Specialized Mental Health Support for Children, Preteens & Teens

When a child or teen is struggling, compassionate support can make all the difference. At Lifeline Behavioral Health, we provide specialized adolescent counseling for individuals and their families, offering a safe space to work through mental health issues and emotional challenges with expert guidance.

Our licensed clinicians use evidence-based approaches like play therapy, DBT skills training, and trauma-informed care to help young people develop confidence, emotional awareness, and resilience. Whether you’re looking for in-person, telehealth, or hybrid services, we’re here to make care accessible and supportive at every step.

Compassionate Adolescent Therapy for Every Stage

We tailor every session to your child’s age, personality, and needs. Whether your child is withdrawn, overwhelmed, or acting out, we create a safe and supportive space for them to open up and build emotional strength.

We incorporate approaches such as:

  • Play therapy for younger children to express thoughts and feelings through creativity and imagination
  • DBT-based emotional regulation tools to help kids and teens manage big feelings and respond with confidence
  • Affirming support for gender identity, self-esteem, and relationship issues
  • Sessions available in-person, online, or as a hybrid
  • Family counseling and parenting support to strengthen bonds at home
  • Clinicians also integrate cognitive behavioral approaches where appropriate

Flexible Adolescent Counseling Services​

We offer a range of child and adolescent therapy options that support your family’s needs.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Designed for adolescents who need more than weekly sessions, our IOP includes multiple therapeutic touchpoints each week while maintaining home and school routines.

Outpatient Counseling

Weekly one-on-one and family sessions provide ongoing support in-person or via telehealth. Our outpatient adolescent counseling addresses early concerns and long-term mental health needs.

Scottsdale Mental Health Services

Six Locations
Across Arizona

Telehealth &
In-Person Therapy

Licensed Mental
Health Professionals

A Lifeline to the Life You Deserve

Taking the first step toward healing is powerful, and our team is here to guide and support each client every step of the way.

Counseling for Every Stage of Development

Children (Ages 5-10)

Through play therapy and skill-building, we help children develop emotional language, manage frustration, and feel safe expressing themselves. Our sessions nurture self-esteem and provide tools for healthy growth.

Preteens & Teens

We provide teen counseling that helps them manage peer pressure, school stress, and identity challenges. Sessions focus on coping skills, empathy, and emotional support tailored to this stage of life.

What Healing Looks Like for Teens & Families

At Lifeline, adolescent therapy isn’t just about symptom relief. It’s about helping children and adolescents grow into emotionally aware, self-assured individuals. Through tailored sessions and family collaboration, individuals learn how to regulate emotions, communicate effectively, and feel more in control of their lives.

They learn to manage anxiety and depression before patterns deepen, safely explore identity and personal values, and develop the tools to navigate peer relationships and family challenges with greater confidence. Adolescent counseling helps young people give voice to their thoughts and feelings, and techniques based in cognitive behavioral therapy and emotional regulation build self-awareness from the inside out. Most importantly, they realize that asking for help is a strength, and healing is possible with the right support system.

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No Insurance? No Problem.

Not everyone has insurance, and that shouldn’t stand in the way of getting help. We offer cash pay options for all services, making care more accessible and straightforward. Many clients prefer cash pay for its flexibility, especially for lower-cost treatments. Reach out to explore your options and get started today.

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Client Successes

“I have been seeing my counselor here for 9 months and she is amazing! She has helped me through a very difficult year. The virtual therapy option is convenient and easy for fitting into my schedule too.”

“I have had a great experience with Lifeline. My counselor is absolutely amazing. I have never had trouble with scheduling or getting on zoom for my telehealth appointment. Will continue to go here and recommend to others.”

“Lifeline has been very flexible, consistent, kind, and helpful for us. We have been using them for over a year.”

“The personnel were very helpful,we felt very encouraged and with what was discussed. A very pleasing relaxed and down to earth personnel.”

“I love them! The kindness of my counselor and the tool that I have been taught have been a lifesaver. Hugs and happiness!”

Adolescent Counseling Services Near You

Lifeline Behavioral Health offers specialized child and adolescent therapy at all six Arizona locations and through secure telehealth. Wherever you are, your family has a lifeline to healing through in-person or virtual teen counselling services.

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