Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Yorktown, VA
Seeking support is a courageous step, and I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with warmth and understanding. I specialize in stress, anxiety, life transitions, and identity-related concerns, creating a safe space where you feel seen and supported. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist, I take a relational and culturally responsive approach, helping clients build self-trust, confidence, and self-compassion. Using evidence-based techniques, mindfulness, and movement, I foster insight, resilience, and growth. Let’s work together to create meaningful change.
Seeking support is a courageous step, and I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with warmth and understanding. I specialize in stress, anxiety, life transitions, and identity-related concerns, creating a safe space where you feel seen and supported. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist, I take a relational and culturally responsive approach, helping clients build self-trust, confidence, and self-compassion. Using evidence-based techniques, mindfulness, and movement, I foster insight, resilience, and growth. Let’s work together to create meaningful change.
Sessions are designed to offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to discuss concerns and opportunities. Our therapeutic relationship may also offer space for processing past or present traumas and loss. Working from a cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approach we may explore thinking patterns and behaviors while also considering what is and is not working in your life.
Sessions are designed to offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to discuss concerns and opportunities. Our therapeutic relationship may also offer space for processing past or present traumas and loss. Working from a cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approach we may explore thinking patterns and behaviors while also considering what is and is not working in your life.
” I also have a interest in adolescent and youth issues.
Clients come to me in trying times for help dealing with issues like depression, grief, anger and marriage issues. I don't see myself as the "expert" who is going to provide all the "answers" but I do promise to walk with my clients as they address the issues we identify together that they want to in therapy. I am comfortable working one on one, or with couples and families from age 6 to adults. I'm also a Pastor and a Chaplain so I have been theologically trained and can explore spiritual issues and crises as a pastoral counselor.
” I also have a interest in adolescent and youth issues.
Clients come to me in trying times for help dealing with issues like depression, grief, anger and marriage issues. I don't see myself as the "expert" who is going to provide all the "answers" but I do promise to walk with my clients as they address the issues we identify together that they want to in therapy. I am comfortable working one on one, or with couples and families from age 6 to adults. I'm also a Pastor and a Chaplain so I have been theologically trained and can explore spiritual issues and crises as a pastoral counselor.
My goal in every session is simple: I want you to feel safe enough to process whatever you’re carrying, empowered by genuine support and fully validated as I listen to your story. Your sense of safety and nurture in our work together is my number one priority. We work together to build self-esteem, establish healthy boundaries, and reclaim a sense of control over your life. Clients often tell me that what stands out most is my nonjudgmental presence. Many share that their first session felt far more approachable than they expected. I also draw on persistence and creativity if progress feels slow.
My goal in every session is simple: I want you to feel safe enough to process whatever you’re carrying, empowered by genuine support and fully validated as I listen to your story. Your sense of safety and nurture in our work together is my number one priority. We work together to build self-esteem, establish healthy boundaries, and reclaim a sense of control over your life. Clients often tell me that what stands out most is my nonjudgmental presence. Many share that their first session felt far more approachable than they expected. I also draw on persistence and creativity if progress feels slow.
Welcome! Therapy is a safe, nonjudgmental space, and I am honored to support you on your journey toward reaching your next life goals.
My free, confidential, and personalized counseling helps individuals navigate life’s challenges using a compassionate approach. I support individuals navigating anxiety, grief, major life transitions, and health challenges by focusing on your strengths rather than limitations.
My practice covers a wide spectrum of care, including loss, oncological/cancer management, difficult medical diagnoses, maternal mental health, relationship challenges, childhood hurt, retirement, and military deployment.
Welcome! Therapy is a safe, nonjudgmental space, and I am honored to support you on your journey toward reaching your next life goals.
My free, confidential, and personalized counseling helps individuals navigate life’s challenges using a compassionate approach. I support individuals navigating anxiety, grief, major life transitions, and health challenges by focusing on your strengths rather than limitations.
My practice covers a wide spectrum of care, including loss, oncological/cancer management, difficult medical diagnoses, maternal mental health, relationship challenges, childhood hurt, retirement, and military deployment.
