Teen Therapy
Adolescence is a time of profound growth and self-discovery, but can also bring with it a set of unique emotional, behavioral and social challenges. At Self Space, we help teens dealing with issues ranging from anxiety and depression to family conflicts and peer pressure build healthier relationships - both the relationship with themselves and with others.
Our team of therapists are here to connect, support and empower teens by offering a safe and non-judgmental space for them to explore their thoughts and feelings, build coping skills, and develop a strong sense of self.
Though deciding to seek help can feel challenging, adolescence is an ideal time to come to therapy, as the teen brain is resilient, adaptable, and eager for growth and change. Therapeutic support can set teens up to head into a healthy and thriving adulthood.
Choose a therapist below or contact us for help finding the right fit.
Josh works compassionately with clients to help them form deeper connections to themselves, heal from past traumas and wounds, and ultimately find their voice and presence in this world. He works with people dealing with chronic people pleasing, religious trauma and faith deconstruction, childhood sexual abuse, relationship issues, and identity exploration. He also works with couples who want to overcome barriers that keep them from fully enjoying each other.
Courtney primarily works with adolescents and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, and women’s issues. She enjoys working with people struggling with issues of purpose, meaning, and identity, and sees clients as the experts of their own lives.
Kathy works with individuals and couples to navigate life transitions, cope with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and explore issues around faith and spirituality. She specializes in working with people living with chronic health conditions and parents coping with a child’s diagnosis of a developmental difference. Kathy loves helping clients increase self awareness and make meaning in their life.
Tucker works with individuals experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, difficult life transitions, and chronic illnesses. His approach is gentle, curious, and non-judgmental while empowering his clients to create a purposeful and fulfilling life.
Gabe helps individuals and couples better understand themselves and their relationships in order to cultivate a more intentional life. He enjoys working with a diverse range of clients, but mostly adults navigating depression, anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, and life transitions.
Emily works with adult and adolescent individuals experiencing issues with anxiety, depression, executive dysfunction, life transitions, self-worth, boundary-setting, and those undergoing relationship issues and attachment trauma. Her practice is rooted in a person-centered approach, informed by polyvagal theory, somatic techniques, and DBT tools.
Stephanie provides counseling to individuals, couples, families, and adolescents and welcomes clients from all backgrounds and orientations. She works with people experiencing depression, anxiety, career transitions, and problems related to trauma and complex trauma.
Hannah works with children, teens and families navigating a variety of adverse experiences including relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, depression, and anxiety. She loves helping her clients become more grounded, connected, and empowered.
Becca works with individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, grief or loss, life transitions, relationship issues and trauma. Pulling from a variety of modalities that best fit her clients needs, she helps people increase self-compassion and experience more freedom.
Mohamed works with individuals dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, loss of religion/culture, loss of a relationship, yearning for meaning and purpose, and feelings of being stuck or unfulfilled. As a meaning-based therapist, he will emphasize your agency and empowerment, helping you utilize your strengths to align your life with your values.
Amisha works with individuals, couples, families and adolescents to address life's challenges. She specializes in relational issues, self-esteem, and has a passion for working with women of color. She also works with those struggling with anxiety, depression and issues arising from divorce and other relational challenges.
Sadie supports adults and adolescents who are experiencing anxiety, life transitions, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, aging, chronic pain, and women’s issues. She helps people orient towards their body’s innate wisdom and find more connection, bridging the gap between the body and the mind.
Kate works with people experiencing life transitions, loneliness and relationship issues, anxiety and depression, chronic illness, and folks navigating queer identities. Her intent is to help foster more awareness, authenticity, fluidity, and connection in the areas of your life where you may currently be feeling stuck or disconnected.
Sophia works with individuals, couples, children, and teens who experience anxiety, depression, and harmful self-limiting beliefs, with a focus on relational roadblocks. She is particularly passionate about women’s issues, and supporting teens who come from families with issues related to substance abuse or severe mental health.
Marcus works with high-achieving people who want to access the deeper areas of their lived experience, including individuals who struggle to fully enjoy their success and couples who struggle to address conflict and cultivate a more intimate connection.
Nicole works with children, teens, adults, and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, interpersonal challenges, grief and loss, trauma, and women's issues. She enjoys helping individuals understand themselves better and navigate life with more compassion and empowerment.
Gino works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and symptoms of trauma. He also offers support to those struggling with substance misuse and career-related stress and anxiety. As a multicultural-oriented counselor, his approach is authentic and respectful, aligning with his clients' goals.
Ahreum believes therapy is a collaborative process where you can work to uncover the strengths and resources you already possess. She works with individuals and couples who are navigating life's transitions and challenges, whether managing anxiety, coping with depression, or seeking to improve relationships.
Fox helps clients increase self-awareness, identify emotions, communicate needs, create or maintain boundaries, learn to manage unpleasant emotions, and explore interpersonal connections. They work with folks struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, shame, self-harm, interpersonal relationships, trauma, and those who are exploring sexuality and gender identities.
To the Parent/Caregiver of a Teen Client
We are so happy that your teen is open to therapy and that we get to build a relationship with them! We are honored to come alongside your teen, and in that way come alongside you. Below is some helpful information for you as your teen begins therapy.
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As the parent or guardian of a minor who is seeking treatment, please know that under Washington State law, any child age 13 or older can independently consent to mental health treatment without your permission. In addition, parents or guardians may not generally access the treatment record of a client aged 13 or older without that client’s written permission. Under certain circumstances, the parent of an adolescent may consent, on behalf of the adolescent, to a mental health or substance use assessment and limited treatment. The only instances in which a therapist will break confidentiality is if someone’'s safety is in jeopardy.
Your child's therapist will discuss their rights with them, and give them the opportunity to sign a release of information (ROI) should they want the therapist to discuss their treatment with you.
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We understand that many parents schedule their teens therapy, help them complete the intake paperwork, and also pay for therapy. Our intake coordinator will work with you to help set up the first therapy appointment for your teen, and can send the intake forms and credit card authorization directly to you for the sake of simplicity. You are welcome to contact your teens therapist with scheduling or billing questions directly, but the therapist will not be disclosing anything discussed in the confidential therapy sessions themselves.
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We will keep a credit card on file for your teen, and that card will be charged at midnight the night of any session attended. The cancellation policy is 72 hours.
Please let your teens therapist know if you would like a superbill to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. This will be emailed to you directly once a month when requested.
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We are not able to provide a recommendation, evaluation, or opinion, in any legal forum relating to separation, divorce, child custody, visitation, or parenting plans.