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Our counselors offer counseling for teens in The Woodlands, TX

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713 people sought teen counseling help at The Woodlands in the last year

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32  therapists available in The Woodlands

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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Cypress

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

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Spring

As someone who comes from a large, multicultural, and multigenerational family, I understand the importance of each member of the ...

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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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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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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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San Antonio

As a female therapist, I bring a culturally informed, trauma‑aware approach that honors the resilience within each person navigati...

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San Antonio

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

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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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Pflugerville

Rica Puazo is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Art Therapist (LPC, RAT) who holds more than 4 years of experienc...

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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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College Station

I hold a special place in my heart for children and adolescents navigating day-to-day life challenges, and I am honored to walk al...

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Lubbock

I am happy that you are beginning your journey toward a balanced life and I am honored to support you....

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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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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

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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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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Pflugerville

I believe every new day is an opportunity to teach new skills to others who would like to grow....

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Spring

I understand the internal conflict associated with life transitions and exploration of self-identity. I strive to support clients ...

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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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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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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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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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Austin

As a queer, neurodivergent man, I understand the unique issues of identity exploration and mental health as it relates to intersec...

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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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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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Grand Prairie

As a counselor that has worked at all levels of care with a variety of populations, I am ready to meet you where you are at....

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Pflugerville

Whether you are navigating family dynamics, coping with daily life stressors, looking to improve social relationships, or anything...

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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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San Antonio

As a career-long advocate for mental health and wellness, I am passionate about connecting with people from all walks of life to h...

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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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Rowlett

I like to build my client relationships with humor and humility, creating trust and a comfortable environment, which leads to heal...

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Kacie LeGaye

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What is your go-to approach for teen counseling?

My go-to approach for teenagers in individual therapy is identifying their goals and working at their pace. I prefer, enjoy, and find the best benefit in letting the teen identify their goals and assist with direction and accountability. As with any therapeutic work, it is important for the clinician and teenager to have a healthy therapeutic relationship with a safe space and support to explore more challenging thoughts and emotions.

What tools do you teach in teen counseling?

I teach the following tools in individual therapy:

  • Identifying, understanding, and accepting emotions.
  • Challenging negative thoughts and creating alternate thoughts.
  • Creating more intentionality in one’s life (e.g. scheduling, planning, communication, reflection).
  • Mindfulness practices – creating more awareness and intentionality.
  • Self-compassion/acceptance – ways to compliment oneself and appreciate the differences that we all have.
  • Identifying opportunities to engage in more self-compassion/self-care practices.
  • Identifying current coping strategies; finding new coping strategies.

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

I know a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy when they are able to utilize tools that they have learned in therapy in their day-to-day life and feel an associated relief since the onset of treatment.

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

Teens can supplement their time in individual therapy with journaling, meditation, exercise, socialization, reading, and other mindfulness practices identified to be beneficial to them.

What should someone do to prepare for starting teen counseling?

To prepare for the first individual therapy session for a teenager, I encourage the teen to answer:

  • “I am coming to counseling/therapy because ______”, and
  • “My goal of therapy is _________.”

Teen counseling FAQs

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 The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands, 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.

Need more help deciding?

Teen Counseling: What Is It? 

Teen counseling is treatment specifically designed for therapists to assist your adolescent with their emotional difficulties, while taking into account their developmental level. Many times, consequences, interventions, or plans to assist teens at home or school may not stick because they are not meeting a teen’s developmental level.

Some mental disorders may begin to appear in adolescence including learning disorders such as ADHD/ADD, dyslexia, and processing disorders meaning teens experience deficits in learning, reading, and/or writing. A Thriveworks therapist can work with your child to address these conditions and help them achieve their potential—call us at (281) 984-6849.

What Kind of Problems Can We Help With?