I have experience working with children, teens, families, and young adults and am currently accepting clients ages 6 and up.
I am clinically certified in CBT and trained in DBT, eating disorders, and mindfulness. My primary goal when working with clients is to listen and understand who they are, what they have experience to reveal their strengths and to instill hope and fostering optimal growth.
I have experience working with children, teens, families, and young adults and am currently accepting clients ages 6 and up.
I am clinically certified in CBT and trained in DBT, eating disorders, and mindfulness. My primary goal when working with clients is to listen and understand who they are, what they have experience to reveal their strengths and to instill hope and fostering optimal growth.
My practice is centered around providing therapy for teens and adults.
I believe that healing is a journey, and I’m here to support and motivate you every step of the way. Whether you're dealing with a difficult life change, struggling with emotional pain, or simply feel like you need a reset, we can work together to explore solutions and create positive change. You are worthy of peace, growth, and healing.
My practice is centered around providing therapy for teens and adults.
I believe that healing is a journey, and I’m here to support and motivate you every step of the way. Whether you're dealing with a difficult life change, struggling with emotional pain, or simply feel like you need a reset, we can work together to explore solutions and create positive change. You are worthy of peace, growth, and healing.
Choosing to take the step to get help isn't easy - but it is worth it. Whether you're working through issues from your past, healing broken relationships, or facing big life changes, therapy can offer you a way to get clarity and find new tools to live the life you want to live.
Choosing to take the step to get help isn't easy - but it is worth it. Whether you're working through issues from your past, healing broken relationships, or facing big life changes, therapy can offer you a way to get clarity and find new tools to live the life you want to live.
I have enjoyed working with people across the lifespan, especially pre- teens, teens, and young adults, on concerns regarding anxiety, depression, life transitions, stressors, and interpersonal relationships.
The path to enacting change is dynamic and unique for everyone. I work to provide effective tools, handouts, and skills from various modalities to target thought patterns and behaviors while building upon your individual strengths. Compassion, empathy, and humor are my most utilized tools in supporting clients.
I have enjoyed working with people across the lifespan, especially pre- teens, teens, and young adults, on concerns regarding anxiety, depression, life transitions, stressors, and interpersonal relationships.
The path to enacting change is dynamic and unique for everyone. I work to provide effective tools, handouts, and skills from various modalities to target thought patterns and behaviors while building upon your individual strengths. Compassion, empathy, and humor are my most utilized tools in supporting clients.
Balance Life Coaching, Education & Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, MFTC, LAC, Life, Coach
Yorktown, VA 23692
I specialize in the ego development, reinforcement and mentorship of adolescents, teens and adults.
Conflict is inevitable.... we have all battled and faced success and loss with loved ones, friends, family, school, employers, opposing teams and life! Life is all about challenge management, personal approach and flexibility. In a supportive & understanding environment we will unravel your stories and talk about your experiences. I support making tough decisions and taking personal ownership. While not easy, I advocate for taking brave steps toward positive growth and self-empowerment. The goal of peer-mentored life coaching is self-development and actualization through peer-support; freeing you from conflict and guilt.
I specialize in the ego development, reinforcement and mentorship of adolescents, teens and adults.
Conflict is inevitable.... we have all battled and faced success and loss with loved ones, friends, family, school, employers, opposing teams and life! Life is all about challenge management, personal approach and flexibility. In a supportive & understanding environment we will unravel your stories and talk about your experiences. I support making tough decisions and taking personal ownership. While not easy, I advocate for taking brave steps toward positive growth and self-empowerment. The goal of peer-mentored life coaching is self-development and actualization through peer-support; freeing you from conflict and guilt.
Pema brings over 6 years of experience working with individuals, adolescents, children, groups, families, and couples in community mental health, in-home, and outpatient settings.
Hello, my name is Pema (Pay-Ma) and I want to help you feel better. To live your best life as your best self. By healing the past and supporting you in courageously facing the present for a better tomorrow. As you can see, I speak in cliches and dad jokes mostly. But, I promise you that I get results!
