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4,619 people sought teen counseling help at Austin in the last year

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38  therapists available in Austin

Houston

Sometimes you just need a break from doing ALL. THE. THINGS. If you’re the type of person that feels like you're drowning and gets...

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San Antonio

Through both personal and professional experience, I bring a compassionate, grounded understanding of how life’s challenges and tr...

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Cedar Park

I am here to assist with all of your counseling needs....

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Midland

I use a warm, client-centered clinical approach, working collaboratively with you to address challenges and support meaningful cha...

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College Station

I am a clinician who strives to empower individuals to overcome life's challenges in a healthy and upbeat manner....

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Irving

I understand that life can be a journey, but it doesn't have to be traveled alone....

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Katy

Welcome! You have now taken the first step in our journey together. I'm honored to have you here and look forward to working with ...

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Houston

Change can be difficult for anybody, but with the right guidance, it is entirely possible to reach your desired outcome....

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Midland

As a woman of color, I understand seeking counseling can be a hard step to take for anyone. I want to make this process for you. I...

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Irving

As a woman of color who has experienced trauma, I deeply understand how life can sometimes hand you situations that feel overwhelm...

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San Antonio

I am a passionate about helping you navigate challenges by fostering understanding and empathy....

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Lubbock

It is my passion to empower people to heal, achieve their goals, and fulfill their purpose....

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McKinney

I believe the beauty of therapy is that it blends thoughts and emotions in a healthy way to grow into a better version of oneself....

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Cypress

Navigating life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but as your therapist, I am here to walk alongside you, offering empathic unde...

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McKinney

As a bereaved parent, I am passionate about guiding individuals through their journey of grief and loss by providing compassionate...

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Houston

As a feminist therapist, I understand the struggle to maintain one's unique singular identity while simultaneously maintaining a c...

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The Woodlands

Based on my experience, passion, and licensing, I am able to offer a diverse set of counseling services and serve in many capaciti...

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The Woodlands

I am a woman of color and a former educator who wants to empower you with the necessary tools to navigate life’s challenges and ac...

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McKinney

With my vast experience, I provide a neutral ground to individuals and families to grow and strengthen themselves and each other....

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San Antonio

Hola, my name is Monica. I was born in Mexico and I am proud to call San Antonio my home for over 20 years now....

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Houston

As a married mother of a middle schooler and a disabled high schooler, I certainly understand trying to do it all while maintainin...

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Fort Worth

As a former school social worker turned therapist, I specialize in helping adolescents feel safe, seen, and supported while naviga...

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Rowlett

I am a dedicated professional who is deeply passionate about serving diverse cultures. My goal is to create a welcoming, open, and...

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Pearland

As a young woman of color, I understand the unique challenges of struggling with school issues as well as figuring out how to expl...

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The Woodlands

Life is tough, you are tougher. Let me help you make sense of it and equip you with the tools you need to enjoy a better tomorrow....

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Irving

I’m here to provide genuine empathy for your journey, and to support you every step of the way as we navigate this path together....

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College Station

As a bilingual psychologist shaped by my upbringing as the daughter of immigrant parents, I approach therapy with cultural humilit...

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Missouri City

Cheryl Clansy is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), trained Mediator, and Life Coach with 20 years of experienc...

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Irving

Understanding that mental health holds no boundaries for all people, I aim to create a safe and comfortable space for exploring an...

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McKinney

I specialize in trauma, painful memories, phobias, and anxieties and will help you process these issues to bring a greater sense o...

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Fort Worth

I believe that together we can fly, and I believe in the power of you and I....

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Cypress

As an educator, wife, and mother, I understand the struggles that may occur whether at school, work, or home....

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Little Elm

Some people just need to talk while others need assistance navigating problems they're experiencing. I am here to support you in e...

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Midland

I am an optimistic person and believe in seeing the best in people. My ambition as a counselor is to help each individual live up ...

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Pearland

I am a first-generation South Asian American Muslim therapist who understands the unique dynamics of growing up in two worlds....

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McKinney

When you can't look on the bright side, I will sit with you in the dark....

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Waco

I'm passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges and fostering meaningful, positive change through a strong therapeu...

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Dallas

Ruby Adjei is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas who has over 6 years of experience partnering with chi...

