Teen Therapy

Teen Counseling

Empowering Teens to Thrive

Guiding teens through adolescent challenges with compassion and expertise.

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The teenage years can feel like a pressure cooker of expectations, social media comparisons, and academic stress. At Therapevo, our therapists understand these unique challenges and offer a supportive environment for teens to explore their emotions, build resilience, and find healthy coping strategies. We are a family-positive practice, and where it is safe to do so, we do whatever we can to not only help teens thrive but to build better relationships with their parents and siblings.

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Fast Facts About Teen
Mental Health:

  • 1 in 5 teens experiences a mental health condition.
  • Suicide is the second leading cause of death among individual ages 10-24.
  • 50% of all lifetime mental illnesses begin before age 14.
  • Nearly half of all teens (42%) experience persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.
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Navigating Challenges Together:
Empowering Teens with Support and
Connection

84% of teens turn to the Internet for health concerns, but personal support (such as counseling) is more effective.

Social media can negatively impact body image and increase feelings
of inadequacy.

Strong relationships with family and friends are key to helping teens build resilience.

Open communication between teens and parents is vital for early identification of mental health concerns.

Counseling provides a safe space for teens to explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop healthy relationship patterns.

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Why Choose Teen Counseling?

Adolescence is a time of growth, discovery, and challenges. Teens often face pressures
and emotions that feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to navigate it alone. Our counselors help teens:

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Build self-confidence
and resilience.

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Navigate emotions like anxiety,
stress, or sadness.

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Foster healthier relationships with peers and family

Common Issues
We Address:

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    Anxiety, depression, and self-esteem struggles

  • Social isolation, bullying, or peer pressure

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    Risky behaviors, self-harm, or acting out

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    Coping with life transitions like divorce or relocation

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    Pornography and other addictions

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How Teen Counseling Works:

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Start with Trust

We focus on building rapport with teens so they feel safe and supported.

2

Explore Challenges

We help teens identify the root of their struggles and guide them to healthier coping mechanisms.

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Equip for Success

Using evidence-based methods, we empower teens with tools to navigate their emotions and relationships.

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(Re)connect
with Family

We look at how teens function in their family dynamic, and help them reconnect or resolve outstanding struggles or even hurts.

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Why Teens Choose Us

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Non-Judgmental Therapists

Our counselors are approachable and relatable, creating a safe space for teens. Many of them work with youth outside of our agency, in volunteer settings.

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Tailored Strategies

Every teen is unique; we adapt our approach to fit their needs.

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Secure Online Sessions

Flexible scheduling from the comfort
of home.

Meet Your Teen Counseling Experts

Our therapists are skilled at helping teens feel seen, heard, and supported.

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Areas of Interest

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Overwhelmed by the options? Schedule a Free Consultation and we’ll help you choose the right team member

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Melissa Bonnell
Melissa Bonnell MAMFT, CACFT Associate, CCC | Immediate availability

Melissa Bonnell specializes in couples and family therapy, trauma recovery, and life transitions. With a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and trauma-informed training, she uses Narrative Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy to support clients through relational difficulties, betrayal recovery, and childhood trauma. Melissa's warm, non-judgmental approach creates a safe space for healing. Passionate about family, she brings empathy and commitment to each therapy journey, helping individuals and families navigate challenges and grow together.

Verlynda Simonyi-Gindele
Verlynda Simonyi-Gindele MAMFT, CACFT Associate | Immediate availability

Verlynda Simonyi-Gindele is a compassionate therapist and co-founder of Therapevo Counseling. She specializes in adolescents, young adults, couples, and trauma recovery. With a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy, Verlynda integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Brainspotting to support clients through challenges like infidelity, betrayal, and emotional struggles. She provides a compassionate, empathetic environment for healing, helping individuals and couples navigate difficult life transitions. Verlynda is also the co-host of the “Normalize Therapy” podcast and hosts an annual Christian Marriage Cruise.

Lilien Kovács-Hélisz
Lilien Kovács-Hélisz MA, RCC | Immediate availability

Lilien Kovács-Hélisz is a compassionate Registered Clinical Counsellor specializing in trauma therapy, couples counseling, and addiction recovery. With a Master’s in Psychology and certifications in EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Family Therapy, she integrates multiple therapeutic approaches to support clients through personal growth and healing. Lilien focuses on creating a safe, empathetic environment for clients to explore their challenges. She works with individuals, teens, and families, helping them build resilience, self-compassion, and navigate life’s transitions with confidence.

