Therapists for Teens in Charlotte, NC
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Queen City Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28210
Through our years of experience providing intense therapy we have come to recognize the importance of fostering a supportive environment within the home particularly between parents and teens.
"Empowering Young Minds Through Healing and Wellness" We are a psychotherapy practice conveniently located in the South Park area providing individual and group therapy for adolescents and young adults ages 13 to 25 . We have a strong focus on parent support and family involvement and a special interest in trauma focused therapy. Our clinicians have immediate availability in both the group and individual settings.
Through our years of experience providing intense therapy we have come to recognize the importance of fostering a supportive environment within the home particularly between parents and teens.
"Empowering Young Minds Through Healing and Wellness" We are a psychotherapy practice conveniently located in the South Park area providing individual and group therapy for adolescents and young adults ages 13 to 25 . We have a strong focus on parent support and family involvement and a special interest in trauma focused therapy. Our clinicians have immediate availability in both the group and individual settings.
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I have a wealth of experience working with those going through grief and loss, life difficulties including depression and anxiety, and specific issues such as divorce, parenthood, relationship struggles, ADHD, and teen issues such as bullying, low self-esteem/perfectionism, and friendship difficulties.
Are you going through a life change or transition and feel lost? Or maybe you just don't feel like yourself right now? Reaching out for help can be difficult and in my experience, no human being can navigate these seasons of life alone. I am passionate about working with pre teens, teenagers, young adults, and adults who are going through significant life changes and/or feeling that they would like to cultivate a more evolved version of themselves.
I have a wealth of experience working with those going through grief and loss, life difficulties including depression and anxiety, and specific issues such as divorce, parenthood, relationship struggles, ADHD, and teen issues such as bullying, low self-esteem/perfectionism, and friendship difficulties.
Are you going through a life change or transition and feel lost? Or maybe you just don't feel like yourself right now? Reaching out for help can be difficult and in my experience, no human being can navigate these seasons of life alone. I am passionate about working with pre teens, teenagers, young adults, and adults who are going through significant life changes and/or feeling that they would like to cultivate a more evolved version of themselves.
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Marty McDaniel Brownlow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28204 (Online Only)
Helping clients - adults and teens, individuals and couples - IDENTIFY what is getting in the way of being who they want to be be and what can be done to BE who they REALLY want to be. I work with individuals on issues of depression, anxiety , weight management, grief, teen issues, parenting issues, women's issues and with couples, family or peers on relationship issues.
Helping clients - adults and teens, individuals and couples - IDENTIFY what is getting in the way of being who they want to be be and what can be done to BE who they REALLY want to be. I work with individuals on issues of depression, anxiety , weight management, grief, teen issues, parenting issues, women's issues and with couples, family or peers on relationship issues.
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Stephanie Pierrenoel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28209 (Online Only)
She loves to be creative and will use art or play therapy approaches with your child or teen, when appropriate.
Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida with 10 years of experience working with adults, children, and families. Stephanie works with adults to treat anxiety, depression, and trauma to include domestic violence and recent or childhood abuse. She also partners with clients to address childhood disorders including oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder and accompanying parental support, ADHD in children, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She is comfortable with populations with experiences in the child welfare or foster care system
She loves to be creative and will use art or play therapy approaches with your child or teen, when appropriate.
Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida with 10 years of experience working with adults, children, and families. Stephanie works with adults to treat anxiety, depression, and trauma to include domestic violence and recent or childhood abuse. She also partners with clients to address childhood disorders including oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder and accompanying parental support, ADHD in children, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She is comfortable with populations with experiences in the child welfare or foster care system
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Venus M Bobis Jendresen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28204
I specialize in individual, adolescent and adult, psychotherapy and couple's counseling.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My goal is to help you create the life you want to live. I do this by meeting you where you are, no matter where that might be. We all face trauma, loss, grief and unexpected life transitions. But these moments do not have to define our lives. Together we can successfully process and move through the pain, conflict and difficulty so that you can feel in control of your life again. I approach with a non-judgmental stance, so no topic, conflict or situation is out of bounds.
I specialize in individual, adolescent and adult, psychotherapy and couple's counseling.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My goal is to help you create the life you want to live. I do this by meeting you where you are, no matter where that might be. We all face trauma, loss, grief and unexpected life transitions. But these moments do not have to define our lives. Together we can successfully process and move through the pain, conflict and difficulty so that you can feel in control of your life again. I approach with a non-judgmental stance, so no topic, conflict or situation is out of bounds.
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Meegan Tiffany
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28204
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adolescent and adult females or non-binary clients, both individually and within small groups.
