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Teen therapy in Denver at Front Range Treatment Center

Teen Therapy in Denver

Evidence-based counseling for teens ages 13–17 — from clinicians who specialize in adolescents, in a practice that brings parents into the process instead of leaving you guessing. In person in Greenwood Village or online across Colorado.

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When Parents Reach Out

You don't need a diagnosis — or certainty — to reach out. If daily life feels harder than it should, a consultation is a good first step.

Emotions that go from zero to a hundred — and stay there
Shutting down, withdrawing, or spending all their time alone
Self-harm, or talk that worries you
School refusal, slipping grades, or constant battles over school
Explosive conflict at home — every conversation becomes a fight
Anxiety or sadness that isn't lifting on its own
Risky choices, impulsivity, or friends you're worried about
A teen who says they're "fine" but clearly isn't

Teen Counseling for Anxiety, Depression & More

Behaviors have something underneath them. These are the concerns we treat most often in adolescents — each with an evidence-based approach behind it.

Teen anxiety counseling

Social anxiety, panic, school stress, perfectionism, and worry that won't switch off. We use CBT and DBT skills to help teens face what they've been avoiding — gradually, and with tools that work in the moment. See our anxiety treatment page for the full approach.

Teen depression therapy

Low mood, withdrawal, lost interest in things they used to love. Therapy for teen depression combines behavioral activation — rebuilding the life that lifts mood — with skills for the thoughts and emotions underneath. More on our depression treatment page.

Self-harm & suicidal thoughts

DBT is the most researched treatment for self-harm in adolescents, and it's the core of how we work. Teens learn crisis-survival and emotion regulation skills; parents learn how to respond. Our self-harm treatment page explains more.

Anger, conflict & mood swings

Explosive anger, zero-to-a-hundred emotions, and daily battles at home usually point to emotional dysregulation — not a bad kid. Skills training gives teens (and parents) a way to bring the temperature down.

How We Work With Teens

Teen counseling at FRTC is structured and practical — concrete skills for real situations, not just open-ended talk.

Individual Therapy

Weekly one-on-one sessions with a clinician trained to build trust with a guarded teenager. Skills-based work on emotions, relationships, school stress, and whatever your teen is actually navigating.

Skills Groups

Teens learn alongside peers in a structured, classroom-like format that feels less like "therapy" — and parents learn the same skills, so change holds at home.

Family Support

A dedicated Parent Coordinator, optional parent coaching, and clear guidance on how to support the work between sessions — you're part of the plan, not a bystander.

In Person or Telehealth

Greenwood Village office (Denver Tech Center) or secure video sessions anywhere in Colorado — built around school and activity schedules.

WHAT SETS US APART

A Certified DBT Program Behind Every Teen We See

FRTC is a DBT-Linehan Board Certified program — one of fewer than 30 in the U.S. That matters even if your teen never joins the full program: every clinician works from the same evidence-based playbook for intense emotions, self-harm, and family conflict, and meets weekly as a consultation team. When a teen needs more than weekly therapy, our comprehensive Teen DBT program — individual therapy, multi-family skills group, phone coaching, and parent support — is right here, with no referral out.

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MEET THE TEEN TEAM

Who your teen will be working with.

Licensed clinicians who specialize in adolescents, led by our Teen Program Director — with a dedicated Parent Coordinator for families.

Now accepting new teen clients

Rachel Grace, Teen Program & Assessment Director at Front Range Treatment Center

Dr. Rachel Grace, Psy.D.

Teen Program & Assessment Director
Kara Clapp, Parent Coordinator at Front Range Treatment Center

Kara Clapp, MFT-C, LPCC

Parent Coordinator
Emily Warner, DBT/CBT Therapist at Front Range Treatment Center

Emily Warner, LPCC

DBT/CBT Therapist
Mia Colombo, DBT/CBT Therapist at Front Range Treatment Center

Mia Colombo, M.A., LPCC

DBT/CBT Therapist

Frequently Asked Questions

What parents most often ask about teen counseling in Denver.

How do I find the right therapist for my teen in Denver?
Look for three things: a clinician who works primarily with adolescents (not adults-who-also-see-teens), a structured approach with evidence behind it, and a practice that involves parents rather than leaving you in the waiting room. At FRTC, teen therapy is delivered by clinicians who specialize in adolescents, and parent involvement is built into how we work.
What's the difference between teen counseling and your Teen DBT program?
Teen counseling (individual therapy) is one-on-one work between your teen and their therapist, tailored to what they're navigating. Our Teen DBT program is a comprehensive, DBT-Linehan Board Certified track that adds a weekly multi-family skills group, phone coaching, and parent coaching. Many families start with a consultation and we recommend the right fit — some teens need the full program, others do well with weekly individual therapy.
Does my teen need a diagnosis to start therapy?
No. If intense emotions, conflict, or worrying behavior are making daily life harder, that's reason enough. We describe what teens are experiencing rather than rushing to labels, and we'll talk through what your family is navigating on the consultation call.
Do you offer teen therapy in person or online?
Both. In-person sessions are at our Greenwood Village office (Denver Tech Center), and telehealth is available for teens anywhere in Colorado. Many families mix the two depending on school and activity schedules.
How are parents involved?
It depends on your teen's needs and age. At minimum, you'll get guidance on how to support the work at home. In our comprehensive DBT program, parents learn the same skills as their teen in a multi-family group — research shows this makes treatment more effective and lasting. Teens still have confidential individual sessions; we'll explain how confidentiality works for adolescents on your call.
What does teen therapy cost? Do you take insurance?
Intake appointments are $250, and individual sessions run $175–225. We accept Colorado Access (Medicaid); for commercial plans we're out-of-network and provide superbills you can submit for possible reimbursement. Full details are on our billing page, and we're happy to walk through cost on your consultation call.
What ages do you work with?
Our adolescent services are built for ages 13–17. For younger children we offer a separate Child DBT program (ages 4–12), and young adults have their own track in our adult program.
Do you offer counseling for teen anxiety or depression?
Yes — anxiety and depression are the two most common reasons parents contact us. We use CBT and DBT, both strongly evidence-based for adolescents, and treatment is tailored to what's driving the symptoms: avoidance, emotional intensity, low mood, or all three. If self-harm or suicidal thoughts are part of the picture, DBT is specifically designed for that and it's the core of our program.

See also: Teen DBT Program · Child DBT Program (ages 4–12) · Parent Coaching

Programs that often go together

Most clients arrive looking for one of these — and discover that another adjacent program is the better starting point. Here's where to look next.

Teen DBT Program

Our comprehensive, certified DBT track for adolescents — skills group, phone coaching, parent support.

Child DBT (DBT-C)

For younger kids (ages 4–12), with parents as primary skills coaches.

Parent Coaching

Skills and support for parents — with or without your teen in therapy.

Self-Harm Treatment

Specialized, evidence-based care when self-harm is part of the picture.

Book Your Free Consultation

A free 15-minute phone call — describe what your teen is going through, ask questions, and find out whether we're the right fit. No commitment required.

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You don't have to figure out the next step alone. A free phone consultation is a no-pressure place to start.

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