There’s no single “best” therapy for teens—it’s all about finding the right fit. You’ll want to make sure that whichever therapist you choose has experience working with the types of challenges your teen is going through, takes an approach that resonates with your teen’s style, and, most importantly, truly connects with your teen.

Honestly, being a teenager is tough, and most adolescents could benefit from a little extra support. However, we especially recommend reaching out for support if your teen is experiencing:

• Major life transitions,

• Emotional struggles,

• Anxiety or depression,

• Low self-esteem,

• Identity questioning,

• Relationship issues,

• Feeling lost or overwhelmed,

• Academic struggles,

• After a traumatic incident,

• Disordered eating patterns,

• Substance use,

• Self-harm behaviors, or

• Other risky behaviors.

Not sure if therapy is right for your teen right now? Contact us for a free consultation so we can offer our recommendation.

We support teens with all kinds of challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, panic attacks, self-esteem issues, trauma, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Not sure if what your teen is experiencing fits in this list? No worries; we may still be a good fit. Contact us to learn more.

Start with an honest conversation about your concerns while still respecting their autonomy (because nothing makes a teen dig in their heels faster than feeling like they're being managed). Many teens are more open when therapy is presented as a chance to level up rather than "fixing" them or punishing them for something.

Pro tip: let them be part of choosing their therapist—after all, therapy is supposed to be for them.

Yes, what teens share in therapy is generally confidential, unless there’s a risk of serious harm to self or others. Having a safe, private space is crucial to enable teens to open up about tough topics and get the support they need.

At the beginning of therapy, we discuss boundaries (and limitations around confidentiality) with both teens and parents to make sure we’re all on the same page about when information might need to be shared. Otherwise, most of what your teen talks about will stay between them and their therapist.

Our practice tends to be a good fit for teens who want genuine support beyond surface-level advice and quick coping skills. We love working with teens who feel like they're living in the wrong decade, those asking bigger questions about existence, and families wanting care that treats teenage wisdom as valid instead of something to be corrected.

Begin with a free consultation call where we'll discuss your teen's unique situation and match them with a therapist. This conversation allows you (and, in some cases, your teen) to ask questions and get a feel for our approach. If we all decide to move forward, we’ll schedule their first appointment.