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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 Tacoma, Central, Eastside Enact, Fircrest, or even Newtacoma, 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.

Tacoma, WA Youth/Teen Therapists- List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

Looking to expand your network? At Mental Health Match, we match clients to therapists and counselors specializing in youth/teen therapy. Get set up for new referrals in 10 minutes or less. 60 day free trial, with no credit cards required to start. Join now.

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Eliana (Yana) Fisher
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that it is collaborative and individualized to meet your unique needs.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Child Behavior Issues
  • Depression
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Neurodivergence
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Teenagers
  • Toilet Training
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explore how your feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress impact your daily functioning. We will use different tools to help you develop new ways of understanding and reacting to life stressors.


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explore how your feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress impact your daily functioning. We will use different tools to help you develop new ways of understanding and reacting to life stressors.

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Through gentle exploration and skill building, you will be guided to a place of understanding, acceptance, and compassion for where you are in your journey and how you got here. I like to use CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based interventions.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adult ADHD
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Anxiety
  • Assessments
  • Boundaries
  • Chronic Pain
  • Confidence
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Life Adjustment
  • Life Transitions
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Mental Disorders
  • Psychosomatic Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
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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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Johanna Isaacs
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Use our conversations to explore how your brain works and identify supportive solutions for you. We will focus on how thoughts impact feelings and create behavioral strategies that improve your quality of life and increase acceptance of yourself.


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Use our conversations to explore how your brain works and identify supportive solutions for you. We will focus on how thoughts impact feelings and create behavioral strategies that improve your quality of life and increase acceptance of yourself.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am committed to helping people find their path and take action to move forward in their lives. Therapy is a place where we can learn how to get “unstuck” and counter the worries that create doubt and uncertainty in ourselves.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Disorders
  • Attention Problems
  • Feeling Stuck
  • Health Anxiety
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Impulsive Behavior
  • Life Balance
  • Life Changes
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Children with Anxiety
  • Parenting Skills
  • Perfectionism
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Esteem
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Women
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Johanna Isaacs 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...
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COLETTE LYNCH-SAJO
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Examine stressors that may be impacting individuals and develop effective coping strategies to address them. A prevalent focus in my work involves exploring the underlying causes of thought patterns, behaviors, and beliefs.


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Examine stressors that may be impacting individuals and develop effective coping strategies to address them. A prevalent focus in my work involves exploring the underlying causes of thought patterns, behaviors, and beliefs.

Something to know about my approach is:

I incorporate a mix of different techniques - from somatic to creative to structured - to create a truly holistic experience for all. My goal is to provide a safe space where people can truly be themselves and share openly without any masks.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Autism in Adults
  • Coping Skills
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Self-Concept
  • Stress-Related Disorders
  • Teenagers
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COLETTE LYNCH-SAJO remote and phone therapy in Washington