I have numerous client testimonials over my 10+ years of practice. Clients went from suffering with trauma, depression, anxiety or relationship issues, to thriving with healthy romantic relationships, improved holistic wellness, dramatically reduced symptoms over time and overall increasing happiness.
Pema brings over 6 years of experience working with individuals, adolescents, children, groups, families, and couples in community mental health, in-home, and outpatient settings.
Hello, my name is Pema (Pay-Ma) and I want to help you feel better. To live your best life as your best self. By healing the past and supporting you in courageously facing the present for a better tomorrow. As you can see, I speak in cliches and dad jokes mostly. But, I promise you that I get results!
I have numerous client testimonials over my 10+ years of practice. Clients went from suffering with trauma, depression, anxiety or relationship issues, to thriving with healthy romantic relationships, improved holistic wellness, dramatically reduced symptoms over time and overall increasing happiness.
I'm an LCSW with 20 years of clinical experience, and I specialize in working with adults and parents navigating ADHD and anxiety. Whether you're managing your own ADHD symptoms, supporting a child with ADHD (outside of custody-related matters), or addressing anxiety that's affecting your daily life, I'm here to help you build practical coping strategies and sustainable change.
I will be accepting new patients on 7/1/2026. Please feel free to reach out to be put on the waitlist.
I'm an LCSW with 20 years of clinical experience, and I specialize in working with adults and parents navigating ADHD and anxiety. Whether you're managing your own ADHD symptoms, supporting a child with ADHD (outside of custody-related matters), or addressing anxiety that's affecting your daily life, I'm here to help you build practical coping strategies and sustainable change.
I will be accepting new patients on 7/1/2026. Please feel free to reach out to be put on the waitlist.
I offer compassionate care to those experiencing emotional or psychological distress. I have a wide-ranging and diverse background that provides a unique perspective from which to address a variety of client needs.
I offer compassionate care to those experiencing emotional or psychological distress. I have a wide-ranging and diverse background that provides a unique perspective from which to address a variety of client needs.
I work with adults, children, & teens navigating depression, anxiety, boundaries, life changes & emotional overwhelm.
I help adults, children, & teens cope with navigating stress from work, school, family, and/or societal pressures, depression, anxiety, boundaries, life changes, & overwhelm. I blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), person-centered, solution-focused & mindfulness techniques to help you feel steadier & supported.
I work with adults, children, & teens navigating depression, anxiety, boundaries, life changes & emotional overwhelm.
I help adults, children, & teens cope with navigating stress from work, school, family, and/or societal pressures, depression, anxiety, boundaries, life changes, & overwhelm. I blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), person-centered, solution-focused & mindfulness techniques to help you feel steadier & supported.
Hi, I’m Brandy. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AASCT-certified sex therapist, EMDR-certified therapist, and certified drug and alcohol counselor. I’m also a military veteran and a mom of four. I’ve worked across multiple states and clinical settings with individuals, couples, and families navigating a wide range of concerns.
My work focuses on trauma, relationships, sexual health, and addiction.
Together, we work to better understand what’s happening, reduce reactivity, and create more clarity in how you respond to yourself and others.
Hi, I’m Brandy. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AASCT-certified sex therapist, EMDR-certified therapist, and certified drug and alcohol counselor. I’m also a military veteran and a mom of four. I’ve worked across multiple states and clinical settings with individuals, couples, and families navigating a wide range of concerns.
My work focuses on trauma, relationships, sexual health, and addiction.
Together, we work to better understand what’s happening, reduce reactivity, and create more clarity in how you respond to yourself and others.
Lindsey Henderson, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive experience working with all ages specializing in adolescents and adults.
I believe that each one of us has the ability to overcome life's challenges, but there are times we all need help to overcome our current troubles. I am here to help you get through your troubles. I have experience in helping people through major life changes such as divorce, terminal illness diagnosis, loss of loved ones, victims of violence and job loss as well as the everyday challenges life throws your way.
I have extensive experience working with all ages specializing in adolescents and adults.
