Teen violence includes physical harm or threats of harm or violence among youth and adolescents. Teen violence can occur in the school setting, in the context of gangs, within a family, or even among peers. Teen violence can lead to trouble with the law, physical injury, and emotional disturbances.
Available Treatment Options
If one or two teens are particularly prone to violence, they may benefit from individual counseling to address any issues that lead to outbursts. Violent teens may also benefit from group counseling or inpatient programs, where they can receive more timely care and treatment for their behavioral issues from therapists and counselors. Treatment may include medication, counseling for aggression, and even mindfulness techniques that help youth cope with stress.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Teen Violence
Showing up is the most important and often hardest part of this process. Once you make it to the office, we can usually find a direction for change you feel connected to. If we don't show up, change isn't likely to occur. I don't care if you are sad, angry, rageful, confused, indifferent, suicidal, or in despair, if you show up, I promise to do the same. If we can't make space for the spectrum ...
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Hello! I’m a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in the Washington DC and Virginia area. I’ve been working with adolescents and young adults for over 4 years in a relationship-centered capacity. I’m here to support young people develop coping skills and challenge negative thought patterns to better understand feelings and behaviors. I utilize a holistic, client-centered approach to meet each...
No matter how you arrived here or the individual goals you have, my job is the same: to listen, to care, and to provide you a space for exploration and healing. I work with individuals ages 10 and older, who are desiring a change in their life or their child's life. Working in the field of counseling, for several years, treating a range of problems including depression, racial identity, anxiety...
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Gloria Waugh is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her undergraduate degree in Family Life Education from Spring Arbor University and her Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. She began her career working as an outpatient clinician treating children, teens, adults and families with diverse diagnosis including severe and persistent mental illnesses, mood disorder...
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I am currently accepting new clients for both in person or virtual therapy. As a trauma specialist, I work with my clients to heal the impact of distressing experiences. Trauma is much more common than most of us would like to believe. If you find that you often feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected you may be living with the impact of traumatic experiences. Together we will get to know yo...
With over 15 years of experience in the social services field, I've had the pleasure of working with children, teens, adults, and families in community based organizations, in-home, intensive outpatient treatment centers, and correctional facilities. While working with those that I service, I've had the opportunity to empower and aid in navigating concerns that impact thoughts and behavior. As ...
Welcome! I am a Licensed Counselor with experience working with child, adolescent and adult populations. As a counseling professional, I love helping people learn more about themselves, develop insights and reach their goals. Sometimes, we may feel stuck or boxed in due to life challenges or situations. However, it is important for me to foster the belief that we can move beyond our current...
My scope of practice includes a wide range of issues such as interpersonal trauma, complex trauma, cultural/identity based trauma, gender confirmation, substance addiction, process addictions, intimate partner violence, grief, divorce, sexual violence, depression, anxiety, emotion regulation, co-occurring disorders, dual diagnosis, self-harm behaviors, and relationship concerns. While I have th...
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If you’ve been hesitant to see a therapist because you feel like what you’re going through is too stressful, shameful, or just too much, please call me. I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and complicated family relationships. Do you struggles with maladaptive coping behaviors including cutting, porn addiction and unhealthy sexual behaviors, let me help yo...
Currently accepting new clients. I aim to provide a safe, healing, therapeutic space for all clients. I believe in self-care and developing skills or strategies to help individuals tackle any stressor they may be facing. I have experience working with children and adolescents as well as adults. My time as a clinician has allowed me to develop a passion for providing trauma informed services to...
