Therapy for Teens in Portland, OR
You (or your teen) might be looking for support around…
Facing changes that feel confusing, painful, or out of your control
Feeling overwhelmed by pressure, stress, or uncertainty
Questioning who you are or how you fit in
Struggling with friendships, relationships, or social dynamics
Finding school or work exhausting or hard to manage
Feeling disconnected from family or unsure how to talk to them
Worried you’re supposed to have it all figured out already
If you’ve ever felt misunderstood or like you didn’t have a space to talk honestly, you’re not alone. We’re here to offer a supportive and affirming space where you can be yourself and work through whatever is on your mind, at your own pace.
And if you’re not totally sold on therapy or think it might be awkward, pointless, or just not for you? That’s okay too. We’ll meet you where you are, with no pressure and no pretending.
Going to therapy as a teen can feel daunting.
You want to share freely, be taken seriously, and not feel pressured to be perfect.
Our therapists bring years of experience working creatively with teens, including queer, trans, and neurodivergent youth.
We’ve supported teens with self-expression, emotional regulation, identity exploration, building resilience, and finding and honoring their strengths. We aim to show up with curiosity, respect, and a deep belief in each young person’s capacity for insight and growth.
You might want to talk, write, or make art. This can all be integrated into our therapy for teens in Portland, OR.
Our therapists have experience with using storytelling, writing, and making art with teens and young adults a way to express what’s hard to put into words and feel seen and supported without pressure to perform or explain. Alternative ways of communicating can help regulate emotions, strengthen self-understanding, and foster a sense of agency.
Creative expression has also been shown to reduce stress, support identity development, and improve communication and connection with others.
Therapy for teens in Portland, OR can help with:
Dealing with loss, family changes, or big transitions
Exploring gender, sexuality, and other parts of identity
Making sense of cultural and societal expectations that feel limiting
Managing fear, anger, or uncertainty about the world around you
Navigating friendships, dating, and relationship challenges
Working through school, work, or life pressure
Understanding and expressing emotions that feel confusing or intense
Feeling more confident in who you are and what you care about
Finding new ways to express yourself through art, writing, or movement
Creating space to imagine a future that feels meaningful, even in chaotic times
Danielle Maveal (she/her), Art Therapy Intern
Meet Your New Portland Therapist for Teens, Danielle!
My work supports people returning to their own knowing, the kind that gets buried under years of cultural messages, coping strategies, and all the ways life asks us to forget who we are to make it through. I love working with teens & hope to offer a therapy experience that is truly affirming, supportive, and maybe even fun!
As a fat, queer, neurodivergent person, I’ve lived in a body and mind that often aren’t understood. I know what it’s like to be told you’re too much, or not enough, or somehow both at once.
I’m currently earning my Master of Science in Art Therapy at Lewis & Clark College, where my clinical work focuses on relational trauma, fat liberation, and affirming care for people whose bodies, identities, or ways of being are often misunderstood or excluded.
Are you a parent looking teen counseling in Portland, OR?
It happened. You blinked and your kid is a teenager now. We understand the love you feel for your child is immense, and it can feel incredibly overwhelming when they’re struggling.
You’re likely feeling the intensity of the developmental phase they’re in right now. It’s hard to be a teenager, and it can also be really hard to be a parent of a teenager. You’re worried about them. You want to do right by them, but sometimes it feels impossible to know what that looks like. Maybe you’re concerned about:
your teen having difficulty building friendships
your teen experiencing challenges with school
your teen experimenting in ways that make you nervous about their safety
your teen not being open with you & worrying about what’s really happening in their life
your teen seeming depression and/or anxious
your teen struggling with their relationship to food and their body
We’re here to help. Our skilled therapists offer counseling for teens here in Portland, OR that support both you & your child.
