Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Wake Forest, NC
Hi friend! Life doesn’t always go the way we planned, does it? Life often unfolds in unexpected ways, and sometimes we find ourselves carrying more weight than we thought possible, whether it’s anxiety, depression, difficult transitions, or just the quiet heaviness of day-to-day life. In those moments, it’s easy to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or alone. But healing is possible, and you don’t have to face it by yourself.
Hi friend! Life doesn’t always go the way we planned, does it? Life often unfolds in unexpected ways, and sometimes we find ourselves carrying more weight than we thought possible, whether it’s anxiety, depression, difficult transitions, or just the quiet heaviness of day-to-day life. In those moments, it’s easy to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or alone. But healing is possible, and you don’t have to face it by yourself.
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor providing supportive therapy for individuals, couples and families of all ages. Using a systems approach, we can work together to recognize patterns in thoughts, feelings, behaviors and relationships that have developed through your unique experiences. Providing support with issues of depression, anxiety, sexual orientation, physical and emotional abuse, grief, divorce, parenting, adjustment, spiritual and relationship concerns is a priority. I have also, received level one training in the Gottman Method for couples therapy.
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor providing supportive therapy for individuals, couples and families of all ages. Using a systems approach, we can work together to recognize patterns in thoughts, feelings, behaviors and relationships that have developed through your unique experiences. Providing support with issues of depression, anxiety, sexual orientation, physical and emotional abuse, grief, divorce, parenting, adjustment, spiritual and relationship concerns is a priority. I have also, received level one training in the Gottman Method for couples therapy.
Of course, sometimes life can be difficult. And for some of us, life has been difficult all along. Psychotherapy has the potential to not only address the difficulties that we experience but also has the potential to help us find a way to integrate healing so that we may experience joy and vitality again - or maybe even for the first time. I am happy to work with individuals, families and couples who are interested in exploring and understanding how they may be able to heal wounds, create stability and forge new and meaningful paths and/or relationships in their lives.
Of course, sometimes life can be difficult. And for some of us, life has been difficult all along. Psychotherapy has the potential to not only address the difficulties that we experience but also has the potential to help us find a way to integrate healing so that we may experience joy and vitality again - or maybe even for the first time. I am happy to work with individuals, families and couples who are interested in exploring and understanding how they may be able to heal wounds, create stability and forge new and meaningful paths and/or relationships in their lives.
I treat Depression, Anxiety, Codependency, Substance Abuse, Teen problems, Work stress, PTSD, Self-esteem issues, Survivors of abuse, Unresolved Grief, trauma, teach coping skills.
With over 35 years of experience, I accept most major health insurance. Are you experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Grief, any emotional issues, addiction? My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, compassionate & nonjudgmental place where counseling clients from all over The Triangle area and beyond can get encouragement and support as they navigate through the challenges of life. No matter what you're going through, depression, stress, anxiety, loss, grief, single parenting, dealing with narcissistic abuse and/or an addiction there is hope. Please contact me to set up a session today!"
I treat Depression, Anxiety, Codependency, Substance Abuse, Teen problems, Work stress, PTSD, Self-esteem issues, Survivors of abuse, Unresolved Grief, trauma, teach coping skills.
With over 35 years of experience, I accept most major health insurance. Are you experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Grief, any emotional issues, addiction? My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, compassionate & nonjudgmental place where counseling clients from all over The Triangle area and beyond can get encouragement and support as they navigate through the challenges of life. No matter what you're going through, depression, stress, anxiety, loss, grief, single parenting, dealing with narcissistic abuse and/or an addiction there is hope. Please contact me to set up a session today!"
Therapy is more than a comfy couch and a good listener; it’s a safe space to examine, reflect, goal-set, and learn new skills to align with such goals. My hope for you is that when you step into my office you feel supported in a non-judgmental collaborative setting while being provided space for autonomy, diversity, free-thinking, authenticity, and mutual respect. I specialize in working with clients experiencing trauma-related disorders, anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, as well as grief and loss. I am especially passionate about supporting members of the transgender community and individuals across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.
Therapy is more than a comfy couch and a good listener; it’s a safe space to examine, reflect, goal-set, and learn new skills to align with such goals. My hope for you is that when you step into my office you feel supported in a non-judgmental collaborative setting while being provided space for autonomy, diversity, free-thinking, authenticity, and mutual respect. I specialize in working with clients experiencing trauma-related disorders, anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, as well as grief and loss. I am especially passionate about supporting members of the transgender community and individuals across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.
I have decades of experience providing clinical assessments and client-centered therapeutic care to adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
My goal is to establish a warm, empathic relationship to facilitate personal growth and change.
I have decades of experience providing clinical assessments and client-centered therapeutic care to adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
My goal is to establish a warm, empathic relationship to facilitate personal growth and change.
A Little Counseling, PLLC
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LCMHC-S, LMHC
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Bri-Ann helps children, adolescents, adults and couples feel confident in handling everyday issues.
