Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Jefferson, NC
Are you seeking a space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported? Life can be full of challenges, transitions, and moments of uncertainty, but you don't have to navigate them alone. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, focusing on helping you uncover insights, build resilience, and create meaningful change. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or simply feeling stuck, we'll work together to identify your goals and explore paths toward healing and growth. With a focus on mindfulness, self-discovery, and transformation, I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where you can grow.
Are you seeking a space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported? Life can be full of challenges, transitions, and moments of uncertainty, but you don't have to navigate them alone. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, focusing on helping you uncover insights, build resilience, and create meaningful change. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or simply feeling stuck, we'll work together to identify your goals and explore paths toward healing and growth. With a focus on mindfulness, self-discovery, and transformation, I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where you can grow.
I have over 15 years of experience working with children, parents, teens, and adults.
Hello- are you struggling to navigate your day-to-day life? Do you find that symptoms get in the way of enjoying time with family, friends, or your work? If you are looking for ways to help cope, let’s talk! My clients struggle with anxiety, stress, and managing issues that come up on a daily basis. Many of my clients are neurodivergent, have autism, or ADHD. Some may struggle with difficult emotions and how to cope. I find therapy is most successful when I can partner with clients to use a variety of methods to address mood shifts, emotional regulation, and difficulty in relationships.
I have over 15 years of experience working with children, parents, teens, and adults.
Hello- are you struggling to navigate your day-to-day life? Do you find that symptoms get in the way of enjoying time with family, friends, or your work? If you are looking for ways to help cope, let’s talk! My clients struggle with anxiety, stress, and managing issues that come up on a daily basis. Many of my clients are neurodivergent, have autism, or ADHD. Some may struggle with difficult emotions and how to cope. I find therapy is most successful when I can partner with clients to use a variety of methods to address mood shifts, emotional regulation, and difficulty in relationships.
I help teens and adults throughout North Carolina reduce anxiety, process trauma, and develop practical skills for lasting change.
I provide evidence-based counseling to help you understand emotional patterns and build practical coping skills. EMDR is available to process trauma and reduce distress. I work with both mental health and substance use concerns. Christian faith-integrated counseling is available upon request.
I help teens and adults throughout North Carolina reduce anxiety, process trauma, and develop practical skills for lasting change.
I provide evidence-based counseling to help you understand emotional patterns and build practical coping skills. EMDR is available to process trauma and reduce distress. I work with both mental health and substance use concerns. Christian faith-integrated counseling is available upon request.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist licensed in North Carolina with over 9 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and substance use disorders. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and compassionate. I believe in treating anyone with respect. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I am also trained and offer EMDR.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist licensed in North Carolina with over 9 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and substance use disorders. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and compassionate. I believe in treating anyone with respect. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I am also trained and offer EMDR.
CareNet Counseling improves the health of the mind, body, spirit and community through spiritually-integrated counseling, psychotherapy, research and education. We are here to help our clients restore and maintain mental wellness. There is no real health without mental health.
CareNet Counseling improves the health of the mind, body, spirit and community through spiritually-integrated counseling, psychotherapy, research and education. We are here to help our clients restore and maintain mental wellness. There is no real health without mental health.
I work with children, teens, and adults, using play-based strategies with younger clients.
At some point, many of us find ourselves carrying more than we were ever meant to carry. I support individuals who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or misunderstood - often navigating the lasting impact of trauma, anxiety, or depression. My clients are seeking more than just coping skills; they want to feel grounded, safe in their own skin, and respected for who they truly are. I provide a space that is neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and centered on honoring each client’s unique wiring and lived experiences.
I work with children, teens, and adults, using play-based strategies with younger clients.
At some point, many of us find ourselves carrying more than we were ever meant to carry. I support individuals who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or misunderstood - often navigating the lasting impact of trauma, anxiety, or depression. My clients are seeking more than just coping skills; they want to feel grounded, safe in their own skin, and respected for who they truly are. I provide a space that is neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and centered on honoring each client’s unique wiring and lived experiences.
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I work with individuals dealing with life transitions, prenatal, postpartum, medical related issues, ADHD, mood and affective disorders, and marriage, parenting or family issues. I use a narrative and solution focused approach to collaboratively work with clients to identify successful solutions to problems and how these strengths can be implemented in future situations. I utilize empirically supported techniques that focus on the ways in which individuals think about and respond to events. These interventions allow clients to restructure their thinking, process events and modify behaviors in more adaptive ways.
I work with individuals dealing with life transitions, prenatal, postpartum, medical related issues, ADHD, mood and affective disorders, and marriage, parenting or family issues. I use a narrative and solution focused approach to collaboratively work with clients to identify successful solutions to problems and how these strengths can be implemented in future situations. I utilize empirically supported techniques that focus on the ways in which individuals think about and respond to events. These interventions allow clients to restructure their thinking, process events and modify behaviors in more adaptive ways.
