Teen Counseling

A safe space for teens to feel seen, supported, and understood.

Why Teen Counseling?

Adolescence is a powerful and vulnerable season. Teens are learning who they are while juggling pressures that previous generations never had to navigate at this scale. Social expectations, academic demands, identity exploration, family dynamics, and a constantly changing digital world can create emotional overload before they even have the language to describe what’s happening inside them.

Many teens look “fine” on the outside but quietly carry:

• spiraling worries they don’t want to burden parents with

• confusion about friendships or where they fit

• fear of disappointing others

• pressure to perform, keep up, and stay “put together”

• emotions that feel bigger than their coping skills

Therapy offers a space where they don’t have to perform, please, or pretend.

At Red Cedar Therapy, we help teens slow down the noise and tune into themselves with clarity and confidence. Teen counseling gives them:

• a consistent adult who listens without judgment

• tools to handle anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm

• space to explore identity, independence, and decision-making

• support in navigating friendships, school stress, and family conflict

• strategies for communication and emotional regulation

• a sense of safety they can return to week after week

When teens feel understood, they begin to open up. When they feel empowered, they start making healthier choices. And when they have a trusted space to process life, they grow into the version of themselves they’ve been trying to become all along.

Your teen doesn’t have to figure this season out alone. We’re here to support them as they learn, grow, and find their footing.

What We Help Teens With

• Anxiety, stress, and overwhelm

• School and academic pressure

• Self-esteem + confidence building

• Social anxiety and friendship dynamics

• Identity exploration

• Family conflict and communication challenges

• Grief, loss, or big life transitions

• Emotional regulation and coping skills

• ADHD support and executive functioning skills

• Navigating boundaries, independence, and decision-making

Our Approach

We meet teens where they are.
Some are talkative, some guarded, some unsure about therapy. We don’t force a specific path — we build trust first.

Therapy sessions are built around:

• Connection before correction

• Emotional regulation skills teens can use today

• Strengths-focused confidence building

• CBT strategies for anxiety, thinking traps, and problem-solving

• Creative expression (journaling, storytelling, activities when appropriate)

• Space to process friendships, school, and family dynamics without judgment

Parent involvement
We partner with parents or guardians while still protecting the teen’s privacy. You’ll receive supportive guidance, communication strategies, and clarity about your role in the healing process.

What Teens Can Expect

• A calm, welcoming space

• A therapist who listens without judgment

• Practical skills (like grounding tools, communication tips, planning strategies)

• A place where feelings make sense

• More confidence in handling life’s stressors

Many teens leave sessions saying “I feel lighter” or “This finally makes sense.”

Meet Our Teen Therapist

Meet Rebecca Massey, M.Ed, Our Clinical Intern
Rebecca works under the supervision of Crystal Owens, MS, LPC-MHSP, and specializes in supporting teens through anxiety, stress, identity exploration, academic pressure, and family communication challenges. Teens appreciate her grounded presence, relatable style, and compassion.

She offers both in-person and virtual appointments and has immediate openings.

FAQ for Parents

Do you share everything my teen says?
We protect your child’s confidentiality while keeping you aware of anything concerning or unsafe.

How long is therapy?
Weekly sessions are typically recommended at first, shifting to biweekly as progress grows.

Can I join sessions?
Sometimes. Parent sessions are included when helpful.

Do you accept insurance?

To give access to as many families as possible, our teen therapist operates on a reduced fee of $50/session.

We’re here to guide, support, and empower you!

If you’re ready to feel more like yourself again, we’d love to help you get there.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or need space to figure things out, we’re here.

During the free 15-minute phone consultation, we will talk through what you’re looking for and see if we’re a good fit.

Your teen doesn’t have to navigate this season alone.
If you’re noticing changes in your teen’s mood, stress, or confidence, we’re here to help.
📞 Call (615) 994-1314
💻 Schedule a consultation online at redcedartherapy.janeapp.com.

Immediate openings are available.