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7,159 people sought teen counseling help in North Carolina in the last year

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Brandie Wesley

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What is your go-to approach for teen counseling?

My go-to approach for helping teens and their parents in teen counseling is to provide a nonjudgmental space for the teen to feel comfortable with opening up. I prefer this method because teens want to feel accepted and know that are free to discuss anything in a safe space.

What tools do you teach in teen counseling?

I teach the following in teen counseling:

  • Identifying feelings
  • How thoughts and feelings lead to behaviors (positive and negative)
  • Communication skills
  • Anger management; how to express their feelings appropriately when angry

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

I know when a client is making meaningful progress in teen counseling when they are able to attend therapy and openly discuss their feelings. Also, when they are able to communicate appropriately and effectively with their parents and peers.

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

Clients can supplement their time in teen counseling with prosocial activities such as a sport, club, or another hobby. They can also supplement their time in teen counseling by completing various homework assignments if given.

What should someone do to prepare for starting teen counseling?

To prepare for their first teen counseling session, a teen can make a list of questions that they would like to ask me (e.g. how long have I been doing counseling, have I ever worked with teens).

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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh therapists and counselors accept 26 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 EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Raleigh
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

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Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
Read more Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Raleigh is located on W Martin St, where it intersects with S Salisbury St. We share a building with Capital Club 16 and ClearDefense Pest Control. Both Moore Square and Nash Square are located just a block or two away.

Phone number

(984) 369-9756

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