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7,234 people sought teen counseling help in Pennsylvania in the last year

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

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Victoria DiPinto

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What is your go-to approach for teen counseling?

My go-to approach for helping teens is to validate how difficult it is to be a teenager and navigate being in high school/middle school. I also work on finding a common ground between myself and the client to increase trust and openness.

What tools do you teach in teen counseling?

The tools I teach in teen therapy include effective communication, emotion regulation, boundary setting, positive self-talk, and self-compassion.

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

I know that an adolescent client is making meaningful progress when they have an easier time opening up and reaching out for support.

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

Clients can supplement their time in therapy by practicing daily self-care and healthy coping tools.

What should someone do to prepare for starting teen counseling?

In order to prepare for the first session, you can work on identifying the areas of your life that you would like to work on and normalize getting help!

Starting Teen counseling

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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, 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 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Philadelphia therapists and counselors accept 40 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • 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

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at Philadelphia
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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Provider is a great fit for me and the flexibility in scheduling is extremely helpful
Christopher Apr 2025
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Thriveworks makes it easy to set up appointments, log onto virtual meetings. Initial appointment set up was easy. My provider always follows up and I appreciate that personal attention.
Lorraine Apr 2025
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Kerri is always welcoming and makes it easy to open up too. I never feel as though I'm being judged, and she helps in explaining why I'm feeling the way I am, which I love. This is my first time ever in therapy, and it's been very welcoming and understanding in getting used to opening up in this way. Kerri is awesome! I have also already recommended Thriveworks to a few people.
Read more Kerri is always welcoming and makes it easy to open up too. I never feel as though I'm being judged, and she helps in explaining why I'm feeling the way I am, which I love. This is my first time ever in therapy, and it's been very welcoming and understanding in getting used to opening up in this way. Kerri is awesome! I have also already recommended Thriveworks to a few people.
Mikaela Apr 2025
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The provider I have been meeting with is very knowledgeable and provides a very safe space. She has given me a lot of resources, tools and support. She motivates me to use the tools as well and holds me accountable in a very gentle, empathetic and effective way.
Read more The provider I have been meeting with is very knowledgeable and provides a very safe space. She has given me a lot of resources, tools and support. She motivates me to use the tools as well and holds me accountable in a very gentle, empathetic and effective way.
Julia Apr 2025
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I like that she listens lets me know my feelings are valid, we discuss different ways and exercises to deal with my anxiety and depression, I always feel better after speaking with Victoria.
Theresa Apr 2025
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The ability of my provider to provide both a space where I can talk about my week as well as fundamentally break down the barriers I have to self love and self fulfillment. Also I appreciate my provider going out of her way to give me the best care possible.
Read more The ability of my provider to provide both a space where I can talk about my week as well as fundamentally break down the barriers I have to self love and self fulfillment. Also I appreciate my provider going out of her way to give me the best care possible.
Alexander Apr 2025
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★★★★★
I've had an experience with another Thriveworks therapist, but I was not feeling any connection with her. Amenita has helped me tremendously. In one month, I feel like a much stronger person. She's awesome!
Lynn Mar 2025
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★★★★★
Both my individual therapist as well as my marriage counselor have been amazing.
Philadelphia Jun 2021
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Philadelphia is located at the intersection of John F. Kennedy Blvd and N 18th St., approximately 3 blocks from City Hall. We currently share the building with LMQ Technology and Pearson Professional Center, among other businesses. On the opposite side of Commerce Street, next to our building, you will see the Ten Penn Center.

Phone number

(215) 398-6600

Languages spoken by PA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Mandarin
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