For teens and young adults finding their footing
Therapy for ages 14 and up after trauma, loss, injury, anxiety, or a hard year.
Who this is for
Teens and Young Adults
We see clients 14 and up. This page is for teens and young adults dealing with trauma, an accident or sports injury, a loss, anxiety, or depression, and for the parents who are worried about them.
Young clients often say things like "I don't feel like myself anymore," or simply "I don't know." Either one is a fine place to begin.
What we work on
What clients bring to sessions
- Trauma, including bullying, assault, or a frightening event
- Recovery after an accident, concussion, or sports injury
- Anxiety and panic around school, friends, or the future
- Grief after losing a family member or friend
- Identity, with support for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC young people
How we work with it
At a pace that feels manageable
We keep sessions conversational and practical. Teens learn DBT skills for big feelings, CBT tools for anxious thoughts, and mindfulness based practices they can use before a test or a game. When trauma is part of the picture, EMDR may be an option once trust is in place.
We think of our role as a trail guide, not someone who walks the path for you. Young people do the work, and we help them understand the terrain.
Sessions
55 Minutes, Online Sessions
Video sessions fit around school, practice, and work, and can happen from a bedroom or a parked car.
Sessions are typically scheduled once or twice weekly, with timing agreed together. Sessions are held as online sessions anywhere in Arizona, in English or Swahili.
What can shift
For many young clients, change shows up at home first: fewer shutdowns, more conversation, a return to a sport or a friend group they had pulled away from.
Consult and insurance
Start with a free 15 minute call
Parents or young adults can send the request form. Lisa confirms a time for a free 15 minute phone consultation to talk through fit.
- In network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, and UnitedHealthcare.
- Superbills for out of network plans.
- Intake / assessment session: $220. Ongoing sessions (55 minutes): $160.
- Sliding scale is available for those who qualify. Ask us about our sliding scale when you reach out.
- Please give 24 hour notice to cancel, or the full session fee applies.
Questions
Common questions
What is the youngest age you see?
We see clients 14 and up.
Can a parent reach out first?
Yes. Parents are welcome to request the free 15 minute consultation and ask questions before their teen meets us.
Do you see college students?
Yes, for students living in Arizona. Sessions are held online, so students can join from a dorm or an apartment.
