Pivotal Counseling Center offers teen counseling and family counseling in Woodstock, Lake in the Hills, and Elgin, Illinois, and online anywhere in Illinois. Our teen therapists help adolescents with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, school and social stress, and more, while keeping parents involved. We accept most major insurance plans.
When your teen is struggling, you are struggling.
At Pivotal Counseling Center we understand the unique situation you are in as a parent hoping to help your teen. We know that therapy can be crucial for many teens when they are going through a particularly rough time. We will work hard to build a solid relationship with your teen, while also involving you in a way that gives your teen their space and giving you some peace of mind. Pivotal Counseling Center has teen counseling specialists at our Woodstock, Lake in the Hills and Elgin locations.
Teen Counseling
Family Counseling
Our teen therapists have years of experience in school systems and teen-focused programs, so they understand what it takes to tie into their world. We use a combination of talk therapy, mindfulness activities, music and art to connect with their world.
Parenting is tough work. We work with families to focus on strategies that help build their emotional connection with their teen and work through the challenges that face each member of the family.
Common Reasons Teens Seek Help
- Sadness or Depression
- Anxiety
- Social Anxiety
- Perfectionism
- Social withdrawal or isolation
- Body Image
- Eating concerns
- Sleep concerns
- Gender identity/sexual orientation
- Losing interest in friends or activities previously enjoyed
- Spells of crying, anger outbursts, mood swings
- Violent behavior, harming or threatening to harm themselves or others
- Extreme, rapid changes in moods or personality
- Dealing with divorce
- Grief & Loss
- Low Self-Esteem
- Bullying
- First love and first breakup
- Academic or Behavior problems at school
- Using tobacco, drugs, or alcohol
- Risky sexual behavior or sexual promiscuity
- Other risky or dangerous behavior
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviors. These may include talking, joking, or writing about suicide or death, giving away cherished items, or expressing feelings that they are worthless or saying that things would be better without them.
If your teen is in crisis or talking about suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
What can parents expect from teen counseling?
We know it is important to get parents involved, but we also know teens are worried about how much we will share. As therapists, we will ALWAYS inform a parent if we feel their teen is in danger of hurting themselves or hurting others. Otherwise, we generally try to keep the details of what we discuss more confidential. This helps the teen feel that it is a safe place to come and be authentic about where they are at, what is bothering them and get the support they need.
We usually have meetings with the parents to learn more about the situation and sometimes do family counseling if we feel it will help.
Our Teen Therapists
We offer therapy services in Woodstock, Lake in the Hills, Elgin, and anywhere in the state of Illinois through online counseling. See Rates and Insurance for fees and the insurance plans we accept.
Frequently Asked Questions About Teen Counseling
What can teen counseling help with?
Teens come to counseling for depression, anxiety, social anxiety, perfectionism, body image and eating concerns, sleep problems, gender identity and sexual orientation, divorce, grief and loss, low self-esteem, bullying, breakups, problems at school, substance use, risky behavior, and suicidal thoughts.
Will the therapist tell parents what my teen says in counseling?
We generally keep the details of what we discuss with a teen confidential, so counseling is a safe place for them to be honest about what is bothering them. We will always inform a parent if we feel their teen is in danger of hurting themselves or others.
Are parents involved in teen counseling?
Yes. We usually meet with parents to learn more about the situation, and sometimes do family counseling if we feel it will help. We involve parents in a way that gives teens their space while giving parents peace of mind.
What approaches do your teen therapists use?
Our teen therapists have years of experience in school systems and teen-focused programs. They use a combination of talk therapy, mindfulness activities, music, and art to connect with teens.
Where do you offer teen counseling?
Pivotal Counseling Center offers teen counseling in person in Woodstock, Lake in the Hills, and Elgin, Illinois, and online anywhere in Illinois.
What should I do if my teen is in crisis?
If your teen is in crisis or talking about suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
Does insurance cover teen counseling?
We accept most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, Optum/United Healthcare, and Tricare. Self-pay sessions are $200 for 60 minutes, and a reduced fee is available. Not every clinician accepts every plan.