Counseling for Teens

& Young Adults 

Create intentionality In how you Plan & live your life

Begin Counseling for teens & Young Adults at Fair Oaks Behavioral Health

The teens to late twenties bring a unique set of challenges for our bright young stars. Building one’s identity, actualizing, and balancing independence while managing relationships, a job and school/work are the difficult tasks at hand. This is a time in life to partner with a trained professional to best navigate these critical years. Our young adult years are the most important in that the steps taken in this formative time will help secure the future we most desire. 

Student feeling empowered after therapy for teens and young adults helped her gain confidence

Your counseling session will be

  • Personalized

    Your therapist will conduct an initial assessment to understand your concerns, symptoms, and personal history, tailoring the treatment approach to your specific needs.

  • Targeted

    Collaboratively, your therapist will establish therapeutic goals, addressing the challenges of young adulthood while promoting personal growth, relationship skills, and effective coping mechanisms.

  • Actionable

    Our therapists balance empathy with skill-building, empowering you to gain insight into your thoughts, behaviors, and emotional experiences while providing practical tools to help you make meaningful change.

“I left every session with a better understanding of myself, and with a feeling that a weight had been lifted from my chest. I would recommend Josh to anyone that is struggling and needs someone to talk with.” 

M.H. Sacramento, California

What Should I Expect in Therapy for Teens & Young Adults?

  • The therapist conducts an initial assessment to understand the client's concerns, symptoms, and personal history. They may use diagnostic tools to evaluate the client's condition and develop an accurate diagnosis, if applicable. This helps guide the treatment approach. This will be done in your first session.

  • Confidentiality in teen therapy at Fair Oaks Behavioral Health is approached with a delicate balance between respecting your teenager's need for privacy and involving parents in the therapeutic process. While teens are assured a confidential space to explore their thoughts and feelings, our therapists recognize the importance of collaboration with parents. Typically, therapists work to establish a trusting relationship with both the teen and their parents, outlining the boundaries of confidentiality and discussing scenarios in which information may be shared. This transparent approach aims to support the teenager's autonomy while keeping parents informed and involved in their child's therapeutic journey.

  • Therapists work collaboratively with clients to establish therapeutic goals. These goals may involve managing symptoms, developing coping strategies, improving relationships, enhancing self-esteem, or achieving personal growth. Clear goals help focus the therapy process and measure progress.

  • Our therapists may teach clients practical skills and techniques to manage stress, regulate emotions, improve communication, set boundaries, and address other specific areas of concern. These skills empower individuals to develop healthier habits, improve relationships, and navigate life's challenges more effectively.

  • At Fair oaks Behavioral health therapy can foster personal growth by encouraging self-reflection and self-exploration. It provides an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of oneself, identify patterns, and develop insight into one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. For personal growth to occur, there needs to be an increased self-awareness that leads to personal transformation. The process may require gentle nudging or care-frontation at times.

  • Individual therapy offers consistent and ongoing support. The therapist builds a therapeutic relationship with the client, allowing for long-term work on complex issues or recurring mental health concerns. This continuity of care helps ensure that progress is maintained and new challenges can be addressed as they arise.

How can Therapy at Fair Oaks Behavioral Health Create the Change I want?

At Fair Oaks Behavioral Health, our therapists employ evidence-based techniques and modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other approaches tailored to teens and young adults. These techniques aim to promote self-awareness, change unhelpful patterns, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

Anxiety & Depression

Anxiety and depression are common challenges during adolescence and young adulthood. Our therapists utilize evidence-based strategies to help you create a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Our Specialties

Work & Career Struggles

Therapy can provide guidance in essential skills such as interviewing, interpersonal communication, building a strong work ethic, and effectively collaborating within teams, empowering youth to confidently navigate the demands of their careers.

Relationship Dynamics

Whether it's friendships or romantic relationships, therapy can help teens and young adults navigate and improve their relationship skills while staying safe. Our therapists can also help with the identity development process.

Ready to get started?

Led by founder Joshua Collver-Horvath, our therapists each have unique strengths and have sought advanced training that reflect their specialties. View their profiles to learn more, or schedule your free consultation to be matched with a therapist by our team.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Therapy for teens and young adults at Fair Oaks Behavioral Health is a specialized form of mental health treatment tailored to address the unique challenges faced during adolescence and early adulthood. It involves a one-on-one therapeutic relationship between a trained mental health professional and the client.

  • Therapy sessions typically last around 50 minutes, but the exact duration may vary based on your needs and the therapist's approach.

  • The duration of therapy varies depending on individual needs and goals. Some individuals may benefit from short-term therapy, while others may engage in longer-term therapy for more complex issues.

  • Yes, the information you share in therapy is confidential. Therapists adhere to ethical and legal guidelines to maintain your privacy. However, there are exceptions in cases where there may be harm to yourself or others, which your therapist will discuss with you.

  • If you're facing challenges, experiencing emotional distress, or seeking personal growth, therapy can be beneficial. A consultation with a therapist can help determine if therapy is the right choice for you.