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PTSD and Trauma in Teens

Teri Karjala • Oct 12, 2015

Is your teenager going through a rough time?

Being a teenager is a difficult stage to begin with and it only gets more complicated when they face a traumatic experience.

It is life changing.

Our team of counselors are trained in handling these very issues.

We provide a safe place that allows the teenager to connect with their counselor and work through and heal from their pain.  

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and teenagers can be a very unknown area for parents or guardians. We specialize in working with those going through trauma. While we are located in Greenwood Village, Colorado – we proudly see clients from a variety of other locations looking for our expertise – Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Parker, Aurora, & more…

We are here to help successfully navigate that conversation.

We see teenagers that are coming in with symptoms of:

  • Depression
  • Being withdrawn/shut down
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Self destructive behaviors
  • Distrusting of others
  • Self-loathing
  • Difficulty making friends/keeping friends
  • Anger management
  • Nightmares/flashbacks
  • Avoidance of the traumatic event’
  • Low self-esteem/Low self-confidence
  • Feelings of guilt, shame, embarrassment, confusion.
  • Difficulty expressing self through words

Looking to learn more….

Give us a call directly at (303) 843-600 to discuss your specific needs.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Teri Karjala is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Marriage and Family Therapist. She is the founder and Executive Director of Creative Counseling Center, LLC. Working in the field since 1999, Teri and her team of therapists specializes in counseling for those who have experienced trauma. They work with children as young as age 2, as well as teens and adolescents, adults, seniors, families, and couples.

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