Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Belfair, WA
I work with anxiety, am certified to treat OCD in children and teens, and am a SPACE therapy provider helping parents of children with anxiety disorders and OCD.
Do you wake up wondering how life got so hard? Maybe your mind won’t slow down, anxiety keeps you on edge, or you feel stuck between where you are and where you want to be. If your past or fear of the future feels heavy, you’re not alone—and things can begin to feel different.
I help individuals struggling with anxiety, panic, OCD, trauma, and stress feel more grounded, supported, and in control. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s contributing to your distress and build practical tools you can use in daily life. I offer a warm, engaged approach rooted in empathy, honesty, and genuine care as we work toward meaningful change.
I work with anxiety, am certified to treat OCD in children and teens, and am a SPACE therapy provider helping parents of children with anxiety disorders and OCD.
Do you wake up wondering how life got so hard? Maybe your mind won’t slow down, anxiety keeps you on edge, or you feel stuck between where you are and where you want to be. If your past or fear of the future feels heavy, you’re not alone—and things can begin to feel different.
I help individuals struggling with anxiety, panic, OCD, trauma, and stress feel more grounded, supported, and in control. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s contributing to your distress and build practical tools you can use in daily life. I offer a warm, engaged approach rooted in empathy, honesty, and genuine care as we work toward meaningful change.
I work with couples, families, individuals, children, and teens.
I use Family Systems Theory, which explains how most problems are rooted in family systems breakdowns and past traumas. I also may use Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or TF-CBT, Mindfulness, Emotion Focused Therapy or EFT, depending on my clients’ needs. Everyone goes through struggles, sometimes all we need is someone to listen and be heard!
I work with couples, families, individuals, children, and teens.
I use Family Systems Theory, which explains how most problems are rooted in family systems breakdowns and past traumas. I also may use Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or TF-CBT, Mindfulness, Emotion Focused Therapy or EFT, depending on my clients’ needs. Everyone goes through struggles, sometimes all we need is someone to listen and be heard!
Therapy is a unique journey for each individual.
My approach is eclectic and client-centered, grounded in the belief you are the expert of your own story—the traumas you've endured, the life you've lived. I’m here as a clinician who values walking alongside you, collaborating to create a plan that supports your growth, builds new skills, and helps you reconnect with the most authentic version of yourself.
I truly believe each of us has a purpose—a reason for being—that can sometimes be obscured by the weight we carry. Therapy, to me, is a space to gently unpack the heaviness, to breathe, and to learn how to move forward.
Therapy is a unique journey for each individual.
My approach is eclectic and client-centered, grounded in the belief you are the expert of your own story—the traumas you've endured, the life you've lived. I’m here as a clinician who values walking alongside you, collaborating to create a plan that supports your growth, builds new skills, and helps you reconnect with the most authentic version of yourself.
I truly believe each of us has a purpose—a reason for being—that can sometimes be obscured by the weight we carry. Therapy, to me, is a space to gently unpack the heaviness, to breathe, and to learn how to move forward.
Are these thoughts familiar: "Why...?" "I can't seem to get out of this rut!" "I'm so tired of being tired." "I'm not me anymore." "I can't concentrate. I can't sleep. I worry all the time."
Depression, anxiety, and grief are often the result of difficult events. The effects of trauma are forced upon us. Our body remembers and, over time, creates defenses that help us get through the experience.
Our body speaks to us, but most often we either do not listen or do not understand what it is saying. I'll work with you to learn your body's language, bring unconscious responses to the surface, and reframe them in meaningful terms.
Are these thoughts familiar: "Why...?" "I can't seem to get out of this rut!" "I'm so tired of being tired." "I'm not me anymore." "I can't concentrate. I can't sleep. I worry all the time."
Depression, anxiety, and grief are often the result of difficult events. The effects of trauma are forced upon us. Our body remembers and, over time, creates defenses that help us get through the experience.
Our body speaks to us, but most often we either do not listen or do not understand what it is saying. I'll work with you to learn your body's language, bring unconscious responses to the surface, and reframe them in meaningful terms.
I use an interdisciplinary approach, which means I use different styles of counseling to meet the different needs and personalities of clients. I always allow their feedback so they remain comfortable. I try and meet their perceptual needs, emotional needs, cognitive needs, situational needs, and respect their individual personalities. I have worked with all ages, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds (including the Middle and Far East), and social economic backgrounds.