It is my priority to offer a warm and welcoming space for each and every client to feel validated, challenged and empowered throughout their counseling experience. My approach to therapy is from an integrative and holistic perspective to attend to your unique needs, as every client is different. Utilizing a person-centered and solution-focused approach, I will work with you to explore your symptoms, concerns, values, self-worth, personal strengths and areas for growth to develop a foundation of skills and an individualized plan to achieve your goals in therapy.
I work with adolescent and adult females or non-binary clients, both individually and within small groups.
It is my priority to offer a warm and welcoming space for each and every client to feel validated, challenged and empowered throughout their counseling experience. My approach to therapy is from an integrative and holistic perspective to attend to your unique needs, as every client is different. Utilizing a person-centered and solution-focused approach, I will work with you to explore your symptoms, concerns, values, self-worth, personal strengths and areas for growth to develop a foundation of skills and an individualized plan to achieve your goals in therapy.
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Angie DeFilippi
Counselor, MA, MS, LCMHCA, NCC, CHES
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28277
Is your child or teen overly emotional and reactive? Does your child withdrawal from others or refuse to try things because he or she is afraid of failing or worried about what others think? Does he or she have large emotional outbursts over small things? Or is your child or teen struggling with low self-esteem, communication with others, and developing meaningful friendships? Is your child or teen overly anxious when asked to do a task, transition to a new activity, or to try something new? Has your child or teen experienced a difficult life event, transition, or traumatic experience? You are not alone and I can help.
Is your child or teen overly emotional and reactive? Does your child withdrawal from others or refuse to try things because he or she is afraid of failing or worried about what others think? Does he or she have large emotional outbursts over small things? Or is your child or teen struggling with low self-esteem, communication with others, and developing meaningful friendships? Is your child or teen overly anxious when asked to do a task, transition to a new activity, or to try something new? Has your child or teen experienced a difficult life event, transition, or traumatic experience? You are not alone and I can help.
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I have experience working with adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations in the intensive outpatient and regular outpatient settings.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who truly believes in a person’s ability to work through complications that arise throughout life’s different phases, overwhelming emotions, negative self-image, and relationships to regain control of their lives when given the right tools and skills. I work towards helping clients learn, practice, and apply those tools and skills in order to move towards a happier and healthier future. I love having the trust and ability to step into a client’s life in order to work together to reach their goals.
I have experience working with adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations in the intensive outpatient and regular outpatient settings.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who truly believes in a person’s ability to work through complications that arise throughout life’s different phases, overwhelming emotions, negative self-image, and relationships to regain control of their lives when given the right tools and skills. I work towards helping clients learn, practice, and apply those tools and skills in order to move towards a happier and healthier future. I love having the trust and ability to step into a client’s life in order to work together to reach their goals.
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Amy Gregor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28210
Throughout my experience I have seen the benefits of strong parent support in therapy and encourage parents of teen clients to take an active role in their teens therapy when and where appropriate.
After 10 years of experience I have found a passion working with adolescents and young adults. I spent much of my time working in acute settings with self-harm and suicidal thoughts as a result of trauma, depression, anxiety, and a variety of other diagnoses. I enjoy helping my clients gain a better understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how they are connected. We work together to gain skills to better manage, cope, and communicate difficult emotions in a health way. In addition, I enjoy helping teens strengthen their ability to communicate to parents and their supports. I currently see ages 13-25
Throughout my experience I have seen the benefits of strong parent support in therapy and encourage parents of teen clients to take an active role in their teens therapy when and where appropriate.
After 10 years of experience I have found a passion working with adolescents and young adults. I spent much of my time working in acute settings with self-harm and suicidal thoughts as a result of trauma, depression, anxiety, and a variety of other diagnoses. I enjoy helping my clients gain a better understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how they are connected. We work together to gain skills to better manage, cope, and communicate difficult emotions in a health way. In addition, I enjoy helping teens strengthen their ability to communicate to parents and their supports. I currently see ages 13-25
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Julie Powell Sanniota
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28209 (Online Only)
If your child or teen's anxiety is interfering with their life, I can help!.
We assume that childhood is a carefree happy time but for some children and teens, anxiety robs them of this joy. If your child can't sleep alone, is afraid to try new things or can't tolerate mistakes, they may be struggling with anxiety. If your teen avoids social events, struggles to go to school or worries incessantly about other's opinions, their worries may be overwhelming them. Even overachievers who look like they have everything under control may be stressed by their perfectionism or need to please others. Some kids develop rituals in response to obsessions or compulsions. If this sounds like your child, I can help!
