Starting high school is often described as an exciting milestone filled with new opportunities, independence, and friendships. But behind the excitement, many teens experience hidden stress, anxiety, and self-doubt as they adjust to this big transition. While some students adapt quickly, others struggle quietly with academic pressure, social changes, and the uncertainty of finding where they belong.

If your teen is feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of starting high school, know that they are not alone. Healing Voices Psychotherapy is here to help.

Adolescence is a time of change, growth, and discovery and friendships can play a big role in shaping a teen’s experience. While many teens build supportive and joyful connections, others struggle with peer pressure, social media stress, and the challenges of finding where they belong. These ups and downs can deeply affect their mental health and sense of identity. If your teen is having a hard time navigating friendships, know that they are not alone. Healing Voices Psychotherapy is here to help.

Teen therapy at Healing Voices Psychotherapy offers compassionate, evidence-based care for adolescents facing disordered eating, anxiety, and body image struggles, while fostering resilience, self-compassion, mindfulness, and strong family support.

Find out how teen therapy helps adolescents navigate impulsive and risky behaviors by providing a safe space for growth, self-awareness, and healthier decision-making.

Concerned about your teen's risky behaviour? Learn how teen therapy can help them navigate identity, impulse control, and media influence in healthy, supported ways.

Explore the complexities of being a first-generation Canadian, from navigating two cultures to finding a sense of belonging and identity in a multicultural yet often isolating society.

Teenage anxiety isn't always stress; occasionally, it's OCD masquerading as anxiety. Discover how to recognize the symptoms, what's actually happening underneath, and how ERP therapy can assist teenagers in regaining their life and escaping compulsive cycles.

Burned out, overwhelmed, and still chasing perfect grades? Teen burnout is real - and CBT could be the lifeline your teen needs to break free from the pressure.

Learn how CBT can help teens manage social anxiety. Explore how virtual therapy supports emotional growth, confidence, and real-life coping tools.

Explore the crucial link between sleep and adolescent mental health, highlighting how sleep deprivation, poor sleep hygiene, and stress can affect teens, with practical tips for better sleep and mental well-being.

Adolescence is a period of significant change, often accompanied by challenges that can impact a teen’s mental health and well-being. As parents and caregivers, understanding these transitions and providing appropriate support is crucial.

Family life is a source of joy but can also be challenging, especially for teens navigating their independence. Stress within the family–whether from conflicts, expectations, or external pressures–can affect a teen’s mental health, academic performance, and emotional well-being.

Depression isn’t just an issue for adults, children, even at a young age, can experience it too. However, recognizing the signs of depression in children can be challenging, as they often express their feelings differently than adults.

Learn how social media impacts teen mental health, including digital addiction, online safety, and digital health, with tips for promoting healthy screen time and emotional well-being in adolescents.

Helping your reclusive teen regain confidence and reintegrate into society can be greatly aided by identifying the warning signs early on and handling the situation with compassion and kindness. 

This blog explores teen OCD symptoms, common compulsions, and how early teen OCD treatment and therapy can help your child manage anxiety and regain control.

If your teen experiencing social withdrawal, isolation, loss of motivation or changes in their sleep, they may have depression. Learn to identify early warning signs of depression in your teen, how to support them and when to seek professional support.

Learn how you as a parent can provide your depressed teen with support and help them to develop healthy coping skills depression such as active listening, making decisions and seeking professional help.