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44,058 people sought child/teen therapy help in North Carolina in the last year

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What is child & teen counseling?

Thriveworks child & teen counseling in Raleigh helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children and adolescents can attend and benefit from therapy.

How does child & teen counseling work?

Child & teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the child or teen’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, child & teen counselors have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.

Is child & teen counseling conducted in person or online?

Child & teen counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does child & teen counseling last?

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

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Raleigh, NC Child and Teen Counseling in Wake County

Thriveworks Counseling in Raleigh, NC has child counselors who are trained to assess behavioral challenges and to know when they warrant a closer look. Each child is an individual and will cope with difficult situations, such as divorce, trauma, parental addictions, or mental health issues, differently. Raleigh, NC counselors take individual differences into consideration when assessing a new client.

Some behaviors that may cause concern are:

  • Significant changes to sleep, either an increase or decrease
  • Noticeable and prolonged shifts in mood
  • Frequent fighting with peers
  • Excessive shyness or anxiety in new situations
  • Bedwetting or nervous habits, such as nail-biting

How Can a Raleigh, NC Child Counselor or Psychologist Help?

Raleigh, NC child counselors in Wake County have dedicated their careers to helping children and their families who are experiencing behaviors that cause disruption or worry. They are able to build a strong rapport with your child and find the best way to communicate with him or her, even if your child is very young. They use warmth, empathy, and compassion as the cornerstones of their counseling approach. Our counselors know that every child learns and processes emotions differently, but all deserve to achieve wellness in their lives.

Sometimes a child simply needs the assistance of a trained professional and a neutral environment to process what he or she is experiencing. Other times he or she may need additional counseling before resolving the maladaptive behaviors. In either case, Raleigh child counseling can be vital in helping your child overcome their difficulties and become happy, healthy children again.

Can I Talk to Someone About My Child?

Yes. Raleigh child counselors in Wake County are always happy to discuss any concerns you have about your child. Call our office today to talk to one of our trained professionals or to book a consultation.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in North Carolina accept 25 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Raleigh
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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therapist laid out the plan and a little about how future sessions would work - she seems like she will be able to help me
Michael Sep 2025
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I love sitting in my recliner and talking with my great counselor.
Sheree Sep 2025
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Michael is straightforward, knowledgeable, affirming, and thoughtful. He has a way of tying things together neatly, while helping keep me accountable.
Matthew Sep 2025
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Punctual. Friendly. Easy to talk to.
Debra Sep 2025
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Someone To hear what I was saying.
Gregory Sep 2025
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Thriveworks is absolutely perfect. Nothing to change
Gary Sep 2025
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Ava is a very thoughtful, caring listener and gives good advice.
Sandra Sep 2025
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Felt very non-judgmental.
Terry Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Raleigh is located at 8406 Six Forks Rd Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27615, next to Spherion

Phone number

(919) 642-4857

Languages spoken by NC providers

  • English
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