Therapists for Teens in Yorktown, VA

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James R. Jackson
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, MA, QMHP-A, QMHP-C
Verified Verified
Yorktown, VA 23693
Adolescent and youth issues are huge topics in today's society.
Clients come to me in trying times for help dealing with issues like depression, grief, anger and marriage issues. I don't see myself as the "expert" who is going to provide all the "answers" but I do promise to walk with my clients as they address the issues we identify together that they want to in therapy. I am comfortable working one on one, or with couples and families from age 6 to adults. I'm also a Pastor and a Chaplain so I have been theologically trained and can explore spiritual issues and crises as a pastoral counselor.
Adolescent and youth issues are huge topics in today's society.
Clients come to me in trying times for help dealing with issues like depression, grief, anger and marriage issues. I don't see myself as the "expert" who is going to provide all the "answers" but I do promise to walk with my clients as they address the issues we identify together that they want to in therapy. I am comfortable working one on one, or with couples and families from age 6 to adults. I'm also a Pastor and a Chaplain so I have been theologically trained and can explore spiritual issues and crises as a pastoral counselor.
(757) 210-5952 View (757) 210-5952
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Rebeca Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yorktown, VA 23693
I specialize in treating trauma and PTSD in children and adolescents, using TFCBT, the gold standard for child/ adolescent trauma treatment.
Are you a parent seeking help for a child or adolescent who has been abused or exposed to trauma? Are you seeking guidance on how to deal with your child’s oppositional behavior, or looking for a therapist experienced in treating anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues in children of all ages? If so, I can help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in treating children and adolescents from age 5-18. I provide parent coaching and family/behavior interventions for families struggling with oppositional behaviors, and use a mix of CBT and play therapy to help children struggling with adjustment issues.
I specialize in treating trauma and PTSD in children and adolescents, using TFCBT, the gold standard for child/ adolescent trauma treatment.
Are you a parent seeking help for a child or adolescent who has been abused or exposed to trauma? Are you seeking guidance on how to deal with your child’s oppositional behavior, or looking for a therapist experienced in treating anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues in children of all ages? If so, I can help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in treating children and adolescents from age 5-18. I provide parent coaching and family/behavior interventions for families struggling with oppositional behaviors, and use a mix of CBT and play therapy to help children struggling with adjustment issues.
(757) 699-1269 View (757) 699-1269
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Carter W Summerville
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Yorktown, VA 23690  (Online Only)
I encourage you to consider your needs or the needs of your teen during this difficult time.
Complex issues arise in our lives that we struggle to understand, cope with, and move on from. From a young age to an old one, mental health symptoms can interfere with day to day life. That's where therapy comes in! You or your teen's therapeutic journey will be tailored to the unique needs, behaviors, and background present. Working together collaboratively is key in helping you or your teen to learn about emotional wellbeing, ways to change or manage behavior, and how to cope with emotions in a healthy and appropriate way.
I encourage you to consider your needs or the needs of your teen during this difficult time.
Complex issues arise in our lives that we struggle to understand, cope with, and move on from. From a young age to an old one, mental health symptoms can interfere with day to day life. That's where therapy comes in! You or your teen's therapeutic journey will be tailored to the unique needs, behaviors, and background present. Working together collaboratively is key in helping you or your teen to learn about emotional wellbeing, ways to change or manage behavior, and how to cope with emotions in a healthy and appropriate way.
(757) 704-5436 View (757) 704-5436
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Chris Doriani - Free Spirit Counseling And Collaborative
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA , ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Yorktown, VA 23692  (Online Only)
Meet Chris, LCSW: Nurturing Well-being and Unleashing Potential. My therapeutic philosophy revolves around active engagement, practical skill-building, and the cultivation of individual strengths. Together, we'll embark on a journey to uncover your unique potential and facilitate healing across social, physical, and spiritual dimensions of your life. I specialize in providing care for stress management, career/life transitions, adolescent/young adult adjustments, as well as addressing a spectrum of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.
Meet Chris, LCSW: Nurturing Well-being and Unleashing Potential. My therapeutic philosophy revolves around active engagement, practical skill-building, and the cultivation of individual strengths. Together, we'll embark on a journey to uncover your unique potential and facilitate healing across social, physical, and spiritual dimensions of your life. I specialize in providing care for stress management, career/life transitions, adolescent/young adult adjustments, as well as addressing a spectrum of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.
