At JCACounseling, we are committed to remaining above politics, providing a welcoming and judgment-free space for everyone, regardless of background, identity, or beliefs.
Our compassionate therapists are experienced in working with:
✔ Individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds
✔ People of all faiths, including those who are spiritual, religious, or non-practicing
✔ Multiracial families navigating unique challenges
✔ LGBTQ+ adolescents and trans teens exploring identity
✔ Those processing faith, identity, or personal struggles
At JCAC, we believe in meeting you where you are and offering a safe, supportive space for growth and healing. Our therapists are free of judgment and passionate about helping individuals, teens, and families through life’s challenges. If you are looking for a counselor who understands your unique experiences, let us know when you call our intake line—we’re here to connect you with the right therapist for your journey.
