Eric went to therapy a couple of years ago when his parents were
getting divorced. Although he no longer goes, he feels the 2
months he spent in therapy helped him get through the tough
times as his parents worked out their differences. Melody began
seeing her therapist a year ago when she was being bullied at
school. She still goes every 2 weeks because she feels therapy
is really helping to build her self-esteem. Britt just joined a
therapy group for eating disorders led by her school's
psychologist, and her friend Dana said she'd go with her. When
our parents were in school, very few kids went to therapy. Now
it's much more common and also more accepted. Lots of teens
wonder if therapy could help them. Some Reasons Teens Go to
Therapists When teens are going through a rough time, such as
family troubles or problems in school, they might feel more
supported if they talk to a therapist. They may be feeling sad,
angry, or overwhelmed by what's been happening — and need help
sorting out their feelings, finding