Growing up comes with a lot to navigate.
Adolescence can bring changes in emotions, relationships, school, family, identity, and expectations, all at once. Therapy gives teens a space of their own to talk openly, make sense of what they’re experiencing, and develop healthier ways to cope and move forward.
For teens.
We Help Teens With
Our therapists support teens navigating emotional, social, academic, and family challenges, including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
- OCD
- Trauma
- Self-Harm
- Disordered Eating & Body Image Concerns
- Grief & Loss
- School & Academic Stress
- Friendship & Relationship Challenges
- Family Conflict
- Self-Esteem
- Identity & Life Transitions
- Emotional Regulation
A space that feels like their own.
Teens need a place where they can talk openly without feeling judged, lectured, or pressured to have everything figured out. Therapy gives them space to explore what they’re experiencing, better understand themselves, and develop skills for handling emotions, relationships, stress, and change.
Parents and caregivers remain an important part of the process. Our therapists work to balance appropriate parent involvement with the privacy teens need to build trust and engage meaningfully in therapy.
Therapy that adapts to the person.
No two teens experience things in quite the same way. Our therapists draw from evidence-based approaches based on each teen’s needs, personality, goals, and what they’re experiencing.
Approaches may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other evidence-based approaches.
Building skills for everyday life
Therapy can help teens develop practical ways to manage intense emotions, anxiety, stress, impulsivity, relationships, and difficult situations.
Understanding what’s underneath
For some teens, therapy involves looking beyond the immediate symptoms to understand experiences, patterns, trauma, or beliefs that may be contributing to how they feel.
Finding their own way
The teen years are a time of increasing independence. Therapy can help teens better understand themselves, make decisions that align with their values, strengthen relationships, and develop confidence in handling what comes next.
Parents are part of the picture, too.
Teens need room to build trust with their therapist, but parents and caregivers still play an important role. Depending on your teen’s age, needs, and treatment goals, your therapist may involve you at different points along the way.
We’ll help you understand how you can support your teen while also respecting the space they need to participate openly and honestly in therapy.
Figuring out who you are, and where you belong.
The teen years are a time of figuring out what matters, where you fit, and who you’re becoming. Therapy can offer a place to explore those questions while navigating the relationships, expectations, emotions, and experiences that come with growing up.
Not sure where to begin?
Call or text us, and we’ll help you find the right fit.