I believe that each one of us has the ability to overcome life's challenges, but there are times we all need help to overcome our current troubles. I am here to help you get through your troubles. I have experience in helping people through major life changes such as divorce, terminal illness diagnosis, loss of loved ones, victims of violence and job loss as well as the everyday challenges life throws your way.
Anchor Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Yorktown, VA 23693
Anchor welcomes adolescents, college students, adults, couples and families.
Ahoy, welcome to Anchor Counseling and Consulting where we specialize in building therapeutic relationships, EMDR and Brainspotting. Teletherapy and traditional in-person office visits available.
Anchor welcomes adolescents, college students, adults, couples and families.
Ahoy, welcome to Anchor Counseling and Consulting where we specialize in building therapeutic relationships, EMDR and Brainspotting. Teletherapy and traditional in-person office visits available.
Whatever brought you here, welcome! I know finding a therapist you trust can feel overwhelming. I’m passionate about supporting clients navigating anxiety, OCD, neurodiversity, trauma, postpartum concerns, grief, and the unique experiences of first responders. My approach is neuro-affirming and trauma-informed, drawing primarily from ACT and integrating ERP when appropriate. Together, we’ll build on your strengths, explore patterns, and work toward a life that feels more aligned with what matters to you.
Whatever brought you here, welcome! I know finding a therapist you trust can feel overwhelming. I’m passionate about supporting clients navigating anxiety, OCD, neurodiversity, trauma, postpartum concerns, grief, and the unique experiences of first responders. My approach is neuro-affirming and trauma-informed, drawing primarily from ACT and integrating ERP when appropriate. Together, we’ll build on your strengths, explore patterns, and work toward a life that feels more aligned with what matters to you.
Ellie Mental Health - Yorktown: Kiln Creek, VA
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP, CSAC, NCC
Yorktown, VA 23693
Call us and we can schedule you today. We are here to help for those suffering from any symptoms of a disorder! Our mission is to compassionately transform the culture of mental health by providing creative solutions for the needs of our communities. We do that with Humor, Compassion and Authenticity! We believe that struggling with mental health is 100% normal. Some days are great, and some days make you wish you could dig yourself into a hole and hide from it all! Everyone has those days (even your therapist). Let us support you through all of your days!
Call us and we can schedule you today. We are here to help for those suffering from any symptoms of a disorder! Our mission is to compassionately transform the culture of mental health by providing creative solutions for the needs of our communities. We do that with Humor, Compassion and Authenticity! We believe that struggling with mental health is 100% normal. Some days are great, and some days make you wish you could dig yourself into a hole and hide from it all! Everyone has those days (even your therapist). Let us support you through all of your days!
With over seven years of experience working with children, teens, and adults, I offer a compassionate and collaborative space where you can feel heard and understood.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don’t have to face it alone. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, addiction, or the effects of past experiences, I’m here to support you.
With over seven years of experience working with children, teens, and adults, I offer a compassionate and collaborative space where you can feel heard and understood.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don’t have to face it alone. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, addiction, or the effects of past experiences, I’m here to support you.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
When does a teenager need to see a therapist?
Exploration and existential struggle is a normal part of adolescence, but if your teenager’s emotions or behaviors change so as to disrupt their ability to function academically or socially, you may want to consult a therapist. For example, if a teen’s grades in school drop suddenly or if they begin isolating from their friends and only spending time online, a parent may want to consider therapy.
What can an adolescent therapist help with?
Adolescence is a tumultuous time, and a therapist can help with the challenges that arise, whether they relate to emotions, academics, disruptive behaviors, self-esteem, friendships, family dynamics, sexual or gender identity, or alcohol and drug use. A therapist can help teenagers unpack their emotions, understand their experiences, and develop coping skills.
What therapy types are suitable for teenagers?
Teenagers may especially benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (which identifies unhealthy thought patterns to change emotions and behaviors), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which teaches emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility, and interpersonal therapy, which targets interpersonal difficulties. Additionally, adolescent problems may involve family members; family therapy to improve family dynamics and communication is helpful in those cases.
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.