Teen Counseling in Columbia, MD

Support for a brighter, healthier future

In-person teen counseling in Maryland and online therapy in DC, VA, and FL.

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Seeking counseling is a courageous step toward understanding and managing the challenges your teen may be facing, whether it's overwhelming anxiety, persistent feelings of sadness, or struggles with low self-esteem. Your teen may be dealing with academic pressures, friendship issues, peer pressure, and risk-taking behaviors. You don't have to face these emotional struggles alone. 

When Your Teen Is Struggling, and You’re Searching for Answers

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How Our Teen Therapists Work

Teenage Counseling Services Focused on Understanding, Not Pressure

Embracing teen therapy can be a transformative journey, helping your teen discover their inner strength and providing the guidance needed to foster a healthier and happier life. Reaching out for support doesn't mean weakness; it signifies strength and a commitment to your own well-being. Counseling for teens can empower adolescents to build resilience, navigate issues, and develop a positive relationship with themselves. We provide a safe space to explore the root causes of challenging emotions, offering valuable insights and practical tools to cope with and overcome these difficulties.

Teenager Counseling in a Safe, Empowering Space

Our counselor for adolescents will set the tone.

Teens often need time to feel comfortable in therapy before they can trust and open up to a new adult, and this can be especially true for neurodivergent teens.

We create a calm, flexible, and supportive space that honors different ways of thinking, feeling, and communicating, allowing your teen to be themselves and feel safe sharing the more difficult or complex parts of their experience.

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Together, we will set collaborative goals.

We work with teens and parents to create therapeutic goals. We will ensure that the goals are realistic, achievable, and align with the needs of your teen and your family.

Our therapists regularly provide feedback and updates on your teen's progress. We will maintain a sense of shared responsibility for the therapeutic journey between our mental health professionals, teens, and parents.

Teen therapy will guide parents with supportive tools.

Effective teen therapy honors your teen’s growing independence while also recognizing the important role parents play. Using SPACE therapy, we support parents in learning how to respond to anxiety and emotional challenges in ways that strengthen confidence and reduce unhelpful patterns at home.

Together, we help you develop practical strategies and tools you can use outside of counseling sessions to support your teen day-to-day. 

Each challenge met and overcome

brings your teen closer to discovering the

extraordinary potential within themselves.

Frequently Asked Question

  • Many teens go through ups and downs during adolescence. Teen therapy sessions may be helpful if mood swings, withdrawal, intense emotions, anxiety, or changes in behavior start affecting daily life, relationships, or school. If you’re not sure how to help or feel concerned about your teen’s mental health, it’s okay to ask for help. A therapist for teenagers can help you determine the next steps.

  • There’s no single answer, because teen needs vary. Therapy for teenagers may include individual therapy or family therapy, depending on mental health concerns like anxiety and depression, emotional regulation, or interpersonal struggles. Adolescent therapists personalize treatment to fit each teen’s unique challenges.

  • Teen counseling provides a supportive space where teens can sort through their feelings, learn coping strategies, and better manage intense emotions. Teen counseling helps teens develop healthy coping skills, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Teen anxiety therapy can also help with social phobias and stress related to school or life transitions.

  • That’s very common. Therapists create a safe, non-judgmental environment where trust can build over time. Therapy provides a space where teens can communicate at their own pace, whether through conversation, activities, or individual sessions. Many teens open up once they feel understood and supported.

  • Parenting support is an important part of the process. Depending on your teen’s needs, therapy may include family counseling or parent coaching. SPACE therapy is also offered to help parents support their teen more effectively at home, especially when anxiety or avoidance is present.

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