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In this day and age, it can be difficult for youth and teens to navigate school obligations, social interactions, family issues, and more. Some children even suffer from undiagnosed mental illnesses that make everyday life a challenge. Without adequate support, youth and teens may struggle immensely with their mental and emotional health and live miserable lives.

That’s where teen and youth counseling/therapy can help. Wherever you are located in Connecticut from Bridgeport to West Haven or even New Britain, or anywhere else nearby, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs Your Child Can Use Youth/Teen Therapy

It can be challenging to determine whether you should seek professional help for your child. Youth and teens may need counseling for the following reasons:

  • They isolate themselves from their friends.
  • Their school grades are slipping.
  • They make reckless decisions.
  • They often seem sad or worried.

If a child exhibits any of the above signs, consider speaking with a therapist about teen or youth counseling. If you are curious to learn more about how you can help your child, read licensed therapist Stephanie Olarte’s tips about teen/youth therapy and how parents can get involved.

Your Child Deserves to Feel Better: Explore Youth/Teen Counseling Today!

Youth and teen counseling enables a therapist to identify your child's issues and create a customized plan to address them so your child can flourish and be happy. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified youth therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Michael Dutko
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I believe in the power of individuality and genuinely listening to others. It's important to acknowledge that everyone has their own struggles, and my goal is to provide support and understanding.


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I believe in the power of individuality and genuinely listening to others. It's important to acknowledge that everyone has their own struggles, and my goal is to provide support and understanding.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am a specialist in treating substance abuse, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, ADHD, and behavioral difficulties. I am trained in various therapies like CBT, DBT, CPT, and person-centered approaches. I also use Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Tf-CBT.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Learning Disabilities
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma
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Alyssa Zajdel
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Help you stop overthinking and comparing yourself so you can feel confident and “enough” in your sport or career. You already have the strengths and strategies to reach your goals; let’s discover and refine them together.


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Help you stop overthinking and comparing yourself so you can feel confident and “enough” in your sport or career. You already have the strengths and strategies to reach your goals; let’s discover and refine them together.

Something to know about my approach is:

I emphasize collaboration and tweak my approach using your feedback. In session we start with your strengths, acknowledge culture and systems, and practice skills in-the-moment.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sports
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
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Alyssa Zajdel remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nort...
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Melissa Jermann
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Start with an intake process followed by value and goal setting, psychoeducation, and skill development. As you develop skills, I will guide you in developing insight to facilitate self-exploration, understanding, and behavioral change.


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Start with an intake process followed by value and goal setting, psychoeducation, and skill development. As you develop skills, I will guide you in developing insight to facilitate self-exploration, understanding, and behavioral change.

Something to know about my approach is:

If talk therapy isn't working for you, we will be a great fit. I implement evidence-based treatments and provide my clients with skills to navigate their concerns outside of the therapy room. My approach will always be tailed to fit your exact needs!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abusive Relationships
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Anxiety Management
  • Binge Eating
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Stress
  • Complex Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Couples
  • Disordered Eating
  • Driving Anxiety
  • Family Trauma
  • Food Allergy Anxiety
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Harm OCD
  • Health Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Medical Trauma
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Pedophilic Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (POCD)
  • Perfectionism
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Skills
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • War Trauma
  • Work Stress
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Olanike IDOWU
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During your first appointment, we will evaluate your life and family history, make a DSM V diagnosis, and educate you on your diagnosis, causes, treatment options, and prognosis. We will then create a personalized treatment plan based on your symptoms, diagnosis, and preferences. Follow-up appointments will monitor your progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed.


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Together, we will:

During your first appointment, we will evaluate your life and family history, make a DSM V diagnosis, and educate you on your diagnosis, causes, treatment options, and prognosis. We will then create a personalized treatment plan based on your symptoms, diagnosis, and preferences. Follow-up appointments will monitor your progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed.

Something to know about my approach is:

I tailor my treatment approach to your unique needs and preferences, using evidence-based methods. When it comes to medications, I believe in starting at a low dose and gradually increasing to achieve the desired outcome. This approach helps prevent and detect side effects, particularly in patients new to medication.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Learning Disabilities
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • School Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma
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Olanike IDOWU remote and phone therapy in Connecticut
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Lourie Bonsu
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In session, I’ll guide you through techniques for sensing and regulating your body and mind. We’ll help you reestablish a reciprocal relationship with your body, learn to turn inward with compassion and live more fully in your body.


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In session, I’ll guide you through techniques for sensing and regulating your body and mind. We’ll help you reestablish a reciprocal relationship with your body, learn to turn inward with compassion and live more fully in your body.

Something to know about my approach is:

In my practice, I specialize in trauma. Your body often carries the greatest burden of the trauma that has happened to you. That’s why my approach to trauma healing is holistic, body-based, and unified.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Academic Issues
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Communication Skills
  • Couples
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Existential Crisis
  • Fear of Failure
  • Fertility Challenges
  • Grief
  • Immigrants
  • Infertility
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Pain
  • Social Justice
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Work Stress
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Lourie Bonsu remote and phone therapy in Connecticut