ADHD Therapy in Houston
Because growing up is hard
and no one should have to do it alone.and healing is possible.
Teen years are intense.
One minute, your teenager seems fine, and the next they’re overwhelmed, anxious, or shutting you out completely. You try to help, but everything you say seems to make it worse. It’s not that they don’t care - it’s that they’re trying to figure out who they are, where they fit, and how to handle a world that moves faster than their emotions can keep up.
At Renewing Hope Counseling, we help teens navigate the pressure, confusion, and emotional ups and downs of adolescence. Therapy gives them a safe place to talk, learn healthy coping skills, and feel understood - often for the first time.
Why Teens Need Therapy
Adolescence is a season of huge change - brain development, identity formation,
relationships, and independence all collide at once. When those changes become overwhelming, therapy can help.
We commonly help teens struggling with:
Anxiety, worry, and overthinking
Depression, sadness, or isolation
Peer pressure, self-esteem, and body image issues
Family conflict or divorce
Grief or trauma
School stress and perfectionism
Anger, irritability, or mood swings
Social media pressure and digital burnout
Teen therapy isn’t about “fixing” your child - it’s about helping them understand themselves, manage emotions, and communicate more effectively with you and others.
How We Help Teens in Therapy
We combine compassion, clinical expertise, and creativity to meet teens where they are.
Our therapists use approaches that help teens open up, feel safe, and gain confidence in managing life’s challenges.
Therapy approaches may include:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helping teens identify and change negative thought patterns.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Teaching emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
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Trauma-Informed Therapy: Supporting teens who’ve experienced emotional or physical trauma.
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Play or Art-Based Techniques: Encouraging self-expression and reducing emotional resistance.
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Family Therapy (when appropriate): Strengthening communication between parents and teens.
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Faith-Integrated Counseling (optional): Helping teens explore values and purpose through a spiritual lens.
We don’t lecture — we listen. We build trust first, then help teens find their voice, confidence, and direction.
What to Expect as a Parent
Parents are often included in the therapeutic process, especially early on. We’ll help you understand what your teen is going through and give you tools to support them without escalating conflict.
Everything shared in therapy is confidential, but we keep you informed and involved at a healthy, appropriate level.
The goal? A stronger relationship, clearer communication, and a calmer home.
Give Your Teen the Support They Need
Teen therapy gives young people a space to process emotions, gain self-awareness, and develop resilience - all while helping parents feel less helpless.
If your teen is struggling, don’t wait for things to get worse. Let’s help them rediscover confidence, balance, and hope.
