For Parents of Teens Starting Therapy
We work with teens 14 and older online across Arizona. Here is what parents can expect when a teen begins therapy with our practice.
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Who we see and how it works
Our practice works with teens 14 and older, along with young adults and adults. Sessions take place online, so your teen joins from a private space at home or another location in Arizona. A parent or guardian usually helps start the process. You can request a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions, share a short picture of what is going on, and learn whether our services seem like a fit before anything is scheduled.
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Why teens might start therapy here
Teens come to therapy after car accidents, sports or other injuries, medical experiences, the death of someone close, or events that left them frightened and on edge. Others struggle with anxiety or low mood that has started to affect school, friendships, or sleep. You do not need to know exactly what is wrong. Noticing that your teen does not seem like themselves is enough reason to ask a question. Sometimes a teen is the one who asks first, and that is worth taking seriously too.
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Privacy and what parents hear
Teens tend to open up when they trust that therapy belongs to them. At the same time, parents need to know about safety and the general direction of care. How information is shared depends on your teen's age, Arizona law, and the clinician's policies. Ask about this directly during the consultation so you and your teen hear the same answer from the start. Clear expectations up front tend to prevent hurt feelings later.
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Getting the room ready
Online sessions work best when your teen has a private place to talk where siblings and other family members cannot overhear. Headphones help. Try to keep the time before and after a session free of chores or arguments, since some sessions bring up strong feelings. If your household is busy, talk with the clinician about practical options rather than giving up on privacy. A teen who worries about being overheard may say very little.
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How you can help between sessions
Your teen does not owe you a report after each session. A simple "How are you doing?" is enough. Keep routines steady, protect sleep where you can, and let them know you are glad they are trying. If you are carrying worry or your own reactions to what happened, that matters too. If you ever believe your teen is in immediate danger, call 911, or call or text 988 for urgent mental health support.
Questions
Before You Begin
What age do you start seeing teens?
Our practice works with teens 14 and older.
Will I be in the sessions?
Usually the sessions are for your teen. Ask during the consultation how and when parents are involved.
Does insurance cover therapy for my teen?
It depends on your plan. We are in network with some plans and can check details with you; we cannot promise coverage before that.
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