Therapists for Teens in Shelton, WA
I provide treatment for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Phobia, Social Anxiety, Relationship Problems, Parent- Teenager Conflicts, Problems with Suicidal and/or Self-Injury Behavior and Sexual Impulse Control Issues. My goal in treatment is to provide an environment where my clients feel they have the support and validation they need to overcome the issues that lead them to seek out treatment.
I provide treatment for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Phobia, Social Anxiety, Relationship Problems, Parent- Teenager Conflicts, Problems with Suicidal and/or Self-Injury Behavior and Sexual Impulse Control Issues. My goal in treatment is to provide an environment where my clients feel they have the support and validation they need to overcome the issues that lead them to seek out treatment.
Liz Beaty
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHCA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shelton, WA 98584 (Online Only)
Whether you're a teenager (16+) or an adult from any background, my compassionate approach fosters a secure and comfortable environment.
Embarking on the journey to find a therapist signifies a recognition that something in your life needs attention and care. Life's stressors and traumatic experiences can make it feel as though your world is unraveling. The simple act of reaching out for help may seem overwhelming, and I am here to ease the process of change, to be a supportive ally on your path. My therapy style is designed for neurodivergent individuals aged 16+. Together, we'll explore distinctive pathways, empowering you to face challenges with renewed hope and a unique perspective shaped by the autistic/ADHD experience.
Whether you're a teenager (16+) or an adult from any background, my compassionate approach fosters a secure and comfortable environment.
Embarking on the journey to find a therapist signifies a recognition that something in your life needs attention and care. Life's stressors and traumatic experiences can make it feel as though your world is unraveling. The simple act of reaching out for help may seem overwhelming, and I am here to ease the process of change, to be a supportive ally on your path. My therapy style is designed for neurodivergent individuals aged 16+. Together, we'll explore distinctive pathways, empowering you to face challenges with renewed hope and a unique perspective shaped by the autistic/ADHD experience.
Heather Liv Melver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Shelton, WA 98584 (Online Only)
Life is messy. In the hustle and bustle of everyday, it’s easy to feel lost and unsupported. These challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate them alone. I opened the doors of Minding the Gaps Therapy to create and hold a safe space for clients just like you. My approach is client-centered, compassionate, and nonjudgmental, focusing on empowering you to find your own path while being there to guide and support you every step of the way.
Life is messy. In the hustle and bustle of everyday, it’s easy to feel lost and unsupported. These challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate them alone. I opened the doors of Minding the Gaps Therapy to create and hold a safe space for clients just like you. My approach is client-centered, compassionate, and nonjudgmental, focusing on empowering you to find your own path while being there to guide and support you every step of the way.
Accepting new clients! Growing through curiosity is at the forefront of my practice. I believe that all clients come to therapy with a goal in mind – to reduce discomfort in their lives, manifest change, implement better boundaries, build self-esteem, or become a better version of themselves. Whatever the goal is – I am here to help. Growing through curiosity invites clients to think outside the box and develop strategies for solving their own issues.
Accepting new clients! Growing through curiosity is at the forefront of my practice. I believe that all clients come to therapy with a goal in mind – to reduce discomfort in their lives, manifest change, implement better boundaries, build self-esteem, or become a better version of themselves. Whatever the goal is – I am here to help. Growing through curiosity invites clients to think outside the box and develop strategies for solving their own issues.
Joy Meek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, CDPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shelton, WA 98584 (Online Only)
The goal of treatment is to provide outpatient mental health services, which eliminate or substantially reduce communication and/or social/ cultural barriers. My treatment encourages the involvement of natural support systems available to individuals and families. The goal is the client should live in the community as least restrictively as possible an environment, with minimal Dependance on public safety and acute care resources. To enable patients to establish or maintain appropriate residences and or to advert crisis and re-hospitalization or more restrictive levels of care. The client has the right to refuse treatment.
The goal of treatment is to provide outpatient mental health services, which eliminate or substantially reduce communication and/or social/ cultural barriers. My treatment encourages the involvement of natural support systems available to individuals and families. The goal is the client should live in the community as least restrictively as possible an environment, with minimal Dependance on public safety and acute care resources. To enable patients to establish or maintain appropriate residences and or to advert crisis and re-hospitalization or more restrictive levels of care. The client has the right to refuse treatment.
