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Teen Therapy for BIPOC Youth, Anxiety, Identity & Stress

A dedicated space in Dallas or virtually for teens to navigate the complexities of identity, culture, and building the tools and resilience you need for the person you’re becoming.

navigate the now.

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Teen Seen In Full Context

We understand that teens are shaped by family, culture, identity, school, relationships, and the pressures they may not say aloud.

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Therapy With Your Teen, Not at Them

We build trust before pushing for change—helping teens understand themselves, express their needs, and develop skills they can use beyond therapy.

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Care That Works for Your Family

In-person teen therapy in Richardson and secure virtual sessions in English,
Tamil, or Hindi across Texas, with thoughtful parent involvement based on your teen’s needs.

therapists for teens

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Peyton Sutton, M.S., LPC, LMHC

Baylen Roundtree, M.A., LPC

Sidra Naqvi, M.A., LPC Associate

Sanjana Iyer, M.A., LPC Associate

Skye Adams-Thomas, M.S., LPC Associate

Sylvia Kim, M.S., LPC Associate

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What Might Your Teen Be Carrying?

Maybe your teen is overwhelmd by anxiety, low mood, school pressure, changing friendships, or the constant feeling that they have to keep up. They may be questioning where they belong, struggling with confidence, or feeling misunderstood at home—but unsure how to explain what is happening.

Teen therapy at Intentional Therapy gives them space to talk honestly about academic stress, peer pressure, identity, relationships, family conflict, and the emotions they may be carrying alone.

Together, we help teens understand what they are feeling, communicate their needs, build healthy coping skills, and develop confidence that reaches beyond the therapy room.

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How Teen Therapy Can Help

• Understand and manage anxiety, low mood, stress, and overwhelming emotions

• Develop practical coping skills for school, relationships, and everyday pressure

• Build confidence without relying entirely on grades, approval, or fitting in

• Explore identity, culture, sexuality, values, and belonging without judgment

• Communicate needs and boundaries more clearly with family and friends

• Feel less alone, more understood, and better prepared to navigate challenges

Why Choose Intentional Therapy for Teen Therapy

We see your teen as a whole person—not a problem to fix. Our culturally responsive therapists understand that emotional health can be shaped by family, culture, identity, school expectations, friendships, discrimination, and experiences that teens may not know how to explain.

We build trust with teens before pushing for change. Sessions give them room to speak honestly, understand their emotions, and develop skills that feel relevant to their lives. When appropriate, we also help parents understand how to support their teen while protecting the privacy needed for a meaningful therapeutic relationship.

Intentional Therapy offers in-person teen therapy in Richardson and secure virtual therapy throughout Texas.

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THE PROCESS

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free consultation

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first session

personalized treatment plan

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ongoing therapy

Your Teen Shouldn’t Have to Become Smaller to Feel Understood.

We make room for their culture, identity, family, relationships, and the feelings they have not yet found the words to explain.