Top-Rated Teen Counseling | Dallas
Helping teens navigate life's challenges with compassion and results.
Recognized as One of the Best Therapy and Counseling Centers in Dallas - Fort Worth
Top 10 Mental Health & Counseling in Dallas
Top 16 Life Coaches in Dallas
Top 3 Marriage Counselors in Dallas (Angela Taylor)
9 of the best Dallas teen counselors
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1. Lauren Hernandez-Short
Licensed Professional Counselor
📍 In-person in Fort Worth
💻 Virtual therapy sessions available throughout Texas
🛋️ Child-Centered Play Therapy, Parenting, Adolescents, Trauma, ADHD, Neurodivergence, Depression, Anxiety
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2. Christina Iversen
Licensed Professional Counselor
📍 In-person in Fort Worth
💻 Virtual therapy sessions available throughout Texas
🛋️ Individual Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Families
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3. Karina Rumans
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
📍 In-person in Fort Worth
💻 Virtual therapy sessions available throughout Texas
🛋️ Anxiety, Depression, Early Adulthood, Life Transitions, LGBTQ+IA/Sexuality, Trauma, Self-Esteem
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4. Tristan Richardson
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
📍 In-person in Fort Worth
💻 Virtual therapy sessions available throughout Texas
🛋️ Depression, Anxiety, Self Image, Trauma, Grief
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5. Charity Haigans
Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor
📍 In-person in Fort Worth
🛋️ Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Depression Family/Parenting, Self Esteem, EMDR Therapy, Life Coaching
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6. Ciara Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
📍 In-person in Dallas
💻 Virtual therapy sessions available in Fort Worth & throughout Texas
🛋️ Depression, Anxiety, LGBTQ+ Issues, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Life Transitions
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7. Justine Guzman
Licensed Professional Counselor
📍 In-person in Dallas
💻 Virtual therapy sessions available in Fort Worth & throughout Texas
🛋️ Relationships/Sex, Families, Eating Disorders, LGBTQ
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8. Tara Long
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
📍 In-person in Dallas
💻 Virtual therapy sessions available in Fort Worth & throughout Texas
🛋️ Anxiety, Depression, Families, Adolescents, Relationships
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9. Angela Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor
📍 In-person in Dallas
💻 Virtual therapy sessions available in Fort Worth & throughout Texas
🛋️ Depression, Anxiety, Relationships/Sex, Grief/Loss, Self Esteem, Life Coaching, Addiction
Understanding teen challenges
Teens today face a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress from academic and social pressures, and struggles with self-esteem. Additionally, some teenagers may experience more complex issues like traumatic events, behavior problems, or dual diagnosis situations involving both mental health and substance use disorders. Navigating these challenges can feel overwhelming, especially during the teen years when identity and independence are rapidly developing.
At Noyau Wellness Center, we’re dedicated to helping teenagers through these unique challenges with compassion and expertise. Our therapists provide individualized treatment plans that address each teen’s specific needs, using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Family Therapy. Through a holistic approach, we equip teens with the tools and support they need to build resilience, manage stress, and live life more fully. Our mission is to walk alongside teenagers and their families, helping them move toward a healthier, more balanced future.
Have you noticed your teen struggling with…
Changes in sleep pattern (sleeping too much or not enough)
Changes in appetite (overeating or fasting)
Statements of hopelessness
Crying for seemingly no reason
Becoming overwhelmed (even by small things)
Difficulty completing tasks or remembering important details
Loss of interest in friends or family members
Easily frustrated, feelings of intense anger or rage
Decline in school performance (increased absences from school)
Decline in personal hygiene
Self harming behaviors (cutting, burning/branding)
Noyau’s teen counselors can help.
Your teen’s counselor will create an open and non-judgemental relationship as they get to know and understand your teen’s unique worldview.
Clients will learn coping skills to help them as they navigate this difficult transitional period in an essentially safe place and caring environment to experience and process emotions. Exemplifying trust and acceptance for all clients, counselors at Noyau know this aspect is especially essential for our teenage clients who frequently struggle with issues of feeling judged.
Benefits of therapy for teens & adolescents
Therapy for teenagers and adolescents provides a supportive environment to help young people manage emotional challenges, develop coping skills, and build self-esteem. During these formative years, counseling can play a key role in promoting mental health, improving communication, and fostering resilience, helping teenagers navigate the complexities of adolescence.
