Teen and Adolescent Therapy in Broward County

Families in Broward County come to us when a teenager's mood, school life or home life has changed and a talk at the kitchen table is no longer enough. Your teen meets a therapist alone, at the Fort Lauderdale office or on secure video, and you are told how things are going without being handed the details of every session.

A rough year, or something more

Some turbulence is part of being sixteen. What deserves a closer look is a change that lasts: a teen who stops seeing friends, sleeps at odd hours, gets unusually angry, or seems flat for weeks. Parents are often the first to notice, and the notice usually arrives as a vague worry rather than a clear list.

You do not have to be certain about what you are seeing before you call. A phone conversation with us is a low-pressure way to describe what has changed and hear what a first step could look like.

What we work on

Teens come to us about worry and panic, sadness, anger, pressure from school and sports, trouble with friends or dating, tension at home, loss, body image, and the aftermath of bullying or a scary event. In Broward the week is often crowded with AP classes, practices, jobs and long drives, so overload is a common thread.

Some teens walk in curious. Plenty arrive with crossed arms because a parent booked the visit, and that start is workable too.

Trust comes first

Therapy only works if a teen believes the room is safe. The first meetings are spent on that: explaining what stays private, what we would have to share, and that nobody is there to lecture.

From there the work turns practical. Teens practice spotting the early signs of worry or anger, choosing what to do in the moment, setting limits with friends and family, and thinking about next year without spiraling.

Where parents fit

Parents stay in the picture. You will hear how things are going, what could help at home, and where the line sits on what remains between your teen and the therapist. Anything involving safety comes to you directly.

A first visit usually starts with the parent or guardian and teen together for a few minutes, then the teen alone. If a younger child is struggling too, see child and behavioral therapy in Broward County. When a teen splits time between two homes, our co-parenting coaching sessions can help parents settle on one plan. For the statewide overview of how we work with teens, see teen and adolescent therapy in Florida.

Families from across the county

We see families from Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Plantation, Sunrise, Davie and elsewhere in the county. The office is at 800 E Cypress Creek Rd, Suite 431 in Fort Lauderdale. If rush-hour traffic or a practice schedule gets in the way, secure video works from anywhere in Florida.

A few teens open up more from their own room; others need to be out of the house. Either is fine, and you can switch. The Fort Lauderdale version of this page is teen and adolescent therapy in Fort Lauderdale.

Insurance and next steps

We take many major insurance plans and check your benefits before the first visit. Starting sooner is usually easier than waiting for a bad stretch to pass on its own. Call (954) 600-9403 or request an appointment.

If you believe your teen is in immediate danger, call or text 988, or call 911. Therapy is not an emergency service.

Frequently asked questions

Will you tell me everything my teen says?

No, and that is deliberate. A teen who believes every word reaches a parent will stop talking. We settle early on what stays private and what would be shared, and anything involving safety is brought to you right away. You will still hear how the work is moving and how to support it at home.

My teen refuses to go. What now?

Reluctance is common and often fades. Mention it when you call, and we can set the first visit up as a single conversation with no commitment to more. Teens frequently relax once they learn the therapist is not there to lecture them, and a calm invitation tends to work better than threats or bribes.

Can sessions fit around sports and school?

We do our best. Tell us about practices, work shifts and school hours when you call and we will look for a time that fits. Video can also take the drive out of the equation, which matters in a county as spread out as Broward.

What ages do you see?

Mostly middle and high school students. A twelve-year-old and a seventeen-year-old need very different things, so the approach shifts with each teen's age and stage. For a younger child, ask about our child and behavioral therapy services.

Do I have to be in the room?

Typically just at the start of the first visit, so everyone hears the plan and the privacy rules. After that your teen meets the therapist alone. If you would like a separate conversation with the therapist, ask and we will arrange it.