Teen Therapy in Las Vegas: How We Help Teens Feel Seen, Supported, and Stronger
By: Kerry McCarthy, LMHC, LPC, CPC, LAC
If you’re the parent of a teenager, you already know these years can feel like a rollercoaster for the both of you. One day they’re confident and talkative, the next they’re withdrawn and overwhelmed. You might notice mood swings, stress about school, or changes in friendships. Maybe you’ve even caught yourself thinking, “Is this normal… or is something deeper going on?”
That’s where therapy can make a difference.
At Wandering Pine Wellness, we specialize in supporting teens through the intense, confusing, and sometimes lonely experience of growing up. Our goal isn’t to “fix” your teen but rather to help them better understand themselves, build coping tools, and feel more connected to the people who care about them most.
Why Teen Therapy Matters
The teenage brain is wired for growth, change, and independence but that same process can bring stress, self-doubt, and emotional highs and lows. Teens today also face unique challenges:
Academic and social pressures that start earlier than ever
Constant comparison and overstimulation from social media
Family transitions such as divorce, relocation, or loss
Anxiety about identity, belonging, and the future
Therapy gives teens a confidential, judgment-free space to talk through what’s happening inside and outside of them. It’s a place to learn how to name emotions, communicate needs, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and practice skills that build long-term resilience.
Finding the Right Therapist for Your Teen
One of the most important parts of this process is the fit. Teens open up when they feel seen, respected, and understood. That’s why we have a team of clinicians who specialize in working with adolescents, therapists who genuinely enjoy connecting with teens and understand the developmental, emotional, and family dynamics that shape this stage of life.
Each therapist brings a unique style, specialty, and energy to their work — some focus on anxiety and perfectionism, others on identity exploration or trauma recovery — but all share one thing in common: a deep respect for the courage it takes to ask for help.
Meet Our Teen Therapists
A message from Darlene:
Working with adolescents, teens, and young adults holds a special place in my heart. These years are such a formative time for self-discovery, navigating relationships, and managing the changes that come with puberty, high school, and the influence of social media. I believe supporting teens requires patience, openness, and clear communication to create a safe, therapeutic space where they can thrive, and I strive to provide this for my clients.
As a parent of a teen myself, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the joys and challenges that come with this stage of growth. I understand the desire to guide your child while also supporting their independence, and the importance of giving them tools to regulate their emotions in healthy ways. For parents, this chapter can bring its own set of challenges, and it’s important to know you’re not alone. Sometimes, parents too can benefit from learning strategies to strengthen their parenting toolkit and support a healthier family dynamic.
This is why therapy and working together can be so beneficial, creating not only an opportunity to enhance your teen’s sense of self, but also to foster a home environment where sharing feelings and concerns comes more naturally.
A message from Lexi:
As a counselor, working with adolescents in therapy is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work. Building trust is essential—not only with the teen but also with their parent, caregiver, or guardian. Adolescents come to therapy for many reasons, including navigating emotions, managing life transitions, exploring identity, and developing relationships. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where they feel comfortable exploring these themes with someone they trust.
Equally important is their confidence in confidentiality— with explicit explanation of the limits of that confidentiality, such as in cases involving suicidal ideation, self-harm, homicidal thoughts, or expressed/suspected abuse or neglect.
Navigating this balance with both the teen and their parent can be challenging, but in my experience, when parents trust the therapist and support their teen’s independence, therapeutic outcomes are more positive.
Building that trust requires meaningful communication and honest dialogue between the teen, the parent, and the therapist. It's also essential to foster an environment where this kind of open communication can continue outside of therapy. When the whole family system is engaged in the process, deeper healing and meaningful growth often follow.
A message from Alexis:
I strive to create a space where teens feel seen, safe, and supported as they build trust and work toward their goals. The teen years can be a fragile and confusing time, and I value helping young people find stability and confidence during a stage of life that can feel anything but. My goal is to be one of those steady, supportive places where they can exhale, grow, and begin to feel like themselves again.
Final Thought: Therapy Is a Turning Point, Not a Last Resort
When a teen starts therapy, it’s a sign of strength, not crisis. It’s a step toward learning how to handle life’s ups and downs with more self-awareness and compassion. At Wandering Pine Wellness, we walk alongside teens and families through the process, one conversation at a time.
If you’re ready to explore whether therapy could help your teen, or if you just want to learn more about what it looks like, reach out. We’re here to answer your questions, talk through options, and help your family take the next step forward — together.