Are anxiety, intrusive thoughts, body image concerns, or a difficult relationship with food taking up more space in your life than you'd like? Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by OCD, trauma, perfectionism, or disordered eating patterns that leave them stuck in cycles of fear, self-criticism, and exhaustion. Together, we create a supportive space to understand what's driving these struggles, heal underlying wounds, and build a more balanced, fulfilling relationship with yourself and your life.
Are anxiety, intrusive thoughts, body image concerns, or a difficult relationship with food taking up more space in your life than you'd like? Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by OCD, trauma, perfectionism, or disordered eating patterns that leave them stuck in cycles of fear, self-criticism, and exhaustion. Together, we create a supportive space to understand what's driving these struggles, heal underlying wounds, and build a more balanced, fulfilling relationship with yourself and your life.
Real Talk Counseling Services, PLLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LCMHC-A
Boone, NC 28607
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked with children and teens for 18 years, and currently focus on school age children.
I am pursuing full licensure as a mental health counselor. I offer a place to come and sit and be yourself. Where you are, is important to me. I aim to meet you where you are in your walk of life. I have lived a lot of life and have personal experiences that drove me and inspired me to become the counselor I am today. You want freedom and peace, and it is all within you. My mission and passion is to help you find that, and to be able to give yourself permission to keep going. Don't Give up on you!
I have worked with children and teens for 18 years, and currently focus on school age children.
I am pursuing full licensure as a mental health counselor. I offer a place to come and sit and be yourself. Where you are, is important to me. I aim to meet you where you are in your walk of life. I have lived a lot of life and have personal experiences that drove me and inspired me to become the counselor I am today. You want freedom and peace, and it is all within you. My mission and passion is to help you find that, and to be able to give yourself permission to keep going. Don't Give up on you!
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and adolescents and believe in the power of the individual and family system to implement change.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Board-Certified Music Therapist in North Carolina. I also hold a graduate certificate in Addictions Counseling. I have experience in addiction counseling, grief work, couples counseling, trauma counseling, veteran-specific counseling, and behavioral issues in the family system. Virtual or in person (Boone, NC).
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and adolescents and believe in the power of the individual and family system to implement change.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Board-Certified Music Therapist in North Carolina. I also hold a graduate certificate in Addictions Counseling. I have experience in addiction counseling, grief work, couples counseling, trauma counseling, veteran-specific counseling, and behavioral issues in the family system. Virtual or in person (Boone, NC).
I work with people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from themselves or their relationships. Many of my clients are carrying past hurts, struggling with self-worth, or using coping strategies that no longer serve them. In our work together, we focus on creating a safe, supportive space where you can untangle those patterns, build healthier connections, and feel more grounded.
I work with people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from themselves or their relationships. Many of my clients are carrying past hurts, struggling with self-worth, or using coping strategies that no longer serve them. In our work together, we focus on creating a safe, supportive space where you can untangle those patterns, build healthier connections, and feel more grounded.
I work with both individuals and couples, empowering people to cultivate their relationships into the source of strength, hope, and life that is needed. In individual work I focus on cultivating resilience, emotional girth, and strategic approaches to difficult circumstances and relationships. In couples work my goal is to preserve and expand relationships, helping couples to grow together through life challenges in a way that is mutually beneficial and supportive. As a Christian, I also integrate matters of faith with these goals appropriate to the unique needs of each client.
I work with both individuals and couples, empowering people to cultivate their relationships into the source of strength, hope, and life that is needed. In individual work I focus on cultivating resilience, emotional girth, and strategic approaches to difficult circumstances and relationships. In couples work my goal is to preserve and expand relationships, helping couples to grow together through life challenges in a way that is mutually beneficial and supportive. As a Christian, I also integrate matters of faith with these goals appropriate to the unique needs of each client.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor specializing in children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Also accepting post-graduate LPC-Associates for supervision in Texas and Tennessee. Offering individual and group sessions. Call or text today (512) 694-6233.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor specializing in children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Also accepting post-graduate LPC-Associates for supervision in Texas and Tennessee. Offering individual and group sessions. Call or text today (512) 694-6233.
I rely on evidenced based interventions, often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Interpersonal Psychotherapy to address depression, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, social isolation, PTSD, obsessive compulsive disorder, and to manage Bipolar Disorder. I also work with students who are struggling emotionally with the goal of succeeding with school. I also work with older adults who are seeking to address distress, grief, transitions, relationship problems, and chronic health challenges. I provide Psychological Evaluations, ADHD evaluations, court assessments and required Fitness for Practice Evaluations.