At A Little Counseling "ANXIETY COUNSELING IS OUR JAM!! Anxiety can interfere with personal relationships, school, work, and physical well being. Our goal is to help our clients reach their therapeutic goals and be able to handle everyday stressors that come up throughout their lives.
Bri-Ann helps children, adolescents, adults and couples feel confident in handling everyday issues.
At A Little Counseling "ANXIETY COUNSELING IS OUR JAM!! Anxiety can interfere with personal relationships, school, work, and physical well being. Our goal is to help our clients reach their therapeutic goals and be able to handle everyday stressors that come up throughout their lives.
I love working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples.
Have you ever felt like life gives you more questions than answers? I know that I have! Personally, I had a time in my life where I felt that way and am thankful I was able to navigate it with the help of an understanding therapist. I also love to come alongside people as they are stuck in a rut and are looking for some hope. It is exciting to go from a life of overwhelming confusion and frustration to a path of thriving.
I love working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples.
Have you ever felt like life gives you more questions than answers? I know that I have! Personally, I had a time in my life where I felt that way and am thankful I was able to navigate it with the help of an understanding therapist. I also love to come alongside people as they are stuck in a rut and are looking for some hope. It is exciting to go from a life of overwhelming confusion and frustration to a path of thriving.
My strengths-based and empowering style works with adolescents, emerging adults, couples, and families toward maintaining harmony.
I specialize in mindfulness, self-acceptance, and self-awareness, empaths, depression, anxiety, journeying through relationships, family trauma, race-based discrimination, discrimination, women’s issues, and identity. In therapy we will work through improving stressors and relaxing the whole person.
My strengths-based and empowering style works with adolescents, emerging adults, couples, and families toward maintaining harmony.
I specialize in mindfulness, self-acceptance, and self-awareness, empaths, depression, anxiety, journeying through relationships, family trauma, race-based discrimination, discrimination, women’s issues, and identity. In therapy we will work through improving stressors and relaxing the whole person.
I have over 15 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and families in various roles, including clinical mental health, case management, and crisis intervention.
The primary goal in therapy is to build a therapeutic alliance to foster successful, effective, and efficient outcomes during the therapeutic process. I believe that counseling is a collaborative process to navigate life's obstacles.
I have over 15 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and families in various roles, including clinical mental health, case management, and crisis intervention.
The primary goal in therapy is to build a therapeutic alliance to foster successful, effective, and efficient outcomes during the therapeutic process. I believe that counseling is a collaborative process to navigate life's obstacles.
I work with women diagnosed with ADHD later in life who feel overwhelmed, mentally overloaded, and exhausted from constantly trying to keep up. Many are high-functioning on the outside but struggle internally with burnout, self-doubt, and chronic overwhelm. I also support parents of children with ADHD who feel stuck in daily conflict, emotional intensity, and the ongoing pressure of trying to help their child while holding everything else together.
I work with women diagnosed with ADHD later in life who feel overwhelmed, mentally overloaded, and exhausted from constantly trying to keep up. Many are high-functioning on the outside but struggle internally with burnout, self-doubt, and chronic overwhelm. I also support parents of children with ADHD who feel stuck in daily conflict, emotional intensity, and the ongoing pressure of trying to help their child while holding everything else together.
I was in NY for the past 20 years and working at Columbia. I have transitioned to NC within the past few months in hopes to enjoy the slower pace and the sunshine. I believe reaching out to a therapist is one of the hardest things to do because of the stigma. My goal is to provide a caring, nonjudgmental space for you to express your true feelings of anger, depression, anxiety or even addiction. I believe your past unconsciously impacts your future and with a little patience, empathy and understanding can lead to a happier you!
I was in NY for the past 20 years and working at Columbia. I have transitioned to NC within the past few months in hopes to enjoy the slower pace and the sunshine. I believe reaching out to a therapist is one of the hardest things to do because of the stigma. My goal is to provide a caring, nonjudgmental space for you to express your true feelings of anger, depression, anxiety or even addiction. I believe your past unconsciously impacts your future and with a little patience, empathy and understanding can lead to a happier you!
Angela especially loves empowering children and adolescents, motivating them towards their goals, achieving independence and gaining greater life satisfaction.
At A Little Counseling, “ANXIETY COUNSELING IS OUR JAM! Anxiety can interfere with personal relationships, school, work, and physical well being. Our goal is to help our clients reach their therapeutic goals and be able to handle everyday stressors that come up throughout their lives.
Angela especially loves empowering children and adolescents, motivating them towards their goals, achieving independence and gaining greater life satisfaction.
At A Little Counseling, “ANXIETY COUNSELING IS OUR JAM! Anxiety can interfere with personal relationships, school, work, and physical well being. Our goal is to help our clients reach their therapeutic goals and be able to handle everyday stressors that come up throughout their lives.
I'm Christal Carmichael — a licensed therapist and professor who has spent over a decade helping high-achievers stop managing their lives from the outside in and start living them from the inside out. I founded Whole + Happy & Healed because I believe that wholeness isn't a reward for finally getting everything together, it's the foundation you build everything else on. My work sits at the intersection of clinical expertise, lived experience, and faith, and I bring all of it into the room with every client I serve.
