Child & Adolescent Therapy in Hawaii
Helping Young Minds Grow, Change, & Thrive
Growing up can be exciting, uncertain, and full of changes. School, friendships, family relations, identity, and emotions are some things that tend to get more complicated when young.
Adolescent therapy in Hawaii gives young people a space to talk about what they are going through, gain better self-awareness, and find solutions to their problems with a professional's assistance.
At Resilience Therapy Hawaii, we know how unique each young individual is. Providers with diverse clinical backgrounds and specializations are able to create individualized treatment programs.
What Do We Do?
A Safe Space to Speak Your Mind
Adolescence comes with many emotional, social, and academic challenges that are hard to deal with alone. We currently list a few issues that may be addressed in our counseling sessions with adolescents, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, difficulties concentrating, low self-esteem, identity-related issues, peer conflicts, academic stress, trauma, grief, family disputes, behavioral problems, and life transitions.
The Process of Counseling Young People
Therapy That Fits Young People’s Needs
Not every young person communicates their experiences in the same way as adults. Therefore, counseling services for adolescents in Hawaii must allow for the client’s age, personality, circumstances and unique way of communication.
Reconnecting the Adolescent and Their Family
Collaboration with Parents and Families
A young person's well-being can be strongly influenced by their family environment. Parents and caregivers may play an important role in the therapy process while respecting the adolescent's growing independence and need for privacy.
At Resilience Counseling, our therapists consider each young person's circumstances and determine appropriate family involvement based on their needs, age, and clinical considerations.
The level of family involvement depends on the adolescent's age, circumstances, needs, confidentiality considerations, and the therapist's professional judgment.
Our therapists work with adolescents and families to determine an approach that respects the young person's needs while encouraging healthy communication and support. Learn more about our providers and their clinical backgrounds to explore your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Currently, the practice information suggests that adolescent therapy is aimed at teens 14 years and older. Availability and appropriateness should be clarified with the practice when scheduling an appointment.
There are numerous issues that teen therapy might deal with, including anxiety, depression, stress related to school, peer-related problems, self-esteem, identity-related problems, trauma, grief, family conflict, behavioral problems, and life transitions, among other areas depending on the practice areas of the providers.
It is not always necessary. According to current practice information, adolescents 14 years and older can attend therapy on their own after receiving consent from parents.
It is a matter of confidentiality and whether family involvement in the process is relevant depending on the particular case. This can be discussed prior to therapy.
The first session involves discussion of issues, situations, and goals, and the beginning of building the therapeutic alliance.
Online therapy is currently offered by the practice in Hawaii. Whether online adolescent therapy is an appropriate option depends on various factors.
Support Your Child's Journey
Growing up can bring emotional, social, and behavioral challenges. Therapy can provide children and adolescents with a supportive space to understand their feelings, develop coping skills, and navigate life's changes.