Trabajo con padres de familia, con mujeres buscando como lidiar con muchos retos de la vida diaria, y con adolescentes y chicos.
Sometimes we just need someone who will listen. Clients that do well with me are hoping to change and are willing to try something new. The same is true for children who do well.Trust your gut. Research shows that when the client feels "good" about the counselor, that feeling is a strong indicators that a counselor will be helpful for the client. I do my best to honor the courage and vulnerability it takes to seek help.
Trabajo con padres de familia, con mujeres buscando como lidiar con muchos retos de la vida diaria, y con adolescentes y chicos.
Sometimes we just need someone who will listen. Clients that do well with me are hoping to change and are willing to try something new. The same is true for children who do well.Trust your gut. Research shows that when the client feels "good" about the counselor, that feeling is a strong indicators that a counselor will be helpful for the client. I do my best to honor the courage and vulnerability it takes to seek help.
Kristin Moore
Counselor, MAC, MEd, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shelton, WA 98584 (Online Only)
I am accepting daytime clients. I work with young adults who are managing difficult transitions in their life and struggling with anxiety or depression. I particularly enjoy working with neurodiverse clients, who may be working to overcome challenges and the difficult memories associated with trauma. I also work with parents as they seek personal emotional support and hone strategies to help their families. As a therapist, I will work alongside you and will be your ally and advocate, supporting you as you evaluate your strengths and move into a more authentic and happy life.
I am accepting daytime clients. I work with young adults who are managing difficult transitions in their life and struggling with anxiety or depression. I particularly enjoy working with neurodiverse clients, who may be working to overcome challenges and the difficult memories associated with trauma. I also work with parents as they seek personal emotional support and hone strategies to help their families. As a therapist, I will work alongside you and will be your ally and advocate, supporting you as you evaluate your strengths and move into a more authentic and happy life.
I am currently accepting new clients in person and through telehealth, and work with individuals, couples and families. I have over 20 years of experience as a mental health counselor with a background in clinical supervision and social work. I strive to provide a very relaxed, nonjudgmental, safe space to help support clients move forward in their healing.
I am currently accepting new clients in person and through telehealth, and work with individuals, couples and families. I have over 20 years of experience as a mental health counselor with a background in clinical supervision and social work. I strive to provide a very relaxed, nonjudgmental, safe space to help support clients move forward in their healing.
Danielle Murphy
Counselor, MA, LMHC, SUDP
Verified Verified
Shelton, WA 98584 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Asking for help can be difficult. Maybe you don't even know exactly what it is you're looking for. I can help. Therapy is unique to each person and is driven by your individual needs, goals, and what we discover in our work together. Using your pacing and my integrative approach, we will find a customized treatment plan for you. There is no problem too complicated or too challenging that we can't work through together. I encourage you to include partners and family as support if you'd like- the important thing is you don't have to struggle alone anymore.
Asking for help can be difficult. Maybe you don't even know exactly what it is you're looking for. I can help. Therapy is unique to each person and is driven by your individual needs, goals, and what we discover in our work together. Using your pacing and my integrative approach, we will find a customized treatment plan for you. There is no problem too complicated or too challenging that we can't work through together. I encourage you to include partners and family as support if you'd like- the important thing is you don't have to struggle alone anymore.
Krista Green’s Counseling
Counselor, LMHCA , MHP, CMHS, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shelton, WA 98584
Working with youth, teens, adults and families I strive to empower each individual’s core strengths.
I believe in being culturally aware of the different experiences we all go through in work, school, relationships, or other areas in life. My therapitic style is authentic, resourceful, and strengths-based.
Working with youth, teens, adults and families I strive to empower each individual’s core strengths.
I believe in being culturally aware of the different experiences we all go through in work, school, relationships, or other areas in life. My therapitic style is authentic, resourceful, and strengths-based.
Imagine if you were emotionally in a place happiness. A place where you could reconnect with old friends, enjoy trips with family, feel empowered to reconnect emotionally with your partner. If you or your loved one is suffering from depression and have tried various medications and therapy without the results that you need and deserve, we can help. We at Creative Solutions TMS use an alternative to medicine approach to treat each individual who is experiencing depression, anxiety, and related conditions. We work with healthcare providers to achieve optimum outcomes using TMS therapy, also called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.
