Teen Counseling in Royal Oak, MI • Find Help

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2,109 people sought teen counseling help in Michigan in the last year

Discover how starting teen counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

Hear from Jillian Kraydich, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

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What is your go-to approach for teen counseling?

My go-to approach for helping teens in counseling is first to connect on a level where they feel comfortable and confident sharing their feelings with me. I believe that creating a non-judgmental environment is crucial. Once a client feels free and open enough to discuss any and all topics with me, we can work together toward reaching their goals and coming to a place of healing.

What tools do you teach in teen counseling?

I teach the following in teen counseling:

Anti-anxiety techniques
Stress management skills
Communication exercises
Reframing
Gratitude
Mindfulness
Self-care
Movement therapy
Grounding

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 begin to exhibit the skills we discuss in treatment in the real world. When a teen client is able to expand on when and how they utilized their coping skills and tools, rather than being triggered into recalling old habits and behaviors, that is a sure sign of growth.

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

Clients can supplement their time in teen counseling with journaling, drawing, listening to and/or writing music, movement therapy, and practicing self-care.

What should someone do to prepare for starting teen counseling?

To prepare for their first teen counseling session, a teen should consider what they truly want their therapist to know about them. Taking time to think about this prior to a first session could provide the teen with some examples, situations, or feelings that they would like to discuss. It is important for them to share as much as they are comfortable with in the first session because this is a foundation on which further rapport will develop.

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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 Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak, MI 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.

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Insurance options

Self-pay costs

Our Royal Oak therapists and counselors accept 27 insurance plans

Aetna
ASR
Blue Care Network of Michigan
Blue Care Network of Michigan Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS PPO
Carelon
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth EAP
Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage
Compsych

Self-pay costs at Royal Oak

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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Highly recommend Thriveworks. My provider literally saved my life.

Ashley Feb 2024

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When I met with Jillian Kraydich I was in awe with her professionalism and exceptional bedside manor. Our meeting started on time and I felt comfortable right from the start. She was patient, understanding and overall a great help for me. She took the time to get to know me over the course of a few meetings and always allowed me to talk about whatever was on my mind without interruptions or judgement. I have spoken with a few other therapists in the past but they did not allow me to speak as freely as Jillian did. I would highly recommend her for the numerous reasons I stated above.

Read moreWhen I met with Jillian Kraydich I was in awe with her professionalism and exceptional bedside manor. Our meeting started on time and I felt comfortable right from the start. She was patient, understanding and overall a great help for me. She took the time to get to know me over the course of a few meetings and always allowed me to talk about whatever was on my mind without interruptions or judgement. I have spoken with a few other therapists in the past but they did not allow me to speak as freely as Jillian did. I would highly recommend her for the numerous reasons I stated above.

Oakland Aug 2022