Ethan Ulanow, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Providing services in Maryland, DC, and Virginia
Individual Therapy for Teens
Being a teen can be really rough.
Today's high expectation, social media filled world can make life feel beyond overwhelming. We can work issues impacting you including:
ADHD
Managing to stay focused, having so much energy you can't stop bouncing, having your mind race with thoughts, or just losing steam at the end of your day. We can work together to help you manage whatever ADHD looks like for you.
School Pressure
This deserves its own category, especially in the DC area with how high expectations can be. Taking some pressure off and learning ways to make going through school easier is something we can work on together. Grades don't have to be everything.
Making and Keeping Friends
Nobody teaches us how to make friends or act in social situations and we're left to figure it out on our own. We can problem solve and work on ways to grow your friend group and be comfortable. We'll work at your pace and won't force you into uncomfortable or fabricated situations.
Depression
Feelings that go past feeling "mid" or out of it. Sadness that keeps you from enjoying life and being with friends and family can be very impactful.
Anxiety
When worrying about school, relationships, and day-to-day activities feels more intense than it should, or it is getting in the way and it's causing even more stress.
LGBTQIA+
I am proud to provide a safe and welcoming space to navigate gender and sexual identity. Sharing your identity, let alone understanding it, can be beyond challenging. We'll go at your pace and help you feel comfortable with where you are at.
Difficulties with Parents/Family
Seeing things from others perspectives can feel impossible. We'll make sure you're heard while also making sure we hear parents out. It's a tough balance and I'll always make sure to have your back and help advocate for what you need.
Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation
Both of these are more common than a lot of people would think, and are extremely hard to live with. We will help you move towards feeling better about life and understanding where these thoughts and behaviors come from.