Teen and Adolescent Therapy In Phoenix, AZ

A grounded, judgment-free space for adolescents to share openly, explore identity, and build emotional skills.

Therapy safe for adolescents, that is built in safe collaboration with parents. Available in-person in Phoenix, and online throughout Arizona

Note: For families experiencing divorce or an active custody process, participation and consent from both parents is required.

How I Can Help

At Philoxenia, each service is built around collaboration, emotional safety, and evidence-based care. Wherever life has led you, you can show up here and be met with understanding, empathy, and respect.

Anxiety

When worry, fear, or overwhelm begin to shape your days, anxiety can make even ordinary moments feel unsafe. Therapy offers a steady place to understand what your nervous system is holding, restore a sense of grounding, and build tools for feeling more present and secure.

Depression

Depression can feel like emotional heaviness, numbness, or a quiet disconnection from yourself and the world around you. Together, we create space to explore what’s underneath the weight, gently reconnect with your inner life, and move toward relief at a pace that feels supportive.

PTSD & C-PTSD

Trauma can linger in the body and nervous system long after the event has passed. PTSD and Complex PTSD often show up as hypervigilance, emotional shutdown, or feeling stuck in survival mode. Trauma-informed therapy helps restore safety, process what was overwhelming, and support healing that honors your experiences.

Relationship Abuse

Abusive or controlling relationships can leave deep emotional wounds, confusion, and self-doubt. Therapy provides a safe, validating space to name what happened, rebuild trust in yourself, and begin reclaiming your sense of agency, boundaries, and worth.

Faith-Integration Counseling

Approach mental and emotional distress through a blend of psychology and Christian faith — always based on your comfort level and at your invitation.

Attachment Distress

When early or relational wounds impact how you connect with others, relationships may feel unsafe, unstable, or emotionally intense. Attachment-focused therapy helps you understand your patterns, heal relational injuries, and move toward more secure, satisfying connections.

Life Transitions

Major changes — whether expected or unexpected — can unsettle your sense of identity and direction. Therapy offers support during seasons of transition, helping you process loss, uncertainty, and growth while staying connected to yourself through change.

Low Self-Esteem

Chronic self-criticism or shame can shape how you see yourself and relate to others. Therapy creates space to explore where these beliefs began, challenge harmful narratives, and cultivate a more compassionate, grounded relationship with yourself.

What to Expect

Sessions are held in a comfortable, confidential space—either at my Phoenix office or through secure telehealth anywhere in Arizona. Individual therapy runs 60 minutes,.

Each session may look different, but will work towards our collaborative goals. Some days that might mean processing a hard memory through EMDR, other times we will be exploring patterns in your relationships or sitting with emotions that need space to be felt. The work moves at your pace, shaped by what you're ready for and what your healing requires.

    • A private, uninterrupted hour dedicated entirely to you and your experience.

    • Evidence-based approaches including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR, and trauma-informed interventions, all adapted to fit your unique needs and story.

    • Space for whatever you're carrying—whether that's anxiety keeping you up at night, trauma you've been holding alone, questions about faith you can't ask anywhere else, or simply the exhaustion of trying to hold it all together.

    • Optional between-session support like grounding exercises or reflection prompts, if that feels helpful to you.

    • Complete confidentiality, whether we meet face-to-face or online.

  • Individual Therapy: $175 per session
    Couples Therapy: $275 per session

    Payment is collected at the end of each session. I keep a card securely on file for your convenience.

    If cost is a barrier right now, I occasionally have limited sliding-scale spots available. Please mention this when you reach out—I'm happy to talk through options.

  • Most clients start with weekly sessions, though we can adjust to bi-weekly, which ever works better for your life and healing process. Some people need weekly support for a season; others find their groove with bi-weekly check-ins. We'll figure out what serves you best.

    For those wanting extended time for intensive EMDR work or somatic processing, 90-minute individual sessions are available upon request.

    • Confidentiality is sacred. What you share stays between us, protected by HIPAA and ethical guidelines. Your privacy matters deeply.

