“How does a therapist deal with emotional problems in a teenage child?”
My son is undergoing severe mood changes. He behaves erratically in different situations and has become highly unpredictable. Can a therapist help in dealing with his behavior. What will be the course of treatment?
3 Answers
Yes, a Therapist can assist with mood disorders in teenagers. You would have to contact one for them to explain their course of treatment
Yes, the right therapist can help you. There are also parenting coaches. The course of treatment will depend on the therapists approach. I recommend interviewing a few therapists to see who you feel might be the best fit to support you and your son. Your question about the course of treatment would be best asked to each therapist as they may have different answers.
Hello and thank you for your question. Dealing with emotional problems in teenagers is very common and a therapist can be extremely helpful in managing some of the problem behaviors teens display. An effective course of treatment would include weekly individual therapy sessions with your son so he can openly discuss with his therapist the mood changes he is experiencing and what he thinks might be contributing to him feeling and acting differently. In this safe space, the therapist will work to build a trusting relationship with your son by being compassionate, empathic, and working collaboratively so he will feel free to express his concerns. Teens typically discuss things like social pressures they face, physical changes
in their body, relationship difficulties, wanting independence from their parents or family members, and academic challenges, which can all combine to feel like an emotional roller coaster at times and contributes to the acting out behaviors you mentioned such as erratic and unpredictable behavior. As a therapist, I would also want to assess your son for anxiety or depressive symptoms, help him gain insight into the factors contributing to his emotions fluctuating, do some problem-solving and skills training for any immediate issues to help him learn tools to navigate his life more effectively, and address his impulsivity to help keep him safe and to refrain from engaging in high-risk behaviors.
I hope this information has been helpful!
in their body, relationship difficulties, wanting independence from their parents or family members, and academic challenges, which can all combine to feel like an emotional roller coaster at times and contributes to the acting out behaviors you mentioned such as erratic and unpredictable behavior. As a therapist, I would also want to assess your son for anxiety or depressive symptoms, help him gain insight into the factors contributing to his emotions fluctuating, do some problem-solving and skills training for any immediate issues to help him learn tools to navigate his life more effectively, and address his impulsivity to help keep him safe and to refrain from engaging in high-risk behaviors.
I hope this information has been helpful!
