Child and Adolescent Services
Teen Services
At Aspen Mental Health, our first priority in teen therapy is creating a space where your teenager feels safe, comfortable, and genuinely cared for. Teens open up when they feel understood, so our therapists take the time to build trust—whether that’s through play, conversations about their interests, or gently exploring the challenges that brought them in.
As we build this relationship, our therapists also work to understand the full picture of your teen’s experience, including behavior at home and school, sleep, appetite, friendships, family dynamics, and how they view themselves. Many teens carry painful beliefs such as “I’m not good enough,” which can contribute to anxiety, withdrawal, or disruptive behaviors. Our goal is to help them challenge these beliefs and develop healthier, more confident ways of thinking.
Once we understand your teen’s needs, we work together to reduce fears and anxieties, strengthen coping skills, and build self-esteem. Through a supportive therapeutic relationship and evidence-based strategies, we help teens navigate their world with greater confidence and resilience.
Common Reasons Families Seek Teen Therapy
Trauma or grief
Coping with divorce or family changes
Adjusting to a new school, sibling, or major transition
Difficulty managing emotions
Isolation or trouble making friends
History of abuse
Oppositional or defiant behaviors
Substance use concerns
Whatever brings your family to seek support, we’re here to listen, guide, and help your teen move toward a healthier and more empowered future.
Child Services
At Aspen Mental Health, we understand that children learn, communicate, and heal through play. Whether they are building developmental skills, expressing emotions, or learning to trust, play is a powerful and natural tool for growth. Most child therapy sessions involve some level of play—adapted to each child’s age, needs, and challenges—to help them feel safe, understood, and engaged in the therapeutic process.
Our therapists specialize in supporting children who may have missed important developmental milestones due to trauma, stress, or delays that disrupted their typical progression. Through child-centered play, evidence-based strategies, and gentle skill-building, we help children strengthen emotional regulation, communication, social skills, and confidence.
As we build a supportive relationship with your child, we also work to understand the experiences influencing their behavior and emotions—at home, at school, and in their relationships. This holistic approach helps us guide children toward healthier coping skills, improved functioning, and a greater sense of security.
Common Reasons Families Seek Child Therapy
Trauma
Abuse history
Coping with divorce or family discord
Difficulty managing emotions
Parental and family conflict
Isolation or difficulty making friends
Whatever brings your family to seek support, we are here to connect, listen, and see how we can best help your child thrive.