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Janet Kaye Love

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What is your go-to approach for teen counseling?

When working with teens, I incorporate a focus on providing skills to increase positive communication between the client and their parents, in addition to the other strategies I commonly use in therapy. Increasing skills in positive communication assists in facilitating peaceful, collaborative problem-solving.

What tools do you teach in teen counseling?

In addition to the focus on the parent-child relationship, I often teach the following tools when working with teens:

  • Mindfulness meditation, or mindful activity, involves learning to notice when the mind drifts, how to let go of thinking, and how to return focus to a predetermined word, phrase, image action, or sensory experience.
  • Cognitive reframing is used to explore alternative perspectives.
  • Cognitive challenging helps clients question their thoughts and beliefs in order to uncover patterns of thinking that are no longer helpful.
  • Cognitive distraction gives clients the ability to move away from intrusive and unwanted thoughts.
  • Sensation labeling is a mindfulness technique that assists with disrupting unwanted thinking by focusing on sensory input.
  • Strategies for grief processing are used to observe, accept, experience, and release the chaos of emotions that accompany an experience of loss.
  • Mental shield imagery develops skills in managing mirror neurons to reduce emotional reactivity to other people's emotions.
  • Thinking strategies to address catastrophic thinking and increase confidence in dealing with undesired outcomes, should they arise.
  • Positive communication skills such as reflective listening, “I” statements, nonviolent communication, and positive behavior support can decrease conflict and increase skills in collaboration.
  • Motivation skills reduce procrastination and avoidance.
  • Strategies for gaining acceptance of mistakes and letting go of shame and guilt.
  • Task partialization to reduce overwhelm and procrastination.
  • Imagery and relaxation strategies for pain management and reduction of medical anxiety.

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

I check in with clients and the parent(s) about teens' progress with their goals and the improvements they are seeing in their symptoms at the beginning of every session before focusing on individual time with the client. Meaningful progress is evident as the list of progress and successes gets longer and the list of challenges gets shorter.

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

Clients' efforts to implement the skills they are learning and the goals that they set between sessions are essential to making progress in therapy. Parental efforts to support the client and learn new positive strategies for interaction further facilitate the client's progress.

What should someone do to prepare for starting teen counseling?

I reserve the first session for fully exploring the parent’s concerns. They can prepare for therapy by thinking about what they want their child to achieve, in addition to what it is they want to move away from.

Starting Teen counseling in Austin

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 Austin 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 Austin, TX 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 Austin accept 55 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Ambetter by Superior Health Plan

  • Auto Club Enterprises (Employers Health Network)

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | Blue Advantage HMO (BAV)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | MyBlue (BFT)

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Self-pay costs at Austin
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

4.8 Learn about verified reviews
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On time, communicative, flexible
Pixerelli Jul 2025
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Kris Frederikson has been vital to my therapy journey by providing thought-provoking questions that allowed me to make break throughs by way of perspective shift. I look forward to our weekly meetings and have been working together for years.. . As for improvements - nothing of note currently. .
Read more Kris Frederikson has been vital to my therapy journey by providing thought-provoking questions that allowed me to make break throughs by way of perspective shift. I look forward to our weekly meetings and have been working together for years.. . As for improvements - nothing of note currently. .
Erica Jun 2025
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★★★★★
Brandy is a thoughtful, caring, and incredible provider to work with. I'm so grateful!
Randall Jun 2025
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★★★★★
This is a great tool for mental health and is pretty much perfect as is!
Diana Jun 2025
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★★★★★
I appreciate being able to have therapy sessions in the comfort of my own home. I don't have a car, so it's nice to be able to get the care I need without spending the money on transportation.
Bethany Jun 2025
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★★★★★
Paul is amazing. He has really helped with my personal growth journey and I really appreciate what he does.
Sean Jun 2025
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★★★★★
Por el momento, todo bien
Mayra Jun 2025
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★★★★★
My therapist has been incredible, I appreciate her very much.
Rosa Jun 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Austin is located on Research Blvd, which runs next to US-183 Hwy. We share a building with Capitol Appraisal Group and a Farmer’s Insurance agent.

Phone number

(512) 807-0730

Languages spoken by TX providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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