Are you noticing your teen feeling overwhelmed or insecure about their college applications?

Has the admission process brought extra strain and tension to your relationship with you teenager?

Typically when thinking about the college admission timeline, students and families focus on the logistical challenges related to applications, deadlines and school selection. Yet, this phase of life also becomes a very emotional and stressful experience as students balance competition with peers and questions about their future all while still trying to navigate the many challenges of high school. These factors combine to create a unique burden on students and families that can lead to feelings of anxiety and even depression. Completing applications can lead a teen to experience feelings of inadequacy or insecurity about their intellect and accomplishments as well as general worry about their future and decision making skills. The aid of an Emerge Mental Health Professional helps smooth out this often turbulent process by providing reinforcement and acknowledgment of these challenges that get easily overlooked.

With years of experience in college mental health, our specialized therapists are uniquely qualified and prepared to support teens through the college admissions process and increase overall college readiness. We provide space for students to vent and process their concerns and insecurities as they move through each phase of the admissions timeline. Counselors bolster students with appropriate coping skills to not only navigate stressors of adolescence, but college applications and selection. Additionally, counselors can help facilitate conversations between student and parents as they move from applications to school selection.

Support does not have to end when a college selection has been made, as yet another major life transition fast approaches as students prepare to launch into their college career. Our counselors are excited to provide space and empower students to celebrate their successes when acceptances arrive. We can then help student and parents pivot towards the client’s eventual launch into life as a college student. This can include talking through potential pitfalls and obstacles of independent living and the first year of college life in addition to helping parents and families prepare for their new parenting role from a distance. Counselors can help students go into college with a self-care plan and additional supports in place when necessary. Being intentional with this transition helps to provide students with necessary life skills for a future as a young adult as well as improve their confidence to handle life circumstances on their own.

You may have questions or concerns about seeking counseling…

My student should be able to handle this on their own.

Times of transition and flux can create new obstacles and challenges for many students. Due to the additional pressures during this specific phase of life, it can be more likely their typical patterns of coping and stress management become strained. Extra support during a crucial developmental phase can help an adolescent be intentional about improving their own individual coping skills while also increasing confidence and self-esteem. This lays a solid foundation as they move into navigating the adjustment to life as an independent adult.

Doesn’t the school take care of all this?

Both School Social Workers and College Counseling staff in schools often have large caseloads of students to support, limiting the amount of time and attention they can provide to each student. At Emerge, we pride ourselves in the individualized and unique approach we give to each client. Our tailored services can help your student have the support and guidance needed for their specific goals and circumstances without it feeling rushed and time-limited.

It’s too expensive and takes too much time.

Many people are unaware of the coverage that their medical insurance can provide when seeking support with mental health services. Emerge is in network with BlueCross BlueShield insurance plans and can also support clients and families with navigating out of network benefits with other insurance plans. We are intentional about our transparent pricing and take time to be sure that each client understands the coverage they are eligible for through insurance benefits. Additionally, we understand there are many things on a student’s to do list, thus offer flexible appointment times to fit the busiest of schedules.