A youth psychologist is a person with interdisciplinary knowledge in the field of psychophysical development of adolescents.
It is a person who knows and understands the dynamics of changes that occur in the psyche, perception of the surrounding world and oneself, sexuality and turbulent interpersonal relationships of young people.
A youth psychologist often plays the role of a crisis intervention and mediator between a young person and a family - he does not judge, provides support and a bridge in intergenerational understanding.
He is obliged to know the problems and threats that young people face - psychoactive substances, aggression, exclusion from peer group, self-harm, depression. In addition to therapy for adolescents, he should offer help to parents who are looking for contact with their growing children.
