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7,163 people sought teen counseling help in Massachusetts in the last year

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As a trauma-informed clinician and mother, I understand how complex and deeply personal the journey toward healing can be.

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My passion as a clinician lies in helping people to grow into the best versions of themselves through highlighting and building on their unique streng... My passion as a clinician lies in helping people to grow into the best versions of themselves through highlighting and building on their unique strengths while teaching new skills to help them reach their goals. Read more

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What is your go-to approach for teen counseling?

My go-to approach for helping people in teen counseling is listening. I find the best benefit in listening as teenagers generally don’t open up.

What tools do you teach in teen counseling?

I teach the following tools in teen counseling

  • Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT): Teaches emotional/behavioral tools and coping strategies to manage feelings and emotions.
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): Teaches teens how to navigate difficult emotions while the clinician seeks to identify triggers.

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

I know a client is making meaningful progress in teen counseling when a teen is able to show more control over their emotions and behaviors.

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

Clients can write thoughts and feelings in a journal. I also suggest a teen exercise or engage in their favorite hobby.

What should someone do to prepare for starting teen counseling?

To prepare for their first teen counseling session, a teen can write questions to ask the therapist. Teens can also ask their parents questions for support.

Starting Teen counseling

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 Leominster 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 Leominster, MA 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 insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
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Our Leominster therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Harvard Pilgrim

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Self-pay costs at Leominster
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Talk therapy

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Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

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$1

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$1

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My providers are amazing!! We see Alethea and I see Aschleigh
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I am very happy with my therapist Carly Wilson! . . She has provided excellent support and recommendations.
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My therapist is amazing
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I appreciate how understanding my counselor is
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I think Shamni is great. She builds a good rapport with her clients and can bounce between upbeat and serious. I would appreciate if there was better updating of availability of therapists on third party sites.
Dilys Apr 2025
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I appreciate the fact that my therapist wants me to do more for myself and do things that are for me instead of always doing for other people. I also like the fact that Thriveworks has videos to watch to help with specific issues. I'm starting to watch some and it's very helpful so far.
Read more I appreciate the fact that my therapist wants me to do more for myself and do things that are for me instead of always doing for other people. I also like the fact that Thriveworks has videos to watch to help with specific issues. I'm starting to watch some and it's very helpful so far.
Casey Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Leominster is off of Merriam Ave, just east of Rockwell Pond. We currently share a building with Cormier Chiropractic and The Vascular Care Group, and our building is across the street from Foster Ct. and Grove Ave. The closest bus stop to us is at the Leominster Senior Center. If you have trouble finding our office or have any questions about how to get here, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Phone number

(978) 612-6361

Languages spoken by MA providers

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