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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.

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

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Camille Schaarschmidt
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Explore how anxiety is affecting your life and help you address any root causes of anxiety. We will also practice grounding exercises to improve your ability to remain at ease during stressful times.


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Explore how anxiety is affecting your life and help you address any root causes of anxiety. We will also practice grounding exercises to improve your ability to remain at ease during stressful times.

Something to know about my approach is:

we may use the brain-based therapy, EMDR, to heal any past emotional wounds contributing to current anxiety. We will use mindfulness and somatic approaches to help you develop skills to become grounded and calm.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Life Transitions
  • Panic Attacks
  • School Issues
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Trauma
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Angela Lai I Loi (Angela Loi)
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develop a good understanding why we would not let the “old wounds heal”. We would learn our own “fears” to allow changes in our lives. We would take it step by step to trust and empower ourselves to utilize fear feeling to turn it into inner power.


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develop a good understanding why we would not let the “old wounds heal”. We would learn our own “fears” to allow changes in our lives. We would take it step by step to trust and empower ourselves to utilize fear feeling to turn it into inner power.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use both evidence and strengths-based approaches and a variety of modalities, including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing. I frequently utilize my own life experiences as a therapeutic tool to guide clients through their problems in lives.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acculturation Issues
  • Adjustment to Medical Diagnosis
  • Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
  • Adult Children of Immigrants
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Blended Families
  • Communication Skills
  • Depression
  • Disability
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Elder Care Issues
  • Existential Crisis
  • First Generation Issues
  • Grief
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Loving Someone with a Mental Health Disorder
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Parenting Skills
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Retirement
  • Second Generation
  • Self-Actualization
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stepfamilies
  • Toxic Families
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Work Stress
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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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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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Victoria Serdyuk
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Together we will work through the magic of play and creativity to address trauma, emotional difficulties, somatic integration as well as learning to be the most honest version of ourselves in a world that typically expects masking and productivity.


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Together we will work through the magic of play and creativity to address trauma, emotional difficulties, somatic integration as well as learning to be the most honest version of ourselves in a world that typically expects masking and productivity.

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize play therapy, drama therapy, sand tray and other creative modalities that focus on the connection of somatic and emotional experiences while also building coping skills and acceptance.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Family Trauma
  • Teen Depression
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Christina Lynch
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Talk about current problems, past events that may be contributing to current problems, what's going well, etc. A session can be a deep dive into your stuff, or a lighter session if it's too much that day. This is your time, and you direct what we do.


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Talk about current problems, past events that may be contributing to current problems, what's going well, etc. A session can be a deep dive into your stuff, or a lighter session if it's too much that day. This is your time, and you direct what we do.

Something to know about my approach is:

My two main personality traits are sarcasm and humor. I know it's important to take therapy seriously, but I also know that humor can be the best medicine. I prefer and eclectic approach to therapy, using what you find most helpful.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescent Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Changes
  • Life Skills
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Teen Depression
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Christina Lynch remote and phone therapy in Washington