I use an interdisciplinary approach, which means I use different styles of counseling to meet the different needs and personalities of clients. I always allow their feedback so they remain comfortable. I try and meet their perceptual needs, emotional needs, cognitive needs, situational needs, and respect their individual personalities. I have worked with all ages, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds (including the Middle and Far East), and social economic backgrounds.
At Dani R Counseling, we use a person-centered approach that prioritizes each client’s experiences, feelings, and perspectives, creating an environment where clients feel understood and accepted. This approach is grounded in the belief that every person has the inherent capacity for growth and self-actualization. During sessions, your counselor acts as a facilitator of your therapeutic process in a safe, non-judgmental space that empowers you to set the direction and pace for your own healing journey. Don’t worry though! You will have the help you need along the way.
At Dani R Counseling, we use a person-centered approach that prioritizes each client’s experiences, feelings, and perspectives, creating an environment where clients feel understood and accepted. This approach is grounded in the belief that every person has the inherent capacity for growth and self-actualization. During sessions, your counselor acts as a facilitator of your therapeutic process in a safe, non-judgmental space that empowers you to set the direction and pace for your own healing journey. Don’t worry though! You will have the help you need along the way.
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Are you seeking honest and useful feedback? Stuck in thoughts, feelings or behaviors that are causing stress? Are "blind spots" creating conflict in a relationship? My therapy practice is guided by 3 core beliefs: (1) Past or current emotional stress often creates imbalance in behavior, feelings or perception. (2) Awareness of the origins of imbalance and how it manifests in your relationship with yourself or others is necessary for positive change. (3) A supportive, compassionate listener with broad life experience can facilitate self-reflection, personal responsibility, and life-changing personal growth.
Are you seeking honest and useful feedback? Stuck in thoughts, feelings or behaviors that are causing stress? Are "blind spots" creating conflict in a relationship? My therapy practice is guided by 3 core beliefs: (1) Past or current emotional stress often creates imbalance in behavior, feelings or perception. (2) Awareness of the origins of imbalance and how it manifests in your relationship with yourself or others is necessary for positive change. (3) A supportive, compassionate listener with broad life experience can facilitate self-reflection, personal responsibility, and life-changing personal growth.
I am a partner in Summit Health Management, a group founded by an eclectic partnership of four established, experienced providers with the vision of offering a variety of therapeutic services to meet the needs of children, adolescents, adults, elders, couples, and families in our community.
Summit Health Management offers services both in person and through telehealth, whatever is needed for clients to reach goals. We offer individual and group therapy for a variety of concerns, including issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, pandemic issues, adjustment, attachment, behavior, school problems, identity, and substance abuse.
I am a partner in Summit Health Management, a group founded by an eclectic partnership of four established, experienced providers with the vision of offering a variety of therapeutic services to meet the needs of children, adolescents, adults, elders, couples, and families in our community.
Summit Health Management offers services both in person and through telehealth, whatever is needed for clients to reach goals. We offer individual and group therapy for a variety of concerns, including issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, pandemic issues, adjustment, attachment, behavior, school problems, identity, and substance abuse.
I'm board-certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors and licensed by the state of Washington, LH60731945. I believe you are the expert in your story, and when you feel safe, heard, and understood, change can begin to happen. I take a collaborative approach and believe that therapy works best when we are a team. While I treat a wide variety of concerns, I am especially helpful in a few areas including political anxiety, generational trauma, relationships, parenting, life transitions, women's issues, women in tech, and trauma.
I'm board-certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors and licensed by the state of Washington, LH60731945. I believe you are the expert in your story, and when you feel safe, heard, and understood, change can begin to happen. I take a collaborative approach and believe that therapy works best when we are a team. While I treat a wide variety of concerns, I am especially helpful in a few areas including political anxiety, generational trauma, relationships, parenting, life transitions, women's issues, women in tech, and trauma.
It has been my honor to walk with clients through experiences of anxiety, self-worth, emotional dysregulation, trauma, betrayal, life transitions, communication problems, grief, suicide ideation, struggling adolescence and more.
