Parenting a teen can be challenging, and being a teen can be overwhelming. “Pathways to Connection: Preventing Teen Crisis Before It Starts” helps families recognize early signs of stress, communicate effectively, and build stronger, healthier relationships. Led by Suzi Marsh Meffen, LCSW, families gain tools, strategies, and support to prevent crises before they escalate.
To empower parents and teens to recognize early signs of emotional distress, foster open communication, and strengthen family relationships through a proactive, 12-step inspired system, preventing crises before they occur.
Parenting a teen is challenging, and our reactions can shape how they feel and behave. Suzi Marsh Meffen, LCSW, helps parents pause, reflect, and respond thoughtfully through Proactive Parenting, a 12-step inspired approach designed to break patterns that create conflict and foster trust and understanding. Through therapy with Suzi, parents learn how their actions influence their teen, communicate with empathy, and guide their family toward healthier connections. Teens gain a safe space to express themselves and grow, while parents develop practical strategies to respond calmly and effectively.
Therapy gives families the tools to communicate effectively, navigate conflict, and understand each other on a deeper level. When teens feel heard and supported, they develop confidence, resilience, and healthy coping skills. When parents learn to respond thoughtfully and reflect on their own behaviors, family patterns shift, trust strengthens, and connection grows.
Therapy isn’t just about solving problems—it’s about creating a family culture where everyone feels understood, valued, and empowered to thrive together.
Gain the insight to see what’s happening beneath the surface. Learn to spot the early signs when your teen may be struggling emotionally, socially, or behaviorally, and understand the difference between typical teen behavior and patterns that need attention. This phase equips you with the tools to notice subtle changes, respond thoughtfully, and support your teen before challenges escalate, creating a calmer, more connected home.
Discover how past family patterns, experiences, and triggers influence today’s interactions. With guided exercises and therapy, you’ll identify habits that may unintentionally create tension and learn how to rebuild trust and strengthen bonds. Families practice communication strategies that encourage empathy, active listening, and safe expression of feelings, making home a place where everyone feels heard and understood.
Be ready before a small issue becomes a crisis. This phase provides a clear, tiered system for responding to challenges, from gentle guidance and open conversations to seeking professional support when needed. You’ll gain practical, actionable strategies that help your teen feel supported while keeping family interactions calm, safe, and constructive.
Keep the momentum going long after sessions end. Families continue to grow through ongoing therapy, supportive family groups, and guided self-reflection exercises. Parents and teens learn to practice mindful communication, track emotional health, and hold each other accountable, creating lasting trust, resilience, and positive patterns that strengthen the family for years to come.
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Address: 4680 Lipscomb St Suite G, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Phone Number: (678) 570-8169
Suzi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over four decades of experience. She is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in healing relationships and works with individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Disclaimer : As a retired trauma therapist Suzi is no longer accepting clients with,
unresolved physical or sexual trauma histories, suicidal ideations, or a history of psychosis. Thank you for understanding.
Recovering addicts & alcoholics must be stabilized in their recovery program for at least 1 year
**For true medical emergencies call 911**
Please Dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress