Ronald (Ron) Hicks
MA, LCMHC, LCAS
CONTACT: (919) 647-4600 EXT 1, RALEIGH NC
Teen, Adults, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Substance Use, Grief and Loss
Teen Counseling
Take the first step towards healing
Mental Health Counseling or Therapy For Teens
How Do I Help My Teenager Cope With Life’s Challenges?
- Is your teen struggling academically due to lack of focus, being easily distracted and/or disorganized?
- Do you worry about your teen’s anxious behavior, or believe that he or she is struggling to cope with stress?
- Do you have concerns about your teen’s unhealthy relationships with friends or family members?
- Have you noticed your teenager becoming obsessed with his or her phone or social media? Do you worry about cyberbullying?
- Are you becoming concerned about your teen’s mood swings?
- Do you feel your teenager might be depressed?
- Is your teenager making suicidal or other destructive threats?
- Do you suspect your teen might be experimenting with illicit substances
Are You Noticing Behavior & Mood Changes in Your Teen?
As a parent, you may wonder how you and your teenager can overcome developmental challenges, especially if stress, frustration, anger and anxiety are making it difficult for you to communicate with each other. It is all too common for parents and teenagers to disagree on priorities, needs, wants and values. Most parents wish for their teen to one day become a healthy, happy, and well-grounded individual. However, current teen issues or problems might make that goal seem impossible. You may have concerns about your teen’s declining grades, lack of interest in activities, socially isolating or overly involved behavior, anxiety or panic attacks, emotional outbursts, mood swings, argumentative behavior and, most concerning, when your teenager is acting out through substance use or sex — behavior that leaves a parent feeling scared and helpless.
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Adolescence Is A Challenging Time For Parents And Teens Alike
As parents, it is our job to be involved and concerned when our child (now teenager) starts to display changes in behavior and relationships. However, when a parent begins to nag or limit opportunities for growth, it is likely that the teenager will resist. Most teenagers will complain that their parents do not understand them or what they are going through, or may seek autonomy from them. Parents may feel offended or defensive, but it’s important to remember that different times bring different stressors and worries. Today’s teenagers have very different struggles to past generations, and future generations of teenagers will no doubt face unique challenges of their own.
How can teen counseling or therapy help my child?
If you, as a parent, or others around you notice signs of concern, it’s important to seek professional counseling for your teenager. You may feel that your teen isn’t taking your suggestions seriously, in which case a teen counselor who can work with your child in a therapeutic environment (free from judgment or criticism) can help him or her resolve problems, process feelings and thoughts, learn to communicate in a healthier way with others, develop healthier self-esteem and relationships. Teen counselors or therapists evaluate teenagers for mental health related concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, OCD, oppositional or defiance behaviors (ODD), self-harming behaviors, and provide counseling for substance use related issues. Counselors also work with teens that have experienced trauma, such as physical/sexual/emotional abuse, death/grief issues, a natural disaster, or family problems related to parents’ separation or divorce.
Your teen may need to work on individual problems or issues before entering into family counseling to resolve relationship problems. Most teen counselors will schedule a session with family or parents to improve communication pathways, develop quality family time, and set clear rules and expectations for all.
Our therapists utilize psychotherapy, art therapy, and evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), etc., to work with your teen.
I’m worried about finances. Is teen therapy/counseling expensive?
Firstly, check your insurance policy. You may have health insurance benefits that cover outpatient therapy services for children and other family members. If so, check with your insurance provider about copayments or coinsurance, or if you have a deductible to meet. Some of our teen therapists may not accept insurance, but they can give you a ‘Super Bill’ or invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for an out-of-network benefit reimbursement (most people end up getting reimbursed either a percentage or the full fee). Even if you don’t have health insurance or your health insurance doesn’t cover outpatient therapy, we offer competitive rates for teen counseling.
At Wake Counseling, we have the expertise and knowledge to assist teens and their families in overcoming relationship challenges, and/or mental health (anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Trauma) or substance use/abuse issues.
New clients call or text at 919-647-4600 or email at Info@Wakecounseling.com to schedule an appointment.
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Our Teen Specialists
Warren Gibbs
LCSWA
(919) 647-4600 ext. 734 CARY, MORRISVILLE
Teen, Child, Adults, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Substance Use, Parenting, LGBTQ+, ADHD
Madi Blais
MS, LCMHCA, NCC
(919)-647-4600 ext. 736, Raleigh
Teen, Child, Adults, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, LGBTQ+, ADHD
Georleena Douglas
LCMHC
(919) 647-4600 ext. 716, Raleigh
Teen, Adults, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, LGBTQ+
Lydia Griffin
LCSWA
CONTACT: (919) 647-4600 EXT 718, MORRISVILLE, CARY
Teen, Child, Adults, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, LGBTQ+
Ramatu Samura
LCMHCA, NCC, LCAS-A
(919) 647-4600 ext. 714, CARY, RALEIGH
Teen, Adults, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Substance Use, ADHD
Ambri Williams
NCC, LCMHCA - Team Lead
(919) 647-4600 ext. 704, Cary
Teen, Child, Adults, EMDR, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Mood Disorders
Carla Zegerman
LCMHC
(919) 647-4600 ext. 729, HOLLY SPRINGS
Teen, Adults, EMDR, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Substance Use, Family
Ellen Kuehl
LCSW, LCAS
(919) 647-4600 ext. 703, HOLLY SPRINGS
Teen, Child, Adults, EMDR, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Substance Use, ADHD
Faith Surface
LCSWA
(919) 647-4600 ext. 722, MORRISVILLE, RALEIGH
Teen, Adults, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, LGBTQ+, ADHD
Mya Hooks
LMFTA
(919) 647-4600 ext. 710, Online Only (Telehealth)
Teen, Adults, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use
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