The teenage years can bring enormous pressure.

Teen girls are navigating friendships, dating, academics, social media, changing expectations, identity, and increasing independence—all while trying to figure out who they are and where they fit in.

Teen Girls Empowered is a supportive therapy group where teens can connect with peers, develop practical emotional and interpersonal skills, and build confidence in a safe, clinician-led environment.

Who Is Teen Girls EmpoweredFor?

Teen Girls Empowered may be a good fit for teens who are experiencing:

• Low self-esteem or self-confidence • Friendship or relationship challenges • Social anxiety or fear of judgment
• People-pleasing or difficulty setting boundaries • Negative self-talk • Perfectionism • Difficulty managing intense emotions
• Social comparison • Academic or social pressure • Difficulty communicating their needs • Uncertainty around identity or belonging
• Stress related to social media and peer relationships

You May Notice Your Teen:

• Worrying about what other people think of her • Becoming overwhelmed by friendship or relationship conflict • Comparing herself to other girls or people online • Having difficulty standing up for herself or saying no • Becoming increasingly self-critical or insecuren
• Putting significant pressure on herself to succeed or be perfect • Struggling to balance friendships, school, family, and other responsibilities
• Having difficulty expressing what she needs or how she's feeling

Does this sound familiar?

Your teen may seem confident on the outside while privately struggling with self-doubt, pressure, or uncertainty. She may feel like everyone else has it figured out while she's still trying to understand herself.

She's not alone. Group therapy provides an opportunity to connect with other girls navigating many of the same experiences while developing skills to manage the challenges of adolescence.

What Teens Will Work On

Depending on the needs of the group, participants may work on:

• Building confidence and self-esteem • Navigating friendships and relationships • Communication and social skills • Developing a stronger sense of identity • Setting healthy boundaries • Communication and assertiveness • Managing difficult emotions • Coping with stress and pressure • Challenging negative self-talk • Managing perfectionism • Navigating comparison and social media • Developing healthy coping strategies • Practicing self-advocacy • Building healthy relationships

The goal isn't to teach girls how to be perfect or fit a certain mold.
It's to help them feel more confident, capable, and comfortable being themselves.

Why Group Therapy?

Sometimes the most powerful thing a teen can hear is: "I feel that way too."

Teen Girls Empowered gives participants an opportunity to talk openly, practice skills, receive supportive feedback, and connect with peers who understand the challenges of growing up. The group provides a space to practice communication, navigate differences, build relationships, and develop confidence with the guidance of an experienced clinician.

These skills can extend beyond the group into friendships, school, family relationships, and everyday life.

What Parents Can Expect

Before joining Teen Girls Empowered, we'll learn more about your teen and help determine whether the group is a good fit based on her age, developmental needs, personality, current concerns, and readiness for a group environment.

Groups are clinician-led and include therapeutic discussion, activities, and skill-building. Because teens are developing greater independence, we also respect their growing need for privacy and autonomy while keeping parents appropriately involved in the therapeutic process.

Depending on the group, parents may receive resources or recommendations for supporting skills at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is Teen Girls Empowered for?

Teen Girls Empowered is currently run for ages 13-15 and 15+.

Does my daughter need individual therapy to participate?

Not necessarily. Teen Girls Empowered may be appropriate as a stand-alone service for some participants, while others may benefit from participating alongside individual therapy.

What if my teen is nervous about joining?

That's completely normal. Many teens feel uncertain about sharing with a new group of peers. Our clinicians create a welcoming environment and allow participants to become comfortable and participate at their own pace.

How long does the group run?

Teen Girls Empowered runs indefinitely. Group members are welcome for as long as they feel it’s helpful.

Will parents know what my teen shares in group?

We respect the privacy of teens while also maintaining appropriate communication with parents. Before beginning, we'll explain how confidentiality and parent communication work and discuss any necessary safety exceptions.

Is Teen Girls Empowered covered by insurance?

The Center for Family Empowerment is an out-of-network practice. Depending on your insurance plan, you may have out-of-network benefits that provide reimbursement for therapy services.

Give Her a Place to Feel Understood

The teenage years don't have to be navigated alone.

Teen Girls Empowered gives girls an opportunity to build confidence, strengthen relationships, develop emotional skills, and connect with peers who understand what they're going through.

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