Teen Therapy
Helping Teens Navigate Challenges & Thrive
NO WAITLIST * EVENING APPOINTMENTS * IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL
Navigating the teenage years can be challenging for both parents and teens. At GreenValley Counselling Services, we understand the unique pressures and complexities that teenagers face today. Our dedicated team offering teen therapy provides a safe, supportive space where adolescents can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. Whether dealing with academic stress, social challenges, family dynamics, or mental health concerns, our experienced therapists are here to guide and support teens on their path to well-being and personal growth. Counselling for teens helps build resilience setting teenagers up for future success. Â
Therapy for Teens Who are Struggling
The teen years can be a challenging time when there are so many changes happening physically, emotionally and mentally, adolescence can be confusing and tumultuous.
Is your teen experience any of the following?
- Stress or anxiety
- Difficult managing and regulating feelings
- Sadness or Depression
- Coping with a Loss
- Social withdrawal
- Family conflict
- Drop in grades and academic struggles
- Peer issues
- Troubles related to eating or sleeping
Our Adolescent Therapists have a natural affinity to working with teens and are skilled at understanding and connecting to them.
Contact GreenValley Counselling Services
Offices in Brantford, Cambridge, Kitchener, and Burlington, Ontario
Text: 226.916.5309
Call: 888.699.7817
Email: [email protected]
Types of Therapy for Teens
At GreenValley Counselling Services, we offer a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet the unique needs of teenagers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps teens identify and change negative thought patterns, while Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building emotional regulation and interpersonal skills. We also offer creative approaches to help teens engage and express with they may have trouble verbalizing. Â
Creative Therapy Approaches to Help Teens Engage in Therapy
Creative approaches like music therapy and art therapy offer teens innovative ways to engage and process their emotions in therapy. These modalities allow adolescents to express themselves non-verbally, which can be particularly effective for those who find it difficult to articulate their feelings. Music therapy harnesses the power of rhythm, melody, and lyrics to help teens explore their emotions and build coping skills, while art therapy provides a safe space for self-expression through drawing, painting, and other visual arts. Both approaches have been shown to enhance emotional resilience, reduce stress, and improve overall mental health, making them valuable tools in helping teens navigate their unique challenges. Teens don’t need to be skilled at art or music to participate and benefit.Â
Music Therapy for Teens
Music therapy uses the simple musical expression to help teens express and process their emotions, cope with stress, and build resilience. Through activities such as playing instruments, songwriting, and listening to music, teens can explore their feelings in a non-verbal and creative way. This therapeutic approach can improve mood, reduce anxiety, and enhance social skills by encouraging self-expression and connection. Guided by a trained music therapist, teens are able to use music as a tool for emotional healing and personal growth.
Art Therapy for Teens
Art therapy provides a creative outlet for teenagers to express their emotions and thoughts through various art forms such as drawing, painting, and sculpting. This therapeutic approach helps teens communicate feelings that might be difficult to verbalize, fostering a deeper understanding of their internal experiences. By engaging in the creative process, teens can explore and resolve emotional conflicts, develop problem-solving skills, and enhance self-esteem. Art is integrated into sessions are guided by a psychotherapist who help teens understand their creations and gain insights into their emotional well-being.
Offices in Brantford, Cambridge, Kitchener, and Burlington, Ontario
Text: 226.916.5309
Call:Â 888.699.7817
Email:Â Â Â info@greenvalleycounselling.com
Are you looking for teen counselling near you?
We have youth counselling services available at four different locations. We also offer virtual counselling. Â
Cambridge Office:
24 Queen Square, Cambridge ON. N13 1H6
Brantford Office:
99 Wayne Gretzky Parkway, Brantford, ON. N3S 6T6
Kitchener Office:
900 Guelph St. Unit 210, Kitchener, ON. N2H 5Z6
Burlington Office:
 1401 Plains Rd E #1, Burlington, ON L7R 0C2
We can usually set up an appointment quite quickly. To get more information on fees, insurance coverage, available appointment times, or to schedule an appointment, please:
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Call:Â 888.699.7817
Email us at:Â [email protected]
Text:Â 226.916.5309
Helpful Resources for Crisis Care
Canadian Mental Health Association Crisis Line
1-833-456-4566
1-800-668-6868