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1,182 people sought teen counseling help in Alabama in the last year

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Grounded in my own experience with trauma and loss, I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach that helps you process life’s ...

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In my professional practice, I prioritize meeting each client with congruence, demonstrating that I am genuine, trustworthy, and c...

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Pamela Pierce

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What is your go-to approach for teen counseling?

My go-to approaches for helping teenagers are cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. I find these approaches beneficial because they help the client understand their emotions, thoughts, and behavioral patterns and learn effective skills to better manage (regulate) and cope (tolerate) their emotions. It also provides a direct approach that is clinician-led, instead of client-directed.

What tools do you teach in teen counseling?

Depending on the issue that the teen is struggling with (anger management, depression, and/or anxiety), I feel it is important that the teen understands the purpose of the emotions and how to effectively communicate their needs. We would also work on ways to cope with difficult feelings. I generally use scenarios that help them to see the situation from the outside to make healthier choices.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in teen counseling?

I know a teen is making meaningful progress in counseling when they are able to learn from past actions and make healthier choices. Also, gaining feedback from their support system about progress made outside of therapy is helpful.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement teen counseling?

Teens can supplement their time in counseling by reviewing the workbook, completing homework assignments, and practicing the skills outside of therapy.

What should someone do to prepare for starting teen counseling?

To prepare for their first counseling session, a teen can come in with a positive outlook and willingness to participate in therapy. I encourage them to ask questions because this may be their first time in counseling. I find that a lot of teenagers are apprehensive because this is their parents' choice to do therapy and not always their choice.

Teen counseling FAQs

What is teen counseling?

Teen counseling helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst teens include anxiety, depression, ADHD, and problematic relationships with food.

How does teen counseling work?

Teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the teen’s unique needs — based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks teen therapists in Birmingham have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.

Does my teen need therapy?

Signs that teens might need Teen counseling can be very subjective, as they are experiencing many changes and can have intense reactions to them. As parents, you know your child best and are best equipped to judge whether certain reactions are standard behaviors for your teen or whether they might be hinting at a larger problem. Even so, there are a few common signs and events that often point to a need for therapy, such as experiencing divorce or loss, grief, consistent low moods, teens distancing themselves and becoming isolated, losing interest in hobbies, excessive anger or irritability, substance use issues, and suicidal ideation, among others.

Is teen counseling conducted in person or online?

Teen counseling providers at Thriveworks in Birmingham, AL offer both in person and online therapy by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does teen counseling last?

The length of teen counseling depends on your teen’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, teen counseling sessions will last for several months.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Birmingham accept 23 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • Intellect EAP

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Self-pay costs at Birmingham
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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Where to find us

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Address

400 Office Park Drive Suite 308
Birmingham, AL 35223

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Birmingham is located near the intersection of Office Park Dr and US-280, off Montgomery Parkway. It is close to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and right by Union Hill Cemetery. The office is in a multi-story brick building that's part of a larger complex; enter through the 400 Building doors to access Suite 308.

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Phone number

(205) 729-7554
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Languages spoken by AL providers

  • English
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Hours

Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
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Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
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