Therapy for Teens
Teen therapy in Minnesota for adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, school stress, relationship challenges, and emotional overwhelm. In-person and online therapy helps teens build confidence, coping skills, and emotional resilience.
Quick Facts
Who We Help: Teenagers and adolescents throughout Minnesota
Conditions Treated: Anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, grief, school stress, low self-esteem, behavioral concerns, and relationship difficulties
Therapeutic Approaches: CBT, DBT-informed therapy, EMDR, trauma-informed therapy, and evidence-based counseling
Session Types: Individual teen therapy, family-supported sessions, and telehealth therapy
Session Lengths: Varies based on treatment goals and individual needs
Care Options: In-person therapy and online therapy across Minnesota
Locations: Brooklyn Center, Eagan, Golden Valley, North St. Paul, and Shakopee
Insurance: Major insurance plans accepted including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Medica, Medicare, Medicaid, and United Healthcare
Professional Support for Your Teenager
Licensed therapy for teens in Minnesota offers a supportive and personalized approach to mental health, helping teens navigate the unique challenges of adolescence. Whether facing anxiety, depression, trauma, school stress, social pressures, family conflicts, or self-esteem struggles, teen therapy provides a safe and confidential space to express feelings, develop coping skills, and build emotional resilience that will benefit them well into adulthood.
Experienced therapists use evidence-based approaches tailored to each teen’s needs, fostering growth, confidence, and healthier relationships a teenager has both with themselves and their loved ones. With both in-person and telehealth options available, therapy offers flexible and accessible support, empowering teens to manage challenges, build self-awareness, and thrive in their daily lives.
Is your teenager experiencing any of the following mental health concerns?
Anxiety, panic attacks, or OCD
Depression, low self esteem, and/or lack of motivation
Dysfunctional relationships with friends and family
Insatiable grief resulting from a loss
Post traumatic symptoms
Help adjusting to a new big life change
Trouble in school academically or behaviorally.
What Is Teen Therapy?
Teen therapy provides adolescents with a safe, supportive, and confidential space to talk through emotional, behavioral, social, and academic challenges. Therapy helps teens better understand themselves while developing healthier coping skills and emotional awareness.
At BHSI, therapy is personalized to each teenager’s needs, personality, and stage of development.
How Can Therapy Help Teenagers?
Therapy helps teens learn how to manage emotions, navigate stress, improve communication, and build confidence during a period of major emotional and social growth.
Many teenagers come to therapy when anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma, or school stress begins affecting their daily life, relationships, or sense of self.
Transform Into The Best Version of Yourself
Learn to manage anxiety and depression effectively
Navigate school and social pressures with greater ease
Strengthen problem-solving and decision-making skills
Address and heal from past trauma or difficulties
Improve communication with family and friends
Build self-confidence and a positive self-image
How Teen Therapy Works
1. Initial Consultation
The process begins with learning more about your teen’s concerns, emotional health, and daily challenges.
2. Personalized Assessment
Your therapist develops a treatment approach tailored to your teenager’s emotional, behavioral, and social needs.
3. Collaborative Treatment Planning
Therapy focuses on creating a safe and judgment-free environment where teens can openly express themselves.
4. Ongoing Support
Sessions help teens strengthen coping skills, communication, emotional regulation, confidence, and self-awareness.
5. Continued Growth and Care
As challenges evolve, therapy continues to provide guidance, support, and tools for long-term emotional wellness.
Personalized Care for Your Teen’s Unique Journey
Teen therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach—each session is tailored to fit the unique needs, challenges, and goals of the individual teen. Whether they need support for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, school stress, or family conflicts, therapy adapts to what works best for them. Some teens benefit from structured cognitive-behavioral techniques, while others may thrive with a more open, expressive approach like art or talk therapy. A skilled therapist works to understand each teen’s personality, experiences, and concerns, creating a safe space where they feel heard, supported, and empowered. By personalizing the therapy process, teens gain the right tools and strategies to build confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being in a way that makes sense for them.
FAQ
What issues can teen therapy help with?
Teen therapy can help with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, OCD, school stress, low self-esteem, friendship difficulties, family conflict, and behavioral concerns.
Do you offer online therapy for teens in Minnesota?
Yes. BHSI offers both in-person and telehealth therapy for teenagers throughout Minnesota.
How involved are parents in teen therapy?
Parent involvement depends on the teen’s age, goals, and treatment needs. Therapists work to balance confidentiality with healthy family communication and support.
What therapy approaches are used for teens?
Therapists may use CBT, DBT-informed therapy, EMDR, trauma-informed therapy, and other evidence-based approaches depending on the teen’s needs.
How long does teen therapy last?
Therapy length varies for every teen. Some adolescents benefit from short-term support while others continue therapy longer for ongoing growth and emotional support.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes. BHSI accepts many major insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Medica, Medicare, Medicaid, and United Healthcare.
Sources & Evidence-Based Care
BHSI uses evidence-based approaches supported by leading mental health organizations and clinical research.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is considered an effective treatment for adolescent anxiety and depression.
American Psychological Association (APA): https://www.apa.org - Trauma-focused therapies, including EMDR, are supported for adolescents experiencing trauma and PTSD symptoms.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): https://www.nimh.nih.gov - Mental health treatment during adolescence can improve emotional well-being, relationships, academic functioning, and long-term mental health outcomes.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth
