When It’s Not “Just a Phase.”

It’s Time to Reach Out.

Dear, Parent. You’ve tried encouragement. Consequences. Conversations late into the night. But the struggles keep showing up—at school, at home, in relationships. It’s not just growing pains anymore. You want to help your child, but you don’t want to do it alone. Yates walks with students and their families through the deeper layers of what’s really going on—so they can move forward with clarity and hope.

You Were Made for More Than Just Coping.

There Is a Way Forward.

Dear, Student. Life can feel overwhelming—like you’re expected to have answers you don’t actually have. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, unmotivated, or unsure of who you are. Or maybe you just want someone to hear you without judgment and help you figure out what’s next. Counseling gives you space to slow down, be honest, and learn how to handle what’s going on inside and around you. You don’t have to go through this alone.

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  1. Reach Out

Send Yates a quick message or fill out the contact form. He’ll listen to what’s going on and help you determine if counseling is the right next step.

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2. Schedule a First Session

Yates will meet with your child—or with you both—to better understand the struggles beneath the surface and begin building trust and a plan.

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3. Move Forward

Together, you and Yates will create a counseling plan that addresses your student’s emotional, relational, and spiritual needs—with care that’s personal, not one-size-fits-all.

“Adolescence is not a period of being ‘crazy’ or ‘immature.’ It is an essential time of emotional intensity, social engagement, and creativity. — Daniel J. Siegel