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Mary Lou Macarius

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What is your go-to approach for teen counseling?

My go-to approach for helping people in teen counseling is solution-focused therapy. I prefer solution-focused therapy because it focuses on expanding solution possibilities.

What tools do you teach in teen counseling?

I teach the following tools in teen counseling: I feel statements/communication, strategies for dealing with conflict, and ways to calm down/cope with anxiety-including breathing exercises, thought stopping, etc.

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

I know a client is making meaningful progress in teen counseling when they report being able to talk more openly with family and friends, experience less conflict with peers or family members, make friends with people who are a positive influence, etc.

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

Clients can supplement their time in teen counseling by practicing skills such as breathing exercises, thought stopping, or practicing using I feel statements. Clients may also be emailed handouts to use to practice skills.

What should someone do to prepare for starting teen counseling?

To prepare for their first teen counseling session, a teen can make a list of items that they want to talk about or that are bothering them to bring to the first session.

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 Seattle 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 Seattle, WA 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 Seattle therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

  • Humana HMO/POS

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • Humana PPO | EPO | HDHP

  • JP Farley Corporation

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Self-pay costs at Seattle
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

5.0 Thriveworks Seattle reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
Ann has incredible compassion and a calm, reassuring presence. She listens deeply and attentively and demonstrates deep respect for every person she sees, no matter what their life path or circumstances may be.
Read more Ann has incredible compassion and a calm, reassuring presence. She listens deeply and attentively and demonstrates deep respect for every person she sees, no matter what their life path or circumstances may be.
Seattle Oct 2021
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Seattle is located at 10303 Meridian Ave N Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98133, near the intersection of N. 103rd Street.

Phone number

(206) 203-9770

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