For Teens
Because sometimes the pressure feels like too much
And yet we know that there are many stresses in today’s world conencted 24/7 by social media. Expectations of great grades, school activities, keeping up with friendships, posting on Snapchat or Instagram, college plans, family demands, extra-curricular activities, homework, and not getting enough sleep make you feel like you have no time. You're trying to juggle so many things, and just thinking about the transition from high school to college can be incredibly daunting.
Being a teen has never been more difficult. Stress levels of teens are almost at the same level of severity as adults. In the US, it is reported that 1 in 5 teens suffers from anxiety and stress that interferes with day to day functioning. While preparing for the SATs or ACTs, our teens are missing the “3 S's” of helping them better develop Skills and Strategies to navigate their pressures, expectations and confusion in addition to helping them understand their Self.
Dr. Ryger has over 20 years experience working with teens. Her positive, respectful attitude helps teens feel connected and understood which is a crucial aspect of their therapy.
Dr. Ryger can help teenagers with:
Life Stressors • Anxiety, including Social Anxiety • Phobias • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Managing Stress • Adjusting to Divorce • Selective Mutism • Academic Pressures • Dating and Relationship Issues• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) • Difficulties Coping with Illness • Transition to College • Depression
DYNAMIC INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY (DIP)TM
After extensive training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Mindfulness Practices, Attachment Theory, the cutting edge of neuroscience, and decades of clinical experience, Dr. Ryger created a comprehensive treatment formulation to address to challenges of life today - Dynamic Integrative PsychotherapyTM.
You are constantly changing, and old coping mechanisms may not be effective anymore. DIP'sTM integrative approach can help you better understand your self and help to change your behavior.
Because of your brain's neuroplasticity, you can create new neuronal pathways to rewire your brain and develop new, more effective coping mechanisms.
There are techniques, practices and behaviors that, when learned and practiced, can help you feel and respond differently.
