Teen & Young Adult Therapy

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 Being a teen or young adult today is a lot.
Between academic pressure, social comparison, big emotions, identity questions, and navigating family dynamics—it’s no wonder so many feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. 

At Awakening Mountains, we offer therapy for teens and young adults across New York and Vermont who are ready for support that feels safe, nonjudgmental, and truly helpful. Whether you’re a young person or a parent looking for help for your teen, this space is here to meet you where you are. 

• “I can’t turn my brain off.” 
• “Everyone expects me to have it together, but I don’t.” 
• “I don’t know who I am or what I want anymore.” 
• “I feel like I’m always behind, no matter what I do.” 
• “No one really gets how hard it is to just be me.” 
• “I feel so much, all the time—and I don’t know what to do with it.” 

Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or emotional overload—these feelings are real. And you deserve support that’s actually useful. 

 Using mindfulness-based therapy, nervous system education, and self-compassion tools, we help teens and young adults: 

• Understand their emotions without feeling “too much” 
• Learn to manage anxiety, overthinking, and social overwhelm 
• Set boundaries (with friends, family, or school) in a way that feels safe 
• Talk about identity, values, and stress without fear of judgment 
• Reconnect with their voice, their worth, and what actually matters to them 
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We talk about real things in this space.
No clinical coldness. No forced worksheets. Just honest, grounded support. 

 We know you want to help your teen feel better—but you might be feeling helpless, worried, or unsure how to support them.
Therapy offers a safe space for teens to process, reflect, and grow outside of the pressure of school, home, and social media. 

When it’s helpful, we include you in the process—offering guidance and insight to help you support your teen in healthy, respectful ways. 

• High-achieving teens who are burning out under pressure 
• College students navigating anxiety, identity, or overwhelm 
• Neurodivergent teens/young adults who are tired of masking and want support in regulating and expressing emotions 
• Teens navigating trauma, family stress, or emotional dysregulation 
• Young adults in transition—figuring out what adulthood even means 

 This isn’t therapy where you stare at the floor while someone takes notes. 

This is therapy where you can: 

• Talk about real stuff 
• Learn what’s going on in your brain and body 
• Feel safe to be messy, honest, and human 

We’ll use mindfulness, somatic awareness, and practical coping tools to help you feel more grounded in your life—and more like yourself again.