If your child or teen's anxiety is interfering with their life, I can help!.
We assume that childhood is a carefree happy time but for some children and teens, anxiety robs them of this joy. If your child can't sleep alone, is afraid to try new things or can't tolerate mistakes, they may be struggling with anxiety. If your teen avoids social events, struggles to go to school or worries incessantly about other's opinions, their worries may be overwhelming them. Even overachievers who look like they have everything under control may be stressed by their perfectionism or need to please others. Some kids develop rituals in response to obsessions or compulsions. If this sounds like your child, I can help!
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Carlea Atkinson
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28207
Ever since I started working as a teenager, I have always worked with adolescents/ teens and young adults (ages 12-30), they are my passion! At that age, life is a whirlwind of uncertainty, never ending lessons and loads of questions. Throughout my time in this career, I have helped my clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, sexuality, trauma, broken relationships, and life stressors. In short, whether you’ve experienced trauma or are having a hard time figuring out your relationships, your family dynamics or adjusting to adulthood, I am honored to support you through it.
Ever since I started working as a teenager, I have always worked with adolescents/ teens and young adults (ages 12-30), they are my passion! At that age, life is a whirlwind of uncertainty, never ending lessons and loads of questions. Throughout my time in this career, I have helped my clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, sexuality, trauma, broken relationships, and life stressors. In short, whether you’ve experienced trauma or are having a hard time figuring out your relationships, your family dynamics or adjusting to adulthood, I am honored to support you through it.
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Alisia Dulaney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28269 (Online Only)
LCSW since 2006, practicing for 18 years and worked with children, adolescents, families and young adults.
Whether adult, adolescent, or child, life’s complexities can bring on stress manifesting via heightened restlessness, worries, sadness. Building knowledge, skills, and connection can spark hope in order to overcome obstacles and barriers. Change is difficult but can be overcome with support, kindness, and encouragement. Together we can develop solutions through the so that your current condition can be improved.
LCSW since 2006, practicing for 18 years and worked with children, adolescents, families and young adults.
Whether adult, adolescent, or child, life’s complexities can bring on stress manifesting via heightened restlessness, worries, sadness. Building knowledge, skills, and connection can spark hope in order to overcome obstacles and barriers. Change is difficult but can be overcome with support, kindness, and encouragement. Together we can develop solutions through the so that your current condition can be improved.
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At Teen Health Connection, we empower every adolescent to be healthy, safe, and successful. Our team of 12 therapists specialize in working with adolescents and their families and use evidence-based practices to treat a variety of mental health disorders. Some of our specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+, and disordered eating. For more information about our therapists, please visit our website at TeenHealthConnection.org/Behavioral-Health/.
At Teen Health Connection, we empower every adolescent to be healthy, safe, and successful. Our team of 12 therapists specialize in working with adolescents and their families and use evidence-based practices to treat a variety of mental health disorders. Some of our specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+, and disordered eating. For more information about our therapists, please visit our website at TeenHealthConnection.org/Behavioral-Health/.
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I specialize in supporting independence at every age & am especially passionate about helping adolescents & adults to maximize their independence & reach their personal goals.
I have experience with supporting neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan, but have specialized in supporting pre- teen, adolescent and adult clients. I am skilled with using evidence-based practices to build social and emotional skills, self-awareness and self-advocacy skills, as well as support executive functioning, attention and processing differences that neurodivergent individuals may experience.
I specialize in supporting independence at every age & am especially passionate about helping adolescents & adults to maximize their independence & reach their personal goals.
I have experience with supporting neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan, but have specialized in supporting pre- teen, adolescent and adult clients. I am skilled with using evidence-based practices to build social and emotional skills, self-awareness and self-advocacy skills, as well as support executive functioning, attention and processing differences that neurodivergent individuals may experience.
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Specializing in anxiety, depression, teen counseling, trauma, life transitions, & women's issues, my approach draws from various therapeutic modalities tailored to your needs.
Imagine having a therapist who not only understands your challenges but collaborates with you to cultivate tangible positive changes. If you're grappling with issues like anxiety, trauma, or seeking genuine healing, I'm here for you. My goal is to equip you with more than just coping skills – it's about navigating your unique journey authentically and finding relief. You deserve a safe, non-judgmental space to explore the past, navigate the present, and charter your path toward a more fulfilling future. Let's take this courageous step together toward transformative healing and self-discovery.
Specializing in anxiety, depression, teen counseling, trauma, life transitions, & women's issues, my approach draws from various therapeutic modalities tailored to your needs.
