Adolescence is infamous as a particularly difficult period, but that has never been more true than now. Teens today experienced a significant disruption in their developmental arc because of Covid’s impact on school life, socializing, and increased family stress. This, in combination with increased access to substances, and the pervasiveness of social media and new technologies, has compounded feelings of isolation, alienation, anxiety, and depression. At Prospect Psychology, we hold particular expertise at the intersection of these factors, as contributing authors to the Encyclopedia of Child and Adolescent Development, and as researchers in adolescent development. 

We are committed to supporting teens, helping them learn skills for self-regulation, coping with intense emotions, and improving and regulating their mood. We often work with teens on issues regarding friendships or family, and developing techniques to handle school stress. We have found that teens often require wraparound support–it is not uncommon for one clinician to be working with a teen and another to be providing parenting support or consulting with the school to ensure carryover and success. Adolescence can be an overwhelming and lonely time for kids, and we forge relationships with our teen patients that often last through their safe passage to adulthood.