SunPoint Wellness - Counseling for teenagers in Lancaster PA

1. Troubled Teenagers Find Help Through Counseling at Sun Point Wellness Center The therapists at Sun Point Wellness Center in Lancaster, PA integrate evidence-based therapies that help teenagers overcome emotional and psychological obstacles in a compassionate and non judgemental way. Lancaster, PA. – The changing landscape of the American teenager means more and more are diagnosed with extreme issues ranging from anxiety and depression to heavy drug abuse. The stressors run a gambit of different triggers. Issues with self-esteem, and pressures from school and peers often mean teens have more to handle than ever before. This is where professional therapy with a qualified counselor can help. The therapists and counselors at Sun Point Wellness Centerin Lancaster, PA guide families beyond common obstacles that arise when raising a teenager. Whether the problems arise from social media bullying, depression, addiction, or PTSD, the

2. professionals at this local center can help. The holistic, compassionate therapy they offer can give teenagers tools and techniques for better coping skills, and rebuild connections to save an embattled relationships between a parent and child. Laura Morse, counselor and Executive Director of Sun Point Wellness, and the team at the center use a combination of several sessions with family, parent and the individual teenager. They employ an evidence-based approach with the intersystems model, CBT and trauma-informed modalities. In layman’s terms, Morse explained, “We start work with a compassionate, non-judgmental session with the teenager first, with their permission, then meet with their parents alone.” After this, Morse meets with the parents and the teen collectively to build a list of goals. The entire team: therapist, parents and teen work together to achieve success with those goals. “This is a process. It is not something that will happen overnight or within a week. Parents in particular need to understand this, even though they may want their teens to make these changes instantly. Counseling and therapy need time to create lasting change,” said Morse. Sun Point Wellness Center has seen many teenagers come in to their offices in Lancaster, PA seeking therapy to work through common challenges with school stressors, self esteem and depression. “We see teenagers literally devastated by psychological issues that arise during this sensitive age,” says Laura Morse, counselor and Executive Director of Sun Point Wellness. “Issues around bullying, drug use, and social pressures from peers are very common.” Sun Point Wellness Center has great success with working through the emotional issues often seen in teenagers, and repairing family relationships in the process. Learn more Laura Morse at http://LauraMorse.org and schedule an appointment with one of the Sun Point Wellness Center counselors at http://SunPointWellness.com. ####

3. About Sunpoint Wellness: Sun Point Wellness Center is founded on the belief that all who seek therapy have unique needs. We work with you to understand those needs and provide high-quality services to individuals, couples, and families. We believe that an evidence-based and caring approach is the best way to give you the support you need on your path to wellness. We're conveniently located in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland & Lancaster, Pennsylvania. LINKS: Website: https://www.sunpointwellness.com Website: http://LauraMorse.org Contact: Sun Point Wellness Laura Morse, Executive Director Email: laura@sunpointwellness.com Phone: (301) 960-8991