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In this day and age, it can be difficult for youth and teens to navigate school obligations, social interactions, family issues, and more. Some children even suffer from undiagnosed mental illnesses that make everyday life a challenge. Without adequate support, youth and teens may struggle immensely with their mental and emotional health and live miserable lives.

That’s where teen and youth counseling/therapy can help. Whether you are located in downtown Washington DC, Anacostia, Ballston, Bluemont, or even Brentwood, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs Your Child Can Use Youth/Teen Therapy

It can be challenging to determine whether you should seek professional help for your child. Youth and teens may need counseling for the following reasons:

  • They isolate themselves from their friends.
  • Their school grades are slipping.
  • They make reckless decisions.
  • They often seem sad or worried.

If a child exhibits any of the above signs, consider speaking with a therapist about teen or youth counseling. If you are curious to learn more about how you can help your child, read licensed therapist Stephanie Olarte’s tips about teen/youth therapy and how parents can get involved.

Your Child Deserves to Feel Better: Explore Youth/Teen Counseling Today!

Youth and teen counseling enables a therapist to identify your child's issues and create a customized plan to address them so your child can flourish and be happy. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified youth therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

Deanwood of Washington DC, DC Youth/Teen Therapists- List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Carolyn Hoffmann
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utilize a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered style to support you through difficult times. I value modeling what trust and support can look like in your daily life.


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utilize a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered style to support you through difficult times. I value modeling what trust and support can look like in your daily life.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use a balance of listening and open-ended questions to really understand your life experiences. In my approach, I prioritize connection and reasonable expectations as we identify together what sustainable change means for you.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Anxiety
  • Career Change
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Children
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Feeling Stuck
  • Life Transitions
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Dr. Tania Alaby-Varma
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Attain the personal growth and goals which you are seeking by exploring, understanding, and transforming patterns that no longer serve you. We will also gain insight into the way you relate to yourself, others and the world around you.


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Attain the personal growth and goals which you are seeking by exploring, understanding, and transforming patterns that no longer serve you. We will also gain insight into the way you relate to yourself, others and the world around you.

Something to know about my approach is:

I received specialized training in various evidence-based treatment modalities including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and ADHD assessment and treatment.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adult ADHD
  • Alcohol
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Assessments
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)
  • Body Image
  • Communication Skills
  • Confidence
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Eating Disorders
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Grief
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Transitions
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Regulation
  • Social Media Use
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Women
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Elizabeth Heidenreich
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build a tool kit of skills and strategies to help you continue to grow into the type of person you'd like to be, and work towards a life that feels meaningful and full of joy and purpose.


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build a tool kit of skills and strategies to help you continue to grow into the type of person you'd like to be, and work towards a life that feels meaningful and full of joy and purpose.

Something to know about my approach is:

I apply skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, an action-oriented approach to working with our thoughts and feelings. Our appointments together will be active and collaborative, with a clear sense of direction and purpose.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Academic Issues
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • College Students
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Social Anxiety
  • Work Stress
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Amanda Shrekenhamer
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Identify your goals and create a plan for reaching those goals. Some common concerns we may discuss include: ADHD/executive functioning, anxiety, depression, life transitions, workplace concerns, college, graduate school, and parental burnout.


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Together, we will:

Identify your goals and create a plan for reaching those goals. Some common concerns we may discuss include: ADHD/executive functioning, anxiety, depression, life transitions, workplace concerns, college, graduate school, and parental burnout.

Something to know about my approach is:

I take a warm, engaging, and persistent approach with clients as we explore how to make sense of the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that may be undermining your happiness and productivity.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Academic Issues
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • College Students
  • Dating and Romance
  • Depression
  • Executive Functioning
  • Family Dynamics
  • Family of Origin
  • Friendships
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Graduate Students
  • In-Laws
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness
  • Neurodivergence
  • New Parent
  • Parental Burnout
  • Relationships
  • Social Skills
  • Starting College
  • Toxic Work Environment
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Workplace Issues
  • Work Stress
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Amanda Shrekenhamer remote and phone therapy in District Of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
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Tanisha Bracey
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Explore the ways your environment, experiences, and relationships have shaped you. I am sincerely curious about your "whys." We will explore deeper patterns of thoughts and emotions, and will challenge you to use your strengths to improve coping.


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Together, we will:

Explore the ways your environment, experiences, and relationships have shaped you. I am sincerely curious about your "whys." We will explore deeper patterns of thoughts and emotions, and will challenge you to use your strengths to improve coping.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is integrative, and I can accompany you on any path you choose. I am certified in Trauma Focused-CBT and trained in DBT, CBT, and Mindfulness. Family work explores family dynamics and how generational patterns impact current functioning.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescent-Parent Separation
  • Adolescent Trauma
  • College Students
  • Family Conflict
  • Family Dynamics
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Starting College
  • Teen Depression
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Tanisha Bracey remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nor...