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Our counselors offer counseling for teens in Manassas, VA

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16,520 people sought teen counseling help in Virginia in the last year

Discover how starting therapy with a teen counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Good news! We have 92 therapists in Virginia available for an online or in-person session.

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What is your go-to approach for teen counseling?

Tami: My go-to approach for helping people in teen counseling is a holistic approach. I find the best benefit in a solution-focused approach because it empowers teens and families to focus on positive e attributes and how to build on those for the best functional status.

Claudette: My go-to approach for helping people in teen counseling is CBT. I find the best benefit in utilizing CBT because it allows people in teen counseling who are struggling with any type of mental disorder to challenge distorted thoughts, replacing them with positive ones and utilizing reframing to make them more realistic. CBT can be an effective tool to help anyone learn how to better manage stressful life situations.

What tools do you teach in teen counseling?

Tami: I use the following tools:

  • CBT
  • Solution-focused therapy
  • Somatic therapy
  • Mindfulness
  • Grounding

Claudette: Tools that can be used in teen counseling are as follows: teaching clients to identify, process, and manage intense emotions; teaching clients CBT strategies to challenge negative thought patterns and replace them with positive ones; teaching clients to implement positive coping skills to reduce and manage intense symptoms; working with clients in developing and reinforcing a routine and encouraging them to participate in social/recreational activities that increase social communication to enrich their lives; and teaching clients to develop an awareness of the cognitive messages and insight into triggers, thoughts, vulnerabilities, and emotional needs.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in teen counseling?

Tami: I recognize progress in teen clients as they develop an understanding of how thoughts can lead to behaviors and through seeing them implement learned techniques to manage mood and maintain positive peer and family relationships.

Claudette: The client is making meaningful progress in teen counseling when they experience reduced symptoms and can regulate their emotions in stressful situations or in times of conflict.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement teen counseling?

Tami: To supplement their time in counseling, teens and families can set healthy boundaries, communicate without blame, use learned somatic and grounding techniques to manage emotions, and question distorted thoughts.

Claudette: Clients can implement positive coping skills and CBT strategies that they learned in teen counseling to supplement teen counseling in their personal time.

What should someone do to prepare for starting teen counseling?

Tami: To prepare for teen counseling, families should discuss the reason and benefit of talk therapy and be open to sharing and learning information.

Claudette: To prepare for starting teen counseling, one should feel ready to engage in therapy and feel good about themselves, ask for a phone consultation prior to starting the session, know why they want to attend therapy, tell a friend or loved one, make a list of topics that they want to talk about during the session, review their life history and how life experiences may be impacting them presently, dress for comfort, get parents' assistance with paperwork and practical business, not be worried about what to say in the first meeting, be open and honest with the clinician or therapist, ask the therapist questions, understand that they may cry or get emotional at the first session, and clear space or establish a healthy time and schedule to attend therapy.

Starting Teen counseling

What is teen counseling?

Teen counseling helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst teens include anxiety, depression, ADHD, and problematic relationships with food.

How does teen counseling work?

Teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the teen’s unique needs — based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks teen therapists in Manassas have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.

Does my teen need therapy?

Signs that teens might need Teen counseling can be very subjective, as they are experiencing many changes and can have intense reactions to them. As parents, you know your child best and are best equipped to judge whether certain reactions are standard behaviors for your teen or whether they might be hinting at a larger problem. Even so, there are a few common signs and events that often point to a need for therapy, such as experiencing divorce or loss, grief, consistent low moods, teens distancing themselves and becoming isolated, losing interest in hobbies, excessive anger or irritability, substance use issues, and suicidal ideation, among others.

Is teen counseling conducted in person or online?

Teen counseling providers at Thriveworks in Manassas, VA offer both in person and online therapy by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does teen counseling last?

The length of teen counseling depends on your teen’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, teen counseling sessions will last for several months.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Manassas therapists and counselors accept 29 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Manassas
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.9 Learn about verified reviews
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Sarah Hawkins is a very compassionate person. She always encouraged me to try my hardest to solved my problems using her advise. I am bless for having her as my therapist.
Read more Sarah Hawkins is a very compassionate person. She always encouraged me to try my hardest to solved my problems using her advise. I am bless for having her as my therapist.
Sarah Feb 2024
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Ms. Brenda, is a outstanding MHP, she takes times to listen and gives outstanding advice. She always give suggested reading and the reading has helped tremendously.
Read more Ms. Brenda, is a outstanding MHP, she takes times to listen and gives outstanding advice. She always give suggested reading and the reading has helped tremendously.
ROBERT Feb 2024
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I had reached out to several therapists to find one that would fit. My therapist Noel, reached out and explained on what methods she uses to help with certain issues. She is a great fit for me and I am looking forward with working with her.
Read more I had reached out to several therapists to find one that would fit. My therapist Noel, reached out and explained on what methods she uses to help with certain issues. She is a great fit for me and I am looking forward with working with her.
Lynn Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I have looked so long for a new counselor and finally found a wonderful therapist through thrive works… Rhiannon Price has been working with me and has helped me so much
Read more I have looked so long for a new counselor and finally found a wonderful therapist through thrive works… Rhiannon Price has been working with me and has helped me so much
Michelle Feb 2024
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I really like my therapist Patricia Colby. She is so easy to talk to, and has a flexible schedule. She is understanding and really puts you at ease.
Read more I really like my therapist Patricia Colby. She is so easy to talk to, and has a flexible schedule. She is understanding and really puts you at ease.
Danielle Feb 2024
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My view with Dr. Young was a real eye opener.
Randy Feb 2024
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My therapist has helped me a lot and I'm going to continue with my session to approve myself even more
Read more My therapist has helped me a lot and I'm going to continue with my session to approve myself even more
Natasha Feb 2024
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I was very satisfied with first session/consultation with my therapist. I feel confident she will address my needs and look forward to working with her.
Read more I was very satisfied with first session/consultation with my therapist. I feel confident she will address my needs and look forward to working with her.
Marjorie Feb 2024
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Manassas is off of Sudley Road, near Boost Mobile and Jersey Mike’s Subs.

Phone number

(571) 778-3537

Languages spoken by VA providers

  • English
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