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Child and teen counseling in Durham, NC

Get in-person or online care, and cover the majority of the costs with your insurance.

Get in-person or online care, and cover the majority of the costs with your insurance. Scheduling is easy — call our team and they’ll help you find your perfect match.

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686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

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

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Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage, +22 more
Military / Veteran, Domestic Abuse, LGBTQIA+, Anger, Coping Skills, +13 more

I focus on your ability to make the changes in your life you want to make, so let's talk about what you need and how I can assist you today.

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage, +21 more
Narcissism, LGBTQIA+, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, +6 more

JP Farley Corporation, Multi Plan PHCS, Oscar Health, +2 more
Stress, Women’s Issues, Divorce / Breakup, ADHD, OCD / Obsessive-Compulsive, +7 more

I have a passion for helping people figure things out, so whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or just looking for support, I want you to ... I have a passion for helping people figure things out, so whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or just looking for support, I want you to know you’re not alone and I’m here to help you through it. Read more

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage, +21 more
Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, +12 more

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +16 more
LGBTQIA+, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, +8 more

I'm a Durham native dedicated to making the Bull City as strong and welcoming a community as possible.

Stephanie Skalos

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What is your go-to approach for child therapy?

A go-to approach for helping kids in therapy is to use cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefit of this is helping them learn and understand their emotions and actions.

What tools do you teach in child therapy?

The following tools can be taught in child therapy:

  • Storytelling - using a story to relate to what is happening in their life
  • Play therapy - using toys to represent their thoughts/behaviors

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in child therapy?

A client is making progress when they are able to express their emotions in a healthy way for their age.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement child therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in child therapy by practicing different techniques outside of the therapy setting.

What should someone do to prepare for starting child therapy?

To prepare for child therapy, a child/family can let the child know they are coming into a safe space.

Starting Child/teen therapy

What is child & teen counseling?

Thriveworks child & teen counseling in Durham helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children and adolescents can attend and benefit from therapy.

How does child & teen counseling work?

Child & teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the child or teen’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, child & teen counselors have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.

Is child & teen counseling conducted in person or online?

Child & teen counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does child & teen counseling last?

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

Need more help deciding?

Childhood is the time we start to discover ourselves. The time for us to learn what we’re interested in, what we’re good at, and ultimately what makes us happy. But again, it takes some time to figure that stuff out.

Kids often have a whole lot to juggle without enough hands to juggle them—that’s where child or adolescent therapy comes in. This form of counseling is made to help children better understand and manage issues that arise, from stress to mental health conditions and difficulties at home or school.

The child counselors and therapists at Thriveworks Counseling in Durham who specialize in working with children understand how these young minds work and can break down a problem in a way that makes sense to them. If you think your child could benefit from working with a counselor or therapist—maybe they’re showing signs of a mental illness, they’re struggling to handle school stress, or they’ve recently lost a loved one—reach out to Thriveworks.

Our counselors and therapists are eager and able to help—call or schedule online to get started.

Who Can Benefit from Child Therapy?

Think about it: it’s often hard for us adults to experience, understand, and work through our feelings. Imagine how tough this must be for children and teens. Fortunately, child therapy is designed to guide them in doing so—whether it’s a 15-year-old boy dealing with the hurt from his parents’ divorce, a young girl who’s lonely at a new school, or a kid who exhibits signs of depression and anxiety. The list is never-ending, but here are common issues kids present in child therapy:

  • Moving to a new town
  • Attending a new school
  • Death of a loved one
  • Addiction in the family
  • Divorced parents
  • Mental illness
  • Abuse
  • Trauma
  • Bullying

In any case, the main goal of child therapy is to provide kids with the tools they need to manage issues that arise and better deal with stressors. The Durham counselors and therapists will dedicate their efforts to accomplish this mission and ultimately help your child live happier.

Does My Child Need Therapy?

Below is a list of signs to watch for in your child that may indicate a larger problem:

  1. A prolonged change—something that’s not just a reaction to a specific situation or a phase
  2. Behavior change that causes your child to withdraw from friends, activities, or family
  3. Aggression or deviance that leads to consequences from school or police authorities
  4. A fearful response to people or situations that he or she was not fearful of in the past
  5. Unexplained cuts, scratches, or bruises that re-occur or never truly heal

If you observe one or more of these signs in your child or teen, set up an appointment with a Durham child counselor. Our Thriveworks Durham child counselors are trained to be solution-focused and will work with your child and family to find the right strategies that work for him or her.

Schedule an Appointment at Thriveworks Counseling in Durham Today

Child therapy can help kids better maneuver and enjoy life in adolescence. As we delved into earlier, it helps those suffering from the harmful effects of mental illness, divorced parents, low self-esteem, a tough move, and more.

We want you and your child or teen to get the care that they need. If child therapy is something you want to pursue or learn more about, call Thriveworks Counseling in Durham at (919) 629-3854. You can also easily schedule a session online.

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 Durham therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Caresource

  • Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

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Self-pay costs at Durham
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

4.9 Learn about verified reviews
★★★★★
The ease of setting up appointments are great and my therapist really listens to me, makes me feel comfortable and offers good advice.
Amber Apr 2025
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★★★★★
My therapist is very supportive. Working with her has been a great experience.
Erin Apr 2025
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★★★★★
I think for the future, allowing clients to put their preferred name and pronouns in their profiles would be more affirming. What I enjoy the most is that my provider is really good at fostering a safe therapeutic environment and they respect my queerness. During each session, I have become enlightened and motivated to work towards my goals. My provider is reliable, punctual, and understanding. They are amazing!!
Read more I think for the future, allowing clients to put their preferred name and pronouns in their profiles would be more affirming. What I enjoy the most is that my provider is really good at fostering a safe therapeutic environment and they respect my queerness. During each session, I have become enlightened and motivated to work towards my goals. My provider is reliable, punctual, and understanding. They are amazing!!
Donella Apr 2025
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★★★★★
It's nice to have in person therapy available most days, but virtual if it's ever required. The office is conveniently located & clean. . I'm SO appreciative of Kierra. She is a positive and reassuring person. The exercises she has done with me have stuck in my mind. I'm thankful she's willing to meet with me in the morning before I go to work.
Read more It's nice to have in person therapy available most days, but virtual if it's ever required. The office is conveniently located & clean. . I'm SO appreciative of Kierra. She is a positive and reassuring person. The exercises she has done with me have stuck in my mind. I'm thankful she's willing to meet with me in the morning before I go to work.
Alyx Apr 2025
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★★★★★
I've had a very positive experience working with Darryl McCarroll. He has been incredibly supportive, insightful, and compassionate during a challenging time in my life. His guidance and approach have made a meaningful difference, and I'm very appreciative of the help he's provided.
Read more I've had a very positive experience working with Darryl McCarroll. He has been incredibly supportive, insightful, and compassionate during a challenging time in my life. His guidance and approach have made a meaningful difference, and I'm very appreciative of the help he's provided.
Kayla Apr 2025
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★★★★★
She created a very welcoming and understanding environment that helped to ease my nerves about going in.
Alexander Mar 2025
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★★★★★
Darryl has been great to keep me moving forward with my therapy and progress. I am learning a lot about myself and thankful that I feel safe in moving forward.
Emily Mar 2025
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★★★★★
I liked the fact I was heard, and the hope for healing.
Gary Mar 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Durham is located off Fayetteville Road, in the Sutton Station shopping center, next to Regional Pediatrics. We currently share a building with Nantucket Grill and Bela Trio Day Spa. Parking is located in front of the building and around the complex.

Phone number

(919) 642-4903

Languages spoken by NC providers

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