Teen Counseling

Teen Therapy For Performance Anxiety

Do you feel pressure to always be perfect or do “better?”— in school, sports, or performing in front of others? Maybe your heart races before a test or you freeze up during games or presentations. If you feel pressure to perform or do better, know that therapy can help you. Together during teen counseling, we can find ways to manage that pressure so you can feel more confident and in control. Our Atlanta and Savannah teen counselors work with students and athletes across Georgia to manage performance pressure.

Teen Counseling For Social Anxiety

When you’re at parties, classrooms, social gatherings, or even in group chats, do any of them get overwhelming? Do you replay conversations in your head or get nervous around some people because of what they might think? Maybe you feel rejected, left out, or fear being embarrassed.

If this is the case then you are not alone. Together, we’ll help you understand your brain better and find ways to feel more comfortable being you around others. With teen therapy for social anxiety we will help you to find ways to reduce the physical symptoms of stress– such as heart pounding, sweaty/clammy hands, upset stomach, headaches, or feeling faint. We will work with you to feel more confident. 

Teen Relationship Therapy

Relationships in adolescence tend to be complex and may be confusing to understand. Friendships and dating are important aspects of development. Our teen therapists work with clients who are struggling with both friendships as well as romantic relationships. From breakups to feeling left out to fighting with a friend, we are here to support you.

Teen Counseling For Depression

 You might feel numb, sad for no reason, or just exhausted. If you’re struggling to enjoy things that used to make you happy, let’s work together to see what you need so you can sustain joy, even in difficult circumstances. We provide therapy for teens who are struggling with feelings of sadness or depression.

Teen Therapy For Confidence

Confidence doesn’t mean hiding feelings or acting like nothing bothers you. Real strength is being able to ask for help, be kind to yourself, and show up as you. Between social media, school pressure, and constantly being told how to look, act, or fit in it’s easy to start doubting yourself. This form of teen counseling can help you learn how to stop comparing yourself, set boundaries, be assertive, speak up, and feel proud of yourself.

Additionally, for teen girls, understanding how menstruation can influence your emotions, stress levels, behavior, and ability to regulate your thoughts and reactions can be key to building self-awareness and confidence.

Teen Therapy For Panic Attacks Or Anxiety

Maybe your heart races for no reason, you feel dizzy or like the world is spinning, or your thoughts won’t slow down. You might even feel like you’re going to faint or can’t breathe. That’s a panic attack — and while it’s terrifying, it’s also treatable. With evidence based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) we will help you learn how to understand, manage, and calm your body when this form of anxiety takes over.

Other forms of anxiety may not be so physical– but more mental. If you’re experiencing thoughts that seem like they won’t stop racing, or critical thoughts that only get worse, our Atlanta teen therapists that serve Buckhead, Brookhaven, Midtown, Sandy Springs, and surrounding areas, will provide you with a safe space to process your feelings and help you feel better. 

Teen Grief Counseling

Pet loss – Losing a pet can feel like losing a best friend or family member. Whether it was sudden or expected, the grief is real — and you don’t have to minimize it. You’re allowed to hurt. You’re allowed to miss them. We can talk through that heartbreak with you, while making meaningful traditions or rituals to remember them.

Missed Expectations – Situations may have not gone the way you thought they would. Maybe you didn’t make the team, didn’t get into your dream school, lost a friendship, or feel like you let someone, or yourself, down. That kind of disappointment can leave you feeling confused, ashamed, or stuck in a “what now?” spiral. We’ll help you grieve what could’ve been and move toward what can still be. Together we can begin to hope again and have expectations that motivate you again!

Losing a loved one – someone you care about is incredibly painful. You do not have to go through this alone. With a grief therapy you will have a safe space to process your feelings. Your therapist will walk alongside you in your grief.  

Teen Eating Disorder Therapy

Eating disorders can feel overwhelming and confusing for teens. Disordered eating impacts how teens see themselves and their relationship with food. You may be struggling with restricting, bingeing, purging, or over exercising. You may also be spending a lot of time thinking about food or feeling so unhappy with your body.

At Best Within You, we offer understanding, guidance, and personalized support to help teens heal, regain confidence, and develop a balanced relationship with food and their bodies. We provide specialized eating disorder therapy for teens in Atlanta, Savannah, and throughout Georgia.