OUR SERVICES

Teen Therapy

Tweens • Teens • Young Adults

Guiding teens to find their voice builds confidence to shape their world.

JESSICA’S APPROACH

Professional support tailored to your teen’s needs.

At Wildflower Psychology and Assessments, we understand the pressures and complexities teenagers face in today’s world. Adolescence is a time of growth, self-discovery, and significant change, but it can also bring challenges that feel overwhelming. Our teen therapy sessions provide a safe, supportive space where young people feel heard and understood. We focus on building trust and tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of every teen.

Jessica brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to her work with teenagers. She understands the challenges teens may face during this stage of life and takes a compassionate, collaborative approach to help them navigate these difficulties. By fostering a genuine connection, Jessica creates a safe and trusting environment where teens feel supported at every step.

She takes the time to thoroughly understand each teen’s background, strengths, and challenges. When appropriate, Jessica collaborates with parents, caregivers, and educators to provide holistic support. Sessions are relaxed, respectful, and empowering, using creative and flexible methods such as art and games to help teens express themselves in ways that feel natural and comfortable.

If your teen is struggling with anxiety, self-harm, bullying, trauma, or navigating life changes, we are here to help. Therapy also offers a space for teens to explore their feelings, process experiences, and build the confidence and skills they need to handle life’s challenges.

Jessica’s goal is to meet teens where they are, helping them develop self-awareness, resilience, and confidence so they can thrive in their own way. Together, we can support your teen to feel more connected, capable, and confident in their everyday life.

If you’re considering therapy for your teenager, we’d love to talk with you about how we can help. At Wildflower Psychology, we are dedicated to supporting teens and their families with warmth, expertise, and a genuine commitment to their well-being.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The WildFlower Way

  • Modalities

    Jessica often integrates a range of therapeutic modalities to tailor her approach to each individual, including:

    EMDR

    CBT

    ACT

    DBT

    CFT

    CPS Model for Behaviours

    Art and Creative Therapies

    Education Support

    Parent Support

  • Teen Therapy

    Identity

    Bullying

    Life Events

    Anxiety

    Depression

    OCD

    Trauma

    School Refusal

    Friendships

    Autism

    ADHD

    Phobias

    Self-Harm

    Social / Communication

    Emotion Regulation

What is Our Therapy Process?

  • Intake

    Our first session is often just for parents and caregivers. Older teens may choose to have the initial session by themselves or attend with parents or caregivers. The aim is to gather information about your teen and their lives. Jessica will ask about your teens history, family situation, and current concerns. This is also an opportunity to ask questions and discuss hopes and goals. You may also be asked to complete questionnaires about your teen.

  • Therapy Phase

    Sessions with teens are typically one-on-one with the psychologist, providing a private and supportive space for them to explore their thoughts and feelings. Parent involvement is considered on a case-by-case basis, with the teen having input into how much involvement they feel comfortable with or would find helpful.

    It’s important to note that psychologists are bound by mandatory reporting laws. If a teen shares something that indicates a risk of harm to themselves or others, the psychologist is required to follow professional guidelines and inform parents or caregivers as needed. This process is always discussed openly with teens to ensure they understand these boundaries from the outset.

    Therapy sessions are flexible and tailored to the individual needs of each teen. The structure and focus of sessions may vary depending on the reasons for attending therapy, allowing us to adapt to what works best for each young person.

  • Ending Therapy

    Some teens may benefit from long-term support, while others might only need a few sessions to address a specific issue. Once their goals have been achieved, therapy can either be concluded or transitioned to less frequent sessions in a 'maintenance mode' to provide ongoing support as needed.

  • Yes, with a valid Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP you may be entitled to a Medicare rebate of $96.65. This leaves clients with a gap fee of $153.35 that clients will need to pay out of pocket.

  • Please enquire with your insurer to see if psychological services are covered on your plan.

  • Jessica is able to support children as young as 3. She tends to do a mixture of play therapy and parent sessions with young children. She also sees teens and adults.

  • Yes, Jessica supports teenagers. Sessions often incorporate different activities such as arts and crafts, projects, cooking, games, a walk and talk. Jessica is very flexible and client-led.

  • Session fees are $250 for a standard 50 minute appointment.

  • Yes, Jessica conducts sessions via Telehealth.

Frequently Asked Questions