Anxiety as a Teenager: Signs, Impact, and Treatment Options
Holly White
My counseling journey began by working with teenagers, a population that often finds itself at the intersection of rapid growth, identity formation, and complex challenges. Supporting teens required me to cultivate patience, flexibility, and the ability to hold space for strong emotions while also encouraging hope and resilience. Although at times it stretched me outside of my comfort zone, these early experiences shaped my foundation as a counselor and deepened my understanding of the importance of empathy, clear boundaries, and developmental awareness. Life challenges come to us all, regardless of our background, faith, commitments, family situation, age, gender, or walk of life. We all face trouble, though that trouble comes...
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