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Teenagers

Therapy for pre-teens, teens
and young adults

Adolescence is a time of incredible growth and change that can also bring unique challenges for teens and their families. Tweens and teens are navigating emotional and social shifts, dealing with issues like anxiety, depression, peer pressure, family dynamics, and academic stress. Therapy aims to help teens manage these transitions as they discover more about who they are, what they need and how to form positive social relationships with their peers, their families and adults in their life so that they can thrive as a teenager and young adult.

I have years of experience working with teens individually and in groups. I aim to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space for your teen to feel heard and empowered. As a family therapist, I also frequently work to help the whole family system improve communication and enact positive changes for everyone involved.

​I love working with tweens and teens, and I incorporate their interests into our therapy sessions to help engage with them at their level and tie our work to their life.

If you'd like to talk more about your teen and how therapy can help, contact me, Katherine Hodges at 512-851-8223, email me at progresstherapyaustin@gmail.com or self schedule a consult call below:

Issues I work with:

  • Anxiety – Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias.

  • Depression – Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, irritability, or lack of interest in activities.

  • Neurodiversity - people diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, OCD, and learning differences

  • Self-Esteem and Body Image – Struggles with self-worth, body image issues, or negative self-talk.

  • Peer Pressure and Social Challenges – Difficulty fitting in, dealing with bullying, or navigating peer relationships.

  • Family Dynamics – Conflicts with parents, siblings, or other family members; issues related to divorce or blended families.

  • Academic Stress – Pressure to perform academically, managing schoolwork, or dealing with burnout.

  • Identity and Self-Exploration – Struggles with sexual identity, gender identity, or exploring one's personal values and beliefs.

  • Substance Use – Experimentation with or dependency on alcohol, drugs, or other substances.

  • Trauma - Experiencing or witnessing trauma, including physical or emotional abuse, loss of a loved one, or other traumatic events.

  • LGBTQIA+ support – I help tweens and teens (and their families) navigating all gender identities and sexual orientations, and provide support based on peer reviewed evidence and best practices for LGBTQIA+ individuals.  

  • Relationship Issues – Navigating romantic relationships, friendships, or social boundaries.

  • Grief and Loss – Coping with the death of a loved one, pet, or major life change.

  • Sexual Health and Relationships – Questions or concerns about sexual activity, consent, and safe relationships.

  • Self-Harm – Coping with feelings through self-injury, such as cutting or burning

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