What We Help Teens With

Adolescence is a time of intense emotional, physical, and social change. Our therapists support teens navigating:

• Abuse (sexual, physical, verbal, and emotional)

• Trauma and complex trauma

• Anxiety and fear

• Depression and mood disorders

• ADHD / ADD

• Phobias

• Anger and frustration

• Anger management

• Loneliness and isolation

• Addiction and substance use concerns

• Pornography concerns and communication struggles

• Relationship issues and friendship conflict

• Family conflict

• Stress and academic pressure

• Eating disorders and body image concerns

• Sexuality and identity exploration

• LGBTQIA+ affirming support

• Cultural identity and diverse lived experiences

• Grief and loss

• Crisis support

If your teen is withdrawing, acting out, overwhelmed, irritable, struggling academically, or simply “not themselves,” therapy can help.

A Safe and Affirming Space for Teens

We understand that teens need a space that feels different from school or home a place where they can speak freely and feel respected.

Our clinicians are LGBTQIA+ allied and supportive of diverse cultural experiences. We approach teen therapy with cultural humility and a deep understanding that identity development is an essential part of adolescence.

Your teen deserves a therapist who listens carefully, validates their experiences, and helps them build confidence and emotional resilience.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Teen Mental Health

We use evidence-based therapies that are effective for adolescents while also being relational and engaging.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Teens

CBT helps teens understand how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. It provides practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, phobias, and stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills

DBT helps teens learn emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthy communication. These skills are especially helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, or self-destructive behaviors.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

IFS therapy helps teens understand the different “parts” of themselves the angry part, the anxious part, the protective part. Instead of fighting themselves, teens learn self-compassion and internal leadership.

Solution-Focused Therapy

This approach helps teens identify strengths, build confidence, and create small, meaningful steps toward change.

Narrative Therapy

Teens are more than their mistakes, diagnoses, or painful experiences. Narrative therapy helps them reshape their story and reclaim their sense of identity and possibility.

Supporting Families While Respecting Teen Autonomy

Teen therapy works best when there is thoughtful collaboration. We balance confidentiality with parental involvement in a way that supports safety and growth. Parents are guided in understanding their teen’s emotional world while also allowing space for independence and trust.

When to Consider Therapy for Your Teen

You may want to seek teen counseling if your adolescent is:

• Experiencing ongoing sadness or anxiety

• Showing sudden behavior changes

• Struggling with anger or emotional outbursts

• Withdrawing from friends or family

• Engaging in risky or concerning behaviors

• Coping with trauma or abuse

• Questioning identity or sexuality and needing support

• Overwhelmed by school or peer stress

Early support can prevent long-term emotional distress and build lifelong coping skills.

You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone

Parenting a teen can feel confusing. Being a teen can feel even more confusing.

At Maitri Counseling Collective, we walk alongside both teens and families with compassion, skill, and respect. Healing does not require perfection just a safe place to begin.

If you are looking for teen therapy in Indiana for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, identity concerns, or emotional regulation, we are here to help.

Reach out today to schedule a consultation and begin rebuilding your connection.