Teen girls & the parents who love them
Is there counseling for teen girls in Waterloo and Cedar Falls?
Somewhere she can say the hard parts out loud without worrying about how it will land.
Lori Rasmussen is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and a Certified Spiritual Director in Waterloo. She counsels teen girls and female students, ages 13 and up, and she meets them where they actually are, not where anyone thinks they should be by now.
If you are a parent reading this at the end of a long day, worried and not sure what would help, you can simply reach out and ask. No pressure to have the right words.
What do parents notice first?
- She has grown quiet, or everything suddenly sets her off.
- Worry about school, friendships or the future has taken over.
- Eating, food or her body has become a source of tension.
- She is exhausted, withdrawn or not interested in much anymore.
- A loss or big change knocked the ground out from under her.
- She holds herself to a standard no one could reach.
What does counseling for teen girls look like?
Lori starts by listening. From there, she and your daughter sort out what is happening, what keeps it going and what small, doable things help. Common ground includes anxiety and depression, food and body image, grief and change and self-worth.
If your family's faith matters to her, it is welcome in the room. See Christian counseling for what that can look like.
Sessions happen in the Waterloo office, minutes from Cedar Falls, or online anywhere in Iowa. Rates and insurance are on counseling information.
Common questions from parents
Does Lori work with teen girls?
Yes. Lori counsels teen girls and female students, ages 13 and up, alongside adult women. If you are a parent wondering whether it is a fit for your daughter, you are welcome to reach out and ask before scheduling.
What is the first session like for a teen?
Mostly it is a conversation. Lori listens first, gets to know your daughter as a person rather than a problem, and takes the pressure off having to explain everything perfectly in one hour.
How involved are parents?
That depends on your daughter's age and what will actually help. Lori will talk with you about how communication will work, while protecting the privacy that makes counseling worth showing up for.
What if my daughter does not want to come?
That is common, and it is worth saying out loud. Many girls arrive reluctant and stay because the hour turns out to be theirs. You are welcome to call and talk it through first.
Reaching out can be the first step.
You don't need to know exactly what to say, or have anything figured out, before you contact Lori.
Or email rasmussencounselingandsd@gmail.com