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Is your teen struggling -- and pushing you away at the same time?

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Teen Therapy

We help teens open up, build confidence, and develop tools to handle life's challenges --without feeling judged or forced.

You're in the right place if your teen is: 

Anxious, overwhelmed, or shutting down

Struggling with friendships or relationships

Dealing with identity, self-esteem, or confidence

Pushing back, withdrawing, or hard to reach

Experiencing school stress or lack of motivation

Being a teen today is a lot. Between school, friendships, identity, and constant pressure, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Therapy gives teens a space where they don't have to have it all figured out -- and where they can talk openly without feeling judged or misunderstood.

What teens come to therapy for:

Anxiety & Overthinking

Depression & Low Motivation

Friendships & Social Stress

Family Conflict

Identity &
Self-Esteem

Constant worry, pressure, racing thoughts. 

  • School Stress

  • Perfectionism

  • Generalized Anxiety

Feeling numb, sad, or disappointed.

  • Depression

  • Burnout

  • Withdrawal

Drama, loneliness, social anxiety.

  • Peer Conflict

  • Social Anxiety

  • Feeling Left Out

Arguments, feeling misunderstood

  • Parent/Teen Tension

  • Communication Issues

  • Power Struggles

Confidence, body image, self worth.

  • Identity Exploration

  • Body Image

  • LGBTQ+ 

Not everything is obvious - and that's okay.

Talk to a therapist about your teen

For teens (yes, we're talking to you)

We know talking to a therapist might feel awkward or even pointless at first.

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  • You don't have to share everything right away. 

  • You go at your own pace.

  • This is your space -- not your parents'.

Will you tell my parents what I say?

Short answer: no.

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Sessions are private so you can speak freely. The only exceptions are safety concerns (harm to self or others). We keep parents involved in progress -- without breaking trust.

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What to expect:

  • The first session is split between parent and teen.

  • Your teen builds trust with their therapist at their own pace.

  • Sessions focus on real-life challenges and emotional tools.

  • We help teens express themselves in ways that feel natural.

  • Parents tay involved with guidance and check-ins.

For parents:

  • You don't have to have all the answers.

  • We help you understand what your teen is going through.

  • You'll learn how to support them without pushing them away.

  • We partner with you -- not replace you.

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Ready to support your teen in a new way?

Disclaimer:
We are NOT an emergency or crisis facility. If you feel that you are in crisis and in need of immediate assistance, please call 911 or visit your nearest ER.

Office Hours

Mon-Thurs: 9am - 5pm

Fri: 9am - 1pm 

Weekends: Closed

Therapy sessions are by appointment only. 

Colonnade I

9901 IH-10

Suite 640

San Antonio, TX 78230

© All Rights ABC Counseling Inc. TX, S-Corp April 2026

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