(757) 834-8879 View (757) 834-8879
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G-R-O-W-T-H, LLC
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Yorktown, VA 23693
I have been working in the mental health field in many capacities for over 10 years. I have worked in group homes for teen girls, worked as an Intensive Home Counselor, Mental Health Skillbuilding Counselor, and Outpatient Therapist. My passion is to help others improve their quality of life, deal with what's hindering them, and allow them to have a safe outlet for life's problems. I currently utilize a home office that is quaint and inviting to allow a peace of mind and higher level of relaxation as we take this journey together.
I have been working in the mental health field in many capacities for over 10 years. I have worked in group homes for teen girls, worked as an Intensive Home Counselor, Mental Health Skillbuilding Counselor, and Outpatient Therapist. My passion is to help others improve their quality of life, deal with what's hindering them, and allow them to have a safe outlet for life's problems. I currently utilize a home office that is quaint and inviting to allow a peace of mind and higher level of relaxation as we take this journey together.
(757) 530-5335 View (757) 530-5335
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Jordan Crabtree
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Yorktown, VA 23693
Mental health counseling is a process. I meet individuals where they are at, without judgement or expectations. Everyone is trying their best, right? As a counselor in-training, I emphasize that the counselor-client relationship is collaborative. Through this I hope to foster the empowerment all individuals deserve in a safe, supportive space where they can build up their “tool box” of skills to meet their goals and live their best life.
Mental health counseling is a process. I meet individuals where they are at, without judgement or expectations. Everyone is trying their best, right? As a counselor in-training, I emphasize that the counselor-client relationship is collaborative. Through this I hope to foster the empowerment all individuals deserve in a safe, supportive space where they can build up their “tool box” of skills to meet their goals and live their best life.
(757) 859-9450 View (757) 859-9450
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Dr. Julia L Lancaster
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Yorktown, VA 23693  (Online Only)
Sessions are designed to empower and educate by offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space to discuss concerns, interests, and opportunities. Our therapeutic relationship may also offer space for processing past or present traumas and loss. Working from a cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approach we may explore thinking patterns and behaviors while also considering what is working in your life.
Sessions are designed to empower and educate by offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space to discuss concerns, interests, and opportunities. Our therapeutic relationship may also offer space for processing past or present traumas and loss. Working from a cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approach we may explore thinking patterns and behaviors while also considering what is working in your life.
(757) 598-1602 View (757) 598-1602
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Anchor Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yorktown, VA 23692
Ahoy, welcome to Anchor Counseling and Consulting where we have mobilized counseling outside of the four walls of an office. Teletherapy and traditional in-person office visits are also available.
Ahoy, welcome to Anchor Counseling and Consulting where we have mobilized counseling outside of the four walls of an office. Teletherapy and traditional in-person office visits are also available.
(757) 505-7211 View (757) 505-7211
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Kacey Bunting - Free Spirit Counseling And Collaborative
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yorktown, VA 23693
I believe counseling is a safe space for you to reach deeper levels of self-awareness — tapping into your inner guidance, strengths, resources, and values — and to live from your most authentic being. I envision the therapeutic work to be an organic, unfolding process of healing, transformation, and growth, however that looks for you.
I believe counseling is a safe space for you to reach deeper levels of self-awareness — tapping into your inner guidance, strengths, resources, and values — and to live from your most authentic being. I envision the therapeutic work to be an organic, unfolding process of healing, transformation, and growth, however that looks for you.
(757) 854-6284 View (757) 854-6284
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Amanda Meadows
Resident in Counseling, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yorktown, VA 23693
Are you feeling weighed down by life's pressures, stuck in the same cycles, or disconnected from your sense of purpose? Maybe anxiety or self-doubt has you questioning every decision, or you're navigating a major life transition that's left you feeling lost. You might struggle in relationships or find yourself repeating old patterns. In our work together, you'll find a warm, welcoming space where you can feel heard and be understood. My integrative approach is tailored to your unique needs, helping you feel empowered and supported as we explore the path to your growth and well-being together.