Imagine if you were emotionally in a place happiness. A place where you could reconnect with old friends, enjoy trips with family, feel empowered to reconnect emotionally with your partner. If you or your loved one is suffering from depression and have tried various medications and therapy without the results that you need and deserve, we can help. We at Creative Solutions TMS use an alternative to medicine approach to treat each individual who is experiencing depression, anxiety, and related conditions. We work with healthcare providers to achieve optimum outcomes using TMS therapy, also called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMHC, ACHt
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shelton, WA 98584
Additionally, I provide parenting skills building to assist parents of children with difficult behaviors, or At-Risk teens.
There are a variety of therapeutic techniques I use to bring relief to current life issues, help resolve early life patterns and help clients create a new way of being in life and feeling they are now in control of themselves and their choices. There is a release in these techniques that normal "talk" therapy is not able to provide. This journey is about self discovery and self mastery. Those that wish to address a specific issue or symptom in their life can do so and those who want to embark on the larger path of personal transformation are also served by this work.
Additionally, I provide parenting skills building to assist parents of children with difficult behaviors, or At-Risk teens.
There are a variety of therapeutic techniques I use to bring relief to current life issues, help resolve early life patterns and help clients create a new way of being in life and feeling they are now in control of themselves and their choices. There is a release in these techniques that normal "talk" therapy is not able to provide. This journey is about self discovery and self mastery. Those that wish to address a specific issue or symptom in their life can do so and those who want to embark on the larger path of personal transformation are also served by this work.
I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, as well as those who have experienced trauma in their lives. I have worked with clients of all ages with a variety of issues and needs. There are times we need extra support and counsel in order to bring about healing and change. This process of healing could include challenging harmful thoughts and behaviors, addressing self-worth, learning to navigate through difficulties, and gaining insight for lasting change.
I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, as well as those who have experienced trauma in their lives. I have worked with clients of all ages with a variety of issues and needs. There are times we need extra support and counsel in order to bring about healing and change. This process of healing could include challenging harmful thoughts and behaviors, addressing self-worth, learning to navigate through difficulties, and gaining insight for lasting change.
Perhaps you have been struggling for years with symptoms related to depression. Numerous appointments with doctors and a variety of medications have not helped. Maybe you want to get off meds completely, but have never been able to find an alternative solution. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) may be the intervention that can change your life. I have been helping people get through difficult things for the last 20 years. I and my staff are excited to offer this intervention to help you change your life.
Perhaps you have been struggling for years with symptoms related to depression. Numerous appointments with doctors and a variety of medications have not helped. Maybe you want to get off meds completely, but have never been able to find an alternative solution. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) may be the intervention that can change your life. I have been helping people get through difficult things for the last 20 years. I and my staff are excited to offer this intervention to help you change your life.
Shawn Von Bargen
Counselor, MAMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
Shelton, WA 98584
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working with couples, families, adults, adolescents, and children.
If you're looking here, then things are going quite right are they? Well these things happen to all of us from time to time and we all can benefit from a little help. If you're willing to come meet with me, I will sit with you and work to find ways to make life a little bit better. Together we can work towards the understanding, growth and healing that you desire.
I enjoy working with couples, families, adults, adolescents, and children.
If you're looking here, then things are going quite right are they? Well these things happen to all of us from time to time and we all can benefit from a little help. If you're willing to come meet with me, I will sit with you and work to find ways to make life a little bit better. Together we can work towards the understanding, growth and healing that you desire.
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I am passionate about helping clients heal and transform through an eco-art therapeutic approach that combines art, nature and play. Working and playing in a natural setting, I offer a variety of mediums to encourage growth, both indoors and out. This allows an emergent and imaginative approach to therapy that adapts to fit the unique needs of each individual, couple, family and group. Moving from sand tray to clay, collage to art journaling, clients can walk outdoors on paths that meander past waterways and through old growth forests. With labyrinths, meditative walks and an enormous sound chamber, I offer many creative outlets.