Ricky Aguilar
Ricky Aguilar MAMFT, RCC | Immediate availability

Ricky Aguilar is a compassionate therapist specializing in family and couples counseling, pornography addiction, and trauma recovery. With a B.S. in Counselling Psychology and an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Ricky uses systemic approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Fluent in English and Spanish, he offers a culturally sensitive approach, working with adolescents, young adults, and families to process emotions and foster healthier relationships. Ricky is passionate about helping clients navigate challenges and build stronger connections.

Korey Reimer
Korey Reimer MC, CCC | Immediate availability

Korey Reimer brings to his work as a therapist over 15 years of experience in ministry, offering a compassionate, empathetic approach to therapy. He specializes in helping individuals, couples, and adolescents navigate anxiety, betrayal trauma, pornography addiction, and spiritual issues. Korey uses Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Emotion-Focused therapy to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for growth. He is passionate about helping clients achieve personal healing and wholeness, fostering meaningful therapeutic relationships and offering guidance on life's challenges.

Shemiya Ruud
Shemiya Ruud MC, CCC, CACFT Associate | Immediate availability

Shemiya Ruud specializes in couples, family counseling, and trauma recovery. Drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and attachment-based interventions, Shemiya creates a warm, client-centered approach to help individuals and families reach their goals. She has a passion for guiding clients through relational challenges, including grief, addiction, and childhood trauma. With a focus on systemic healing, Shemiya values a collaborative, strengths-based approach, allowing clients to navigate their unique journeys to healing and growth.

Bailey Tonn
Bailey Tonn CACFT Student Member | Immediate availability

Bailey Tonn is an intern therapist completing his Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. Specializing in couples counseling, premarital counseling, affair recovery, and grief support, Bailey uses Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help individuals and couples navigate relational challenges. He integrates other approaches like Internal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support personal growth and emotional connection. Bailey’s compassionate, client-centered approach fosters healing and resilience, guiding clients toward deeper relationships and improved well-being.

Mari Lee Ayers
Mari Lee Ayers MA, CPC, CT | Available next week

Mari Lee Ayers specializes in building healthier relationships, co-dependency, 12-step recovery, trauma, and grief. Mari Lee takes an eclectic approach, incorporating Attachment Theory, Neuroscience, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. She believes in a holistic, client-centered process, guiding individuals toward self-compassion and healing. Mari Lee offers tailored interventions and tools to empower clients in their personal growth and transformation.

Ron de Jager
Ron de Jager CCPA Student Member | Available next week

Ron de Jager brings to the therapy room his background in music and teaching. His holistic, client-centered approach focuses on building a strong therapeutic alliance, helping clients address challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and addiction. Ron offers a compassionate, empathic presence, tailoring therapy to individual needs. He is dedicated to providing a safe space for personal growth, healing, and coping, particularly for those struggling with performance anxiety or spiritual issues.

Sharon Snooks
Sharon Snooks RSSW, SEP | Waitlisting

Sharon Snooks is an experienced therapist specializing in trauma, grief, loss, and mental health challenges. With over 30 years in social services, Sharon has a deep understanding of how trauma impacts individuals and families. She offers evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, IFS, and Somatic Experiencing™. Sharon’s compassionate, trauma-informed approach helps clients regain hope, heal, and restore growth. She specializes in crisis stabilization, betrayal trauma, and nervous system regulation, creating a safe space for healing and personal development.

Dianne Kuglin
Dianne Kuglin MA, MC, CPC, CCAC | No availability

Dianne specializes in addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges. With a Master of Counselling and certifications in addiction counseling, she helps individuals and couples navigate issues like sex and porn addiction, infidelity, and grief. Dianne’s solution-focused approach empowers clients to heal and rebuild. Combining professional expertise with personal experience, she creates a supportive space for growth and transformation, guiding clients toward healthier relationships and well-being.

FAQs for Teen Counseling

Does online therapy work for teens?

Yes! Teens often feel comfortable opening up in online sessions, and studies show it’s as effective as in-person therapy.

Ready to Help Your Teen Thrive?

Our therapists are here to guide your teen toward growth, balance,
and well-being. Let’s start this journey together.

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