YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD TO PLAY
Therapy for Teenagers in St. Louis
Adolescence is hard - whether you’re a teenager or the parent of one. We’re here to provide a safe, welcoming space, therapy for teenagers, and support for their families to process and heal.
Adolescence doesn’t have to be a power struggle.
As your child grows into their teen years, it can seem like the child you once knew so well is gone. Often, teens are beginning to wield new independence and share less - which can lead to family friction, unhealthy coping strategies for them, and feeling concerned and worried for you.
Empowering your family through play-based therapy for adolescents.
Therapy provides teenagers with a confidential space and a trained professional ready to support them in exploring the challenges they are facing. Therapy gives tweens and teens a space that is just theirs to process and share their concerns - and often, having this space with a neutral party (that’s us!) leads to better dynamics at home, too.
Teen Counseling That’s Actually Engaging
We provide a unique blend of talk therapy and play therapy for teenagers that helps them make sense of the challenges they’re facing. By tapping into their creative and expressive sides while offering them space to verbally process, we’ll help your teen build social and coping skills that set them up for a healthy adulthood.
"You deserve support that feels like hope, not pressure."
A clear path — not a confusing process.
Reach out:
Give us a call or click the link below to schedule a call with one of our Client Care Coordinators.
We’ll spend 15-30 minutes learning about your family’s situation and needs, sharing about our services, and either scheduling you with one of our therapists, or connecting you with more appropriate resources.
Meet Your Therapist:
Your first session is a 60-minute block with your new therapist. You’ll discuss your child’s background, strengths, and current needs. We’ll cover expectations, policies, and the first steps of establishing a treatment plan for your family and child.
Watch Your Child Bud & Bloom:
Begin with weekly sessions using the approach your therapist recommended. This may mean family therapy, parent support, individual therapy, or a mixture of these approaches.
Unlike other medical treatments, therapy doesn’t have a fixed timeline, and depends on your child’s specific needs. However, most clients remain with us between 8-12 months. Your therapist will keep you updated on progress every step of the way!
Outgrowing our Garden (AKA Discontinuing Services):
As you and/or your therapist sees progress toward your original goals, we’ll begin conversations around graduation from therapy.
We understand that therapy often becomes a special place to children, so we usually give a 3-week notice to support this transition. When we discuss ending therapy, some kids may have big feelings, and you may even see some regression. Rest assured this can be a normal part of the process.
Together with your therapist, you will choose an ending day for therapy. The therapist and child will choose how to spend that last session in a way that honors the child’s work and progress. Every termination is always a “good bye for now,” as we have an open-door policy and always welcome back previous clients if they find themselves needing support in the future.
Bloom Together Pricing:
A Shared Care Model
Our Bloom Together Pricing model is built on a simple truth: families are in different financial seasons.
In order to ensure the most focused care for our families through a smaller caseload for each provider, we are not in-network commercial insurance plans.
We accept credit cards, debit cards, and HSA/FSA. Many of our families have success with applying for out–of-network reimbursement for our services! Learn more here.
For information about Good Faith Estimates, click here.
Supported Season:
$75 PER SESSION
Some families are in seasons where they need reduced fees to access care. We have limited spots available for this season, and families will pay $75 per session.
Sustaining Season:
$150 PER SESSION
Others may be in a stable place and able to pay our standard rate $150.
Generative Season:
$200 PER SESSION
And some may have additional capacity to give forward, helping expand access for others in our community ($200).
Instead of a single flat fee, we invite clients to choose the rate that fits their current reality. Higher-tier contributions can support access to therapy for families who otherwise might not be able to afford care with us.
This isn’t charity — it’s redistribution.
Your teen isn’t broken -
and neither are you.
(Yes, we really believe that)
Whether it’s yelling, withdrawing, or anything in between - the teen years can bring out a side of everyone that feels impossible to deal with. By offering both teen counseling and support for you as a parent, we help give your whole family more confidence and peace during this stage. Bud to Bloom Play Therapy can help you through the uncertainty about if your teen’s behavior is “normal,” frustration about attitudes, and the confusion of how to connect with your teen.
(And in case you need to hear it - you’re doing a good job)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, we can! Many of our therapists integrate CBT into their expressive and play-based therapies to allow your teen to begin sharing and processing through play, games, or other tools while learning the skills they’ll need to talk about their feelings.
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Ultimately, the best therapy techniques are the ones that resonate with your teen! But we’re here to present options and help them find a way to communicate that works for their needs. In teen counseling sessions with Bud to Bloom, you’ll often find arts and crafts, games, sand tray, and storytelling or drama-based activities.
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The reason a lot of teens (and adults!) feel hesitant about therapy is the pressure that comes with sitting across from a new person and being asked questions - which is why we take a much more hands-on, pressure-free approach! You can assure your teen that they’ll never be put on the spot, and that we’re here to give them a safe space to just be.
Book an Appointment
To get started with therapy for teens in St. Louis, reach out below and our Intake Coordinator will guide you along the process!