Teen Therapy
Help Your Child Achieve a Happier Life.
Teenage Years Can be Difficult to Navigate.
Our goal is to help guide teens and their families to skills and techniques to achieve happier and more fulfilling lives. Teens may need help that we can provide if they are experiencing behavior problems, chronic stress affecting mood, substance abuse, relationship issues or traumatic experiences affecting daily lives.
Teen therapy can help.
We understand that as a parent and as a teen it can be difficult to navigate these years of life. As our children grow up and develop their own sense of self there may be conflict, miscommunication and/or misunderstandings. We hope that through using skills learned in therapy teens and parents can experience more peace, joy and happiness in their lives.
![Sad teenage girl sitting on the bed in her room](https://eastidahotherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/depressed-teenager-small.jpg)
Our Therapists
![Kristopher L. Walton, LCSW](https://eastidahotherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/head-shot-kris-walton.jpg)
Kristopher L. Walton, LCSW
Individual and Family Therapist
Kristopher L. Walton is fiercely committed to guiding individuals and families to achieve happy, innovative and creative lives. See Full Bio
![Lauren Jensen, LMSW](https://eastidahotherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lauren-Jensen.jpg)
Lauren Jensen, LMSW
Therapist
Lauren Jensen enjoys helping others, and strives to create a safe place for them to share their feelings. See Full Bio
![Mary Elizabeth Johnson, LMSW](https://eastidahotherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/mary-elizabeth-johnson-lmsw.jpg)
Mary Elizabeth Johnson, LMSW
EMDR Therapist
Elizabeth believes in the resiliency of individuals and families, and in their capacity for growth when they are empowered.
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![Sara Stengel, MC, LPC, ECC, EMDR](https://eastidahotherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sara-stengel-lpc-ncc.jpg)
Sara Stengel, MC, LPC, ECC, EMDR
EMDR therapist
Sara Stengel has knowledge and experience working with teens, adults, as well as children and their families in a variety of different mental health struggles. See Full Bio
![Richard C. Ferre, M.D.](https://eastidahotherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Richard-Ferre-MD.jpg)
Richard C. Ferre, M.D.
Child and Adult Psychiatrist
Dr. Ferre has led efforts to promote mental health among people of all ages. He earned his medical degree at the University of Utah School of Medicine. See Full Bio
![Jessica Perry, LCSW](https://eastidahotherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Jessica_Perry_Headshot.jpg)
Jessica Perry, LCSW
Jessica believes in the inherent resilience of individuals. She holds the conviction that people do the best they can with what they have at the time. See Full Bio