Posts tagged teen therapy

Why Are Teens So Easily Influenced by Peer Pressure?

Peer pressure isn’t always some bad kid whispering “do it” from the back of a classroom. It’s the subtle (and sometimes loud) influence teens feel to fit in, match energy, or prove themselves. It can look like shared style, slang, music taste — and yes, sometimes risk-taking.

Parenting, TeensOC Psychology CenterJune 13, 2025OC Psychology Centerpeer pressure, teen therapy

The Quiet Strength of Teen Counseling in Times of Crisis

Crisis doesn’t always arrive loudly. Sometimes it creeps in —through a broken friendship, a sudden family shift, or the quiet ache of feeling misunderstood. For teens, these moments can feel overwhelming, like the world is narrowing and there’s no clear way forward.

Teens, ParentingOC Psychology CenterMay 21, 2025OC Psychology Centerteen counseling, teen therapy

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