Accepting new clients! I am passionate about supporting couples, parents, and individuals who are experiencing relationship challenges, external stress, or internal struggles. I help people build stronger communication skills, heal from painful experiences, strengthen meaningful connections, and find more balance and peace in their lives. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can process difficult experiences, grow new skills, and reconnect with your natural strengths. Accessing greater connection and joy in your relationships with others—and in how you see yourself—is possible!
It has been my honor to walk with clients through experiences of anxiety, self-worth, emotional dysregulation, trauma, betrayal, life transitions, communication problems, grief, suicide ideation, struggling adolescence and more.
Accepting new clients! I am passionate about supporting couples, parents, and individuals who are experiencing relationship challenges, external stress, or internal struggles. I help people build stronger communication skills, heal from painful experiences, strengthen meaningful connections, and find more balance and peace in their lives. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can process difficult experiences, grow new skills, and reconnect with your natural strengths. Accessing greater connection and joy in your relationships with others—and in how you see yourself—is possible!
Hello and welcome! I'm truly glad you're here. I'm a licensed mental health professional dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, heal from emotional pain, and build more fulfilling, balanced lives. My practice provides a compassionate, client-centered space where we work together to foster growth, resilience, and lasting change. In my practice, I take a holistic, heart-centered approach to mental health, honoring the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Together, we’ll create a safe and supportive space to explore your experiences, cultivate inner balance, and reconnect with your most authentic self.
Hello and welcome! I'm truly glad you're here. I'm a licensed mental health professional dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, heal from emotional pain, and build more fulfilling, balanced lives. My practice provides a compassionate, client-centered space where we work together to foster growth, resilience, and lasting change. In my practice, I take a holistic, heart-centered approach to mental health, honoring the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Together, we’ll create a safe and supportive space to explore your experiences, cultivate inner balance, and reconnect with your most authentic self.
As a veteran, military spouse, and MSW-trained clinician, I've guided highly stressed teens, adults, and military families through emotional crisis for over 15 years of experience grounding my work in understanding, resilience, and real-world insight.
I have a MSW from the University of Washington, and 15+ years of experience in the field of mental health in various capacities, including counseling in the juvenile justice system working with troubled teens, Warrior Transition Bn, and in private practice.I have been trained and certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Aggression Replacement Training.
As a veteran, military spouse, and MSW-trained clinician, I've guided highly stressed teens, adults, and military families through emotional crisis for over 15 years of experience grounding my work in understanding, resilience, and real-world insight.
I have a MSW from the University of Washington, and 15+ years of experience in the field of mental health in various capacities, including counseling in the juvenile justice system working with troubled teens, Warrior Transition Bn, and in private practice.I have been trained and certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Aggression Replacement Training.
As a licensed clinical social worker and as a licensed clinical social worker and mental health counselor, I have experience working with a diverse range of individuals. I am trained and skilled in treating those experiencing suicidal ideation and addressing the effects of child welfare issues. Additionally, I have training in conflict resolution and facilitating family meetings and life's transitions
As a licensed clinical social worker and as a licensed clinical social worker and mental health counselor, I have experience working with a diverse range of individuals. I am trained and skilled in treating those experiencing suicidal ideation and addressing the effects of child welfare issues. Additionally, I have training in conflict resolution and facilitating family meetings and life's transitions
I am experienced in working with at-risk adolescents, military populations, and vulnerable populations.
I implement aspects of acceptance and commitment therapy into my practice to help build on a foundation of values and willingness. I focus on respecting and empathizing with all cultures and belief systems that I encounter. I also utilize a holistic approach with addressing issues and problems that arise.
I am experienced in working with at-risk adolescents, military populations, and vulnerable populations.
I implement aspects of acceptance and commitment therapy into my practice to help build on a foundation of values and willingness. I focus on respecting and empathizing with all cultures and belief systems that I encounter. I also utilize a holistic approach with addressing issues and problems that arise.
At this time, Anna currently has openings for Nature-based therapy conducted outdoors at Seward Park, Lincoln Park, and Green Lake. Nature-based therapy is an option for folks who want to explore or strengthen their connection to themselves and the more-than-human world.
Seeking help through counseling can offer you new skills and renewed confidence as you navigate natural growth and challenges in life.
At this time, Anna currently has openings for Nature-based therapy conducted outdoors at Seward Park, Lincoln Park, and Green Lake. Nature-based therapy is an option for folks who want to explore or strengthen their connection to themselves and the more-than-human world.