I rely on evidenced based interventions, often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Interpersonal Psychotherapy to address depression, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, social isolation, PTSD, obsessive compulsive disorder, and to manage Bipolar Disorder. I also work with students who are struggling emotionally with the goal of succeeding with school. I also work with older adults who are seeking to address distress, grief, transitions, relationship problems, and chronic health challenges. I provide Psychological Evaluations, ADHD evaluations, court assessments and required Fitness for Practice Evaluations.
Heather
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, and life transitions using compassionate, evidence-based care.
Life doesn’t wait for the “right” moment. Many people come to therapy while managing stress, anxiety, life transitions, or loss they didn’t choose, simply trying to find steadier ground. The word bloom resonates with me because it never promises ease. Blooming doesn’t ignore hardship; it recognizes that growth requires roots, dormancy, and invisible work long before change is seen. Healing isn’t about returning to who you were before. It’s about becoming who you are now, with compassion for what you’ve carried and strength for what lies ahead. That philosophy guides my work.
I have experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, and life transitions using compassionate, evidence-based care.
Life doesn’t wait for the “right” moment. Many people come to therapy while managing stress, anxiety, life transitions, or loss they didn’t choose, simply trying to find steadier ground. The word bloom resonates with me because it never promises ease. Blooming doesn’t ignore hardship; it recognizes that growth requires roots, dormancy, and invisible work long before change is seen. Healing isn’t about returning to who you were before. It’s about becoming who you are now, with compassion for what you’ve carried and strength for what lies ahead. That philosophy guides my work.
My work is dedicated to helping people develop healthy relationships and productive, satisfying lives. I have extensive training in Sex Therapy and sex addiction. You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, anger issues, or a difficult situation, a sense that somehow your life is not working out as you'd like. I have been a corporate CEO, and am retired from the USAF with 22 years of service to this great country. It would be my privilege to work with you. I offer Video Teletherapy and I'm a certified distance counselor.
My work is dedicated to helping people develop healthy relationships and productive, satisfying lives. I have extensive training in Sex Therapy and sex addiction. You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, anger issues, or a difficult situation, a sense that somehow your life is not working out as you'd like. I have been a corporate CEO, and am retired from the USAF with 22 years of service to this great country. It would be my privilege to work with you. I offer Video Teletherapy and I'm a certified distance counselor.
Are you a parent feeling hopeless about your child’s struggles? Or are you feeling overwhelmed navigating your own unique life journey? Have you felt alone trying to understand unique challenges regarding problematic behaviors?
I provide a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, build insight, and move toward meaningful change.
My approach is strength-based and rooted in respect for individual autonomy. I believe each person is the expert in their own life, and I am here as a guide as you identify your goals, recognize your existing strengths, and develop practical tools to support growth and healing.
Are you a parent feeling hopeless about your child’s struggles? Or are you feeling overwhelmed navigating your own unique life journey? Have you felt alone trying to understand unique challenges regarding problematic behaviors?
I provide a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, build insight, and move toward meaningful change.
My approach is strength-based and rooted in respect for individual autonomy. I believe each person is the expert in their own life, and I am here as a guide as you identify your goals, recognize your existing strengths, and develop practical tools to support growth and healing.
Therapy is a place to dream, scream and put it all back together again. You will arrive, again, to a place where you know that you are worthy and you do not have to hide. There is a future where you are welcome without wearing a mask. There are people that will show up for you. The real you. You deserve to find them.
Therapy is a place to dream, scream and put it all back together again. You will arrive, again, to a place where you know that you are worthy and you do not have to hide. There is a future where you are welcome without wearing a mask. There are people that will show up for you. The real you. You deserve to find them.
My clients are thoughtful, resilient and often creative individuals navigating the challenges of substance use, grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Many come feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, yet carry a deep desire for healing and change. Together, we create a space of safety, curiosity, and compassion—where emotions can be understood, patterns can shift, and new possibilities for peace, self-trust, and meaning can begin to emerge.
My clients are thoughtful, resilient and often creative individuals navigating the challenges of substance use, grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Many come feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, yet carry a deep desire for healing and change. Together, we create a space of safety, curiosity, and compassion—where emotions can be understood, patterns can shift, and new possibilities for peace, self-trust, and meaning can begin to emerge.
Counseling is for everyone. No matter your profession, past, family status, race, gender, sex, or age, it all equals out to being human. I invite you to welcome your own humanity with grace and compassion. This is a courageous journey and I am honored to walk it beside you. I work with adults seeking clarity and insight on how to resolve both current phase-of-life struggles as well as lingering issues from their past.
Counseling is for everyone. No matter your profession, past, family status, race, gender, sex, or age, it all equals out to being human. I invite you to welcome your own humanity with grace and compassion. This is a courageous journey and I am honored to walk it beside you. I work with adults seeking clarity and insight on how to resolve both current phase-of-life struggles as well as lingering issues from their past.
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What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.