adolescent therapy
nounUK /ˌædəˈlesənt ˈθerəpi/
US /ˌædəˈlesənt ˈθerəpi/
A kind of talking help for teenagers who feel sad, worried, or confused.
After starting adolescent therapy, Maya felt more confident talking to her parents about her feelings.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A branch of psychology that focuses on the emotional needs of people aged roughly 10 to 19.
She studied adolescent therapy as part of her psychology degree.
3. A school program that offers counseling sessions to students during the school day.
The school's adolescent therapy program helped students manage exam stress.
4. A treatment plan combining talk sessions and family meetings for teenagers facing big changes.
His adolescent therapy included weekly talks and monthly family sessions.