Ages 13 to 17
Teen sessions: talking, at the teen's pace
Seven things to know before you call.
Who it helps
Teens 13 to 17 who dread school, are missing days, or have gone quiet at home. A parent usually makes the first call; the teen is part of the first session.
What a session is like
Fifty minutes of talking, in a room with armchairs and a window. A parent comes to the first session. After that, the teen and the clinician meet alone, and the clinician checks in with parents between sessions.
The method
Talking therapy, with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches where they fit. Your clinician tells you which training they hold for each method.
What it is not
Not a place for a clinician to take sides at school or at home, not an evaluation for school or court, and not a report card on the family.
What parents hear
A short update on the plan and how the week looks. Not what your teen said. We explain the limits of confidentiality in writing before the first session.
Before school at 7:15 or 7:45 a.m., after school from 3:45 to 6 p.m., or Saturday mornings.
Fees, receipts for reimbursement and the Good Faith Estimate are explained on How fees work.
Questions
Three questions about this service
Will my teen have to come?
A teen who doesn't want to come can still start with a parent-only session. Your clinician helps you plan how to bring it up.
Will you tell me what my teen says?
No. You get an update on the plan, not a transcript. The limits are when someone's safety is at risk and when the law requires a report; we explain them before the first session.
Can my teen use their phone in sessions?
Phones stay in a pocket, on silent. A teen who wants to show something on a screen can.
Ready to ask about a first session?
A parent or guardian makes the first call. It takes about fifteen minutes.