Help your teen navigate challenges, build resilience, and thrive
The teenage years bring unique challenges—academic pressure, social dynamics, identity questions, and the transition toward independence. Teen counseling provides a confidential space where adolescents can process their experiences with a therapist who understands their world.
Our therapists specialize in working with teens and use age-appropriate approaches to build trust and engagement. We help teenagers develop coping skills, improve communication with family, and work through issues like anxiety, depression, and peer relationships.
Therapy can help if your teen is experiencing any of these challenges
Withdrawing from friends, family, or activities they used to enjoy
Declining grades or increased school avoidance
Anxiety, depression, or frequent mood swings
Struggling with peer relationships or bullying
Constant conflict at home or difficulty communicating
Processing a trauma, loss, or major life change
Our therapists specialize in working with adolescents and understand the unique challenges teens face today.
We work with two major insurance providers to make therapy accessible. We handle all the paperwork so you can focus on your teen.
Submit Your Insurance Card
Provide us with a photo or copy of your insurance card when you book your appointment.
We Verify Your Benefits
Our team contacts your insurance company to verify your mental health benefits and coverage details.
We Handle the Paperwork
We submit all necessary claims and documentation directly to your insurance provider on your behalf.
You Pay Your Copay
Simply pay your copay or deductible amount at the time of service - we take care of the rest.
We start with a phone consultation to understand your concerns. This helps us match your teen with the right therapist and prepare for the first session.
The first session focuses on building rapport and understanding your teen's perspective. Parents may join for part of the session to share concerns and establish goals.
Weekly sessions give your teen a consistent space to process experiences, learn coping skills, and work through challenges. Confidentiality helps build trust.
While sessions are confidential, we provide regular check-ins with parents on progress and strategies to support your teen at home.
Take the first step toward supporting your teenager's mental health. Schedule a free consultation to discuss how we can help.
We work with adolescents ages 12-18. For younger children, we can provide referrals to therapists who specialize in play therapy and child development. We also offer therapy for young adults 18+ who are navigating the transition to adulthood.
Confidentiality is essential for building trust with teens. While we keep session content private, we provide parents with updates on progress and general themes. We always break confidentiality if there's a safety concern, and we encourage teens to share important things with their parents when appropriate.
Resistance is common, especially at first. Our therapists are skilled at engaging reluctant teens and building rapport. We recommend starting with just one or two sessions to give your teen a chance to experience therapy before deciding. Many teens who start hesitant end up finding therapy valuable.
This varies based on your teen's needs and goals. Some teens benefit from short-term therapy (8-12 sessions) to address a specific issue, while others benefit from longer-term support during challenging developmental periods. We regularly assess progress and adjust as needed.
Parent involvement depends on the situation and your teen's needs. We typically start with a parent consultation and include periodic family sessions or parent check-ins. The goal is to support both your teen's autonomy and your family's connection.
Yes, we frequently work with teens on academic stress, test anxiety, social challenges at school, and motivation issues. With your permission, we can also coordinate with school counselors or teachers when helpful.
Yes, we offer DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) groups specifically for adolescents ages 12-17. These weekly workshops teach practical skills for managing emotions, handling stress, and improving relationships. Many teens benefit from combining group and individual therapy.
Yes, we offer virtual therapy sessions for teens throughout Arizona via telehealth. Many adolescents feel comfortable with video sessions, and telehealth can be especially convenient for busy schedules. We also offer in-person sessions at our Mesa office.
Absolutely. While your teen's individual sessions are confidential, family counseling sessions can be added to address communication, conflict, or other family dynamics. We also provide regular parent check-ins on your teen's progress.
Our therapists are trained in trauma-informed approaches. For significant trauma, we may recommend EMDR therapy, which is effective for teens and doesn't require them to verbally recount traumatic details.
