Teen Therapy in Denton County
Rated 5/5 Stars
For the parent watching their kid disappear into their room. You know something is wrong, and they will not let you help.
Licensed and supervised counselors
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In-network with most major insurances
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Lower-cost options available
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Rated 5/5 Stars
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Licensed and supervised counselors ✳︎ In-network with most major insurances ✳︎ Lower-cost options available ✳︎ Rated 5/5 Stars ✳︎
Getting Started in Three Easy Steps
1 - Reach out
Fill out the contact form; you do not need to explain everything, just enough for us to reach out and to point you in the right direction.
2 - Get matched
Our office administrator will pair you with the counselor whose specialty and availability fit what you need. If you already know who you want to see, let us know.
3 - Get Started!
Your first session is a conversation, not an interrogation. You will talk about what brought you in and the goals you want to achieve.
How Teen Therapy Works
You love your teenager, and you know they can get through this rough time. They just need some support. We would be honored to be that safe person for your teen to lean on.
We love working with teenagers to help them learn how to manage their anxiety, set healthy boundaries, change their negative thought patterns, address their school struggles, and value the amazing individual they are. We also provide education and support for teenagers struggling with ADHD, self-harm, low self-esteem, unhealthy friendship patterns, and family changes.
Teenagers can spot fake from a mile away. Our counselors do not open with a worksheet and a clipboard. The first job is credibility: showing up as an adult who is not there to report back, judge, or fix them. We spend several sessions building an honest, trusting relationship and getting to know them.
From there the work is practical. We use approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and DBT-informed skills to help them recognize what their brain is doing, interrupt the spiral, and handle conflict, pressure, and self-criticism with actual tools.
Sessions are one on one and run 50 to 55 minutes. We start with weekly sessions and can step down to every other week as your teen makes progress. Confidentiality is explained clearly to both the teen and the parent up front, including its limits, because a teenager will not open up until they know exactly what is and is not shared.
We work on anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, conflict with friends, conflict at home, academic pressure, identity and life changes, grief, trauma, emotional regulation, self-harm, setting boundaries, and stress.
Their grades dropped and nobody can say exactly why
They have pulled away from friends they used to be close to
They struggle with anger, isolation, or tears with no obvious trigger
Their sleep is wrecked, either too much or almost none
They said something that scared you
They are anxious about things that used to be easy
You Might Be Here Because
About Us and What Others are Saying
Hi, I’m Ashley! I am the owner of Grateful Heart Counseling and we are here to help your family navigate through life's many challenges.
Whether it's anxiety creeping in, low self-esteem holding you back, or difficult changes happening around you, we can help you gain the skills and self confidence to overcome these obstacles.
Our counselors are trained in multiple evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and for younger kids- the transformative power of Play Therapy. Together, we can start your journey towards healing and growth.
“Ashley has helped equip me with tools for parenting my son who went through a major change in his life. She listened, took time to give me materials, and helped me feel supported as the parent. I would recommend her for parents who have a child needing emotional support!”
“Grateful heart counseling is an excellent resource in the Justin area! Ashley and her team have taken a special interest in the play therapy population and know their stuff! This team does a great job equipping their clients with the tools that they need to succeed!”
“Ms. Smith has supported both myself and my kiddos through so many situations. She is enthusiastic to share ideas for solving everyday challenges as well as an expert in grief counseling, self-help, and executive functioning skills. I would give her 100/100 if that amount of stars was an option!”
Our Locations That Offer Teen Therapy
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Justin Location
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Denton Location
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 24 hours a day.
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Sessions are 50 to 55 minutes and one on one with your teen. We start weekly and can step down to every other week as your teen makes progress.
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There is no fixed number. We spend the first several sessions building an honest, trusting relationship before the practical work starts, so give it time. Your teen’s counselor will talk with you about what makes sense for their goals.
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We try to get your first appointment scheduled within a week from when you call. Some of our Therapists offer appointments in the early morning, evenings, or on Saturdays to try to accommodate your schedule.
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Mostly getting to know your teen. Their counselor explains confidentiality and its limits clearly to both of you up front, because a teenager will not open up until they know exactly what is and is not shared. Your teen does not need to prepare anything.
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We are in-network with several major insurance panels. Lower-cost sessions are available with our associate and pre-licensed counselors.
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We prefer in person for teenagers, at either office. Virtual sessions are available for adults anywhere in Texas.
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That is okay. We are prepared to deal with resistance, a bad attitude, or even silence until we can build their trust and get them to the point of wanting to come back.
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Our policy is that everything your teen says in the room is confidential unless they share that someone has hurt them, or that they are thinking about hurting themselves or someone else. There are often times a teen shares something we believe the parent should know. We work with your teen to encourage them to talk with you, or to get their permission for us to talk with you, so you stay in the loop as much as possible.
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Some of our counselors offer after school hours, and those are usually the first times to get booked. If you are able to come during the day, we can give you a school excuse note for the appointment time so it counts as excused. Talk with your teen about the best time of day to miss a little school, such as lunch, PE, an elective, or advisory.
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If you are this concerned about your teenager, there is no harm in letting a professional support them. Parenting is incredibly hard, and we are here to help you.
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We can switch you, and there is nothing awkward about asking.
