Seeing your teen struggle with anxiety or OCD is one of the hardest things to experience
Our teen therapists specialize in adolescent anxiety and OCD — and we’ll help you find the right fit for your teenager.
Is your teen struggling—or just stressed?
Only a teen therapist can say for sure. Here are some signs it might be time to reach out:
Big changes in behavior or personality
- Your usually social butterfly is suddenly avoiding hangouts
- They're extra clingy or need constant reassurance
- You're hearing "I can't" a lot more than “I’ll try”
Experiencing some signs of OCD in teens
- You notice repetitive behaviors that seem unnecessary (excessive hand washing, erasing, repeated motor movements, trouble leaving a room or an experience behind, or checking things repeatedly)
- They get super upset if routines are disrupted
- They ask questions repeatedly seeking reassurance about safety, schedules, or cleanliness
Increased struggles in school
- Their grades are slipping, even if they’re trying
- They're missing school more often, or you’re getting calls about behavior at school
- Homework feels like a nightly battle (lots of tears and frustration)
Pulling back from social life and friends
- They’re bowing out of activities they used to love
- You notice they seem reluctant to speak in social situations
- They’re spending way more time alone in their room
Worrying has taken on a new intensity
- They're expressing a lot of fears about the future
- You notice they are always jumping to worst-case scenarios
- They seem to be carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders
Perfectionism and performance anxiety
- They’re being super hard on themselves about grades or performance
- You notice them redoing work multiple times to get it "just right"
- They’re procrastinating because they seem to be afraid of not doing things perfectly
Teens have one important job: to figure out who they are and what they value
That's hard enough on its own. It's so much harder when anxiety or OCD is getting in the way.
Their first session
A therapist will get to know your teen and build a personalized, goal-oriented plan to help.
Evidence-based treatment
Regular sessions — in person or online — using approaches like CBT, ACT, and ERP to work on what's getting in the way.
Relief—and the Freedom to be a teenager again
As the techniques take hold, the weight of anxiety begins to lift. Our goal is to get them out of therapy and into living freely — like every teen deserves.
If you've read every article, tried every tip, and your teen is still struggling, it might be time for a different kind of support.
You're carrying a lot right now. You don't have to keep figuring this out alone — and you don't need to have all the answers before reaching out. Tell us what's going on and we'll match you with a teen therapist who specializes in exactly what your teen is dealing with.
Convenient Appointment Options
In-Person Appointments
Our Montrose office provides a warm, welcoming space for anxiety, OCD, and eating disorder treatment. Convenient on-site parking available.
Telehealth Appointments
Therapy from wherever you’re most comfortable. Our psychologists are PsyPact certified and can see clients in 42 states.
Personalized Care Without Restrictions
We’re a private pay, out-of-network practice — which means your care is guided by your needs, not insurance rules. We provide superbills so you can seek reimbursement directly from your provider.
Learn more about our fees and approachFAQ's
It’s normal to have a million questions about counseling for teens
Let’s see if we can answer some of them for you right now!
