5 benefits of online therapy for teens
Online counseling has become more and more popular, especially for teens and youth. It seems like now more than ever, everything feels very unstable and uncertain and it is affecting our teens. Teenagers deal with a lot of mental health issues. Some of them include anxiety and depression. Being a teenager comes with a lot of pressures. Teens are in the process of figuring out who they really are and navigating identity issues. Teenagers are also trying to connect and identity with their peers. They often feel pressures to be accepted by peers and conform to society standards. Being a teenager is often when teens explore their sexuality and what their sexuality means to them. Couple that with the pressure and stress of exams and academics and we see our teens drowning in the societal pressures of today’s world.
There are many benefits to online therapy for teens. Here are a few benefits we have found in our teen clients that work with our teen therapists in Miami, Florida and online in Florida.
Online Therapy for Teens in More Accessible
Teenagers are used to being able to access information and help immediately- at the touch of the button. Teenagers, now, were brought up with technology and social media and do not remember a time in their life when social media and the internet where not the norm. They are used to communicating through online platforms and are used to receiving services online. Online therapy allows for teen therapy to be more accessible. You will not have to worry how far away the office is from you house, or how far the drive is from your house to the therapy office because you will not need to drive to the appointment. Your teenager will just logon to the secure and confidential video platform at the time of their appointment.
Online Therapy for Teens Fosters Independence
When services are provided in person, often a parent or other caretaker has to drive the teen to their therapy appointment. For online counseling for teens, this is not the case. Online therapy allows the teen to feel more in control of their therapy process since they do not need to depend on anyone to take them to their appointment. Teens report that they like the sense of independence that online therapy offers them.
Online Counseling for Teenagers is Convenient
Online counseling is convenient. Teen therapy online is especially conveniet if you live in a big city like Miami, Florida or Fortlauderdale where traffic can take hours out of your day. We offer therapy in Miami, FL online so that you no longer have to schedule time out of your day to take your teenager to an office. You do not need to worry about getting there on time or missing an appointment because of traffic. Your teenager will have the link to connect to the online secure video platform for online therapy and they can logon at the time of their appointment. It is one less thing to worry about in our hectic schedules.
Online Therapy for Teens allows Teens to Feel Comfortable
Another benefit to online counseling for teens is that it allows them to feel comfortable. Online therapy allows your to participate in therapy from the comfort of your own home. Maybe you want to stay in your room and sit in your favorite chair, or maybe sitting outside really calms your nerves. It is important to feel safe during counseling, and comfortable, so that they your teenager is willing to open up with the teen therapist and trust them to share their experiences. Teens are also very comfortable with communicating through technology. They are used to talking through technology and so it is second nature to them to have a conversation and connect online. Because it is familiar to them, they often describe online therapy as comfortable and easier for them.
Online Teen Counseling is Relatable
Even today, there is a stigma in receiving therapy. Going to an office and sitting in a foreign room and place can add to that weird feeling and stigma. Online therapy can help alleviate any uncomfort and stigma around therapy because the teen is still in their own environment. It is also is relatable for teens because it feels like they are just face-timing or video-chatting. Online therapy is a comfortable and relatable way of connecting for teens.
We offer online therapy for teens in Miami, FL and for any teen online in Florida. We work with the teens and the family to offer secure and confidential therapy. Learn more about our online therapy for teen here.
Begin Counseling for Teens in Miami, FL:
If your teen is struggling and you’re ready to get them support, then teen therapy may be the answer you’re looking for. We would be honored to support your teen and your family as you journey towards better mental health. To begin online therapy in Florida, follow these steps:
Contact our South Florida counseling center,
Request an initial consultation appointment with an online therapist
Allow yourself the opportunity to heal and find peace through counseling.
OTHER SERVICES OFFERED AT THE HEARD COUNSELING:
The Heard Counseling offers psychological services tailored to meet the mental health needs of teens and their families at our therapy center based in Miami, Florida. Right now, we are offering all services via online therapy in Florida . In addition to teen counseling, we also offer postpartum anxiety and postpartum anxiety treatment, birth trauma treatment, therapy for moms, therapy for dads, infertility counseling, and therapy for women and families who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. Check out their blog for valuable mental health tips. Reach out to their counseling office to learn more about the many ways they can help you live well.