Teen Therapy

More than 5.3 million teenagers in the United States have a mental health condition like depression or anxiety, or a behavioral disorder. If your teenager is acting distant, sad, anxious, or defiant, turn to JMA Services LLC in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Marriage and family therapist Jill Akuna, LMFT, offers teen therapy to help your adolescent overcome difficult life experiences and/or mental health disorders. Schedule an appointment with Jill at JMA Services LLC by calling the office or booking one online today.

What is teen therapy?

Teen therapy at JMA Services LLC consists of adolescent counseling sessions. It helps teenagers discover ways to overcome difficult emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. 

Jill helps adolescents make behavioral changes that boost mood, peace of mind, self-esteem, and happiness. She takes a client-centered, holistic, and integrative approach during teen counseling sessions.

What are the benefits of teen therapy?

The benefits of teen therapy at JMA Services LLC include:

• Happier mood
• Healthier behaviors
• Improved anger management
• Fewer mood swings
• Less stress, depression, and anxiety
• Healthier interpersonal relationships
• Better work or school performance
• Improved self-esteem

Counseling can help teenagers navigate challenges linked to being an adolescent and thrive in their environment. 

Which mental health conditions can teen therapy help address?

Teen therapy at JMA Services LLC can help adolescents overcome the following and more:

• Disruptive behaviors
• Bullying
• Low self-esteem
• Stress
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Anxiety disorders, including social anxiety and panic attacks
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Substance use disorder (SUD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Grief
• Eating disorders
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Relationship conflicts
• Difficult life transitions
• Gender dysphoria and other LGBT-related concerns
• Unhealthy lifestyle habits

Jill can help your child concentrate better at school, sleep easier, experience fewer mood swings, and adopt healthy habits that boost energy and self-worth.

What can I expect during teen therapy?

Jill talks with your child about any challenges they’re facing during teen counseling sessions. She uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or other methods to help them overcome difficult situations.

Your child can meet with Jill weekly or as needed for teen therapy. She also offers addiction counseling, family therapy, grief counseling, group therapy, and more. 

It’s helpful to encourage your teenager to stay active, eat a balanced diet, get plenty of sleep, and minimize stress. They might try yoga, sports teams, meditation, journaling, or deep breathing.

It’s also important to maintain a strong social support network and provide a safe space for your child to be themselves without judgment, only support and guidance.

Schedule teen therapy sessions with Jill at JMA Services LLC by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.