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Courtney Salazar
Tween & Teen Therapist
With children under 9 years old, I primarily use play therapy techniques. Play therapy gives children the opportunity to express their innermost emotions, fears, and thoughts by utilizing their most familiar language, play! Often times children do not have the verbal language to communicate in words what is happening in their worlds, this is why play is so important in the therapeutic process. My work focuses around increasing children's ability to utilize coping skills to deal with life challenges while boosting resiliency and confidence.
Treatment For:
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Social Anxiety
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Low-Self Esteem
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Social Skills
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Depression
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Self-Harm
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Anxiety
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Challenging Behaviors
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School Issues
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Family Trouble
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Difficult Life Transitions
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ADHD
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Sensory Processing
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Trauma
Ready to Start?
Schedule A Free Phone Consult
Deciding on a counselor for yourself or loved one can be tough. I want to make sure I am a good fit for each of my clients. I offer free 15 minute phone consultations to ensure I can be a good fit for you and your family. Please use the button below to schedule your consultation. I am so glad you've decided to find support!
I am currently full at this time for individual counseling services. In order to offer the best care I can to my clients, I keep my numbers small. If you are interested in group offerings, please check out Empowered Tweens and GRL Talk under "Teen Therapy". You can also follow me on Facebook @CourtneyTheCounselor for updates on groups and workshops.
Ready to Start?
Schedule A Free Phone Consult
This is a space for teens to explore their identity in a safe group of peers while learning coping skills to deal with the stress of home, friends, and school!
This group is LGBTQ+ Affirming and Supporting
Deciding on a counselor for yourself or loved one can be tough. I want to make sure I am a good fit for each of my clients. I offer free 15 minute phone consultations to ensure I can be a good fit for you and your family. Please use the button below to schedule your consultation. I am so glad you've decided to find support!
Frequently Asked Questions:
What Can my Teen Expect from Group?
This group is perfect for the high school girl in your life that might struggle anxiety and stress related to home, school, and friendships. Topics of discussion will also include self-confidence, maintaining healthy boundaries, and coping skills for dealing with anxiety as a teen.
Each group will focus on a topic important to the teen life as connected to building resilience for anxiety (friendships, social media awareness, etc.) Girls can expect a balanced mix of girl talk and skill building.
Where will Group Be held?
Due to recent developments of COVID-19 this group will now be held online. Teens will need access to a private room and a video friendly device at the time of group each week.
Who Will Be Leading Group?
Courtney is the facilitator for this group. She is a practicing licensed mental health therapist in the community that enjoys working with teens. She is super excited to offer this group to the community!
Group vs Individual
Counseling
We love groups. Why? Because developmentally, teens yearn for peer connection and belonging. Courtney creates a safe space for girls to explore their thoughts and emotions while learning lifelong interpersonal and coping skills.
Why else do we love groups?
Groups make support for teens more accessible by reducing the weekly cost. The average individual counseling session is about $140.00/weekly. Groups provide the opportunity for peer connection with the added bonus of an awesome counselor, for less than HALF the price of individual therapy. It is also important to note that a skills based group does not take the place of individual counseling if that level of support is needed by your teen.
What do I get for my investment?
Group dues ($250) include all 4 weeks of sessions + a one on one "meet and greet" with the facilitator to make sure this is the right group for your teen. This breaks down to only $50 per group versus the average $140 for individual counseling!
I am ready to sign up, now what?
I am so excited to get to know your teen! The next step is to register by filling out the registration (or waitlist if group is full) form below.
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