Therapy for teens

Therapy for Teens

The teen years bring pressure from every direction: school, friends, sports, identity, and social media. Therapy gives your teen a place to sort it out with someone who gets it.

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At a glance

Individual therapy for teens, in person in Arvada or online in Colorado.
Anxiety, depression, identity, school stress, eating and body image, and sport.
LGBTQIA+ affirming care.
Fees and insurance depend on the clinician. See Insurance and Fees.

What teens come to therapy for

Anxiety, panic, or constant worry about school and the future
Low mood, irritability, or pulling away from friends and family
Questions about identity, gender, or sexuality
Eating, body image, and self-⁠esteem
Friendship conflict, breakups, or social media stress
Pressure and burnout in sports, music, or other activities
Grief, family changes, and other big transitions

How we work with teens

Therapy with teens is collaborative. Your teen's therapist gets to know them as a whole person and helps them build practical skills for handling stress, emotions, and relationships, using approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Parents are part of the picture too. The therapist will talk with you about how you'll be kept in the loop while protecting the trust that makes therapy work.

Our therapists for teens

Kaela Little, MA, LPC, CMPC focuses on adolescent and young adult issues, identity development, and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, and is a former Division I and professional athlete. Allie Don Sing, MA, LPC works with teens and adults on eating disorders, body image, anxiety, and life transitions. The office will help match your teen with the right clinician.

In a crisis? Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or call 911.

Questions from parents

Will I hear what my teen talks about in therapy?

Teens open up most when they trust that therapy is their space. At the start, your teen's therapist will talk with you both about how parents are involved, what stays private, and the safety situations where you would always be told.

My teen doesn't want to go. Should we still try?

Many teens are hesitant at first. A first appointment is a low-⁠pressure way for them to meet a therapist and see whether it feels like a fit. Finding someone they connect with often changes their mind.

Do you work with teen athletes?

Yes. Several of our clinicians have sport and performance backgrounds, so they understand the pressure of competing, injuries, and balancing school with training. Sport psychology for athletes is also available.

Can testing help if we are not sure what is going on?

Yes. If attention, learning, mood, or social struggles are hard to sort out, psychological testing (for ages 8 and older) can clarify what is happening and guide therapy and school supports.

Can I use insurance for therapy?

Coverage depends on your clinician, plan, and benefits. Dr. Walker and Kaela Little accept insurance, with different in-⁠network plans. Please review Insurance and Fees and confirm your benefits before a session.

How do I ask about therapy?

Please use the secure contact form to submit a therapy inquiry. The office will discuss availability and provider fit with you. Therapy appointments aren't booked directly through the scheduler. Submit a therapy inquiry.

Ask about therapy for your teen

Submit a therapy inquiry through the secure contact form. The office will discuss availability and which clinician fits your teen best.

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