TEEN COUNSELING · INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Teen Therapy
in Burlington, NC

Being a teenager can involve a lot happening at once—school, friendships, relationships, family expectations, decisions about the future, and figuring out who you are becoming.

Therapy can be a place to talk honestly about what has been difficult, understand patterns that keep showing up, and find ways to handle stress, relationships, emotions, and decisions differently.

Virtual teen therapy throughout North Carolina · In-person teen therapy in Burlington, NC coming soon

50–55 minute sessions · $165 private pay

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REASONS TEENS MAY COME TO THERAPY

Teens come to therapy for all kinds of reasons.

There doesn’t have to be one major crisis or a perfect explanation for why therapy might be helpful.

Anxiety & overthinking

Worrying about school, friendships, relationships, the future, what other people think, or things that might go wrong.

Mood, motivation & self-esteem

Feeling down, disconnected, unmotivated, unsure of yourself, or having a hard time caring about things that used to matter.

Anger & irritability

Getting frustrated quickly, arguing more often, shutting down, or reacting in ways that create problems afterward.

School stress & the future

Academic pressure, procrastination, motivation, performance anxiety, graduation, college, work, or uncertainty about what comes next.

Friends, dating & family

Friendship changes, dating, rejection, loneliness, boundaries, conflict at home, divorce, blended families, or feeling misunderstood.

Substance use & compulsive behaviors

Alcohol, cannabis, other substances, pornography, gambling, or other behaviors that are becoming difficult to manage or creating consequences.

IF YOU’RE THE TEEN READING THIS

You don’t need to know exactly what to say.

You might already know what you want help with. Or you might just know that something feels stressful, frustrating, confusing, or harder than you want it to be.

The first session is mostly a chance for you and Mike to get to know each other and talk about what has been going on. You do not need to show up with a perfectly organized explanation or a list of therapy goals.

Mike’s approach is collaborative and straightforward. He can ask questions, offer another perspective, help you notice patterns, and work with you on ways of handling situations differently. Therapy is not about Mike making every decision for you. Your experience, goals, and choices matter.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Before entering clinical practice, Mike worked as a school counselor in a Title I school, supporting students from a wide range of cultural, socioeconomic, and family backgrounds.

That experience gave him firsthand familiarity with school pressure, motivation, peer relationships, family stress, behavioral concerns, and decisions about the future.

FOR PARENTS

Helping teens feel supported.

Parents often reach out because they can see that something has changed. You may be noticing differences in mood, motivation, school performance, relationships, behavior, substance use, or communication at home.

Teens also need enough room to develop their own relationship with a therapist and talk honestly about what is happening in their lives. Mike can involve parents thoughtfully when useful while respecting the teen’s growing independence and need for privacy.

How privacy and parent involvement work

At the beginning of therapy, Mike can talk with the teen and parent or caregiver about communication, parent involvement, privacy, and the limits of confidentiality so everyone has a clearer understanding of what to expect.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions about teen therapy

What if my teenager isn’t sure they want therapy?

It is not unusual for a teen to feel unsure about therapy, especially if the idea initially came from a parent. Mike’s goal is not to force a teen to open up. The first step is getting to know one another and seeing whether working together feels useful.

Can therapy help with school stress and motivation?

Yes. Therapy can address academic pressure, procrastination, motivation, performance anxiety, attendance concerns, difficulty following through, and stress about college, work, or what comes next.

Does Mike work with substance use or compulsive behaviors in teens?

Yes. Mike can work with concerns involving alcohol, cannabis or other substances, gambling, pornography, and other behaviors that are becoming difficult to manage or creating problems in a teen’s life.

Can teens do therapy online in North Carolina?

Yes. Mike offers virtual teen therapy to eligible clients throughout North Carolina. In-person teen therapy in Burlington, NC is coming soon.