Therapy for Teens
Supporting emotional growth, resilience, and well-being during the teenage years.
Does this sound like your teen?
Teenage years are hard. Teens face unique challenges as they navigate school, friendships, identity, and the pressures of growing up. You may notice your teen:
Feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork or daily responsibilities.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, or mood swings.
Having conflict with parents, teachers, or peers.
Withdrawing socially or showing signs of low self-esteem.
Finding it difficult to manage stress, boundaries, or big emotions.
Therapy provides a safe, supportive space where teens can share openly, learn coping skills, and build confidence.
Teen Therapy Rooted in Understanding and Support
Our therapists approach teen counseling with empathy, evidence-based practices, and respect for individuality. We help teens:
We believe every teen deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered to thrive.
How Teen Therapy Helps
Therapy for teens at Wandering Pine is supportive, collaborative, and tailored to the unique needs of adolescents.
Our therapists use evidence-based approaches, including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused CBT), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and Solution Focused Therapy. These methods are especially effective for helping teens learn new skills, build confidence, and create positive change.
In therapy, teens can learn to:
Regulate big emotions – understand feelings of anger, sadness, or anxiety and learn healthier ways to cope.
Manage stress and social pressures – build resilience against school stress, friendships, and peer dynamics.
Strengthen self-esteem and identity – explore personal strengths, values, and self-worth.
Improve communication – develop healthier ways to express needs and set boundaries with family and peers.
Navigate conflict – build problem-solving skills to reduce arguments and improve relationships.
Heal from trauma – with TF-CBT, teens gain tools to process painful experiences in a safe, structured way.
Our goal is to empower teens with practical coping strategies they can use at home, at school, and with friends — while giving parents peace of mind that their child has support.
Our Approach to Teen Therapy
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Anxiety in teens can look like constant worry, trouble sleeping, irritability, or avoiding school and friends. Left untreated, it can interfere with academics, relationships, and self-esteem. Our teen anxiety therapy helps your child build resilience and confidence.
In therapy, teens learn how to:
Identify triggers and manage racing thoughts
Build healthy coping skills for stress and school pressure
Reduce social anxiety and increase confidence with peers
Practice relaxation and mindfulness techniques
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Teen depression is more than just sadness, it often shows up as withdrawal, irritability, low motivation, or changes in eating and sleeping. Our therapists provide compassionate, evidence-based support to help teens process emotions and reconnect with joy.
Counseling helps teens:
Understand and manage feelings of sadness, anger, or hopelessness
Improve motivation and daily functioning
Strengthen communication with parents and friends
Develop coping tools to handle tough days
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Adolescence can be an especially challenging time for LGBTQ+ teens. They may face bullying, isolation, or struggles with identity and family acceptance. Our affirming therapists create a safe space where LGBTQ+ youth can feel seen, respected, and supported.
Therapy provides:
A safe, affirming space for self-expression
Support for coming out and navigating identity
Help building confidence and resilience against stigma
Family support and guidance when needed
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Teens who have experienced trauma whether bullying, loss, or abuse may struggle with nightmares, anger, withdrawal, or anxiety. Our trauma focused therapy, including TF-CBT, helps adolescents process painful experiences and begin healing.
Therapy supports teens by:
Creating a safe space to talk about experiences
Teaching coping skills for triggers and flashbacks
Helping parents understand and support their teen’s healing
Building resilience and emotional safety for the future
Parent Support in Teen Therapy
We help parents feel confident, supported, and involved in their teen’s healing journey.
Why Parents Matter in Teen Therapy
Teen therapy isn’t just about the individual teen, it’s about the whole family. Parents play a vital role in supporting their child’s emotional growth. Research shows that when parents are involved in therapy, teens make faster and more lasting progress.
You may be asking yourself:
“How can I best support my teen at home?”
“What role should I play in therapy sessions?”
“How do I respond when my teen pushes me away?”
Our therapists provide guidance, tools, and reassurance so that you don’t have to walk this journey alone.
How We Support Parents
At Wandering Pine Wellness, we believe in equipping parents with practical strategies and emotional support. Parent participation looks different for every family, but often includes:
Family Check-Ins: Opportunities to review progress and discuss concerns.
Parent Coaching: Guidance on setting healthy boundaries and improving communication.
Skill Reinforcement: Helping parents support coping strategies at home.
Conflict Resolution: Tools for managing disagreements without escalation.
Our goal is to make therapy a team effort, strengthening the bond between parent and teen while giving both the tools to thrive.
Teen Therapy 10 things Las Vegas parents should know
Want to better understand what teen therapy looks like in Nevada?
Check out our article: Teen Therapy in Las Vegas: 10 Things Nevada Parents Should Know to learn what to expect, how therapy can support your teen, and what role parents play in the process.
Meet Our Teen Therapists
At Wandering Pine Wellness, our licensed anxiety therapists specialize in helping adults, teens, and couples overcome panic, social anxiety, chronic worry, and life transitions. Whether you're exploring coping strategies or want deeper healing, our team is here to guide you toward clarity, confidence, and peace.
Lexi Thomas (Nevada)
Alexis Montes (Nevada)
Alexandrea Rebar (Washington)
Darlene Zepp (Nevada)
Insurance Accepted for Teen Therapy
We partner with a wide range of insurance providers to help you access teen therapy with peace of mind.
Click the buttons below for details on providers in your state, or reach out to us for help verifying your coverage.
Support Your Teen with Compassionate Therapy
Every teen deserves a safe place to grow, heal, and be heard. Whether your child is facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or identity challenges, our licensed therapists are here to guide them and support you as a parent. Together, we can help your teen build resilience, confidence, and hope for the future.