Imagine having a therapist who not only understands your challenges but collaborates with you to cultivate tangible positive changes. If you're grappling with issues like anxiety, trauma, or seeking genuine healing, I'm here for you. My goal is to equip you with more than just coping skills – it's about navigating your unique journey authentically and finding relief. You deserve a safe, non-judgmental space to explore the past, navigate the present, and charter your path toward a more fulfilling future. Let's take this courageous step together toward transformative healing and self-discovery.
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If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck in a rut, lost, or hopeless, I can help you find a path to feeling like a happier version of yourself again. I help clients feel at-ease enough to be themselves by approaching therapy with a non-judgmental, genuine, and relational approach. I work primarily with pre- teen girls, teenage girls, and young women, as well as members of the LGBTQIA population. I also specialize in psychological testing for individuals age 6 and older, including testing for ADHD, autism, and general questions of finding the right diagnosis and treatment.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck in a rut, lost, or hopeless, I can help you find a path to feeling like a happier version of yourself again. I help clients feel at-ease enough to be themselves by approaching therapy with a non-judgmental, genuine, and relational approach. I work primarily with pre- teen girls, teenage girls, and young women, as well as members of the LGBTQIA population. I also specialize in psychological testing for individuals age 6 and older, including testing for ADHD, autism, and general questions of finding the right diagnosis and treatment.
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If this sounds like you, you are at the right place! I specialize in teaching children, teens & young adults healthy ways to cope, build confidence and regulate their emotions.
Are you a parent that finds it difficult to connect as you once did with your child/ teen? Has your child or teen experienced a life changing event? Perhaps you’re a young adult struggling with self -discovery and purpose. Do you feel isolated and alone in this world even when you are surrounded by a group? Maybe you are lacking confidence or having trouble embracing the uniqueness God created you for. You are not alone!
If this sounds like you, you are at the right place! I specialize in teaching children, teens & young adults healthy ways to cope, build confidence and regulate their emotions.
Are you a parent that finds it difficult to connect as you once did with your child/ teen? Has your child or teen experienced a life changing event? Perhaps you’re a young adult struggling with self -discovery and purpose. Do you feel isolated and alone in this world even when you are surrounded by a group? Maybe you are lacking confidence or having trouble embracing the uniqueness God created you for. You are not alone!
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Tara Eschenbach
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28203 (Online Only)
Hello! I provide individual, couples, and family therapy services to people of all gender identities and sexual orientations ages 16 and up. I have experience with parenting, trauma, anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, and religious trauma. Some areas of specific clinical interest of mine include teen & parent family therapy, perinatal mental health, and adoptive parenting.
Hello! I provide individual, couples, and family therapy services to people of all gender identities and sexual orientations ages 16 and up. I have experience with parenting, trauma, anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, and religious trauma. Some areas of specific clinical interest of mine include teen & parent family therapy, perinatal mental health, and adoptive parenting.
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We enjoy trans & LGB issues, adolescent/young adult issues, life transitions, and healing from impactful life experiences.
Our small group of providers specialize in helping to uncover and empower authentic selves. Trans and Neuro-divergent competent trauma support to sort through what life has thrown your way! It can be overwhelming to sort through alone and often anxiety, depression, gender, relationships, and interpersonal trauma experiences are addressed when the time is right! The space we create together can foster internal communication between the different 'parts' of yourself to heal, grow, thrive, and find peaceful confidence. Explore together in the private safe space we build together or can invite loved ones to join at times.
We enjoy trans & LGB issues, adolescent/young adult issues, life transitions, and healing from impactful life experiences.
Our small group of providers specialize in helping to uncover and empower authentic selves. Trans and Neuro-divergent competent trauma support to sort through what life has thrown your way! It can be overwhelming to sort through alone and often anxiety, depression, gender, relationships, and interpersonal trauma experiences are addressed when the time is right! The space we create together can foster internal communication between the different 'parts' of yourself to heal, grow, thrive, and find peaceful confidence. Explore together in the private safe space we build together or can invite loved ones to join at times.
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Beth Altmix
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, MSEd, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28227
I am excited to help new clinicians on their path to building their future career! If working with children and adolescents interests you, let’s see what we can do together.
I am currently ONLY seeking LCMHCAs in need of Clinical Supervision. I am not in private practice.
I am excited to help new clinicians on their path to building their future career! If working with children and adolescents interests you, let’s see what we can do together.
I am currently ONLY seeking LCMHCAs in need of Clinical Supervision. I am not in private practice.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.