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Thuy Ulrich

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What is your go-to approach for teen counseling?

My typical approach for helping teens is fundamentally the same across all modalities — meeting them at their level and their readiness for change. I find this works best because they are the experts on themselves. They need to be the one driving or the actions won’t be meaningful. With the teen population, this is especially true because they’ve been told what to do by so many adults in lives. They don’t need another adult in their lives to do more of that.

What tools do you teach in teen counseling?

I teach many tools in therapy with teens that are catered to each person’s needs and level of functioning, for example:

  • coping tools that build upon their existing coping mechanisms to help make their tools more effective.
  • mindfulness tools that help build awareness and understanding of their emotions
  • psychoeducation on the transitional period of their life
  • insight tools like the cognitive triangle & schemas to help understand their common thinking traps
  • communication tools to help them feel heard when expressing feelings & needs

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

I know clients are making meaningful progress in therapy when they start reporting improvements in their lives and/or relationships. It’s important to help clients recognize and celebrate their successes, no matter how small.

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

Teens can supplement their therapy by practicing some good self care & the coping tools discussed, or just by merely considering how the concepts from sessions can be applied. Sometimes, teens don’t realize the fun things they do are also coping tools—like listening to music, playing sports & games. In therapy, consistent practice of tools is the foundation of forming new and healthier habits.

What should someone do to prepare for starting teen counseling?

To prepare for their first session, teens can consider what their goals for therapy might be, and to keep an open mind for their new journey. It’s important for teens to be able to differentiate their goals from their parents’ goals as well, sometimes this can be difficult to do. Therapy can open doors to new concepts and methods of approach if clients are ready to open those doors.

Starting Teen counseling in Irvine

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 Irvine 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 Irvine, CA 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 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Irvine accept 34 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Blue Shield of California | BCBS

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • Imperial Health Holdings Medical Group CA

  • Imperial Health Plan of California

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Self-pay costs at Irvine
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

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

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$1

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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 I feel very comfortable with Sandy. She's given me a lot of insight about the things I deal with and Ive found that very helpful.
Holly Sep 2025
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Thuy Ulrich listens without judgment and does not impose her own beliefs onto me. Instead, she listens with compassion and respects where I am at with my trauma and depression.
Christine Sep 2025
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her time, not rushing
Victor Sep 2025
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I'm very please with the Services THRIVEWORKS provides to the community of Psychiatric Mental Health patients.
Rumania Sep 2025
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My provider has been extremely helpful towards my healing journey. Her name is Sandy Hagan and she has helped me work on learning better coping schools as I struggle with depression and anxiety. I have been able to grow and make better life choices for myself through counseling.
Read more My provider has been extremely helpful towards my healing journey. Her name is Sandy Hagan and she has helped me work on learning better coping schools as I struggle with depression and anxiety. I have been able to grow and make better life choices for myself through counseling.
Alma Sep 2025
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Dr. Thuy is amazing, she has been so supportive, insightful, helpful and kind.
Faryal Jun 2025
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Professional, kind, caring with exceptional advice.
Christina Jun 2025
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I will forever be grateful for the time, coping skills and insight that have been given to me.
Sulyn Jun 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Irvine is off of Irvine Center Drive and Yale Avenue. We are across the street from Wildwood Park, and near Good Shepherd Preschool.

Phone number

(657) 315-1250

Languages spoken by CA providers

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  • Spanish
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