Are you feeling weighed down by life's pressures, stuck in the same cycles, or disconnected from your sense of purpose? Maybe anxiety or self-doubt has you questioning every decision, or you're navigating a major life transition that's left you feeling lost. You might struggle in relationships or find yourself repeating old patterns. In our work together, you'll find a warm, welcoming space where you can feel heard and be understood. My integrative approach is tailored to your unique needs, helping you feel empowered and supported as we explore the path to your growth and well-being together.
(757) 906-4425 View (757) 906-4425
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Clear Current Counseling- Jessica Hubert, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yorktown, VA 23692
I am here to help you navigate your life effectively and with intentionality. As a therapist, it is my job to help you identify unhelpful or destructive patterns as you begin challenging and improving the way you think, feel, and behave in your day-to-day life. Together, we will identify your personal goals for therapy and work to achieve them through a person-centered, strengths-based approach.
I am here to help you navigate your life effectively and with intentionality. As a therapist, it is my job to help you identify unhelpful or destructive patterns as you begin challenging and improving the way you think, feel, and behave in your day-to-day life. Together, we will identify your personal goals for therapy and work to achieve them through a person-centered, strengths-based approach.
(757) 952-6416 View (757) 952-6416
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Emmalyn Carter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Yorktown, VA 23692
Emmalyn works with adults and children over 14 years old to address issues of depression, traumatic events, anxiety and relationship problems. Emmalyn has experience with grief support and caregiver burnout.
Emmalyn works with adults and children over 14 years old to address issues of depression, traumatic events, anxiety and relationship problems. Emmalyn has experience with grief support and caregiver burnout.
(757) 960-3967 View (757) 960-3967
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Ellie Mental Health - Yorktown: Kiln Creek, VA
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP, CSAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Yorktown, VA 23693
Current Clinician Availability! Call us and we can schedule you today! We are here to help anyone suffering from any form of Mental Health disorder. Our mission is to compassionately transform the culture of mental health by providing creative solutions for the needs of our communities. We do that with Humor, Compassion and Authenticity! We believe that struggling with mental health is 100% normal. Some days are great, and some days make you wish you could dig yourself into a hole and hide from it all! Everyone has those days (even your therapist). Let us support you through all of your days!
Current Clinician Availability! Call us and we can schedule you today! We are here to help anyone suffering from any form of Mental Health disorder. Our mission is to compassionately transform the culture of mental health by providing creative solutions for the needs of our communities. We do that with Humor, Compassion and Authenticity! We believe that struggling with mental health is 100% normal. Some days are great, and some days make you wish you could dig yourself into a hole and hide from it all! Everyone has those days (even your therapist). Let us support you through all of your days!
(757) 231-3835 x104 View (757) 231-3835 x104
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Rachel Oliver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Yorktown, VA 23692  (Online Only)
I believe the relationship we form is an important part of the healing process. I aim to meet clients where they are at to heal and process one step at a time. I use a casual approach to therapy to help create a comfortable atmosphere. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults and am currently accepting clients ages 15 and up. I have a special interest in early family development and have training in perinatal mood disorders, though I have experience in treating ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and other mood disorders. I would love to help you on you healing journey to become the best version of yourself.
I believe the relationship we form is an important part of the healing process. I aim to meet clients where they are at to heal and process one step at a time. I use a casual approach to therapy to help create a comfortable atmosphere. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults and am currently accepting clients ages 15 and up. I have a special interest in early family development and have training in perinatal mood disorders, though I have experience in treating ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and other mood disorders. I would love to help you on you healing journey to become the best version of yourself.
(757) 906-3367 View (757) 906-3367
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Balance Life Coaching
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, CFI, PC, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Yorktown, VA 23692
Conflict is inevitable.... we have all battled and faced success and loss with loved ones, friends, family, school, employers, opposing teams and life! Life is all about challenge management, personal approach and flexibility. In a supportive & understanding environment we will unravel your stories and talk about your experiences. I support making tough decisions and taking personal ownership. While not easy, I advocate for taking brave steps toward positive growth and self-empowerment. The goal of peer-mentored life coaching is self-development and actualization through peer-support; freeing you from conflict and guilt.
