Adolescent CounselLing

Teen & Adolescent Counselling

Someone in your corner as you face changes and challenges.

Adolescence can be a challenging time of transitions, school and social demands, and shifting hormones, which can seem overwhelming.  A teen may need support in understanding and exploring their feelings of sadness, anger, fears, and intense worries.  Using client-centered therapy, teens can begin to experience greater ease in life.

Through the use of art and talk therapy, I will listen and help guide you and your child to improved mental health, communication and wellness.

Sometimes a teen needs support with:

  • Find ease in discussing loss or grief

  • Navigate friendships and bullying

  • Develop skills to understand and manage anxiety and/or depression

  • Social or school anxiety

  • Body image issues

  • Work through and manage strong emotions (anger, worries, sadness)

  • Finding ease in questing gender 

  • Exploring sexual identify

  • Self-harm or suicidal ideation

  • Improve communication and social skills

  • Find direction as they grown into themselves

What to expect in a session with Terry:

  • A supportive and non-judgmental space where you can be yourself

  • Room to talk about anything on your mind — your feelings, friendships, family, identity, school, or whatever’s weighing on you

  • Questions and reflections that help you see things from new angles and understand yourself better

  • Exploration of patterns, beliefs, and past experiences

  • Practical tools and strategies to support emotional resilience and change

  • Collaborative goal setting and regular check-ins on your progress

Therapy with Terry

I am truly passionate about working with younger clients and I am dedicated to creating an emotionally and physically safe, supportive space for children, youth, and teens to feel heard and empowered.

In-Person and Virtual Options Available

Terry Manz offers both in-person sessions (in a warm, private office setting) and secure virtual appointments for those who prefer the flexibility of online therapy.