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1,939 people sought teen counseling help in Colorado in the last year

Discover how starting therapy with a teen counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Kayla Thompson

Hear from Kayla Thompson, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

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What is your go-to approach for teen counseling?

My go-to approach for teen counseling incorporates elements of empathy, collaboration, and creativity to meet the unique needs of adolescent clients. Establishing a strong therapeutic relationship is essential, especially with teenagers who may be hesitant or resistant to therapy. I prioritize building trust and rapport by actively listening to their concerns, validating their experiences, and demonstrating genuine empathy and understanding.

What tools do you teach in teen counseling?

I teach the following tools in teen counseling:

  • Stress management techniques: Teens today face numerous stressors, from academic pressure to social media challenges. I teach stress management techniques such as time management, prioritization, and relaxation strategies to help teens cope with and reduce stress.
  • Social skills building: For teens who struggle with social skills or interpersonal relationships, I teach techniques for building rapport, making friends, resolving conflicts, and navigating social situations with confidence.
  • Psychoeducation: Providing teens with information about mental health, stress management, and coping skills is empowering. I offer psychoeducation on topics such as anxiety, depression, resilience, self-esteem, and healthy relationships to increase their understanding and awareness.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in teen counseling?

Progress in teen counseling often involves a boost in confidence and self-esteem. When a teen demonstrates greater self-confidence, assertiveness, and self-acceptance, it suggests they are developing a more positive sense of self-worth and identity.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement teen counseling?

Encourage teens to prioritize self-care by maintaining healthy habits such as eating nutritious foods, getting adequate sleep, and staying hydrated. Taking care of their physical health can support their emotional and mental well-being.

What should someone do to prepare for starting teen counseling?

To prepare for their first teen counseling session, parents can educate their teens that therapy works best when one is willing to be open and honest about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. While it's normal to feel nervous or apprehensive about sharing personal information, they should try to approach therapy with a willingness to engage and participate fully in the process.

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What is teen counseling?

Teen counseling helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst teens include anxiety, depression, ADHD, and problematic relationships with food.

How does teen counseling work?

Teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the teen’s unique needs — based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks teen therapists in Colorado Springs have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.

Does my teen need therapy?

Signs that teens might need Teen counseling can be very subjective, as they are experiencing many changes and can have intense reactions to them. As parents, you know your child best and are best equipped to judge whether certain reactions are standard behaviors for your teen or whether they might be hinting at a larger problem. Even so, there are a few common signs and events that often point to a need for therapy, such as experiencing divorce or loss, grief, consistent low moods, teens distancing themselves and becoming isolated, losing interest in hobbies, excessive anger or irritability, substance use issues, and suicidal ideation, among others.

Is teen counseling conducted in person or online?

Teen counseling providers at Thriveworks in Colorado Springs, CO offer both in person and online therapy by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does teen counseling last?

The length of teen counseling depends on your teen’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, teen counseling sessions will last for several months.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Colorado Springs therapists and counselors accept 28 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado | GHI BMP

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado | PPO - HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

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Self-pay costs at Colorado Springs
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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So far my experience has been wonderful the therapists are awesome
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Colorado Springs can be found off of Mark Dabling Blvd at the end of the Pike's Peak Research Center, just past Adobe Hospice. Our building is located just west of Pulpit Rock Park, and we share a building with Helix Semiconductors, First Affirmative Financial, SocialSEO, and others. The closest bus stop to us is 5510 N Nevada. If you have trouble finding our office or have any questions about how to get here, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Phone number

(719) 257-7199

Languages spoken by CO providers

  • English
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