teen counseling | parent education

Compassionate Mental Health Support for Teens in Arizona

Counseling for teens near me

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At BrainBody Wellness, we provide virtual counseling for teens across Arizona and in-person therapy in Scottsdale, AZ. While we serve adults and families too, most of our licensed therapists have specialized training in child and adolescent mental health, with a focus on supporting ages 10–21 through life’s toughest transitions.

Many teens feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in patterns they can't explain. We're here to help them break free from anxiety, OCD, and other challenges—with tools that work and therapists who truly understand.

Our therapists support young people navigating:
• Child anxiety & panic attacks
• OCD & intrusive thoughts
• Shyness & social anxiety
• Depression
• Low self-esteem
• Bullying and peer issues
• ADHD
• Cutting/self-harm

If your child or teen is struggling with anxiety, OCD, or emotional distress, we’re here with judgment-free, trauma-informed support that meets them where they are.

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Support for parents

Being a parent is hard. Teens are dealing with changing biology, a growing brain and increased desire for independence. It’s a lot. Learn new strategies to stop the power struggles and support your teen in developing into the best version of themselves. (Hint: it all starts with understanding their brain and recognizing what is being triggered within you).

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How to Get Started

Step 1:

Schedule a free treatment consultation or Fill Out Therapist Match Form

Schedule a free treatment consultation with one of our teen specialty counselors right on our website!

Not sure which counselor to schedule with? Fill out our therapist match form for us to match you or your teen with the best fit.

Step 2:

Schedule Intake

Intake appointments typically take 45-55 minutes to complete and involve gathering a thorough history and creating a treatment plan.

Step 3:

Watch your teen improve their emotional management.

After the intake, you will be provided a weekly or bi-weekly time slot (depending on the need of your teen). Follow-up sessions are around 50 minutes in length. Your teen will learn skills and tools to manage their distress, and will start to improve.

Our Therapists

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    Jennifer Salazar, LPC

    Licensed Professional Counselor

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    Jenna Ciancanelli, LAC

    Licensed Associate Counselor

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    Lisa Johnson, LAC

    Licensed Associate Counselor

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    Alexandra (Ali) Schilling, Psy.D.

    Clinic Director

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    Meghan Kershinar, LAC

    License Associate Counselor

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    Paige Severance, LAC

    Licensed Associate Counselor

Meet the Team

Contact

We serve teens virtually across the entire state of Arizona on a secure HIPAA compliant platform. Cut back on the commute and engage in therapy right in the comfort of your own home.

Is your teen wanting to meet in person? Our therapists offer in person sessions at our Scottsdale location:

7730 E Greenway Rd Ste 205 Scottsdale, AZ 85024

Please email with questions!

Book a FREE treatment consultation today.