Conflict is inevitable.... we have all battled and faced success and loss with loved ones, friends, family, school, employers, opposing teams and life! Life is all about challenge management, personal approach and flexibility. In a supportive & understanding environment we will unravel your stories and talk about your experiences. I support making tough decisions and taking personal ownership. While not easy, I advocate for taking brave steps toward positive growth and self-empowerment. The goal of peer-mentored life coaching is self-development and actualization through peer-support; freeing you from conflict and guilt.
(757) 941-4104 View (757) 941-4104
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Dr. Jill Nardin - Free Spirit Counseling And Collaborative
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, CCMHC, ACS
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Yorktown, VA 23693
Waitlist for new clients
If you are seeking to work through issues that are hindering your life balance, counseling is a great tool. I consider it an honor and a privilege to be part of this growth process in one's life. Everyone is an individual, so I don't use a "cookie cutter" approach with my clients. I learn who you are through building a relationship with you and then I determine the best approach to help you. My clients regularly tell me how much they appreciate how I listen and work through their challenges with them, and they tell their friends about me. The best compliment I receive is getting their referrals.
If you are seeking to work through issues that are hindering your life balance, counseling is a great tool. I consider it an honor and a privilege to be part of this growth process in one's life. Everyone is an individual, so I don't use a "cookie cutter" approach with my clients. I learn who you are through building a relationship with you and then I determine the best approach to help you. My clients regularly tell me how much they appreciate how I listen and work through their challenges with them, and they tell their friends about me. The best compliment I receive is getting their referrals.
(757) 351-4929 View (757) 351-4929
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Beth Riehle-Biscan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yorktown, VA 23692
Waitlist for new clients
My true passion is working with individuals whom are in need of hope, encouragement, and support to address difficult situations in their life. I strive to see people as individuals and to recognize their unique qualities and talents. I believe that everyone has the capacity for change and my role in this process is to walk with the individual throughout this challenging process. Human beings are creatures of habit, therefore change is difficult for anyone. If you feel alone or defeated then change is that much more challenging.
My true passion is working with individuals whom are in need of hope, encouragement, and support to address difficult situations in their life. I strive to see people as individuals and to recognize their unique qualities and talents. I believe that everyone has the capacity for change and my role in this process is to walk with the individual throughout this challenging process. Human beings are creatures of habit, therefore change is difficult for anyone. If you feel alone or defeated then change is that much more challenging.
(757) 570-1677 View (757) 570-1677
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Michael P Morgan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Yorktown, VA 23693  (Online Only)
I offer compassionate care to those experiencing emotional or psychological distress. I have a wide-ranging and diverse background that provides a unique perspective from which to address a variety of client needs.
I offer compassionate care to those experiencing emotional or psychological distress. I have a wide-ranging and diverse background that provides a unique perspective from which to address a variety of client needs.
(757) 785-9878 View (757) 785-9878
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Gwen Mbuvi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Yorktown, VA 23693  (Online Only)
I love working with individuals, couples and families who are motivated for change, as I believe that I have been called into the helping profession. I utilize an eclectic approach in treatment, which means that I meet you where you are and together, we determine the best way to treat you.
I love working with individuals, couples and families who are motivated for change, as I believe that I have been called into the helping profession. I utilize an eclectic approach in treatment, which means that I meet you where you are and together, we determine the best way to treat you.
(757) 231-3249 View (757) 231-3249
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Pema - Free Spirit Counseling and Collaborative
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Yorktown, VA 23693  (Online Only)
I work with individuals, adolescents and adults age 12 and up. I support clients seeking assistance with areas such as: life transitions, stress management, anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, young adult life, relationship issues, self-esteem, motivation building, substance abuse, trauma, co-occurring disorders, military life, college life, and women’s issues. I am an LGBTQ+ Ally. See my full profile here: https:/shorturl.at/QeJ87
I work with individuals, adolescents and adults age 12 and up. I support clients seeking assistance with areas such as: life transitions, stress management, anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, young adult life, relationship issues, self-esteem, motivation building, substance abuse, trauma, co-occurring disorders, military life, college life, and women’s issues. I am an LGBTQ+ Ally. See my full profile here: https:/shorturl.at/QeJ87
(757) 744-2203 View (757) 744-2203
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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.