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Recognizing the Less Obvious Symptoms of Teen Anxiety

Recognizing the Less Obvious Symptoms of Teen Anxiety

by Sophie Clauss, LMFT | Aug 10, 2026 | Teen Therapy

The common assumption is that anxiety is loud and obvious. It could be a panic attack or a meltdown before a big test. While that version does exist, it’s not the only way anxiety shows up. In teens, it’s often more subtle or disguised as something else. What you see...
Stress, Social Media, and Life Changes Contribute to Teen Anxiety

Stress, Social Media, and Life Changes Contribute to Teen Anxiety

by Sophie Clauss, LMFT | Aug 3, 2026 | Teen Therapy

Anxiety can sometimes seem to appear out of nowhere. There may not be a single event or obvious cause, yet your everyday responsibilities and situations begin to feel more overwhelming than usual. Physical symptoms like a racing heart, muscle tension, or difficulty...
How Social Media Shapes Teen Identity and Self-Esteem

How Social Media Shapes Teen Identity and Self-Esteem

by Sophie Clauss, LMFT | Jul 27, 2026 | Teen Therapy

Once upon a time, figuring out who you are happened mostly offline. You had the chance to explore different friend groups, styles, versions of yourself, and then receive feedback from the people in the room in real time. Now, much of this exploration happens on a...
The Impact of Academic Pressure on Teen Mental Health

The Impact of Academic Pressure on Teen Mental Health

by Sophie Clauss, LMFT | Apr 6, 2026 | Teen Therapy

No one prepares you for how much being a teenager feels like a full-time job. Between pressures to get good grades, build a college resume, stay connected with friends, keep a presence on social media, and try to figure out who you want to be in this world, there is...
Guiding Anxious Teens Through the Pressure of College Applications

Guiding Anxious Teens Through the Pressure of College Applications

by Sophie Clauss, LMFT | Mar 16, 2026 | Teen Therapy

For most teens, the college application season can feel absolutely brutal. Between writing essays, managing deadlines, playing the waiting game, and trying to figure out the answer to “what you want to do with the rest of your life,” it can be a pretty hefty load to...
Why Depression Can Spike Before Going to College

Why Depression Can Spike Before Going to College

by Sophie Clauss, LMFT | Mar 3, 2026 | Teen Therapy

Your senior year of high school should be filled with excitement and hope for the future. You’re wrapping up a chapter of your life and moving on to the next one. There are college acceptances, graduation parties, and possibilities everywhere you look. The best years...
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