Parenting a Teen with
Mental Health Struggles

You knew the teenage years might be bumpy, but you didn’t expect this.

Anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation—maybe even self-harm or shutdown. You’re watching your child struggle, and you want to help—but the system keeps telling you to back off, while your gut says lean in.

You’re tired of being told to "stay in your lane" when your instincts say otherwise.
You’re not trying to fix everything.
You just don’t want to lose your child—to the mental health system, to hopelessness, or to silence.

You might be here if:

• You’ve been shut out of your teen’s treatment, and it doesn’t feel right

• You’re walking on eggshells and unsure when to hold firm or let go

• You’re trying to stay strong, but the stress is impacting your health, marriage, or sense of self

• You long for a close, trusting relationship with your teen—but don’t know how to get there from here

• You’re worried that the treatment treadmill is becoming a way of life

What we’ll work on:

• Clarifying your role so you can act with calm confidence

• Rebuilding connection and trust—even when things feel tense or fragile

• Navigating fear, guilt, and grief without letting them run the show

• Holding boundaries with compassion

• Helping your teen heal without losing yourself in the process

You don’t have to be perfect to be a powerful part of your teen’s healing.
You just need the right support, perspective, and tools.

Let’s get you out of survival mode—and into the kind of leadership your family actually needs.