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Adolescence is a challenging time.
Teenage years are full of growth and change.ā
Young people face new challenges every day while their brains, bodies, and personalities transform.
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Growing up is exciting and stressful with lots of ups and downs.ā
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Between home, school, sports and social settings, teens have a lot of expectations to juggle.ā
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Maybe your teenager is:
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feeling anxious or overwhelmed
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shutting down or isolating
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struggling academically or socially
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engaging in high-risk activities
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acting out or being bullied
The journey between childhood and adulthood offers new independence but youth still need a safety net.
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āParents want to be able to help, but even within a great relationship, they don't always know how to best support their children.
Youth also just want to be successful and feel like good kids.
The growing teenage brain affects every area of life.
Youth can struggle with their āability to think clearly, focus, control impulses, regulate, make decisions, and relate to others.
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Their changing bodies can also lead to confusion, embarrassment, and shame.
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It's common to feel frustrated or discouraged.
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Many teens face challenges with:
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intense emotions
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conflict in relationships
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evolving identities
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low self esteem
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self-harm or substance use
Therapy for youth can provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore anything.
Youth therapy can help teens better express their thoughts, emotions, worries and desires.
Teens can be empowered with the confidence to practice skills and try new things.
It's okay to make mistakes.
The novelty of gaining control and independence can be matched with the capacity to experiment, make choices, and learn.
When teenagers trust that they are supported no matter what, they experience the freedom to figure things out with courage and curiosity.
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Teens can explore who they are, who they are becoming, and who they wish to be.ā
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It is possible for kids to understand others and themselves, build meaningful relationships, and engage in healthy ways through difficult times.ā
What if your teen could...
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confide in safe adults
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connect with family & friends
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have a sense of belonging
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love themselves
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feel prepared for the future
A good therapist helps youth find their own voice and way forward in life.
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It's okay to not know what you're doing or what you want yet - sometimes that's the fun part.
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Youth can manage the confusion of a changing brain and body, and grow more comfortable in their own skin.
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Therapy gives teens a space to bring everything, big or small, even the parts they don't like.
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Youth therapy can help teenagers:
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explore big topics
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navigate difficult transitions
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improve self-awareness
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nurture better relationships
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heal from past hurts
At Therapy Alberta, we strive to create safe therapeutic spaces so we can support each teen's unique individuality.
You can expect our therapists to be open-minded and non-judgmental.
Our teen therapy team is affirming of culture, identity and ability. We welcome 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC teens and families.
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Our therapists will help youth feel seen, heard, believed, understood and accepted.
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āWe can support teens struggling at home or school with anger, anxiety, depression, emotions, grief, identity, self-esteem, or trauma.
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Some approaches to youth therapy include:
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Re-processing Therapy (EMDR)
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Family Systems Therapy
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Mindfulness and Narrative Therapy
We offer online and in person therapy so youth can connect to a therapist anywhere in Calgary and Alberta.
The best therapist to meet your unique needs might live in a different area.
We love online youth therapy because it's convenient, private and flexible.
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You'll love online therapy if you are:
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busy with a full schedule
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comfortable in your own space
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familiar with phone or video calls
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okay skipping the trip to the office
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We build great relationships online and sometimes the distance makes it a little easier to connect.
Our therapists offer evening and weekend appointments to fit your family's lifestyle.
You might still have some questions or concerns about youth therapy...
How do we choose a youth therapist?
You can let your teen read our youth therapy page and our therapist bios, and they can decide who they feel most comfortable with. You or your teen can meet the therapist for a free consultation first. If you're not sure who to choose, we can help match you to the therapist best equipped to meet your teen's needs & availability.
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Is teen therapy private and confidential?
Our family therapists discuss with parents and teens what information will be kept private and what will be shared (safety concerns). To build a good relationship, youth need to know they can trust their therapist. If teens are going to solo therapy, they can choose what to share with their parents after sessions. Sometimes teens invite their parents to join for portions of sessions.
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Should parents also see the same therapist?
It's up to you and your teen. Family Systems Therapy considers the whole family unit and benefits from gaining perspectives from parents and youth, however, some teens feel more comfortable if their parent has a different therapist, so this is also a great option!
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What if my teen doesn't want to do therapy?
That's okay! It can be hard to go to therapy. The best thing you can do is give your teen information and choice. Let them know they can meet with a few therapists first to find a good fit and decide who they want to see, when they're ready. We offer individual therapy and
family therapy for adults and parents too. You can still improve your family life by going to therapy for yourself.
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Does insurance cover youth therapy?
Private insurance usually covers individual and family therapy for the insured member as well as their dependents. You can check with your provider or read our Insurance Guide.
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Do I have to see a youth therapist near me?
With online therapy, you are able to connect with therapists across Calgary and Alberta so you have more choice in finding the best therapist for your teenager, based on your family's needs and preferences. You can choose from psychologists for teenagers and youth therapists who live across the province and find the best fit for you.
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How much does youth therapy cost?
Our youth therapy sessions are $220 with a Psychologist or Social Worker with direct billing for most insurance companies, or a receipt to claim for re-imbursement or as a medical expense on your taxes. Youth sessions with a Certified Canadian Counsellor are $180; check with your insurance to confirm coverage for mental health therapy. Sliding scale fees are available.
We get it. We're parents too.
Our youth therapists want to join your journey and help your teen grow confidently.
REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Specialties:
Anxietyā
Depression
Trauma
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Online Youth Therapy across Alberta
CERTIFIED CANADIAN COUNSELLOR
Specialties:
Youth Anxiety
Attachment & Traumaā
Youth Stress & Depression
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Online & In Person Youth Therapy in Calgary
REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER
Specialties:
Anxietyā
Cultural Identity
Grief
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Online Youth Therapy across Alberta
REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Specialties:
Gender Diversity
LGBTQ+
Neurodiversity
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