TEEN THERAPY
THERAPY YOUR TEEN MIGHT ACTUALLY TALK IN.
Your teen does not have to walk in ready to open up. They just need a therapist who knows how to meet them where they are, build trust, and help the conversation become useful.
Trust first. The rest follows.
WHAT PARENTS NOTICE
YOU MAY NOT KNOW EXACTLY WHAT IS WRONG. YOU JUST KNOW THIS IS NOT QUITE THEM.
- •They are spending more time alone and telling you they are “fine.”
- •Small things turn into big reactions — or no reaction at all.
- •School feels harder, motivation is lower, or grades are slipping.
- •They are anxious, overthinking, avoiding things, or putting enormous pressure on themselves.
- •They seem less confident, less connected, or harder to reach.
You do not need to wait for things to become a crisis — or know the perfect clinical label — to reach out.
WILL MY TEEN ACTUALLY TALK?
Maybe not right away. And that is okay.
We do not treat reluctance like a problem to overpower. A lot of teens arrive because someone else decided therapy would be a good idea. The first job is to build enough trust that they can have a real say in what happens next.
That might mean talking. It might mean humor, direct questions, shared interests, or simply not pushing too hard too fast. Once there is a relationship, the deeper work has somewhere to land.
THE SESSIONS
WHAT THERAPY CAN LOOK LIKE
CONNECT
Build a relationship that feels real enough for your teen to use.
UNDERSTAND
Figure out what is underneath the anxiety, anger, shutdown, avoidance, pressure, or conflict.
MOVE FORWARD
Practice new ways of coping, communicating, making decisions, and handling what life is asking of them.
SPECIALTIES
START WITH WHAT IS GETTING IN THE WAY.
YOU MATTER IN THE PROCESS. SO DOES YOUR TEEN'S PRIVACY.
We explain confidentiality clearly, involve parents thoughtfully, and make room for communication when it supports the work. The goal is not to keep you in the dark. It is to protect enough trust for therapy to be honest while still supporting the family around the teen.
CLINICIANS
THERAPISTS WHO KNOW HOW TO WORK WITH TEENS
Different teens connect with different people. We can help you think through personality, style, concerns, schedule, and whether in-person or online care makes the most sense.
Chris Taylor, LMFT
Founder & CEO | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
I’ve spent more than 23 years helping teens and families move through difficult seasons. I bring deep empathy, direct conversation, and humor — while always taking your teen’s growth seriously.
Sara McMann, MA, APCC
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
I understand the pressure to perform while struggling underneath it. My work helps teens build resilience, emotional balance, and confidence without judgment or lectures.
Kyle Kearney, MA, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
I bring a calm, steady, judgment-free approach and help teens turn difficult emotions, school pressure, ADHD, and family conflict into practical skills they can actually use.
Andrea Marrapodi, MA, AMFT, APCC
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist | APCC
I want teens to feel safe enough to be themselves — not judged, lectured, or pushed into someone else’s expectations. Therapy is a place to understand who they are and build confidence from there.
Patrick Ezeli, MA, AMFT
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
I work alongside teens rather than talking at them. The goal is to understand what is keeping them stuck, recognize their strengths, and build realistic ways to move forward.
Alyssa Wild, MA, AMFT
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
I create a warm, empowering space where teens can feel seen without judgment, process difficult experiences, and build practical skills for emotions, relationships, and everyday life.
TEEN THERAPY FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if my teen does not want to come?
That is common. We can help you think through how to introduce therapy, how much resistance is normal, and whether teen therapy or parent coaching is the better starting point. Some teens also need more direct family therapy or parents may benefit from parent coaching.
Will you tell me what my teen says?
Teens need meaningful privacy for therapy to work, but parents matter too. We explain confidentiality and its limits clearly and talk with families about useful ways to stay involved.
How long does teen therapy take?
There is no one timeline. It depends on the concern, goals, relationship, consistency, and what is changing outside of sessions. We want the work to have direction rather than continue without purpose.
Do you work with parents too?
Yes. Parent involvement can be part of teen therapy, and Parent Coaching or Family Therapy may also be useful when the home pattern needs more direct attention.
Can teen therapy be online?
Yes, when telehealth fits your teen's age, privacy, attention, concerns, and therapist availability.
THE FIRST STEP DOES NOT HAVE TO BE A BIG ONE.
You do not need to convince your teen that therapy will change their life. Tell us what is happening, what you have tried, and what you are worried about. We will help you think through fit and next steps.