Teen Therapy in Cleveland, OH
Therapy for Cleveland teenagers, with the scheduling problem taken seriously rather than treated as your family's job to solve. Quez Therapeutic Solutions is in Stow, about 35 to 45 minutes south of downtown by I-77 and SR-8 depending on traffic, and secure video sessions are available anywhere in Ohio — which is often what makes a weekly appointment survive practice, homework, and a parent who works until six.
Cleveland teenagers are not all having the same adolescence. A ninth grader in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, one of the largest districts in the state, moves through a very different day than one at a small suburban high school on the east or west side. What tends to rhyme is the shape of the stress: college talk that starts earlier every year, friendships that reshuffle by the week, a phone that never closes, and a household where the adults are already stretched thin.
Joselyn Vasquez, LISW-S, has worked with children, youth, and families since 2003, and her graduate training at Case Western Reserve University focused on exactly that population. With teens she uses a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused approach that is practical and collaborative, and that treats the teenager as a participant with a say — not as the subject of a conversation happening between the adults.
The honest logistics matter here. A 35 to 45 minute drive each way from Cleveland, after school, in the direction of evening traffic, is a lot to ask of a family every week, and it is often the reason a good plan quietly stops. Teletherapy solves that: the same sessions, over a secure video connection, from a bedroom or a kitchen table anywhere in Ohio. For families who would rather be in the room, the office at 3653 Darrow Rd, Ste 5 in Stow is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00am to 9:00pm, so after-school and Saturday times are possible.
How families take part varies. Some teens do best in individual sessions with parents looped in on the plan; others need the family in the room together; many end up somewhere in between as things change. Joselyn works with clients ages 7 and above, in English and Spanish, and will talk the format through with you rather than assume one.
Quez Therapeutic Solutions accepts insurance and is in-network with many major plans — including Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual, and UnitedHealthcare and others — with a self-pay option and a superbill available for out-of-network reimbursement if your plan is not in-network with us — see the Fees page for current numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages do you see for teen and adolescent therapy?
Joselyn works with clients ages 7 and above, which covers pre-teens through high school.
Does teletherapy actually work for teenagers?
Many Cleveland families choose it because it removes a 35 to 45 minute drive each way after school. Sessions run over a secure video connection anywhere in Ohio, with the same approach used in the office.
Will I be included in my teen's sessions?
It depends on what fits. Some teens benefit most from individual sessions, some from family sessions, and many from a mix. Joselyn will discuss the right format with you before starting.
Can we get an appointment after school or on a Saturday?
Regular hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:00am to 9:00pm. Open times within those hours vary, and flexible hours may be offered on request for teletherapy.