Assessing Alternatives Counseling provides supportive, evidence-informed therapy for teens and young adults. We help adolescents navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, school stress, relationships, and identity in a nonjudgmental space. We serve clients in Arvada and Lakewood, Colorado.

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At Assessing Alternatives Counseling in Arvada, CO, we believe that teen counseling is an essential tool for adolescents who need guidance and support to work through their struggles.

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When Teen Therapy Can Help

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Signs it may be time to reach out include persistent worry or panic, mood changes, irritability, withdrawal, sleep issues, self-esteem concerns, academic stress, conflict at home, or difficulty coping after a painful experience.

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What We Help Teens With

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Anxiety and panic • Depression and low motivation • Trauma and PTSD • Self-harm urges (with appropriate safety planning) • Grief and life transitions • School and performance stress
• Family conflict • Identity and belonging • Social stress and relationships

Our Approach

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Therapy is tailored to your teen’s needs and goals. Depending on fit, our clinicians may draw from TF-CBT, EMDR, IFS-informed work, and somatic approaches to build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and support healing.
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What to expect
(parents + confidentiality)
 

We typically start with an intake to understand what’s going on and what your teen wants to be different. Parent/guardian involvement is collaborative and appropriate to the situation, while also respecting teen confidentiality within ethical and legal limits.
 

LGBTQ+ Affirming Teen Therapy

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We provide affirming support for LGBTQ+ teens exploring identity, stress, family dynamics, and belonging—without judgment and at your teen’s pace.

Teen Therapy in Arvada & Lakewood
We serve families across Arvada and Lakewood and can discuss the best-fit option
for your teen during scheduling.

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