Counseling for Teens

Frustrated?
Worried about what people think of you?
​Feel like you're hiding the real you?
Being a teenager is not easy. There's pressure from teachers, coaches, church leaders, and parents. Sometimes expectations can feel so unrealistic. Even friends and other kids your age add to the stress. 

It's easy to feel overwhelmed. It's understandable that you also need some privacy. Maybe you need a place where you can express how you feel without being judged, in a place where you will be understood. 

If your parent encouraged you to see this page they may be wanting to figure out how to help and love you best. Maybe you found this page by yourself, and you want to get some help. 

After talking with your parent or guardian, you ask them about setting up an appointment. We look forward to meeting with to hear your story.
We have helped many teens deal with various problems. Click below for articles and videos on these topics:

Counselors providing this service:

Tres Adames, MDiv, BCPC
Peoria, Arizona
Tres Adames specializes in one-on-one individual counseling for adults and teens. He works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, anger, codependency, and relationship issues. ​
Margaret Franklin, MA, BCPC
Peoria, Arizona
Maggie is a pastoral counselor who has been married for 38 years with five children and seven grandchildren. Her approach not only stems from education and formal training, but also personal experiences that reflect today’s challenges.
Lisa Peterson, MAPC, LISAC
Tempe, Arizona
Lisa Peterson is a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor who with those who have issues around trauma, codependency, grief, divorce, addictive relationships, and more. 
Brooks Gibson, MEd
Peoria, Arizona
Brooks Gibson is a Master's-level Pastoral Counselor who has over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.