Teen Counseling in Ann Arbor & East Lansing, Michigan

Helping teens and adolescents build confidence, face challenges, and feel more at ease in their own skin. Online and in-person sessions available.

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Growing up is hard. 

There’s so much coming at teens all at once—school stress, family expectations, social media, friendship drama, all while figuring out who they are and want to be. It’s a lot to carry, and most of it happens under the surface where no one else can see. Even with the best intentions, trying to “fix it” as a parent can sometimes make things feel even more tense. 

You might be here because things at home feel like one big argument, school has become overwhelming, or your teen seems withdrawn and unsure of themselves. And if you’re a teen reading this yourself, maybe you’re not even sure you want to be here—and that’s okay! We’re here to offer a place where anyone can feel understood without being judged.

Common challenges we help teens with:

  • Tension or blow-ups at home

  • Fitting in or standing out

  • School pressure and expectations

  • Big uncontrollable emotions

  • Comparison online or in person

  • Bullying, gossip, or peer pressure

  • Heartbreak or friendship fallouts

  • Unresolved trauma

  • Identity and personal values

How we can help

Here, we slow down, figure out what’s really going on, and build specific tools to handle it. 

Being a teenager is never easy, and every generation is up against new challenges. This place serves as a refuge from the storm: a place where we can compassionately explore all the things they’re experiencing.

We know when you’re a teen, it can feel like everything is out of your control. Sometimes what looks like “attitude,” procrastination, or shutting everyone out is really about stress, anxiety, trauma, or just trying to survive a world that feels too big. Our therapists don’t come in to lecture or fix them. We’re here to listen. And little by little, we help teens remember that they already have what it takes to trust themselves and their own voice.

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Together, we’ll:

  • Understand what’s going on inside so things don’t always feel so out of control

  • Build skills for handling anxiety, anger, and big emotions

  • Learn helpful ways to communicate with family and friends

  • Work through hard experiences or memories so they don’t keep taking over

  • Build confidence in who they are becoming

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What teens can gain from therapy:

  • More confidence
    Learning to see (and believe in) their strengths and value, even when life feels messy.

  • Handling big feelings
    Ways to manage stress, anger, sadness, and anxiety without feeling out of control.

  • Better connections
    Support and skills for getting along with friends, family, and the people they care about.

  • Dealing with school stress
    Help with focus, motivation, and all the pressure that comes with grades and expectations.

  • Healthy boundaries
    Learning how to say “no,” speak up, and stand their ground when they need to.

  • Figuring out who they are
    Worrying less about what others expect them to be and exploring their own values, identity, and what really matters to them.

When a teen finally feels seen and heard, they start believing in themselves again.

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FAQs

  • That’s really common. A lot of teens feel like therapy is something their parents are “making them do,” and they’re not sure what to expect. We start slowly—building trust, getting to know them, and letting them set the pace. Over time, therapy often becomes their space, not something being forced on them.

  • That’s okay—we don’t expect them to open up right away. Sometimes sessions start with drawing, playing a game, or just hanging out in a space where they feel no pressure. We meet teens where they are and let trust build naturally.

  • Yes. Whatever your teen is going through, they’re safe here, and they don’t have to face it alone. We see teens facing a wide range of struggles: 

    • Anxiety

    • Panic or anger

    • School stress or burnout

    • Self-esteem issues

    • Self-harm

    • Family conflicts

    • Bullying or isolation

  • We respect your teen’s privacy, because feeling safe to talk openly is key to making progress. While we may check in with parents about general themes, what your teen shares in session stays confidential unless there’s a safety concern. We’ll always talk together about how to handle important conversations.