Improved Emotional Regulation
Increased Self-Esteem and Confidence
Enhanced Communication Skills and Interpersonal Effectiveness
Better Coping Mechanisms for Stress and Anxiety
Reduction in Risky Behaviors
Strengthened Problem-Solving Skills
Improved Academic Performance
Development of Healthy Boundaries and Relationships
Support for Trauma and Grief
Better Family Relationships
Dual Diagnosis Management
Overall, therapy for teenagers and adolescents is a powerful tool for personal growth and mental wellness, empowering young people to handle life’s challenges with resilience, confidence, and emotional balance.
Our teen counseling services
Therapy for teens at Noyau Wellness Center offers a structured, compassionate environment with a licensed professional counselor to help young people navigate challenges, build resilience, and enhance their emotional well-being through talk therapy with a licensed professional counselor. From individual counseling to family support, Noyau Wellness Center's highly trained therapists provides specialized services to meet the unique needs and provide creative solutions for adolescents.
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In individual counseling, teenagers work one-on-one with a teen therapist to explore personal challenges, develop coping strategies, and gain a deeper understanding of themselves. Noyau Wellness Center’s therapists offer personalized support tailored to each teen’s unique experiences, helping them address issues such as stress management, anxiety, depression, self image, and stress. Noyau therapists also specialize in eating disorders, substance abuse, domestic violence, and life transitions, which are often prevalent during the teenage years. Teen counseling is walking alongside older children as they navigate life issues and life circumstances effecting their mental health journey.
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Family counseling sessions at Noyau Wellness Center focus on strengthening relationships and improving communication within families as each child ages, while identifying and addressing any mental health issues that come to light. With the right therapist, these sessions offer a safe space to talk and resolve family conflict, enhance understanding, and build empathy between family members, fostering a supportive home environment for adolescents and children.
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Life coaching provides teens with guidance to set goals, overcome obstacles, and develop essential life skills. Noyau Wellness Center’s certified life coaches empower teenagers to make positive choices, build confidence, and create a vision for their future success.
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For teenagers navigating academic pressures and career decisions, Noyau Wellness Center offers academic and career counseling services. These sessions help teens explore their interests, set achievable academic goals, and make informed choices about their future career paths.
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Noyau Wellness Center provides specialized support for teenagers and children dealing with present and past trauma, grief, or loss. Through trauma-informed therapy, teens receive the care they need to process difficult emotions and experiences in a safe and nurturing environment.
Each of these services at Noyau Wellness Center is designed to support the holistic growth and mental well-being of adolescents, helping them overcome challenges and flourish both personally and academically.
FAQs about adolescent counseling
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Yes, it's completely normal for a 13-year-old to go to therapy! Adolescence is a time of significant emotional, social, and mental growth, and counseling can be an excellent way to support teens through these changes. Starting counseling at this age is beneficial, as it helps teenagers develop skills to manage stress, improve self image, and learn healthy ways to express emotions at home, in school, and with extracurricular activities.
At Noyau Wellness Center, we work with children and adolescents from 5 -19, providing counseling tailored to their unique needs and life experiences. Our licensed therapists offer a safe, non-judgmental space where young teens can navigate challenges, build confidence, and strengthen their mental health. Seeking therapy isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a powerful step toward growth and resilience.
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For adolescent mental health, several therapeutic approaches have proven effective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is commonly used to help teens manage anxiety, depression, and negative thought patterns by teaching them practical skills to cope with challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another effective approach, especially for adolescents struggling with intense emotions, by providing tools to enhance emotional regulation, mindfulness, and communication.
At Noyau Wellness Center, our clinicians use a blend of these evidence-based modalities, along with Person-Centered Therapy and Family Therapy, to support teenagers holistically. Each adolescent receives a customized treatment plan based on their unique needs and goals, ensuring that the counseling they receive is both supportive and effective. Our goal is to empower teens with tools and strategies to thrive emotionally and mentally.
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Parents of our teenage clients can expect to gain insight and understanding into what their child is going through and how they can best help their child throughout this process. Rest assured that should an emergency arise (your teen becomes an emanate threat to themselves or others), the counselor will make contact with you and assist you in securing the best acute care for your child.
There’s never been a better time than right now to start the journey. Click here to set up an initial appointment.
Get your teen started on their path to well-being
At Noyau Wellness Center, we’re dedicated to supporting children, teens, couples, and families through compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. Our mission is to empower young people (from child to teenager to early adulthood) with the skills and resilience needed to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and emotional balance. We understand that each teen is unique, so our therapists work closely with families to create personalized treatment plans that address individual needs and goals.
Our clinicians specialize in proven therapeutic approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Family Therapy, offering a range of tools that foster mental and emotional growth. If you’re concerned about the well-being of your child, we’re here to help. Contact Noyau Wellness Center today to learn more about our adolescent counseling services and begin the journey toward a brighter, healthier future for your teen. We're excited to talk to you.