I'm Christal Carmichael — a licensed therapist and professor who has spent over a decade helping high-achievers stop managing their lives from the outside in and start living them from the inside out. I founded Whole + Happy & Healed because I believe that wholeness isn't a reward for finally getting everything together, it's the foundation you build everything else on. My work sits at the intersection of clinical expertise, lived experience, and faith, and I bring all of it into the room with every client I serve.
Charis Wellness Counseling Center (Foundation)
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, MA, LMFT
Wake Forest, NC 27587
) Charis Counseling Wellness Center, a out patient service, is dedicated to providing non-judgmental treatment for Adults, Adolescents, Children, individuals, couples, and families.
Charis has a number of specialties of which we are proud. These include: DIR Floortime treatment for families dealing with Autism, other developmental issues, and Children and adults suffering Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Additionally, providers at Charis Foundation have training and experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental disorders in adults. Special interests include working with adults, teens, and children in coping with adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, divorce, gender-related difficulties, grief and loss, parent coaching and support, relationship issues, social skills training, spiritual concerns, split or merged family situations, stage of life transitions, stress-management, and trauma exposure.
) Charis Counseling Wellness Center, a out patient service, is dedicated to providing non-judgmental treatment for Adults, Adolescents, Children, individuals, couples, and families.
Charis has a number of specialties of which we are proud. These include: DIR Floortime treatment for families dealing with Autism, other developmental issues, and Children and adults suffering Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Additionally, providers at Charis Foundation have training and experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental disorders in adults. Special interests include working with adults, teens, and children in coping with adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, divorce, gender-related difficulties, grief and loss, parent coaching and support, relationship issues, social skills training, spiritual concerns, split or merged family situations, stage of life transitions, stress-management, and trauma exposure.
Hi, my name is Jonathon Payne and I am a practicing Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician, LCMHC, with the State of North Carolina with over 18 years of experience. Most of my work experience has come from working with individuals in crisis settings and or situations. The work has always been challenging, humbling, and rewarding. It has taught me the value of true genuineness and the importance of being able to connect with people and build working relationships. I love therapy. I respect the therapeutic process and value the hard work and introspection it requires. Therapy is something that I am passionate about.
Hi, my name is Jonathon Payne and I am a practicing Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician, LCMHC, with the State of North Carolina with over 18 years of experience. Most of my work experience has come from working with individuals in crisis settings and or situations. The work has always been challenging, humbling, and rewarding. It has taught me the value of true genuineness and the importance of being able to connect with people and build working relationships. I love therapy. I respect the therapeutic process and value the hard work and introspection it requires. Therapy is something that I am passionate about.
Whether I’m helping a child express their emotions through play, guiding a teenager through life’s transitions, or supporting adults and seniors as they navigate complex life stages, I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for healing and growth.
I draw from evidence-based therapeutic modalities while keeping the therapeutic relationship at the core of our work. I believe that trust, authenticity, and collaboration are essential for meaningful progress. By working together in an open and supportive environment, we can identify patterns, build effective coping strategies, and move toward your goals.
Whether I’m helping a child express their emotions through play, guiding a teenager through life’s transitions, or supporting adults and seniors as they navigate complex life stages, I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for healing and growth.
I draw from evidence-based therapeutic modalities while keeping the therapeutic relationship at the core of our work. I believe that trust, authenticity, and collaboration are essential for meaningful progress. By working together in an open and supportive environment, we can identify patterns, build effective coping strategies, and move toward your goals.
As a dedicated and compassionate psychologist, my mission is to empower individuals to navigate life's challenges and discover their true potential. With ample experience in clinical psychology and a genuine passion for helping others, I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
As a dedicated and compassionate psychologist, my mission is to empower individuals to navigate life's challenges and discover their true potential. With ample experience in clinical psychology and a genuine passion for helping others, I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
I specializes in helping teens, adults, and couples improve their relationships through open communication, trust-building, and setting healthy boundaries.
I understand that every person’s journey is unique, and believes in meeting you exactly where you are with a collaborative approach. Using elements of CBT, Emotionally focused therapy and Empowerment I help provide tools for you to take back into your everyday life.
I specializes in helping teens, adults, and couples improve their relationships through open communication, trust-building, and setting healthy boundaries.
I understand that every person’s journey is unique, and believes in meeting you exactly where you are with a collaborative approach. Using elements of CBT, Emotionally focused therapy and Empowerment I help provide tools for you to take back into your everyday life.
The ages I have most experience are children, teens, young adults and couples.
I was a licensed associate professional counselor in the state of Georgia, but due to difference in the law I was unable to get my license in North Carolina. Instead I am pursuing a biblical counseling certificate through ABC. I have experiences counseling in an addiction facility, private practices and serving in churches.
The ages I have most experience are children, teens, young adults and couples.
I was a licensed associate professional counselor in the state of Georgia, but due to difference in the law I was unable to get my license in North Carolina. Instead I am pursuing a biblical counseling certificate through ABC. I have experiences counseling in an addiction facility, private practices and serving in churches.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
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.