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Teen Therapy in Pembroke
Empowering teens with the tools they need to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience.
Offering teen therapy in Pembroke for youth aged 12-17, with online sessions available across Ontario.
Our teen therapy in Pembroke is designed to support your teen—their struggles, growth, and journey to feeling more confident and in control. We help your teen:
Reduce anxiety, stress, & school or family pressure
Build confidence, independence, & life skills
Navigate challenges in family, friendships, & relationships
“Everyone online is so perfect
except me—I wish it wasn’t so
hard to feel good about myself.”
Does your teen feel pressured to meet impossible standards? Are they struggling with stress, self-doubt, or the need to fit in? Many teens feel overwhelmed by school, family expectations, and social pressures, leading to anxiety, low mood, or unhealthy coping habits like sleep issues, emotional outbursts, or withdrawal.
Through Teen Therapy in Pembroke, we help your teen manage stress and navigate life’s challenges with greater ease—so they can feel seen, valued, and comfortable being themselves.
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Understanding Teen Challenges & Their Impact
Being a teenager isn’t easy. Between school, family, friendships, and figuring out who they are, many teens feel overwhelmed, anxious, or lost. The pressure to meet expectations, fit in, or keep up with school can leave them struggling with their emotions, confidence, and sense of self. These challenges can also take a toll on their physical and mental well-being, leading to exhaustion, self-doubt, and unhealthy coping strategies.
We provide teen therapy in Pembroke for a wide range of teen concerns, including:
- Anxiety & Stress – Social anxiety, panic attacks, academic pressure, performance anxiety.
- Identity & Confidence – Exploring values, self-esteem, independence, and self-understanding.
- Family & Relationship Issues – Navigating challenges with parents, siblings, friends, partners, or teachers.
- Neurodivergence Support – ADHD, autism, emotional regulation, and executive functioning struggles.
- Mood & Emotional Struggles – Depression, sadness, loneliness, anger, apathy, or emotional overwhelm.
- Self-Harm & Risky Behaviours – Cutting, substance use, disordered eating, self-destructive habits.
- School & Extracurricular Stress – Attendance issues, burnout, social pressures, difficulty focusing.
- Trauma & Past Experiences – Support for processing difficult events and emotional pain.
What Teen Struggles Can Look Like:
Every teen’s experience is unique, but they may relate to these feelings:
- “I feel so overwhelmed with expectations at school, home, and with extracurriculars—it shouldn’t be this hard to feel good enough.”
- “Everyone online is so perfect except me—it shouldn’t be this hard to feel good about myself.”
- “I feel like I have to act a certain way to fit in and be liked—I wish I could just be myself and not feel judged.”
- “I feel invisible even when I’m around others. It shouldn’t be so hard to feel seen or understood.”
No matter what your teen is going through, we’re here to help them feel more confident, understood, and in control of their life.
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Approaches We Use in Teen Therapy in Pembroke
Some of the approaches we use in teen therapy in Pembroke include:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps teens identify and change negative thought patterns, develop problem-solving skills, and manage anxiety, stress, and self-doubt more effectively.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
DBT teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and handling overwhelming emotions in a healthy way.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
For teens struggling with past trauma or distressing experiences, EMDR helps process emotions, reduce emotional triggers, and regain a sense of control.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps teens explore their identity, values, and emotions while learning how to move forward with self-acceptance and confidence.
Mindfulness & Somatic Approaches
Mindfulness techniques like breathwork and body-based exercises help teens regulate emotions, reduce anxiety, and stay present in difficult moments.
Personalized Therapy Experience
Every teen is unique, and their therapy should be too. We create a supportive space where they can explore their identity, values, and independence—whether that includes gender identity, sexual orientation, or personal growth. Therapy is tailored to their needs, with options like worksheets, journaling, and reading, or a more open, conversation-based approach if that feels like a better fit.
Teen therapy in Pembroke should be a space where teens feel seen, heard, and where they can be themselves! If your teen is queer, neurodivergent, or has a disability, therapy is tailored to their experiences. We provide a safe space to explore identity, self-esteem, friendships, and mental health with support that truly fits our clients.
Help your teen find the confidence, balance,
and support they long for.
Get started with Teen Therapy in Pembroke. Use the Book Online button to schedule a teen therapy appointment, or reach out if you have any questions. We’re here to support you.
Adrienne Carfagnini, MSW, RSW
Clinical Director, Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor
Why Us?
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Connection is at the heart of who we are—
—it flows through every part of our lives: from our relationships with others, our connection to the Earth, to our spiritual beliefs, our communities, our identities, and most importantly, to ourselves and our bodies. It is through these connections that we find meaning, strength, and a deeper sense of belonging. When connections are broken, whether by trauma, stress, or life’s challenges, healing often begins by restoring those connections.
