Teen Counseling in Austin, TX

Teen Counseling in Austin, TX | Just Mind Counseling

Teen Counseling · Austin, TX · Ages 12–18 & Parents

The right therapist doesn't just listen, they get your teen. We're a team of licensed teen counseling specialists seeing kids in person at both our Austin offices, or by telehealth across Texas. Our client care team reads through your information and is available to talk with you to help find the one who actually fits: anxiety, depression, school stress, and everything in between.

Match my teen with a therapist

Takes 2–3 minutes · Free 30-minute consult available · Most people hear back within 24 hours.

4.9★ Google

50+ clinicians

30+ yrs of experience

2 offices: North & South Austin

You've noticed something, and you're not sure what it means

Maybe your once-open kid has gone quiet. Maybe the grades slipped, the friend group changed, or the mood swings feel bigger than "just being a teenager." You're not sure whether it's a phase or something that needs help, and you don't want to overreact or underreact.

That uncertainty is exactly the right reason to reach out. You don't need a diagnosis or a crisis to start. Our teen counselors help you figure out what's going on and what to do next, if anything.

"Once we started therapy, our therapist has already developed a comfort level with my daughter where she feels safe to be open about her challenges."

O.N., parent of a Just Mind teen client

Match my teen with a therapist

Tell us a little about your teen and a real person helps you find the right fit.

The hard part isn't whether therapy helps. It's finding the right person.

The evidence for teen counseling is strong: a JAMA Psychiatry network meta-analysis of 101 trials found that structured psychotherapy significantly reduces anxiety in children and adolescents. The harder question is finding the right person for your teen.

With 30+ teen counselors, the question every parent has is "how am I supposed to know who's actually right for my kid?" You don't have to figure that out alone. A real person on our team reads what you share and helps you land on the right fit.

"The right therapist doesn't just listen, they get your teen. We put care into matching you with someone who fits their needs, their style, and their life, and we're with you until it clicks."

Two ways to find your teen's counselor

Browse yourself

Explore our teen counselors

On our Counselors page, scan photos, specialties, and who each therapist is best at helping. Filter by what matters (accepting new clients, evenings, telehealth, gender, language) and let us know who feels right.

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Let us match your teen

Get a few hand-picked matches, with the reasons why

Tell us a little about your teen and a client care team member will read it, then recommends a few counselors and explains why each one could be a good fit. Not sure about the first suggestions? Just ask, and we'll keep going until it's right.

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What we tell parents, and what stays private

The most common question we hear is: "What will the therapist tell me, and what stays between them and my teen?" Here's exactly how we handle it, and we explain the same ground rules to you and your teen in the first session.

Kept confidential

The day-to-day content of your teen's sessions: what they talk about, work through, and share. That privacy is what makes the therapy effective.

Always shared with you

Anything involving safety. If your teen is at risk of harming themselves or someone else, or is being harmed, we involve you. Safety is never confidential.

How we keep you in the loop

We share themes and progress and give you practical ways to support your teen at home, rather than a transcript. Where it helps, we bring you into sessions intentionally.

How it shifts with age

Confidentiality looks different for a 13-year-old than a 17-year-old approaching adulthood. Your teen's therapist walks you both through what applies.

What we help teens with

Teens come to us for a wide range of reasons, including:

Anxiety & panic
Depression & low mood
School stress & burnout
ADHD & focus
Self-esteem & confidence
Body image

Social struggles & bullying
Trauma & hard experiences
Family conflict & big transitions
Grief & loss
Identity & belonging
LGBTQIA+ affirming support

Not sure whether your teen needs counseling?

Teens may benefit from counseling for behavioral changes, emotional struggles, mental-health concerns, stress, relationship difficulties, or a hard experience they're carrying. If you're not sure, that's a good reason to reach out, and we'll help you decide.

Reach out and we'll help you decide

A note to teens

If you're the one reading this, here's the short version: this is your space. You don't have to talk about anything you're not ready to, and you don't have to have it all figured out. Your therapist isn't here to lecture you. You and your therapist will work together to build a plan for your goals, and to work through anything that might be going on at home, school, with friends, relationships, etc. Sometimes that involves your parents, but you won't be doing it alone. We'll work on it together.

A lot of people your age come in unsure and leave feeling like they finally have someone in their corner. That's the whole point.

Why our teen counseling is different

Counseling only works when a teenager actually connects with their counselor. Here's what sets our team apart.

Fit comes first

Teens spot inauthenticity instantly. A real person matches your teen by personality and specialty, and if it's not right, we keep working until it clicks.

The whole picture

With your permission, we coordinate with schools, prescribers, and family so your teen's support isn't fragmented.

Parents aren't sidelined

You get real, practical ways to support your teen at home, without breaking the trust that makes counseling work.

In person, close to home

Looking for teen counseling near you? We're face-to-face at both our Austin offices, North (Spicewood Springs) and South (Westlake), plus secure telehealth across Texas.

What the first few sessions look like

For your teen and for you as a parent. No surprises.

Tell us about your teen. Share a little about what's going on. A real person on our team reads it and matches your teen with the right therapist, in person or by telehealth.
First session (intake). Your teen's therapist gets to know them, their history, and their goals. Depending on age and situation, parents may join for part of this.
The ground rules. We explain confidentiality and how parent updates work, so everyone knows what to expect from the start.
The work begins. Sessions are usually weekly to start. Your therapist builds a plan around your teen's goals and reviews progress over time.

Good to know

You don't need a diagnosis to start.
Reluctant teens are normal, and we're used to it.
In person at both Austin offices, or telehealth statewide.
Parents can meet a therapist first (see below).

Ready when you are

Searching for teen counseling near you? We see teens in person at both our Austin offices, North (Spicewood Springs) and South (Westlake), and by secure telehealth across Texas.

Often 3–7 daysWe can usually get your teen scheduled within a few days, depending on demand.

For parents firstWant to meet a therapist about your teen before they start? Book a parent coaching session to talk it through.

Two Austin officesFace-to-face in North & South Austin, plus telehealth statewide.

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TEEN COUNSELING FAQs

Below are answers to frequently asked questions about Teen Counseling.

What is parenting coaching?

Parenting coaches are emerging as a new way for parents to gain support for a variety of parenting issues. Unlike psychotherapists who treat diagnosed mental health conditions, coaches behave more like consultants. They provide tools, ideas, and support without treating underlying issues, like ADHD or depression.

How long will counseling last for my teenager?

Most therapies do not have a set time length. Some problems resolve very quickly. Others are more complex and take longer. Usually, therapy will last at least three months if you go once a week. For some problems, you might be in therapy for a year. Even though therapy can take a long time, you should notice progress.

What if my teenager wants a different therapist?

Having a good relationship with your therapist is one of the most important parts of therapy. Sometimes people just do not get along well with a therapist, and you should know in the first session or two. If you don’t like your therapist, it is okay to try a different one.

What are the types of therapies for teenagers?

There are three main types of therapy for teens: individual, group, and family. Sometimes, people will do combinations of therapy, such as individual and group therapy. The type of therapy you have depends on the problems. Just Mind Counseling only offers individual and family therapy, but we can make suggestions for groups.

How do you know if your teenager needs counseling?

Teens may need professional counseling for behavior problems, emotional problems, mental health issues, substance abuse problems, stress, relationship difficulties, and traumatic experiences. The longer you wait to seek help, the worse your teen’s problems may become. It’s important to seek help as soon as you can.