I am passionate about helping clients heal and transform through an eco-art therapeutic approach that combines art, nature and play. Working and playing in a natural setting, I offer a variety of mediums to encourage growth, both indoors and out. This allows an emergent and imaginative approach to therapy that adapts to fit the unique needs of each individual, couple, family and group. Moving from sand tray to clay, collage to art journaling, clients can walk outdoors on paths that meander past waterways and through old growth forests. With labyrinths, meditative walks and an enormous sound chamber, I offer many creative outlets.
Ciera Coyan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98502 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with anxiety and over-thinking? Does this leave you constantly replaying conversations, second-guessing yourself, and never experiencing a sense of internal peace? You might have ruminating thoughts or anxiety that stops you from being in, let alone enjoying, the present moment. You might be constantly monitoring yourself. You’ve probably tried therapy before and found that your abundance of self-awareness doesn’t actually help you change or feel better. You’re ready to find a different way- one that leads to actual relief from anxiety and allows you to finally feel relaxed in your body and at peace with your mind.
Do you struggle with anxiety and over-thinking? Does this leave you constantly replaying conversations, second-guessing yourself, and never experiencing a sense of internal peace? You might have ruminating thoughts or anxiety that stops you from being in, let alone enjoying, the present moment. You might be constantly monitoring yourself. You’ve probably tried therapy before and found that your abundance of self-awareness doesn’t actually help you change or feel better. You’re ready to find a different way- one that leads to actual relief from anxiety and allows you to finally feel relaxed in your body and at peace with your mind.
I am driven to help you lead the life you are yearning for. Many of us can feel stuck and overwhelmed with life’s challenges but you are not alone in your journey to making a healthy change. I have over 7 years of experience working with children, teens, families, couples, and adult individuals in reaching their mental health goals. I help people overcome their fears, manage anxiety, cope with depression, and improve their relationships with others. I am a strengths-based therapist who believes in meeting each client where they are and individualizing treatment to meet everyone’s unique needs.
I am driven to help you lead the life you are yearning for. Many of us can feel stuck and overwhelmed with life’s challenges but you are not alone in your journey to making a healthy change. I have over 7 years of experience working with children, teens, families, couples, and adult individuals in reaching their mental health goals. I help people overcome their fears, manage anxiety, cope with depression, and improve their relationships with others. I am a strengths-based therapist who believes in meeting each client where they are and individualizing treatment to meet everyone’s unique needs.
Online Therapists
Calm Counseling, LLC - Renee Calm
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, Sup
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Shoreline, WA 98155
I offer support for children/ adolescent challenges and family dynamics.
My training is in systems therapy, which examines the many facets of our lives interact. In therapy, we often look at how surrounding relationships and past experiences effect our current beliefs and values. If emotions and mood are difficult to manage, or there is difficulty adjusting to developmental and life stage changes, I offer support and tools to work through this. These challenges often arise for young adults, new mothers, managing intimate relationships and employment transitions. Too often, grief and loss bring up painful struggles for individuals and families. Therapy can be helpful in these most challenging times.
I offer support for children/ adolescent challenges and family dynamics.
My training is in systems therapy, which examines the many facets of our lives interact. In therapy, we often look at how surrounding relationships and past experiences effect our current beliefs and values. If emotions and mood are difficult to manage, or there is difficulty adjusting to developmental and life stage changes, I offer support and tools to work through this. These challenges often arise for young adults, new mothers, managing intimate relationships and employment transitions. Too often, grief and loss bring up painful struggles for individuals and families. Therapy can be helpful in these most challenging times.
Elizabeth Hawkins
Psychologist, PhD, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98136 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have a small private therapy and coaching practice. Some of my clinical areas of specialization include anxiety disorders, child/ adolescent development, parenting, relationships, and food allergies. I often work with individuals who are highly sensitive, gifted, and/or high-performing. I will work collaboratively and compassionately with you to identify unhelpful patterns and develop new skills aimed at building a fuller and more meaningful life.
I have a small private therapy and coaching practice. Some of my clinical areas of specialization include anxiety disorders, child/ adolescent development, parenting, relationships, and food allergies. I often work with individuals who are highly sensitive, gifted, and/or high-performing. I will work collaboratively and compassionately with you to identify unhelpful patterns and develop new skills aimed at building a fuller and more meaningful life.
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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.