Who we help · Ages 11–19
Teen & Adolescent Counseling in Spokane Valley, WA
Child, Marriage & Family Counseling provides counseling for preteens and teens ages 11–19 in Spokane Valley, WA, helping adolescents work through anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-harm, school pressure, and identity questions with counselors who take them seriously.
Why therapy for a teen looks different
Adolescents can smell condescension a mile away. Our counselors work with teens the way teens need — direct, respectful, and confidential — while keeping parents appropriately in the loop. The goal is a room where your teen can say the true thing out loud, maybe for the first time.
What we help teens with
- Anxiety and panic
- Depression and low motivation
- Self-harm and suicidal thoughts
- Self-esteem and body image
- School stress and academic pressure
- Bullying and peer relationships
- Identity, including LGBTQIA+ support
- Family conflict and divorce
- Grief, loss, and trauma
- At-risk behaviors
In-person or telehealth
Teens can be seen at our Spokane Valley office or by secure video across Washington — telehealth works well for busy school-year schedules, and some teens open up more easily from their own room.
Getting started
Meet our counselors and call the one who feels like a fit, or send us a message and we’ll help match your teen.
Common questions
- My teen doesn't want to go to therapy. Should I make them?
- A reluctant start is normal and doesn't predict failure. We suggest framing the first visit as a one-time meeting to see what it's like, and letting your teen have a voice in choosing their counselor. Most teens engage once they experience a counselor who listens without lecturing.
- Will you tell me what my teen says in session?
- Teens need privacy for therapy to work, so sessions are confidential — with important exceptions. We always involve parents when there's a safety concern, and we'll keep you informed about progress and how you can help, without reporting conversation details.
- Do you see teens for self-harm or suicidal thoughts?
- Yes. Several of our counselors work with self-harm and suicidal ideation in adolescents. If your teen is in immediate danger, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to the nearest emergency room — then call us to set up ongoing support.