Therapy for teens ages 13 and up
Maybe your mind never slows down. Maybe school, friendships, family, identity or the future feel heavier than anyone realizes. Maybe you are tired of being told you are fine because you still manage to get through the day.
You can start therapy without knowing exactly what is wrong or what you want to say.
I keepeverything inuntil I cannot.
I feel toomuch andnothing at thesame time.
Everyonethinks I amdoing betterthan I am.
I know whyI do it. I justdo not knowhow to stop.
You are not being dramatic, difficult or too sensitive. There may be good reasons your mind and body learned to respond this way.
Your Space
You will not be expected to perform, give perfect answers or share everything immediately. Your therapist will take time to understand how you communicate, what matters to you and what helps you feel safe enough to be honest.
Connection comes before disclosure.
Go at a pace that feels manageable.
Talk about what matters to you.
Work toward changes that make sense in your actual life.
You do not need a diagnosis or a crisis to ask for support.
Anxiety, panic and constant overthinking
Depression, numbness and low motivation
School pressure and burnout
ADHD and autistic experiences
OCD and intrusive thoughts
Trauma and difficult experiences
Emotional overwhelm, anger and shutdowns
Friendship, dating and family conflict
Identity, sexuality and self esteem
Grief and major life changes
If it is affecting your life, it is worth talking about.
More Than Coping
Coping skills can help when everything feels immediate. Therapy can also help you understand the experiences, emotions, relationships and protective patterns underneath what you are feeling.
Depending on your needs and your therapist’s training, sessions may include conversation, emotional processing, nervous system awareness, reflection and practical strategies.
The goal is not to turn you into someone else. It is to help you feel more like yourself.
A 15 minute conversation to ask questions and explore fit.
Typically 50 minutes with a therapist whose approach fits your needs.
Goals are collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Virtual therapy is available where clinically appropriate. In person availability varies by clinician and location.
For Parents and Caregivers
Parents often notice the struggle before a teen is ready to name it. Your perspective matters. The therapist can explain how caregiver involvement, consent and privacy will work while keeping the therapeutic relationship centred on your teen.
Learn about supporting your teen in therapy
MACP, B.Sc., RP (Qualifying), CCTP-II Specialist
Founder & Clinical Director
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) | Trauma Therapist
Kids ages 9 to 12 · Teens · Adults · Couples
Trauma and complex PTSD · Anxiety · Neurodivergence · OCD
MACP, BSN, RP (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Adolescents ages 14 and older · Adults · Couples
Anxiety · Stress · Depression · Burnout
A free consultation is a low pressure way to ask questions, learn about your options and see whether one of our therapists feels like someone you could actually talk to.
