“Promptd brings the quality and transparency that the mental health domain deserves.”
Anas & Viktoriya
Co-founders of Promptd
Find Teen Therapy in Montreal
Teens will not open up to a therapist they do not connect with, and forcing the issue usually backfires. Promptd lists teen therapists and adolescent counsellors across Canada so your teen can see approach, specialty, and style up front and have a say in who they work with before the first session.
Teens will not open up to a therapist they do not connect with, and forcing the issue usually backfires. Promptd lists teen therapists and adolescent counsellors across Canada so your teen can see approach, specialty, and style up front and have a say in who they work with before the first session.
“Promptd brings the quality and transparency that the mental health domain deserves.”
Anas & Viktoriya
Co-founders of Promptd
94 Teen Therapy specialists in Montreal
Zeina Tall
Social worker3 to 5 km from Montreal
In-PersonOnline
Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, Life transitions, Emotion regulation, Divorce
Member of interconnexions-equipe
IVAC
Lindsey Ackerman
Certified Canadian Counsellor, Drama Therapist, Naturopath1 to 3 km from Montreal
In-PersonOnline
Reduced rates from $130Low income
Natasha Edwards
Canadian Certified Counsellor, Drama Therapist, Naturopath1 to 3 km from Montreal
In-PersonOnline
Reduced rates from $90Low income
Coralie Cressent
Hypnotherapist, Mental performance coach5 to 10 km from Montreal
OnlineIn-Person
Burnout, Addiction, Anxiety, Performance anxiety, Children, Teens
Provider overview
94
Practitioners available
80
Accepting new clients
$166/h
Average session price
15h
Average response time
4
Specialties: Therapy, Assessment, Speech therapy and Family mediation
13
Languages spoken
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Teen Therapy pricing in Montreal by professional title
| Profession | Avg. hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Social Worker | $153/hr |
| Counsellor | $161/hr |
| Psychologist | $194/hr |
| Psychotherapist | $161/hr |
| Sexologist | $110/hr |
| Music Therapist | $125/hr |
Teen Therapy pricing near Montreal compared to nearby cities
| City | Avg. hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Montreal | $158/hr |
| Westmount | $163/hr |
| Outremont | $155/hr |
| Mont-Royal | $162/hr |
| LaSalle | $160/hr |
| Longueuil | $152/hr |
Teen Therapy provider breakdown by gender in Montreal
Female (77%)
Male (20%)
Other (3%)
Teen Therapy provider breakdown by service mode in Montreal
In-person and online (77%)
Online only (17%)
In-person only (6%)
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Your questions, answered
What is teen therapy?
Teen therapy is counselling or psychological support for adolescents roughly 13 to 19, adjusted for developmental stage rather than using adult or young-child frameworks. Sessions focus on identity, relationships, school pressure, mood, and coping skills, usually with some caregiver involvement but significant one-to-one time with the teen. The approach tends to be more collaborative than directive.
How do I know if my teen needs therapy?
Look for persistent changes rather than occasional moods: declining school performance, withdrawal from friends or activities they used to enjoy, ongoing sleep or appetite changes, expressions of hopelessness or worthlessness, or increased conflict at home that does not resolve. Self-harm, talk of suicide, or substance use are reasons to act quickly rather than wait things out.
When should a teen see a counsellor?
Most teens benefit from a few sessions if they are struggling more than their usual baseline for several weeks, not just a hard day or week. Earlier is usually better than later, especially for anxiety or low mood, because patterns get more entrenched with time. You do not need a diagnosis or a crisis to justify counselling.
What happens in teen therapy?
The first session usually involves the parent and teen together for history and goal-setting, then most sessions are one-to-one with the teen. The therapist builds rapport first, then moves into coping skills, reflection, or processing depending on the concern. Some teens prefer structured work, others prefer open conversation. Pace and style are negotiated as you go.
What type of therapy works best for teens?
CBT therapy has the strongest evidence base for teen anxiety and depression and is often the default starting point. DBT therapy is commonly used when emotion regulation, self-harm, or impulsive behaviour are concerns. Therapists often combine approaches with motivational interviewing and narrative or identity-focused work to fit the teen. Match the method to the concern rather than picking a brand.
What issues can teen therapy help with?
Common reasons teens come in include anxiety therapists, low mood and depression counselling, school and executive-function struggles often tied to ADHD therapists, identity questions, friendship or dating conflict, and family tension. Teen therapy can also support adjustment after parental separation, grief, or a move. If disordered eating or trauma is central, look for a therapist with specific training in that area.
Is what my teen says in therapy confidential from parents?
In Canada, teens can usually consent to their own care once they are mature enough to understand the treatment, often around 12 to 14 depending on the province and situation. Therapists typically keep session content private from parents to build trust, with exceptions for safety concerns like risk of serious harm. Most therapists explain their confidentiality approach upfront to both teen and parents before the work begins.
What if my teen does not want to go to therapy?
Forcing the issue rarely works. A common starting point is one session with the parent alone, or a low-pressure consult where the teen can meet the therapist without committing to ongoing sessions. Giving the teen choice over the therapist, format, and goals improves engagement. Some teens only agree after a peer or older sibling normalizes the idea.
How are caregivers involved in teen therapy?
Most teen therapy includes some parent touchpoints for context and coordination, but the bulk of the work happens with the teen alone. Parents may be invited in for goal reviews, skills coaching on how to respond at home, or when a situation calls for a shift in household expectations. When the whole household is the concern, family therapists may fit better, and child therapists therapists can support a younger sibling alongside.
How long does teen therapy take?
Many teens see meaningful change in 8 to 16 sessions for a focused concern, with frequency tapering off as skills hold. Longer work makes sense for ongoing conditions or complex histories. Virtual sessions can help maintain continuity during exam periods, summer schedules, or when a teen is more comfortable talking from their own space.
Can teens do trauma therapy online?
Yes. Online trauma therapy for teens has grown quickly and works well for many adolescents who feel safer processing in their own space or whose schedules make in-person sessions hard. Approaches like trauma-focused CBT and EMDR can be delivered virtually by trained clinicians. If trauma is the primary concern, a trauma and PTSD therapists specialist is usually the right fit, and online therapy is a good filter for remote-first providers.