Teen Therapy
Therapy for teens aged 13–17 on the North Shore. Experienced clinicians who don't talk down to adolescents. In-person in Northbrook and online across Illinois.
Teen therapy in Northbrook, IL
Bedrock Psychology Group provides therapy for teens ages 13 to 17 dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, social or academic struggles, and family changes. Sessions are confidential within legal limits, and parents get periodic progress updates. Sessions are in person at our Northbrook office or by telehealth across Illinois. We're in-network with BCBS PPO and Aetna. To start, a parent can call (773) 389-2352 or send us a message.
What is teen therapy?
Teen therapy is individual therapy adapted for adolescents — the same evidence-based clinical work, delivered in a way that accounts for where a teenager actually is developmentally. That means a different relationship to authority, a different orientation toward self-disclosure, and a different set of priorities than adult clients bring to the work.
The most important variable in teen therapy isn't the modality. It's whether the teenager trusts the clinician. A teenager who doesn't trust their therapist won't engage. One who does can make significant progress. We take matching teens to the right clinician seriously for this reason.
Who this is for
Adolescents aged 13–17 dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, social difficulties, academic struggles, family conflict, identity questions, or the general turbulence of adolescence that has crossed into something more persistent. We also see teens navigating family transitions — divorce, relocation, loss — and teens who are high-functioning externally and struggling privately.
Teen therapy at Bedrock is also appropriate for teenagers whose parents are concerned but who aren't yet sure something is wrong. Early intervention, before patterns become entrenched, is significantly more effective than waiting for a crisis.
How we work
We're direct with teenagers. We don't use the vocabulary of children's therapy, and we don't assume that being young means being less capable of real insight. Teens who come here are treated as intelligent people navigating difficult circumstances — not as problems to be managed.
Sessions are confidential within legal limits. We explain to each teenager exactly what confidentiality means and what circumstances would require us to involve parents. Establishing that boundary clearly from the start is part of why teens engage.
Parents receive periodic updates on progress without content — enough to know the work is moving forward, without the details that would compromise the therapeutic relationship.
Meet our therapists
What happens when you reach out
Schedule a free consultation
A quick call or email so we can hear what’s going on and answer your questions. Then we’ll match you with the therapist who fits best. No cost, no commitment.
Schedule directly with your therapist
From there, your therapist reaches out personally to get you set up on our client portal and book your first session. Going forward, you’ll work directly with your therapist, not a call center or front desk.
Begin treatment
Start working with your therapist, in person in Northbrook or online. The first few sessions are for getting to know each other and understanding what you want to work on.
You've been thinking about this long enough
Tell us a little about what's going on. We usually reply within a few hours, and always within one business day.
