Teen Therapy in Scottsdale, AZ
Supporting adolescents through anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, and the challenges of growing up.
When your teenager is struggling.
Your teenager may seem increasingly anxious or overwhelmed. They may be withdrawing, struggling with friendships, becoming unusually hard on themselves, or having more conflict at home. School pressure, perfectionism, grief, a breakup, or another transition may be weighing on them.
Sometimes the change is harder to name. You simply have the sense that your teenager isn't quite themselves, and you're wondering whether they could use someone to talk to.
Therapy can give adolescents a place to understand what they're experiencing, work through what feels difficult, and develop greater confidence in navigating emotions, relationships, and the pressures they're facing.
Adolescence asks a lot.
Adolescence is more than a stage between childhood and adulthood. It is a time when young people begin asking deeper questions about themselves and the world around them.
Who am I? Where do I belong? What kind of person do I want to become?
At the same time, friendships become more significant, family relationships begin to change, emotions often feel more intense, and the future starts to feel more real. It can be an exciting season of life. It can also feel confusing, lonely, overwhelming, and uncertain. Sometimes those questions become difficult to carry alone.
Therapy offers a different kind of conversation.
Growing up is complex.
Therapy gives adolescents a place to understand what they're experiencing and begin finding new ways of responding to it.
Together, we slow down enough to understand what they're feeling, what may be contributing to it, and how they make sense of themselves and the people around them. We can pay attention to what happens when they feel overwhelmed, become hard on themselves, pull away, struggle in relationships, or feel unsure of who they are.
As understanding grows, so can the ability to make different choices, communicate more openly, navigate difficult emotions and relationships, and feel more secure in themselves.
Therapy can help with what is difficult right now while also helping young people develop a stronger relationship with themselves as they move toward adulthood.
As adolescents begin discovering who they are, they are also learning something about relationships. They learn how close to let others come. What to expect from friendship and family. What parts of themselves feel welcome, and what parts seem safer to hide. Over time, these experiences shape the way they understand themselves, relate to others, and imagine what is possible for their lives.
Sometimes that process unfolds naturally. Other times, it can be harder to navigate.
Reaching Out
It isn't always easy to know when a teenager needs therapy. Sometimes the difficulties are clear. Other times, you may simply have a sense that they could use another person in their corner.
Therapy can offer a place of their own to talk openly, make sense of what they're experiencing, and feel supported as they find their way through adolescence.
COMMON CONCERNS
Anxiety and Emotional Overwhelm
Self-Criticism and Perfectionism
Identity and Self-Esteem
Friendship and Relationship Challenges
Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Grief and Loss
WORKING WITH ME
I know that choosing a therapist for your teenager is an important decision.
My goal is to create a space where adolescents feel respected, genuinely listened to, and free to explore what they're experiencing without judgment. I begin with curiosity and work to understand what is happening beneath the surface while also helping teens find ways to navigate what is difficult in their lives.
I also believe parents are an important part of the process. While I protect the confidentiality that allows teenagers to engage honestly in therapy, I value working collaboratively with families to support the teenager's growth both in and outside of the therapy room.
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Figure & Ground Therapy is a self-pay private practice.
Individual / Teen Therapy
$175 per 60-minute session
A limited number of reduced-fee spots are offered for individual / teen therapy. Please inquire about availability.Couples Therapy
$175 per 60-minute session
$225 per 90-minute session
First Couples Session is 90 minutes.
Ongoing sessions are typically 60 minutes,
90-minute ongoing sessions are available upon request. -
Figure & Ground Therapy is a self-pay private practice and does not bill insurance directly.
If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a monthly superbill you can submit for possible reimbursement.
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You can begin in the way that feels most useful to you. If you have questions or want to get a sense of whether we might be a good fit, you can request a free 15-minute consultation. If you feel ready to begin, you can request your first therapy session directly.
Use the scheduling button below to view current availability and request a time.
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Have a question before scheduling?
Email me at rachel@figureandgroundtherapy.com
