Our Services
Therapy for Teens
At Serenity Place, we provide therapy for teens navigating the challenges of adolescence. Whether your teen is dealing with stress, anxiety, friendship or family conflicts, school pressure, or big life changes, or simply needs a private, judgment-free space to talk things through, our therapists are here to help teens feel heard, build confidence, and discover their own strengths.
Care that works with real life
Growing up isn't always easy, and the teenage years bring challenges all their own. We work with teens experiencing:
Worries & Anxiety: school and test stress, social anxiety, perfectionism, panic, and feeling overwhelmed by pressure or expectations
Sadness & Mood Changes: persistent sadness, irritability, withdrawing from friends and family, and losing interest in activities they used to enjoy
Confidence & Self-Esteem: negative self-talk, body image concerns, comparing themselves to others, and developing a healthy sense of identity
Family & Friendship Challenges: conflict at home, divorce or separation, blended families, friendship drama, peer pressure, and navigating dating and relationships
Life Changes: transitioning to high school, preparing for college or life after graduation, moving, and grief and loss
Behavioral Concerns: anger and emotional outbursts, risky decision-making, school avoidance, and struggles with motivation or focus
If you don't see your concern listed, we encourage you to reach out. Our therapists work with teens at every age and stage and will help you find the right fit for your family.
What to Expect
Your teen's initial appointment is an opportunity for your teen's therapist to get to know them: their experiences, their feelings, and what they're hoping to get out of therapy. There are no expectations, just a warm, welcoming introduction. Teen therapy sessions typically last 45-50 minutes, and your teen's therapist may incorporate creative activities, journaling, or skill-building exercises, depending on what resonates with them. Your teen will take an active role in shaping their own goals — something that helps build trust and investment in the process — and their therapist will draw on evidence-based approaches tailored to their specific needs. We offer both in-person appointments and secure telehealth sessions, so your teen can access care in the way that feels most comfortable and convenient.
Sessions provide a safe, private space for your teen to express themselves. As a parent, it's natural to want to know what's happening in your teen's sessions, and at the same time, a sense of privacy is often what allows teens to open up and engage in therapy. During their first appointment, your therapist will explain how privacy works in teen therapy, including what you can expect to be shared with you and the limited legal exceptions to confidentiality.
To learn more about what to expect with your child in therapy, click here.
Therapy from Anywhere in MD or TX
Distance, busy schedules, and competing demands shouldn't keep your teen from getting the help they need. Serenity Place LLC offers teen therapy via convenient, confidential telehealth to families throughout Maryland and Texas. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches to help teens manage stress and anxiety, navigate life's changes, and build confidence and resilience.
Many teens are right at home with technology and find that telehealth fits naturally into their lives — between school, activities, jobs, and social commitments, the ability to meet with a therapist from the comfort and privacy of their own space can make all the difference. That said, some teens prefer in-person care, and we're happy to discuss what's right for your family. Please note that we currently have a waitlist for in-person appointments.
Wherever your family is in your journey (or in the state), quality care is just a video call away. To learn more about virtual therapy, click here.
Insurance and payment
We work with a range of insurance plans and also offer self-pay options. Coverage can vary, so our team will walk you through what to expect before your first session, and our billing team is here to help. For more about insurance, click here.
