TEEN COUNSELING

For adolescents ages 13-17 we offer:

Individual teen counseling – to stabilize moods, increase coping skills, and process through life stressors

Family counseling – for teens and parents to increase communication and reduce conflicts at home

Group counseling – mindfulness groups are offered periodically throughout the year. The group focuses on practical tips for teens can use in school to reduce stress and manage their emotions

Teen Counseling Specialties:

Depression
Anxiety and Stress
Bipolar and Mood Disorders
Self-Harm
Grief
Teen and Parent conflict
Anger Management
Identity and self esteem
School based behavioral and academic problems
Difficulty with boundaries
Assertiveness and dealing with bullying
Self Esteem
Developing coping skills

Our Approach to Teen Counseling

The idea of going to counselor can be intimidating and a bit annoying for most teenagers. That’s understandable. Opening up about your stuff to a stranger is a risk. But bottling it up and suffering in silence can cost you more. Counseling will help you deal with it before the blow up happens.

We will work with you to feel better quickly without being another telling adult telling you what to do. And we promise to never judge you. We use active techniques like music, art and hypnotherapy so you don’t even need to talk in some sessions; just participate.

Parents here are 10 signs that your teen could be struggling

Excessive sleeping beyond the usual teenage fatigue
Loss of interest in their favorite past times
Isolating from friends
Dramatic personality shifts and changes
Constant wearing of long sleeves in hot weather could be covering self-harm marks
Loss of appetite or weight changes
Sudden drop in grades
Increased behavioral problems at school
Crying frequently
Explosive anger that results in hitting or breaking things

Did you know most teens want to connect more with their parents?

They just get annoyed with HOW parents initiate the connection.

Move away from the usual.. How was school? What’s wrong? Did you clean your room?

Let’s work to find ways to connect better

Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers

What is the cost of your services?

Therapy sessions – $120 (50min)
Breathwork sessions- $150 (60min) and $200 (90min)
Reiki session- $50 (30min) and $100 (60min)

I am available for a free 10 min phone consultation to discuss the best counseling options for you

My teen doesn’t want to go to counseling. What do you suggest?

It is natural for adolescents to be initially resistant to counseling services. But I have found they warm up to the idea after a few sessions. Here are five reasons to attend therapy as told by teens

“Therapy is like having a journal that talks back”
“Friends can tell your business to anyone, but therapists are paid to keep that private”
“Everything has been going wrong and I’m ready to feel better”
“My therapist is the only person that gets it and doesn’t judge me”
“My parents made me come but it honestly helped”

How do I take the next step?

You can schedule a free 10min consultation here to get all your questions answered prior to starting. If you are ready to start services call us at 713-543-8757 or email info@happysoulcounseling.com to schedule an appointment

Do you accept insurance?

Not at this time. Happy Soul accepts cash, check or credit cards. Some clients choose to use their out-of-network benefits with their health insurance company. As out-of-network providers, we will assist you with receipts and paperwork necessary for insurance reimbursement.