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791 people sought teen counseling help at Media in the last year

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13  therapists available in Media

As a counselor and as someone who has faced challenges myself, I meet each client with empathy, unconditional positive regard, and...

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Since 2015, I’ve worked in the mental health field supporting individuals through life’s many challenges....

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My therapy approach is warm, authentic, and empowering. I meet you where you are and help you take practical steps toward emotiona...

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As an Army veteran and seasoned nurse practitioner, I bring a deeply personal and holistic approach to mental wellness that honors...

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I am a seasoned clinician who uses a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to meet your specific mental health needs....

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As a nurse practitioner, I bring a warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive approach to care, creating a safe, nonjudgmental...

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As someone who has observed a great deal of loss, trauma, and hurt, especially with occupational workers, I have a sincere dedicat...

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I believe in creating a compassionate, stigma‑free space where clients feel truly seen, listened to , supported, and empowered to ...

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As someone who has lived experience overcoming trauma and physical adversity, I bring a compassionate and real-world understanding...

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Ryoko Ohara is a Board Certified Music Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor (MT-BC, LPC) who brings over 15 years of pro...

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I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to support your journey and foster positive change and personal growth....

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I am here to listen to you, be there for you, and guide you on your journey while helping you learn new skills, new perspectives, ...

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Therapy is an incredible journey of self-discovery and healing. It is my honor to be a part of your journey and support you in ide...

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Andrew Coyle

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What is your go-to approach for teen counseling?

My general approaches to addressing a client's needs in therapy are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). CBT provides a more traditional approach to exploring the impact of thoughts on feelings and behaviors and working to process and manage those thoughts to reduce the impact on our decision-making. ACT utilizes these skills and implements more mindfulness-based strategies to reduce experiential avoidance of uncomfortable emotions and focuses on increasing values-based actions.

What tools do you teach in teen counseling?

I assist clients in building the following skills to meet their treatment goals:

  • Emotional regulation techniques: To better manage physical symptoms of emotions to promote values-based action as opposed to emotional reaction. Examples include preventative strategies, physical coping skills, and grounding techniques.
  • Cognitive coping skills: To assist with managing automatic thoughts that impact our emotions and to process core beliefs that impact our perception of the world we interact with. Examples included diffusion and the use of a thought record.
  • Acceptance: Working with clients to identify what is outside of their control in the moment and working to shift focus to action on things that they can control.
  • Mindfulness: Supports a client to be better grounded in the present moment, build observation skills of their internal and external experience, and move past their judgments to see things and situations as they are.
  • Communication skill: Promotes appropriate verbalization and reception of needs before they become larger issues.

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

I know clients are making progress in therapy when they are less often moving away from uncomfortable situations and emotions and are more often moving toward their values and goals through actions. Clients are typically utilizing the skills learned in therapy outside of the therapy office to increase the likelihood of these values-based actions. Clients also tend to demonstrate a greater level of insight into their emotions and report a decreased impact of these emotions on their decision-making.

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

To supplement therapy, clients can practice and implement the skills learned in therapy in their day-to-day lives. It is also important to engage in preventative strategies, such as a regular sleep schedule, healthy diet, appropriate work-life balance, engagement with positive social support, and hobbies, as they can improve our overall emotional well-being throughout the day. While these are not possible all the time, the more we engage with them, the more benefits we receive from that action.

What should someone do to prepare for starting teen counseling?

To prepare for their first therapy session, all an individual needs to bring with them is an attitude that is honest and open to alternative perspectives and a willingness to try the interventions suggested in the session. It also can be helpful to have a general idea of what the client’s goals for therapy may be. The client should be prepared to answer some general questions about themselves to give the therapist a clearer picture of who they are.

Starting Teen counseling in Media

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 Media 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 Media, PA 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 Media accept 45 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Media
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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I appreciate that appointments are available on weekends
Puja Sep 2025
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Communication via text is great. Set up is easy and Desiree is amazing! . Unless therapist assigns the pre anxiety survey, maybe stop sending it. Not a big deal though.
Hilary Sep 2025
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Erin is amazing and has provided me an outlet that I wouldn't otherwise have. I am grateful for the notes she keeps (I can't follow my own head some days) and her genuine concern for what is happening in my life. I never feel judged or talked down to. I always feel better after a session and am thankful to have her, and Thriveworks!
Read more Erin is amazing and has provided me an outlet that I wouldn't otherwise have. I am grateful for the notes she keeps (I can't follow my own head some days) and her genuine concern for what is happening in my life. I never feel judged or talked down to. I always feel better after a session and am thankful to have her, and Thriveworks!
Krista Sep 2025
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Sophia is very kind and caring. She listens well. She interacts attentively and provides support.
Patricia Sep 2025
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I appreciate the guidance I'm receiving through my sessions
Quinton Sep 2025
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I've been meeting with Teyanna for over a year now and she has been so wonderful. I have healed so much through her guidance and support.
Isabella Sep 2025
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Erin Sharkey is the best mental health professional I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She has an incredible ability to break down complex, traumatizing events into digestible pieces. And she goes above and beyond to explain what these events are or could be, how we can cope, and gives you every tool available to help. I look forward to every session I have with Erin.. . No improvement needed. What she does clearly works and is beyond helpful.
Read more Erin Sharkey is the best mental health professional I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She has an incredible ability to break down complex, traumatizing events into digestible pieces. And she goes above and beyond to explain what these events are or could be, how we can cope, and gives you every tool available to help. I look forward to every session I have with Erin.. . No improvement needed. What she does clearly works and is beyond helpful.
Dylan Sep 2025
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For the first time she understood what I had been through and what I am experiencing now and it's been very helpful and helping me to go through this
Yvonne Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Media is located off of N Jackson St, and our building is in the center of Cooper St., W 6th St., W 7th St., and N Jackson St.

Phone number

(610) 557-1991

Languages spoken by PA providers

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
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