Teen Therapy in Calgary | NU Psychology
When the Teen Years Feel Overwhelming
Adolescence can feel like standing in the middle of a storm. On one side, independence and curiosity. On the other, pressure, uncertainty, and constant change. Many teens move through this stage with resilience, but for others, stress, anxiety, or questions about identity feel too heavy to carry alone.
At NU Psychology, our Calgary psychologists help teens make sense of challenges, build confidence, and rediscover resilience for the years ahead.
Why Teen Therapy Matters?
The teen years are a turning point — a stretch of life where everything is shifting at once. School expectations grow, social pressures intensify, and emotions can feel unpredictable or bigger than what teens know how to manage. Even the most capable or independent teens can feel overwhelmed, confused, or unsure of where they fit. Without support, these challenges can quietly harden into patterns of self-doubt, withdrawal, perfectionism, or coping strategies that mask the real struggle underneath. Therapy gives teens a safe, non-judgmental space where they can:
Explore who they are and where they belong
Teens begin piecing together their identity, values, and sense of direction, and therapy offers space to reflect without pressure, comparison, or expectation.Express emotions they can’t share elsewhere
Many teens carry feelings they don’t want to burden others with — anger, sadness, anxiety, loneliness, or shame. Therapy lets them be honest, supported, and understood.Build tools for managing stress, relationships, and life transitions
With the right strategies, teens learn to navigate friendships, family dynamics, school demands, and big life changes with more confidence and emotional steadiness.
Common Concerns We Support For Teens
Our Calgary psychologists help teens navigate a wide range of emotional and developmental challenges. Many come in struggling with anxiety (including social anxiety, panic, or perfectionism), depression, and the weight of chronic stress or burnout.
We also support teens with ADHD and executive functioning challenges such as focus, organization, and emotional regulation, as well as autism-related concerns involving identity, friendships, or school navigation.
Some teens seek help for OCD and intrusive thoughts, while others come in to understand shifting relationships, peer conflict, or early signs of toxic relationship patterns. We also work with teens experiencing trauma, difficulties with emotion regulation, sleep issues, or the early stages of eating disorders.
Whether your teen is adjusting to a major transition, facing pressure at school, or trying to understand who they are becoming, therapy offers clarity, support, and tools that help them feel more grounded and capable.
Click our Common Concerns, Therapy, and Special Focus / Identity pages above to see which issue best serves you or your child’s needs! At NU Psychology, we are here to help you thrive, no matter the circumstance.
Our Approach to Teen Therapy
No two teens share the same story. That’s why our psychologists tailor each session to fit their strengths, personality, and goals.
Evidence-based approaches include:
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy): Building skills to manage anxious thoughts and behaviors
ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy): Using mindfulness and values to create resilience
Narrative Therapy: Helping teens reframe the stories they tell about themselves
IFS (Internal Family Systems): Exploring and integrating different “parts” of self
Solution-Focused Therapy: Highlighting strengths and building momentum
Our role isn’t to lecture or “fix” — but to walk alongside teens as they build identity, confidence, and emotional balance.
Why Choose NU Psychology for Teen Therapy?
Specialized Training: Psychologists experienced in adolescent development and mental health
Narrative-Informed & Strength-Based: We empower teens instead of pathologizing them
Relatable Connection: Therapists who teens feel respected, heard, and understood by
Flexible Scheduling: Evening and weekend appointments available
Online Therapy: Secure and effective sessions across Alberta
Parent Partnership in Teen Therapy
Teens need independence — but parents play an essential role in healing. At NU Psychology, we balance both:
Protecting the teen’s confidentiality and trust
Offering parents updates and strategies when appropriate
Equipping caregivers with tools to support (not pressure) their teen
Helping families set healthy boundaries and improve communication
This dual approach ensures therapy feels safe for teens while empowering families to grow together.
Looking for Child Therapy?
If you’re seeking therapy for a younger child (ages 3–12), our sister clinic Creative Sky Psychology provides specialized play therapy, art therapy, and child counselling in Calgary.
Together, NU Psychology and Creative Sky support families at every age and stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Signs may include withdrawal, irritability, anxiety, changes in school performance, self-esteem struggles, or difficulty managing emotions. If you’re concerned, even small changes are worth exploring with a psychologist.
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Yes. Research shows therapy helps teens reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve relationships, and develop coping skills that last into adulthood.
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This is common. We take a gentle, collaborative approach that builds trust and makes therapy feel safe, not forced. Many teens become more open once they experience the space. Our psychologists at NU Psychology specialize in working with teens who are therapy resistant and take a slow and gentle approach.
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We strike a balance — protecting teen confidentiality while offering parents tools and insights to support their child at home.Parent involvement is individual to the teen and family and is discussed ahead of time
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Yes. Teens can access secure, confidential therapy online anywhere in Alberta, which can be especially helpful for busy schedules or reducing stigma.
Serving Calgary Teens & Families
NU Psychology is located in Killarney, Calgary, with easy access for teens and families from Aspen Woods, West Springs, Westgate, Wildwood, Glenbrook, Glamorgan, Cougar Ridge, Discovery Ridge, Springbank Hill, Signal Hill, Springbank, Strathcona Park, Mount Royal, Hillhurst, Altadore, Marda Loop, Bankview, Lakeview, and surrounding communities.
We also provide online teen therapy across Alberta, ensuring teens can access support wherever they are.
📍 2005 – 37 St SW, Unit #4, Calgary
📞 403-217-4686