Therapy for Teen School & Friendship Difficulties
SCHOOL & FRIENDSHIP DIFFICULTIESSupporting Teens Through Peer, Friendship, and School Stress.
Difficulties with academics or friendships can impact how teens feel about themselves and can take a toll on a teen’s confidence, focus, and emotional health. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space where teens can explore these challenges, understand how they affect daily life, and develop practical strategies to improve relationships, manage school stress, and navigate social situations with greater confidence.
SYMPTOMS
School & Academic Difficulties
Challenges with school and academics can appear in many forms—these are some signs your teen, or you, might recognize:
Difficulty managing homework, deadlines, or school responsibilities
Feeling unmotivated, distracted, or overwhelmed in class
Anxiety or frustration about grades or academic performance
Avoiding school or extracurricular activities
SYMPTOMS
Peer & Friendship Concerns
Many teens experience struggles at school or with friends that can influence their self-esteem, motivation, and day-to-day well-being. Signs for you and your teen to watch for include:
Conflict with friends or classmates, including bullying or social exclusion
Avoiding social situations or group activities
Struggling to make or maintain friendships
Feeling isolated, anxious, or upset in social settings
SUPPORTS
How Therapy Helps
Therapy provides strategies tailored to each teen’s unique needs. Teens learn to manage stress, navigate peer conflict, and develop stronger social skills. Approaches such as Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) may be used to guide this work, helping teens feel more confident and experience more success in school and social situations. Parents are an important part of the process, working with the therapist to support their teen’s growth and reinforce these skills at home.
Why Choose Cornerstone Family Psychology
Located in Calgary, I provide teen-centred therapy that meets each teen where they are. My warm, collaborative approach supports teens in handling school, friendships, and other life challenges while strengthening lifelong coping skills.
If your teen is struggling with anxiety or depression, schedule a consultation today to learn how therapy can help.