Therapy for Pre-teens & Teens

Psychotherapy can help pre-teens and teens facing many issues and diagnoses, provided clients are receptive and ready to do the work.

We provide personalized therapy for pre-teens and teens from diverse backgrounds, at many stages of life. Everyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, is warmly welcomed. LGBTQI+ and BIPOC inclusive.

Please note, our services are not appropriate for anyone in immediate crisis. If you believe you or someone you care for needs immediate care, call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.

There are a few things to consider about therapy for pre-teens and teens.

First, we maintain client confidentiality for pre-teen and teen clients under 18 years, just as we do for adult clients. The only exception to this is if we have concerns for abuse or imminent danger.

Throughout our work, it will sometimes be helpful for parents or other family members to join sessions, or even meet with the therapist without the client present. These sessions will be arranged only if the client agrees. Your therapist will be available to discuss this with you.

No referral necessary! During our consultation call we will ask about how you found our practice. If you decide to continue with us for therapy, we will also want to know about your other care providers and any previous experiences with psychotherapy. This will be part of our initial assessment.

There are many considerations when determining the number of therapy sessions. We will work with you to determine needs, goals, and treatment expectations.

We generally see clients weekly or biweekly depending on needs.

Most sessions will be 60 minutes. Our initial session will be a little longer, about 75 minutes, to allow us time to cover the basics and start to clarify issues and goals.

Occasionally, shorter or longer sessions are necessary. For instance, pre-teens and teens sometimes do better with 45 minute sessions. Longer sessions may be better when parents or other family members are joining a session. These sessions will be prorated. You can discuss this with your therapist, as the need arises.

Therapy is most effective when a client is open and curious about thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; and willing to try out new ways of thinking and behaving.

Growth and healing are our focus. Therapy offers proven interventions to support clients in achieving the goal of long-term growth and change.

It's also important to use the right interventions, and we will work together to ensure that you are receiving the right support for you.

Like most things in life, the effort you put in directly impacts the outcome.

In most cases, the answer is yes! We want you to have the right therapist for you. We will discuss scheduling and availability during the 15 minute consultation call. Sometimes we will suggest a particular therapist to best meet your needs.

During your first few sessions, your therapist will assess your needs and goals. This is when we really start to understand you, your history, and how you relate to your world. After 2 or 3 sessions, your therapist will have some initial impressions of what the work will entail. If you agree with the plan, we'll continue meeting, usually weekly or biweekly. Therapy may require a significant commitment of time, money, and energy, so it's important to carefully consider the therapist you choose.

We do not accept any insurance. We offer receipts, called superbills, for you to submit to your insurance company if you are eligible for Out Of Network (OON) benefits. Superbills contain all the information insurance companies typically request for reimbursement.

You will need to request receipts for reimbursement. You are responsible for managing reimbursement and any insurance policy changes that may impact reimbursement.

In order for us to set realistic treatment goals and priorities, it is important to evaluate what resources you have available to pay for your treatment. If you have a health insurance policy, it will often provide reimbursement for out of network providers. We will provide you with whatever assistance we can in helping you receive the benefits to which you are entitled; however, you are responsible for submitting superbills for reimbursement.

For each psychotherapy session, our private pay fee is $180-$200, for a 55-minute individual session. The initial 75 minute session is $225.

Please note that our fees are subject to yearly increases, and any changes will be communicated to you in advance to allow for proper planning. Payment is expected at the time of each session unless we have made alternative arrangements. Self-pay clients will receive a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) before starting treatment. The GFE provides an estimate of the costs that private pay clients may incur during the agreed-upon time frame for treatment.

Payment will be processed by Stripe, and credit card information and authorization will be requested with the intake forms. We will send these to you to be completed prior to our initial session. We accept major credit cards, HSA/FSA cards, Venmo, and cash.

An initial evaluation typically lasts 2 to 4 sessions. During this period, we can determine whether we are the best fit to help you achieve your goals. If we agree to continue, we will generally schedule one 55-60 minute session per week or every other week at a time that works for both you and your therapist.

We have a 24 hour cancellation policy. After scheduling an appointment, you are expected to cover the full cost of the session, unless you cancel with at least 24 hours notice.

Our therapists are licensed to practice in New Jersey, so we only work with clients who are in the state of New Jersey at the time of our sessions.

That means you can come to our Marlton offices, or if you opt for online sessions, you are required to be in New Jersey at the time of our sessions.