Specialties
Counseling for Depression
Support for children, teens and young adults who feel sad, stuck or withdrawn.
Feeling down from time to time is part of life. When sadness, irritability or hopelessness linger, or a young person pulls away from friends, family and activities they used to enjoy, it may be time to talk with someone.
Depression in young people
In children, depression can look like irritability or sadness more than words about feelings. Teens may withdraw, isolate, or struggle to get schoolwork done. Sometimes it follows a painful event; sometimes there's no obvious cause.
Signs to look for
- Persistent sadness, irritability or hopelessness
- Pulling away from friends, family or activities
- Changes in sleep or appetite
- Trouble concentrating or completing schoolwork
- Low energy or loss of motivation
- Talking about feeling worthless or like a burden
How we help
Therapy offers a neutral, safe place to be heard. We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to work with unhelpful thinking patterns, mindfulness and gratitude practices, skills building and psychoeducation, and we involve parents and caregivers where appropriate.
Need help right now? Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, any time, day or night. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. Serene Trails Therapy is not a crisis service, and email, text messages and contact forms are not monitored for emergencies.