1 Recognizing Patterns
A teen may learn to notice thoughts, emotions, physical stress responses, and situations that contribute to anxiety, low mood, conflict, or avoidance.
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Teen & Adolescent Support
Teen Therapist in Holland, MI
Teen therapy can give adolescents a private, respectful place to work through school pressure, relationships, difficult emotions, and major changes—with thoughtful parent involvement when appropriate.
When Something Feels Off
Adolescence brings rapid changes in school, friendships, family relationships, identity, and independence. Counseling may be worth considering when a concern persists or begins interfering with daily life.
Common reasons families seek support:
- Anxiety, worry, panic, or social stress
- Depression, low motivation, or withdrawal
- School stress, academic pressure, or school refusal
- ADHD, focus, or emotional regulation concerns
- Friendship, dating, or peer conflict
- Family conflict, divorce, or other transitions
- Grief, trauma, or distressing experiences
- Self-esteem, identity, or athlete pressure
These signs do not automatically mean a teen has a mental health diagnosis. A consultation can help your family describe the concern, ask questions, and consider whether professional support may be useful.
Practical Support
What Teen Therapy Can Work On
The specific approach depends on the teen, concern, goals, and clinician. Across the Compass team, documented approaches include CBT, DBT, ACT, family systems, person-centered, strengths-based, mindfulness, and trauma-focused care.
2 Practicing Skills
Depending on clinical needs, sessions may include coping strategies, grounding, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, communication, or problem-solving practice.
3 Applying Them to Real Life
Therapy can connect those skills to school pressure, friendships, family communication, athlete performance, transitions, or other situations the teen is facing.
Teen Therapists at Compass
These clinicians identify teens, adolescents, or preteens among the populations they serve. Compare their documented focus areas, then contact Compass to discuss fit and current appointment options.
Samantha Neddo, LMSW, SSW
Works with preteens and teens using approaches that include ACT, CBT, person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-focused therapy.
Hunter Brumels, MDiv, LLMSW
Supports preteens and teens with anxiety, depression, school concerns, self-esteem, relationships, motivation, spirituality, and life transitions.
Kenedy Shelton, LMSW
Works with teens and athletes on anxiety, depression, trauma, sports performance, school concerns, stress, and relationship issues.
Sarah Dockery, Counseling Intern
Works with adolescents using person-centered, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and compassion-focused care.
Emily Dalton, LLMSW
Works with teens and families, with specialty experience supporting traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Parent Guide
What Families Can Expect
Teen therapy balances a young person's growing independence with appropriate parent or caregiver support, professional responsibilities, and safety.
1
A Brief Consultation
The free 15-minute consultation is a fit and scheduling conversation, not a full therapy session. A parent, caregiver, or prospective client can share the main concern, ask practical questions, and discuss whether the teen should join the call.
2
The First Appointment
The therapist gathers background, listens to the teen's and family's priorities, explains the process, and begins discussing possible goals. The exact structure depends on age, concern, and clinical judgment.
3
Confidentiality & Consent
The therapist explains confidentiality, consent, and safety-related exceptions in plain language. What may be shared depends on the teen's age, the situation, applicable law, and professional judgment; no page can promise absolute privacy.
4
Parent Collaboration
Parents or caregivers may provide history, receive appropriate updates, and help reinforce useful strategies at home. The therapist will explain how involvement can support care without turning every session into a parent report.
A Note on Immediate Safety
Compass provides routine outpatient care. If you are concerned about a teen's immediate physical safety, contact local emergency services or a qualified crisis resource rather than waiting for a routine appointment.
Choosing a Starting Point
Which Type of Support Fits?
You do not need to select the exact service before reaching out. This comparison can help your family prepare for the consultation.
| Starting point | May fit when | What to discuss |
|---|---|---|
| Individual teen therapy | The concern mainly affects the teen's emotions, behavior, school life, relationships, or coping. | Age, goals, privacy, therapist fit, and parent involvement |
| Family therapy | Communication patterns, conflict, or a family transition need attention from more than one family member. | Who should attend and whether individual support is also appropriate |
| College-age counseling | The client is navigating college, emerging adulthood, independence, identity, or life direction. | Developmental stage, location, and in-person or virtual options |
| Online teen therapy | Travel, schedule, or location makes virtual care worth considering. | Clinical appropriateness, privacy at home, technology, and Michigan location |
Insurance & Fees
Insurance participation, session fees, and payment options vary by clinician and your plan's benefits. Compass can help you identify what to verify before scheduling.
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Use the consultation to ask about clinician fit, current appointment options, insurance participation, payment, and whether in-person or virtual care may be appropriate.
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Teen Therapy FAQs
What can a teen therapist in Holland, MI help with?
Teen therapy may support concerns involving anxiety, depression, ADHD, school stress, friendships, family conflict, grief, trauma, identity questions, or significant changes. A consultation can help your family discuss what you have noticed and whether counseling may be an appropriate next step.
How are confidentiality and parent involvement handled?
The therapist explains confidentiality, its limits, consent, and appropriate parent or caregiver involvement at the beginning of care. The details depend on the teen's age, the situation, clinical judgment, and applicable law. Safety concerns may require the therapist to share information or seek additional help.
What happens during the free 15-minute consultation?
The consultation is a brief fit and scheduling conversation rather than a full therapy session. A parent, caregiver, or prospective client can describe the main concern, ask about clinicians and appointment formats, and discuss insurance or payment questions. Compass can also help determine whether the teen should participate in that initial call.
Does Compass offer online counseling for teens?
Compass offers virtual appointments across Michigan when teletherapy is clinically appropriate and available. The consultation can help your family discuss whether in-person counseling in Holland or an online session may be a better fit.
How do we choose among the teen therapists at Compass?
Review each clinician's age ranges, specialties, approaches, and appointment options. Compass can then help you consider fit based on the concern, the teen's preferences, scheduling, insurance participation, and whether in-person or virtual care is appropriate.
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Get Started Today
A Thoughtful First Step
Call (616) 610-9276 or complete the appointment request form for a free 15-minute consultation. We can discuss therapist fit, scheduling, parent involvement, and whether in-person care in Holland or Michigan teletherapy may be appropriate.