    • Cancellations require 24 hours' notice. Life happens, and I understand. If you need to reschedule, just let me know at least a day ahead to avoid the full session charge. Emergencies and illness are always handled with grace.

    • Telehealth works. Virtual sessions are secure, private, and just as effective as meeting in person. Many clients appreciate the flexibility, especially during tough weeks.

    • Come as you are. There's no need to prepare notes or have your thoughts perfectly organized. Therapy meets you exactly where you are each session.

    • Scope of practice: I work with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, spiritual abuse, faith transitions, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I don't currently see clients in active crisis, active addiction, or those needing specialized treatment for OCD, Bipolar Disorder, or Borderline Personality Disorder—but I'm happy to help connect you with appropriate resources.

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My signature process

I offer adolescent therapy at $175 per hour, using an emotion-focused approach integrated with EMDR for trauma processing. Moving forward is as simple as one, two, three—and each step is intentionally designed to honor your story and bring you closer to the healing you're seeking.

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connect

Our first three sessions are about building the trust that makes real therapy possible. I take time to understand you holistically—your emotional world, attachment patterns, window of tolerance, and how your past may be showing up in your present. I'll thoughtfully screen for anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and explore early life experiences. This foundation isn't rushed—I want you to feel truly seen and safe.

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planning

Together, we'll design your personalized treatment plan. This isn't something I hand to you—it's something we create collaboratively. Drawing from evidence-based approaches, we'll identify realistic milestones that honor your pace and your life. Your plan is entirely individualized, shaped by your unique needs, strengths, and vision for yourself. You'll always know where we're headed and why it matters.

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heal

This is where the deep work unfolds. We'll expand your window of tolerance, deepen your understanding of your emotional experience, and when trauma is present, process it through EMDR. The goal is genuine, lasting healing—the kind that leads to self-understanding, acceptance, and freedom to live more fully. Every session builds intentionally on the one before, bringing you closer to your goals.

  • "Gifted at making everyone feel understood and valued, creating a safe and supportive"

    “Lindsay is an outstanding therapist. Their expertise in the field is evident in the thoughtful and effective care they provide to their clients. Lindsay is gifted at making everyone feel understood and valued, creating a safe and supportive.”environment.”

    — Andrea Emerson, Counselor, MA, LPC

  • ★★★★★

    On Zocdoc

  • "Great listener and connected with my teen."

    — Previous Therapy Client’s Parent

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Teen therapy provides adolescents with a grounded, judgment-free space to explore emotions, identity, stressors, and relationships. Sessions are designed to help teens build emotional awareness, coping skills, and a stronger sense of self while feeling supported and respected.

  • Teens may benefit from therapy if they’re experiencing anxiety, mood changes, withdrawal, academic stress, identity questions, relationship challenges, or difficulty coping with life transitions. Therapy can also be helpful even when concerns feel subtle — early support often makes a meaningful difference.

  • Teen therapy supports concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, peer challenges, family stress, school pressure, self-esteem, and emotional regulation. All focus areas offered in individual therapy are also available for teens.

  • Teen therapy provides a grounded, judgment-free space where adolescents can share openly, explore identity, and develop emotional skills. Sessions are collaborative, respectful, and paced to meet the teen where they are.

  • Goals are created collaboratively with the teen and parent, while still prioritizing the teen’s emotional safety and trust. The level of parent involvement is discussed together and adjusted based on developmental needs and clinical best practices.

  • Confidentiality is an important part of teen therapy. While parents are involved in goal-setting and general progress, specific session content remains private unless safety concerns arise, in line with ethical and legal guidelines.

  • Teen therapy sessions are 60 minutes and typically occur weekly or bi-weekly. The length of treatment depends on the teen’s goals, needs, and progress.

Have another question? Email hello(at)philoxenia.com to get in touch.

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Your story Matters here.

Schedule a consultation so we can learn more about your needs and see if we’re a good fit. We’re looking forward to hearing your story and taking this journey of healing with you.

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