Teen counseling can assist adolescents who are experiencing the following:

  • Peer pressures/negative social media influences
  • Defiant/oppositional/delinquent behavior
  • Shoplifting/stealing from family and friends
  • Drug use
  • Low self esteem/self worth
  • Poor performance in school
  • Trauma such as emotional/physical/sexual abuse, death
  • Self-harm (cutting, burning, scratching, hair pulling)
  • Poor sleep
  • Life changes such as moving, remarriages of parents
  • Difficulty with communication/shutting down emotionally

Does Teen Counseling Mean I’m Not Doing a Good Job as a Parent?

Attempting to be your child’s counselor can actually interfere with your relationship and even damage it as it’s hard for teens to take your consequences (though probably well deserved) AND open up about their deepest feelings to you. Teen counseling can actually increase the teen-parent relationship as it gives parents permission to not have to know everything, and it gives the teen their own person to process life with, without feeling judged.

Ok I’m in, what’s the process?

Teen counseling can last anywhere from 3-6 months, and sometimes longer when needed or desired. Teen counseling can begin as weekly sessions and over time sessions can decrease to twice a month or less depending on progress.

Parenting or family sessions can even be done during your teen’s treatment depending on what brings your teen to therapy. A Thriveworks therapist will meet with parents alone first to gather all the information needed such as frequency, intensity, duration of behaviors, prior treatment, medical history, social needs, familial relationships, and treatment goals.

Call us at (281) 984-6849 to connect with one of our awesome schedulers who can connect you and your teen to some solace and support. You’ll be relieved you did.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in The Woodlands accept 57 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Ambetter by Superior Health Plan

  • 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 | Medicare Advantage

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

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Self-pay costs at The Woodlands
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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After 7 months of individual and couples counseling, it just seemed like I was destined to have to accept the status quo, and not feel like real progress would be made.. As a senior citizen that's been around the block a few times, I was dubious about how counseling would help in our communication concerns. Approximately 2 weeks ago, to the extreme credit of my counselor, Dr Kennedy, he hit the mark on helping me get through my barriers and I was almost immediately gratified at the outcome. Patience is too much of a "cliche". It took many hours of listening, agreement and disagreement, and trial and error homework sessions to come up with a solution that in my view was right on target. The real purpose of this review is two fold... First, I absolutely credit Dr Kennedy with a never give up attitude and continually trying different things to reach a positive outcome. He was always a good listener and I felt he had a personal interest in helping me achieve success. He always emphasized to first "learn the process", and then "put it into practice". Second, I believe it is wise to think of counseling opportunities as a journey that may not reach its goals in an a few visits. Rather, continue to work hard over tiime at suggections for improvement, don't give up, and hopefully the hard work will lead to success.
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David Aug 2025
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★★★★★
No pressure, felt very comfortable.
Carletta Jun 2025
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Jacqui is very caring and knowledgeable. She also has ways to help you deal with life on a daily basis.
Roy Jun 2025
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★★★★★
My therapist is the best, I wouldn't change a thing.
Domanique Jun 2025
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★★★★★
Very friendly, quick, and accepting environment. Very helpful and comforting words! Even after just a couple sessions, I feel like I have a lot of ways to handle my issues in a very healthy and quick way. This experience has helped me a lot.
Brieana Jun 2025
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★★★★★
Love Mycael very understand and awesome
Adril Jun 2025
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My experience was wonderful. The doctors seemed to be very knowledgeable about how to deal with my issues. Looking forward to my next session.
Cynthia Jun 2025
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★★★★
It's was easy to find someone with the skills I think i need and takes my insurance
Robert Jun 2025
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Where to find us

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Address

1201 Lake Woodlands Dr Suite 4009
The Woodlands, TX 77380

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry The Woodlands is located in The Woodlands Mall complex near Lake Woodlands Dr and Grogans Mill Rd, off I-45. It is right by The Woodlands Waterway and near Town Green Park.

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Phone number

(281) 984-6849
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Languages spoken by TX providers

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
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Hours

Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm

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