Supportive counseling environment for adolescent mental health care

Therapy for Teens

Teen and Adolescent Therapy provides trauma-informed support for young people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and substance use challenges. Our licensed therapists recognize how developmental experiences, attachment relationships, and nervous system responses shape teen behavior and emotions. We combine evidence-based approaches with holistic strategies such as mindfulness, emotional regulation, and stress management to promote whole-person well-being. In a safe, nonjudgmental space, teens are empowered to process difficult experiences, strengthen coping skills, and build healthier patterns of decision-making. By addressing mental health, trauma, and substance use together, we help adolescents develop resilience, confidence, and a stronger sense of stability as they move toward a healthier future.

Start your teen’s healing journey today. 

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BENEFITS TO THERAPY FOR TEENS

Through consistent support and reflection, teen counseling can help:

  • Provides a nonjudgmental space where teens feel respected, heard, and empowered in their healing process.

  • Helps teens recognize how past experiences and trauma impact mood, behavior, and relationships.

  • Teaches practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, overwhelm, and peer or academic stress.

  • Supports identity development, healthy decision-making, and a stronger sense of stability and self-worth.

“What’s strong in you?” (Instead of “What’s wrong with you?”)”
Teen mental health therapy focused on emotional regulation and resilience

How Adolescent Therapy Works

Step 1

Initial Assessment & Goal Setting

The process begins with an evaluation where the therapist meets with the teen (and often parents) to discuss concerns, history, and therapy goals.

Step 2

Building Trust & Understanding

The therapist creates a safe, judgment-free space for the teen to open up, identify emotions, and start building coping skills.

Step 3

Personalized Therapy Sessions

Through evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care—plus holistic tools like mindfulness—teens learn strategies to manage emotions, handle stress, and make healthier choices.

Step 4

Growth, Skills & Ongoing Support

Teens practice new coping skills, improve communication, and strengthen resilience. Therapists may also involve parents to support long-term emotional wellness.

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Teen participating in trauma-informed adolescent therapy session

Reach Out Today!

Questions? Reach out today to schedule a consultation call. Someone from our team will reach out within 24 business hours. You may also reach out to our team by phone or email, listed below.

Phone: 708-680-7486

Email: intake@prosperingmc.com

Address:

640 E Saint Charles Road, Unit 202, Carol Stream, IL 60188

Meet our Teen Therapists

  • Mental health professional in Carol Stream offering online therapy for individuals seeking flexible, remote counseling support.

    Carly Wolfram, M.A., LCPC

    FOUNDER

  • Therapist using Brainspotting techniques to support trauma recovery and nervous system regulation during a session in Carol Stream.

    Taylor Hammes, M.A., LPC

    COUNSELOR

  • Adult client engaged in virtual therapy session with a Carol Stream counselor specializing in anxiety, burnout, and emotional overwhelm.

    Ashley Fincher, M.A., LPC

    COUNSELOR

  • Warm, welcoming counseling space designed to help clients feel safe during in-person therapy sessions in Carol Stream, Illinois.

    Mike Langer, MA, QMHP

    COUNSELOR

  • Reagan Bell, MA, LPC

    COUNSELOR

  • Supportive therapy session where a compassionate clinician helps clients explore boundaries, improve communication, and overcome long-standing trauma with personalized, engaging interventions.

    Rebecca Janssens, MS LPC ATR-P

    COUNSELOR

  • Professional trauma therapist in Carol Stream guiding clients through healing from PTSD and complex trauma using evidence-based approaches.

    Ashley Espino, Counseling Intern

    INTERN