Seeking help through counseling can offer you new skills and renewed confidence as you navigate natural growth and challenges in life.
Hello and welcome! You have taken a big step in your therapy journey just by looking for a therapist as that is a feat in itself. I offer a client-centered approach that is warm, curious and empathetic. Together we will work on setting goals to work towards, learn skills, and process in a safe environment. I enjoy working with individuals who are seeking support and skills with work, relationships, and life transitions. In addition, I work with couples to develop healthy communication, validation for each other, and a renewed team approach. With adoptees, their story carries with it intense emotions, questions, and loss.
Hello and welcome! You have taken a big step in your therapy journey just by looking for a therapist as that is a feat in itself. I offer a client-centered approach that is warm, curious and empathetic. Together we will work on setting goals to work towards, learn skills, and process in a safe environment. I enjoy working with individuals who are seeking support and skills with work, relationships, and life transitions. In addition, I work with couples to develop healthy communication, validation for each other, and a renewed team approach. With adoptees, their story carries with it intense emotions, questions, and loss.
Seeking a counselor can definitely be stressful. Not only does it mean asking for help, it also involves intentionally confronting your personal demons, whether in your environment, your family and friends or even within yourself. I want you to know that you are not alone in that fight. In therapy, we can work through emotional pains, discover key insights and gain skills for navigating life and relationships. It's all up to you. I don't have a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I individualize therapy for each of my clients.
Seeking a counselor can definitely be stressful. Not only does it mean asking for help, it also involves intentionally confronting your personal demons, whether in your environment, your family and friends or even within yourself. I want you to know that you are not alone in that fight. In therapy, we can work through emotional pains, discover key insights and gain skills for navigating life and relationships. It's all up to you. I don't have a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I individualize therapy for each of my clients.
The psyche is real. Its depths can be explored, mapped, and understood in ways we might never have imagined. In the context of a meaningful psychotherapeutic relationship, this exploration can be done with another human being who is on the path with you. I am a "both/and" rather than an "either/or" person. This universe we inhabit is full of nuance and grey areas that defy easy, binary categorization. This includes humans. We are curiously constellated infinite beings with infinite capacities for change and growth, creative expression, and personal agency, and I'm here to help you remember that.
The psyche is real. Its depths can be explored, mapped, and understood in ways we might never have imagined. In the context of a meaningful psychotherapeutic relationship, this exploration can be done with another human being who is on the path with you. I am a "both/and" rather than an "either/or" person. This universe we inhabit is full of nuance and grey areas that defy easy, binary categorization. This includes humans. We are curiously constellated infinite beings with infinite capacities for change and growth, creative expression, and personal agency, and I'm here to help you remember that.
You have served your community, patients, and faith groups, for many years. The excellent care that you provide you deserve. I have 25 years experience serving first responders, military, and faith group leaders. My focus is on individuals exposed to repetitive traumatic experiences in service focus occupations and faith group leadership. Providing tools to cope with various traumas, I am client centered, trained in EMDR and skilled in experiences that provoke trauma. My therapeutic approach is to journey with clients during dark times and support them as they discover the life they deserve.
You have served your community, patients, and faith groups, for many years. The excellent care that you provide you deserve. I have 25 years experience serving first responders, military, and faith group leaders. My focus is on individuals exposed to repetitive traumatic experiences in service focus occupations and faith group leadership. Providing tools to cope with various traumas, I am client centered, trained in EMDR and skilled in experiences that provoke trauma. My therapeutic approach is to journey with clients during dark times and support them as they discover the life they deserve.
I work with people dealing with a variety of emotional and personal difficulties including depression, anxiety, relationship or work conflicts, personality disorders, trauma or abuse histories, parenting, adolescent issues, grief, reproductive issues, self esteem issues and other general disruptions to social, work or relationship functioning.
I am a licensed therapist working with adults, adolescents, and children from a psychodynamic orientation. I offer both short and long term therapy.
I work with people dealing with a variety of emotional and personal difficulties including depression, anxiety, relationship or work conflicts, personality disorders, trauma or abuse histories, parenting, adolescent issues, grief, reproductive issues, self esteem issues and other general disruptions to social, work or relationship functioning.
I am a licensed therapist working with adults, adolescents, and children from a psychodynamic orientation. I offer both short and long term therapy.
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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.