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Mary Lou Macarius

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What is your go-to approach for teen counseling?

My go-to approach for helping people in teen counseling is solution-focused therapy. I prefer solution-focused therapy because it focuses on expanding solution possibilities.

What tools do you teach in teen counseling?

I teach the following tools in teen counseling: I feel statements/communication, strategies for dealing with conflict, and ways to calm down/cope with anxiety-including breathing exercises, thought stopping, etc.

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

I know a client is making meaningful progress in teen counseling when they report being able to talk more openly with family and friends, experience less conflict with peers or family members, make friends with people who are a positive influence, etc.

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

Clients can supplement their time in teen counseling by practicing skills such as breathing exercises, thought stopping, or practicing using I feel statements. Clients may also be emailed handouts to use to practice skills.

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 items that they want to talk about or that are bothering them to bring to the first session.

Starting Teen counseling in Seattle

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 Seattle 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 Seattle, WA 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 Seattle accept 26 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • JP Farley Corporation

  • Medicare WA

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Self-pay costs at Seattle
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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She is a excellent provider... I always look forward to talking with her
Lynn Sep 2025
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Dr. Whitnee is amazing, I would strongly recommend her to anyone!
Amberlee Sep 2025
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Dr Brown is always trying to find a solution, even if it means changing things up a bit. She seems genuinely concerned for my wellbeing.
Dirk Sep 2025
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I have been working with Cindy for years and always leave our sessions light hearted and grounded. She affirms where I am and gives options of where to go next, with a great sense of humor and many wise words. I am so grateful to work with her and continue to grow into a better more authentic version of myself, with her support.
Read more I have been working with Cindy for years and always leave our sessions light hearted and grounded. She affirms where I am and gives options of where to go next, with a great sense of humor and many wise words. I am so grateful to work with her and continue to grow into a better more authentic version of myself, with her support.
Sierra Sep 2025
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The ease of the visits with the doctor. I feel I'm heard. Makes me feel like I'm not a lone.
Lynn Jun 2025
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Everyone has always been very professional and courteous, my counselor is very helpful, very caring, understanding, very real.
John Jun 2025
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I appreciate the professionalism and tailored counselling support from my therapist. . I can't think of anything to improve
Kathleen Jun 2025
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I really like my therapist Cindy! She has made everything that I thought was bad or negative about myself feel normal and given me my power back :)
Tiffany Jun 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Seattle is located at 10303 Meridian Ave N Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98133, near the intersection of N. 103rd Street.

Phone number

(206) 203-9770

Languages spoken by WA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Mandarin
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