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 Adolescents

Growing up comes with big feelings, new challenges, and constant change. Learning how to understand, express, and cope with complex emotions and experiences can be tough, both for the parent and the adolescent. But you don’t have to face it alone. 

 

Each stage of development shapes how your adolescent sees themselves and their world, and sometimes internal or external pressures can make that path feel harder than it should. Therapy can offer a safe, encouraging space to get them back on track, so that they can go on to build resilience, and grow into confident, connected adults.

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If your adolescent is experiencing any of the following, we are here to help:
  • Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Emotional)

  • Academic Difficulties & Assessments

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety (various forms)

  • Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders

  • Behavioural Management

  • Body Image Distortions/Eating Disorders

  • Depression

  • Emotional Dysregulation Issues

  • Issues Related To Sexuality

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Parent/Child Relationship Difficulties

  • Phobias

  • Separation/Divorce

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We are proud to be an LGBTQ+ affirming practice

Providing inclusive, individualized evidence-based treatment with kindness and compassion.

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Have questions or need help picking
the right Psychologist?

We can help.

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Contact Us

1550 Bedford Hwy, Suite 601
Bedford, NS B4A 1E6

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Phone: (902) 832-9715

Fax: (902) 480-8881

Email: info@birdpsychological.com

Office Hours

Weekdays: 8 AM to 4 PM

Weekends: Closed

We are not an emergency service.

For immediate attention, go to your local emergency room or contact the Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team at:

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Phone: (902) 429-8167 

TOLL FREE: 1-888-429-8167

 

Or the Kids Help Line at:

 

Phone:1-800-668-6868

Text: 686868 

kidshelpphone.ca

Progressive Initiative

Providing inclusive, individualized evidence-based treatment with kindness and compassion.

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