Play Therapy and Child Therapy in Silverthorne, CO
Experiencing worry and anxiety?
Feeling low and unmotivated?
Struggling with school, relationships, substance abuse, or self esteem?
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We can help!
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At Grit Therapy, we understand the many challenges facing our tweens, teens, and young adults. Call or text today to see if working with us is right for you.
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The tween, teen, and young adult years can be a very exciting time. Yet, they can also be very difficult. Teens deal with anxiety, fearfulness, depression, loneliness, and difficulty with a new social and technological landscape. But, our teen counseling can help with a range of difficulties.
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Common reasons clients start teen counseling include:
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Low self-esteem
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Work and school stress
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Issues with social media
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Anger or agitated mood
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Substance Abuse
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Withdrawal
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Difficulty interacting with friends or family
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Bullying
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A teen therapist can help teens and young adults flourish during these years.
Call today to see if working with our teen counseling experts is right for you
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Need Help Now?
Text “TALK” to 38255 24/7 to talk with a trained counselor on a personal, free, confidential line.
Get help now with any of your mental health issues including depression, anxiety, drug use, relationships, school stress, self harm and suicidal ideation
Free Therapy for Teens!​
We know it's been an especially hard year for tweens and teens, and so does the state of Colorado.
To help address the mental health of our state's youth, Colorado passed a historic mental health program. It connects youth to screenings and counseling sessions at no cost to them. Beginning in Fall 2021, the state will cover the cost of three therapy sessions for youth.
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When your sessions are complete, you can continue your sessions with Grit Therapy. You can use:
Insurance: We are in-network with Bright Health & Lucent. We are happy to help you submit claims to any insurance company that we do not accept.
EAP: Your employer, or your parent's employer, may offer an Employee Assistance Program. This can cover therapy services.
Sliding Scale: For a limited time, we are offering a sliding scale program for teens. This is to help meet the immense mental health needs of our local youth.
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Give Teen Counseling in Silverthorne, CO A Chance
Our teenage counselors have a good understanding of what it is like to be a teen in the world today. They know that it is different than when your parents were growing up. We understand that the world you live in is complex and demanding.
There has never has been a generation with the challenges quite like the challenges you face. Social media, the pandemic, pressures of school and work, and living in a mountain town create new challenges every day. We want to help you not only navigate this difficult new world but also thrive and find happiness. You deserve to enjoy your teen years.
We also get that a major challenge of being a teen is getting along with family members and parents. Especially when they have opinions or expectations that differ from your own! Our goal is to make your family life as harmonious and peaceful as possible. This means helping both you and your family to express yourself and get your needs met.
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Contact us today to schedule a time to talk to one of our teen therapists and decide if working with us is right for you.
We offer online therapy for teens to help accommodate busy schedules!
For Tweens and Teens:
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We know it's not easy to talk to a stranger about your difficulties. So, you might have some reservations about teen counseling.
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We also know that there are times in all our lives when we could benefit from the help of a trained professional. They can offer a new perspective as well as provide tools that support your mental health.
LGBTQIA+ ​
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We love the LGBTQIA+ youth in our community! Yet we know that you may face extra struggles, barriers, or oppression due to your sexuality or gender.
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We also know that as a young person, you may be exploring your sexuality or gender. Or, you may have some confusion around these aspects of yourself.
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We are here to support your journey as you learn to become more and more yourself.
Our compassionate teenage counselors can help you express and explore who you are. Together, we can help you navigate your relationships.
Is Teen Counseling in Summit County, CO Just Talking?
No! Talking is a part of therapy. But, we understand that there are many ways to process your emotions and experiences. Talking one-on-one can be difficult for some people. Thus, we honor that everyone's process is different.
You have many options during your session. Feel free to walk, talk, spend time down by the Blue River, draw, write, or find your own way to engage with therapy.
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For Parents & Families​
At Grit Therapy, we love tweens. teens, and young adults. But, we know that they live in an very complex and challenging world.
Their developmental task of fostering independence under the pressures of social media, a global pandemic, and school can make them challenging to parent.
We know you are doing your best to support and connect with your child, and we would love to support you in that process. We offer teen counseling in Summit County, CO to help the whole family improve their bonds. Together, we help families live a more peaceful life together.
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Parents, need help connecting with your tween or teen?
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Parents can often find their teen's moods or behaviors difficult to handle. If you are struggling with your relationship with your teen we understand and can help. Our teenage counselor has years of experience working in the school system. She has also been through the teenage years with four of her children.
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The tween and teen years will be challenging. But, they can also be filled with joy and connection.
Call today to find out what our teenage counselor in Silverthorne, CO can do for you!
Worried about your tween, teen, or young adult's mental health?
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports the following data about adolescent mental health:
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Half of all mental health conditions start at 14 years of age. But, most cases are undetected and untreated.
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Globally, depression is one of the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents.
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Suicide is the third leading cause of death in 15-19-year-olds.
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The consequences of not addressing adolescent mental health conditions extend to adulthood. It can lead to impairing both physical and mental health. Thus, limiting opportunities to lead fulfilling lives as adults.
Luckily, we know that early intervention is key in helping prevent, address, and heal mental health issues so our young people can thrive.
Don't wait to support your teen in their mental health journey. Contact us today to schedule your free phone consultation.
We also offer online therapy for teens to help with busy schedules!
Begin Teen Counseling in Silverthorne, CO
Teens shouldn't have to work through these challenging years alone. You deserve to thrive as you grow, and our caring therapists would be happy to provide the assistance to make this happen. We offer support from our Silverthorne, CO-based therapy practice. To start teen counseling in Summit County, CO, please follow these simple steps:
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Reach out by completing the form below
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Start your first teen counseling session
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Other Services Offered with Grit Therapy
Teen counseling isn't the only service we provide at our Summit County, CO-based therapy practice. We also provide therapy for depression, anxiety and panic, trauma, EMDR, addiction counseling, parent coaching, and eating disorders. For new and expecting mothers, we provide support for pregnancy and postpartum. Additionally, we provide LGBTQIA+ therapy, sliding scale therapy, and ketamine therapy, and support for clients of all ages via family therapy and older adult therapy. Feel free to visit our blog or about page to learn more today!