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Adolescents face unique complex challenges daily… As well their parents when dealing with them! Teenagers typically don’t discuss all these issues with their parents. Either out of fear, their parents are “stupid”, they don’t want to be judged, they don’t want their parents to be involved or embarrass them, they are embarrassed, or they have messed up and they know their parents won’t approve of their behaviors.

The pressures and constant challenges placed on teens today is unlike anything seen in the past, and they desperately need a safe place for mindful reflection, growth and positive change, offered by a trained counselor they trust.

I have undergone extensive training and experience in working with teens who are experiencing anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, trauma, divorce or separation, eating disorder, self-mutilating, sexual acting out, substance use, relationship or family concerns and other mental health concerns. Adolescents do not have the cognitive ability to sort out their thoughts, questions, fears, or problem solving by themselves. They are in desperate need and generally want a trusted safe adult they can be honest with. I can say I have never met an adolescent who felt “understood”.

There are many different reasons parents will seek counseling for their teens. Basically, it will stem from a “gut feeling” a parent experiences, a crisis, an alarming behavior by their child, professional recommendation, legal issue, or a child’s “cry for help”.

Sudden or drastic changes in behavior

Isolation or withdrawing

Poor grades

Defiance, disrespect, or obstinance

Peer groups

Suicidal threats or ideation

Lying or sneakiness

Negative reports from school officials or teachers

Depressive behaviors

Drug or alcohol use

Poor hygiene

Drug paraphilia

Abuse

LGBG issues

Poor body image

Poor self-esteem

Lack of friends

Spirituality or Christianity

Lack of motivation

Social media involvement

Gender issues

Sexual identity/Sexual acting out

Gaming to excess

Disengagement from family and/or friends

Lack of interest

Self-harming

Quitting activity or sport

Family trauma

Separation or divorce

Death or loss

Risky behaviors

Outlook on Adolescents

  • Whatever the reason might be, in my experience, the teenage years are the most complicated and whatever the parent and or the child believes is the “issue”, probably isn’t. Adolescents have many pieces to their puzzle and it is my responsibility to take each puzzle piece and carefully examine it with the teen in order to fit the pieces to their puzzle together…making sense of their complex world. It is “normal” for teens to withdraw, become oppositional, think their parents are stupid and unfair, feel they have no friends, their friends are more important than family, or they have met the love of their life that happens to be after one thing between their legs…Deciphering all of this is what matters most, and it happens to be my passion and purpose in life.

  • I have learned that parents are not okay if their kids are not okay, period. They might go through their day and accomplish many extraordinary things, but deep down their soles, they feel tremendous pain when their child is suffering. I am a firm believer that “everything happens for a reason” and it is my responsibly to make sense out of what most people see as a tragedy, crisis, and sometimes the end of the world. Making sense and learning from life events can strengthen not only the parent but the child and the family unit in the end.

  • Humans are developmental and being grounded by education in the developmental process allows me as a therapist to teach parents what is “normal” and what is cause for concern. Adolescents is complicated and nerve racking. It is part of the process. Having a mediator, mentor, and a listening ear allows teenagers to purge their thoughts, ideas, opinions, and feelings in a safe place where the parent realizes their child can and will figure out their crazy unexplainable world.

Are you ready to begin your journey of discovery, understanding, awareness, and lasting acceptance? Let's Talk.

Ms. Becky is awesome! She helped all three of our children adjust to new schools and dealing with difficult situations and people. She works with them with different circumstances that they face. She give them homework to help them with each and every circumstance. She's always available to calls and text. Her approaches are guided with love and kindness. She will listen and support to them and help them over come those situations. I highly recommend her.
We're incredibly grateful for the support Becky has provided our family over the years. She first began working with our son during his challenging middle school years, offering not just guidance for him, but insight for us as parents. Through her work, we began to recognize and shift some long-standing family patterns—changes that have truly improved our family dynamics.

Becky brings a rare combination of deep compassion and practical support. She genuinely cares for her clients, is consistently responsive, and goes above and beyond by sharing helpful resources that encourage continued growth outside of sessions. We’re now working with her as a couple, and her steady, thoughtful presence continues to help us communicate better and navigate life’s complexities as we revive our connection and relationship.

We can’t recommend her highly enough.
Becky helped me navigate the difficulties of divorce and address deeply rooted trauma that was holding me back.
In all our interactions, she brings both professional skill and personal wisdom gained from her own challenging life experiences. Her environment is safe and comfortable, especially if you enjoy being around animals. Through her influence, I've discovered my own resilience and developed robust tools for navigating life's storms. She's a collection of supportive and restorative energy in motion.
I highly recommend Becky for anyone seeking authentic, lasting change rather than quick fixes.
Becky helped both of my children (and myself) get through the hardest time of our lives. Her animal team makes sessions calmer, and her knowledge of how to navigate teenagers through a horrific divorce and the life changes that come with it all, is vast. I wouldn't have been as successful getting through this time with my kids without her.
Becky is Truly Amazing!!! She's not shy to keep it real and helped me see the best practices to live a peaceful happy life!

Thank you Becky ;)
I’ve been seeing Ms. Lennox for a bit now, and she’s honestly awesome. She’s super easy to talk to and always makes me feel heard and understood. I never feel judged, and I can just be real with her. Her place is really cozy, and having all the animals around makes it even easier to relax and open up. She’s helped me a lot, and I’m really glad I found her.
I've been taking my teenager to Becky for about four months, and I can’t express how much she has impacted our lives for the better. She has built trust and connected with him so that he feels safe, understood and affirmed.

Each session Becky leaves him with fresh perspectives and practical tools. Often, he returns home with art projects or baked treats that they have made together. And as animal lovers, he enjoys all of Becky's furry friends!

Becky has been a God send for us. My son has made so much progress through his counseling with Becky and I am confident that will continue. I highly recommend her.
Becky is so warm and nonjudgmental, I felt like I could open up to her the minute I met her. I have only been going to her for 2 or so months and she has already helped me shed the toxic relationships in my life and learn how to advocate for myself. Highly recommend!
Becky and her critter team have helped my family through a lot. Her sincerity and clarity in communication has helped us in ways no other counselor could. Generations to come will benefit and will be bless from my family's work with Becky.
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VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

- AUTHENTIC! (Communication is SO easy!)
- Truly cares/invests herself
- Very observant!! (Nothing is overlooked.)
- Resourceful: (With client's permission)
Others engaged for optimal sessions
I.e., SPED Specialist
- Untapped &/or costly benefits/rights.

My Autistic son was in great need of age appropriate, well-mannered, & empathetic friends. He showed signs of great distress. Parental support needed as well. After just 1 session of play therapy with others (with her supervision), my son's behavior immediately changed! Educators couldn't believe it!
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