Teen Counselling in Coquitlam, BC & Medicine Hat, AB

 

Adolescence brings rapid change: physically, emotionally, and socially. Some teens move through it with ease. Others hit real turbulence: mood swings, withdrawal, conflict at home, or a shift in how they see themselves.

At Creative Minds Consulting, we offer teen counselling in Coquitlam, BC and Medicine Hat, AB, with virtual sessions available across both provinces. Our approach is neuro-affirming, trauma-informed, and client-centred; every mind is different, and those differences are valuable. We meet teens where they are, using evidence-based and play-informed methods to help them build resilience, emotional awareness, and healthy coping skills.

We also work alongside parents, not around them, to strengthen communication and support stronger family connections during this stage.

What Is Teen Counselling?

Teen counselling is a form of talk and behavioural therapy designed specifically for adolescents, distinct from both child therapy and adult counselling. It gives teens a private, non-judgmental space to work through what they're facing, using approaches suited to how teens actually communicate and engage.

It's normal for teens to feel some resistance to the idea of "going to therapy." Our team leans on play-based and collaborative techniques to build trust early, and we're upfront with teens about what to expect: sessions are goal-oriented and time-limited, not open-ended. Most teens find that once they're in the room, it's easier than they expected, and many come to see a handful of sessions as something that benefits them, not just something their parents wanted.

Outcomes we work toward with teens include:

  • Better coping skills for anxiety and low mood

  • Stronger communication with family and peers

  • Increased self-esteem and confidence

  • A clearer sense of their own identity and strengths

Areas of Focus

Our therapists support teens with a wide range of challenges, including:

  • Anxiety and/or depression

  • Bullying and peer relationships

  • Anger management

  • Trauma, fears, and phobias

  • Self-harm behaviours

  • Separation or divorce

  • Self-esteem and confidence

  • Social skills (including autism)

  • Eating disorders and/or body image concerns

  • Parent-teen conflict

  • Managing ADHD

If you're unsure whether your teen's situation fits, reach out; we're happy to talk it through before booking.

Meet Our Teen Counselling Team

Teen counselling at Creative Minds is delivered by our Coquitlam-based team, supervised by Carolina Hall, Registered Psychologist (AB #5032, BC #2829) and Certified Play Therapy Supervisor with 20+ years of experience in child, teen, and family mental health. Carolina splits her time between our Coquitlam, BC and Medicine Hat, AB offices, so families in both locations are working with the same clinical oversight.

Kaitlan: Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA, 2020), M.Sc. Applied Behaviour Analysis (St. Cloud State University, 2019). Kaitlan has worked in autism and neurodiverse support since 2011 and brings a cross-trained ABA and clinical mental health lens to her work with teens.

Brie: Registered Social Worker (MSW, UBC Okanagan), registered with the BC College of Social Workers, with play therapy certification in progress through the Canadian Association of Play Therapy. Brie's background includes trauma, neurodiversity, and work with youth in complex family situations.

Both work under an all-inclusive care model. If a teen would also benefit from an assessment (autism, ADHD, psychoeducational) or behavioural consultation, our team can coordinate that directly, without a referral to an outside provider.

Areas We Serve

In-person, Coquitlam, BC: Our Coquitlam office serves the Tri-Cities and surrounding Metro Vancouver communities, including Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, New Westminster, Burnaby, Langley, and Abbotsford.

In-person, Medicine Hat, AB: Our Medicine Hat office serves families throughout southeastern Alberta.

Virtual: Teen counselling is also available online province-wide across both BC and Alberta, so families outside Coquitlam or Medicine Hat can still access the same team.

📍 Creative Minds Consulting Inc. #1140 Austin Ave #200, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P5

📍 Creative Minds Consulting Inc. #103-928 Allowance Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No referral is required. You can book directly, and we'll guide you through intake from there.

  • This is common, and it's okay. Many teens come around once they understand sessions are time-limited and focused on their goals, not an open-ended commitment. We're happy to talk with you about how to approach the conversation before the first session.

  • Yes, in a way that fits your teen's age and situation. We often include parent debrief sessions and coaching to help reinforce progress at home, while still protecting your teen's privacy in individual sessions.

  • It varies by situation, but we generally work in a time-limited way so teens can see a clear endpoint rather than an indefinite process.

  • Yes, we offer evening and weekend availability to work around school schedules.

Ready to Support Your Teen?

If your teen is navigating anxiety, self-esteem struggles, family conflict, or anything in between, our Coquitlam-based team is here to help, in person or virtually across BC and Alberta.

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