Teen therapy, ages 13+

Teen therapy for anxiety, low mood and the pressure of being thirteen and up

Give your teen a supportive space to explore emotions, navigate challenges, and develop skills for daily life.

Call (770) 800-7362 Book a free 15-minute call

What a hard stretch looks like from age 13 and up

Teens rarely say “I think I have anxiety.” They say their stomach hurts on Sunday night, or they stop answering friends, or they need one more day before going back to school. Teen therapy at Towler Counseling is for ages 13 and older, and it covers anxiety and panic, depression, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, peer pressure, bullying, identity, and school avoidance. Many of these overlap, and a good first session helps sort out which one is in the driver's seat.

If your teen has talked about hurting themselves or ending their life, treat it as real and ask about it directly. Asking does not plant the idea. Bring it up in the free 15-minute consultation at (770) 800-7362 so the right clinician can be matched to your teen. In an emergency, call or text 988 or 911 rather than waiting for an appointment.

Carson, John and Grace: who sees teens in Roswell

Three clinicians work with teens, each under the supervision of owner Tara Towler-Cumby. Carson Schefstad sees adolescents, teens and families, and she is a mother of two teens and a former military spouse. John McCord sees teens and adults and is an LGBT+ male therapist. Grace Cox is a clinical intern who works with teens and young adults, currently has immediate openings, and charges $65 per session. Lily, who handles scheduling, helps match your teen with the right person.

The methods are practical. CBT helps a teen spot the thought that turns a bad grade into a ruined future and test whether it holds up. Person-centered work gives them room to say what they actually think without being corrected. IFS gives language to the part that wants to hide and the part that wants to please everyone. The aim is a supportive space where your teen can explore emotions and build skills for daily life.

Where parents fit, and how a first week works

Parents are involved when appropriate, and what that means depends on your teen and the concern. For some, it is a short check-in at the end of a session. For others, it is a family conversation with Carson. Ask during the consultation and the plan can be shaped to fit. The practice describes its care as trauma-informed, which means your teen sets the pace on hard topics instead of being pushed.

Real change happens between sessions, so a teen leaves with one small assignment: a breathing exercise before a test, a text they have been avoiding, a note of when the panic started. Sessions run 45 to 60 minutes, weekly or every other week, in person at 425 East Crossville Road near downtown Roswell or by secure video anywhere in Georgia. The practice is out of network with most plans, provides superbills, and offers a sliding scale.

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Teen therapy here is for ages 13 and up, with parents involved when appropriate, and Grace Cox has immediate openings.

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