Charlotte Shuber
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
At Creating Space Therapy, our teen therapists are committed to helping adolescents navigate the challenges and complexities of the teenage years. Specializing in grief counseling, trauma therapy, and emotional well-being, they create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where teens feel understood and empowered. Using approaches tailored to teenagers, such as mindfulness, parts work, and trauma care, our therapists help teens process difficult emotions, build resilience, and develop tools for navigating relationships and life transitions. Whether your teen is coping with grief, trauma, anxiety, or identity exploration, our skilled and compassionate team is here to guide them toward healing and growth.
This is probably the most common thing we hear from parents. Resistance is normal, especially for teens who feel like therapy means something is wrong with them, or who worry about what they'll be asked to talk about. We're happy to talk with you about how to approach the conversation in a way that's more likely to land well. And in our experience, most resistant teens warm up once they realize therapy isn't what they expected.
Not in the way they might be dreading. Our approach is experiential; we use art, movement, and other creative modalities that give teens multiple ways to engage with their healing beyond direct verbal processing. Your teen's therapist will always follow their lead and never push them faster than they're ready to go.
Teen therapy at Creating Space is confidential, with the exception of safety concerns. Your teen's sessions are their space, and that privacy is what makes the therapeutic relationship work. We will keep you informed about general progress and will always communicate directly with you if there is a safety concern. Outside of that, we ask parents to trust the process, and we'll give you the support you need to do that.
The biggest difference is who sits at the center. In child therapy, parents are active partners in the treatment process. In teen therapy, the teen is in the driver's seat. Sessions are more private, more teen-directed, and designed to honor your adolescent's growing need for autonomy and independence. Parent involvement still matters, but it looks different.
You'll likely notice it at home before your teen tells you about it. Small shifts in how they handle conflict, how they talk about the future, and how they respond when things go wrong. Their therapist will also check in with you periodically to share general observations and adjust the approach as needed. Healing isn't always linear, but it is visible over time.
