An outside ear for the things that aren’t for parents.
A non-judgemental space where teens can be honest without managing the adults in the room. Sessions in-person at our Calgary office or by video across Alberta — and you can reach the office however’s easiest (phone, text, or email).
What’s often underneath “I’m fine.”
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Confidence & self-esteem
- Emotional regulation
- Family dynamics
- Sexual & gender identity
- Self-harm
- Suicidal thoughts
- Social & boundary issues
For autistic teens or teens processing a recent diagnosis, see our autism-affirming therapy page.
Methods that fit a school week.
CBT. For the loops of self-talk and the intrusive thoughts. Skills that actually fit in a school day.
Solution-Focused. Goal-oriented, short-horizon. For teens who want to see progress quickly.
Emotion-Focused. When the work is less about strategy and more about figuring out what they’re actually feeling.
Homework is short and concrete — designed for an attention span that’s already pulled in five directions.
A few things parents and teens ask first.
What gets shared with parents?
Specific confidentiality limits for under-18 clients are explained at the first session. As a rule: themes are shared with parents (with the teen’s knowledge), specifics stay in the room, and safety concerns are always shared.
My teen doesn’t want to come.
Common. Start with a phone consult — often with you, sometimes with them. Many teens are willing to try one session if they know they can stop after.
What if my teen prefers texting over talking?
Most of our teen work happens in-person or by video. For reaching the office between sessions (rescheduling, quick questions), text and email are fine. Your therapist will set out what kinds of contact work for them between sessions.
Therapists on the team who do this work.
Browse and click into a bio. The consult is a call to talk through fit, fees, and insurance.
Twenty minutes. On the phone. No pressure.
Tell us what’s going on and ask anything — insurance, format, fees, what a first session looks like. You’ll be on the call with one of our therapists, and we’ll go from there together. If we’re not the right practice for you, we’ll say so.