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Teens come to therapy for a lot of different reasons. Sometimes your parents strongly encourage it. Sometimes you seek it out on your own. Either way, I am glad you are here!
It can be nerve-racking to sit in a room with a complete stranger and talk to them about your life. So let's get some of the awkwardness out of the way before you even show up!
Many of the clients I work with find it helpful to have some one to talk to who is not a parent, friend, or teacher. And not just when they are sad or going through some shit…therapy is for anyone at anytime!
I was a teen like you not too long ago. I am young enough to remember what it is like, but old enough that your parents trust that I know what I am doing.
EVERYONE is welcome in my office 🌈
Being in my office should be enjoyable for you! There is always music playing, art supplies, candy, and games. On occasion, one of my two wanna-be therapy dogs comes with me to the office 🐶🐶
Check out the Spotify Playlist for Austin Teen Therapy!
Here is how our very first meeting might go:
I will ask you some questions about yourself, what brings you in, and what you are hoping to get out of therapy. We will then talk a little bit about my style to help us determine if we are a good fit. I am definitely not for everyone, and that is okay!
Then, I will ask you to go home and think about if you want to work with me. I will follow up with an email the next day. If you, or I, determine I am not the best fit for you I will happily give you some names of other therapists to check out!