At Connected Counselling Services in Pembroke, we know that healing looks different for everyone. Our highly trained, compassionate therapists are here to walk beside you as you rebuild your connections, using strength-based, inclusive approaches in therapy. We’re experienced in working with neurodivergent individuals, and our clinic is a place where every identity, experience, and journey is welcomed with openness and respect.
Here, you’re not just a client—you’re a partner in the healing journey.
Let us help you rebuild your life, stitch by stitch, creating stronger connections that come together into something beautiful.
At Connected Counselling Services in Pembroke,
we provide care that is:
Compassionate
We provide a kind, warm, & empathetic space where every client feels seen, understood, & respected.
Connection-Focused
We focus on building secure, trusting therapeutic relationships to create a safe environment for healing & growth.
Inclusive
We approach every client with openness & curiosity, creating a welcoming, judgment-free space for everyone.
Adrienne Carfagnini
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director
Our Approach
How Teen Therapy in Pembroke Works
We Start Your Teen’s Journey
In the first sessions, your teen’s therapist will focus on getting to know them—what’s been difficult lately, whether it’s school stress, friendships, family, or self-doubt. In a safe and supportive space, they’ll explore their experiences and work together to create a personalized plan with goals that truly matter to them.
We Build Your Teen’s Toolkit
Next, therapy will focus on skill-building to help your teen feel more balanced and in control. They’ll learn about their triggers—whether it’s social anxiety, overthinking, or academic stress—how these impact their mind and body, and practical ways to cope. With strategies like mindfulness, and problem-solving, they’ll start feeling more confident in managing their emotions.
We Build Your Teen Up
As teen therapy in Pembroke progresses, your teen will develop stronger coping skills, self-awareness, and emotional resilience. Over time, they’ll feel more capable of handling challenges, and sessions will gradually be reduced based on their comfort and readiness.
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Questions About Teen Therapy in Pembroke
How do I know if my teen needs therapy?
What happens in a teen therapy session?
Every session is different, but in teen therapy in Pembroke, or youth mental health support, your teen can expect a safe, judgement-free space to talk about whatever’s on their mind—whether it’s school stress, anxiety, family relationships, or feeling overwhelmed. Teen therapy in Pembroke can include understanding your teen’s emotions, helping them learn coping skills, and build confidence. The teen therapist may also use approaches like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care for youth to help with emotional regulation and personal growth.
What if I don’t know what to talk about in therapy?
That’s totally okay—it happens a lot! Your teen doesn’t need to have a plan or know exactly what to say. Some days, they might just check in about how they’re feeling, like dealing with school-related stress, drama with friends, or feeling unsure about themselves. Confidential counselling for adolescents is a space where your teen can figure things out at their own pace. The teen therapist will guide them and help them explore what’s on their mind in a way that feels comfortable.
Will my therapist tell my parents what I say?
Teen therapy in Pembroke is a private space for teens. What they share is confidential, which means that their therapist won’t tell their parents unless there’s a serious safety concern—like if they’re in danger or someone else is. If that ever happens, the therapist will talk to the teen about it first, so nothing feels like a surprise. Otherwise, it’s up to them what you choose to share with their parents. If teens ever want help talking to their parents about something, we can work on that together.
Do I have to talk about things I don’t want to?
No, as a teen, you never have to talk about anything before you’re ready. Support for teen behavioural issues is about going at your own pace. If something feels too hard to talk about, we can take time to explore what feels right for you. Teen therapy in Pembroke is about feeling safe and supported, not pressured. Sometimes, just knowing you don’t have to open up right away makes it easier to share when you’re ready.
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How Teen Therapy in Pembroke Can Help Your Teen Feel More in Control
As your child progresses through teen therapy in Pembroke, you may notice that they start to:
- Feel less overwhelmed by emotions and more in control
- Develop more confidence and struggle less with self-doubt
- Improve focus, motivation, and ability to complete tasks like homework or getting a job
- Build stronger friendships and healthier relationships with family—less drama!
- Have more energy, sleep better, and experience less stress in their body
- Communicate their thoughts and feelings more effectively
“Teen therapy isn’t about changing who you are—it’s about helping you become who you want to be.”
– Unknown
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How To Get Started
Ready to take the first step? Book your therapy session or free 15-minute consultation online using the button below.
613-585-3834
84 Isabella St #4, Pembroke, ON K8A 5S5
Virtual therapy is available across Ontario
Teen Therapy in Pembroke
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Empower your teen to take control of their emotions and their future.
