My teenager insists nothing is wrong. How do I get them help?

This is the most common situation we work with. A free Fit Call gives you a professional perspective on what you're observing — even if your teenager won't come in yet. For teenagers who are resistant, the first session is built around trust, not problem-solving. Most teenagers open up far more than their parents expected.

How is anxiety counseling different from just talking about problems?

Evidence-based anxiety treatment — primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — teaches teenagers to identify the thought patterns that fuel anxiety, challenge them, and respond differently. It's skills-based, not just processing. Your teenager walks out of sessions with tools they can actually use.

Do you take insurance?

Renew is self-pay only. We provide superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement if your policy covers it — most don't, so check with your provider first. HSA and FSA cards accepted. Sessions range from $45–$115.

What if appointments are during school hours?

If a daytime appointment is needed, we can provide a school note so your teenager is excused for the absence. We also have evening and Saturday hours available for families who prefer those times — Mon–Fri 8am–7pm and Sat 8am–4pm.

Can you treat anxiety and depression at the same time?

Yes — and this is one of the most common presentations we see. Anxiety and depression frequently co-occur in teenagers. Our counselors are trained to address both simultaneously and build a treatment plan that accounts for the full picture.

Adult & Teen Depression Counseling — Longview, TX

Depression counseling in Longview, Texas

Depression lies to you. It says this is just who you are now, that nothing helps, that everyone would be fine without you needing so much. None of that is true — but you can’t always argue your way out of it alone, and you shouldn’t have to. Depression is one of the most treatable conditions we see, in adults and teens alike.

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31.9%

of adolescents have an anxiety disorder — making anxiety the most common mental health condition among U.S. teenagers (NIMH)

most common mental health condition in teenagers, yet fewer than half of those affected receive treatment (ADAA)

Treatable

evidence-based therapy works — teenagers who get help respond well and learn skills they carry with them long after sessions end

What depression can look like

It isn’t always sadness — especially in adults who are used to pushing through. If several of these have lasted more than a couple of weeks, it’s worth a conversation.

Nothing sounds good anymore — even things you loved

Exhausted no matter how much you sleep

“I’m fine” on the outside, empty on the inside

Pulling away from people without meaning to

Everything takes twice the effort it used to

Guilt or worthlessness that won’t let up

Foggy thinking, hard to concentrate or decide

Sleeping too much, or barely at all

Not sure if what you’re seeing is anxiety? A free 15-minute Fit Call gives you a professional perspective — no commitment required.

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Depression we work with at Renew

Depression takes different shapes. All of them are treatable.

Persistent sadness and lost interest

The classic form — low mood, nothing sounds good, weeks turning into months. Therapy is the first-line treatment for adults with depression, and it works.

Depression after loss

Grief that has stopped moving and started hardening into depression. We help you carry the loss without it defining every day.

Postpartum and life-transition depression

New baby, new town, empty nest, retirement — transitions can trigger real depression, not just an adjustment period. You’re not failing; you’re depleted.

High-functioning depression

You perform fine at work and with friends, and you’re running on empty underneath. The mask is exhausting — and most of the adults we see with it waited far too long. You don’t have to earn help by falling apart first.

Depression with anxiety

Wired and tired at the same time — anxious all day, hopeless at night. The combination is common, and we treat both together.

Faith and depression

For clients who want faith in the room, we address it — including the guilt believers often carry about being depressed. Depression is not a faith failure.

How depression treatment works at Renew

Start with a free 15-minute fit call. The hardest step is the first one. Tell us what’s been happening; we’ll tell you honestly whether we’re the right fit.

Get matched with the right counselor. Someone whose approach, schedule, and fee fit your life. Appointments are typically available within 1–2 weeks.

Meet weekly and do the real work. Evidence-based approaches — CBT, behavioral activation, and EMDR where loss or trauma is underneath. If medication becomes part of your care, we coordinate with your physician.

Track real progress — and hear the truth. We’re honest about how it’s going, including when something isn’t working. Depression treatment should make a measurable difference in your days.

Worried about your teenager?

Teen depression often shows up as anger, isolation, or falling grades rather than sadness — and it’s where self-harm risk lives, so we take it seriously. If you’re here for your teen, start with our dedicated pages.

Teen Depression Counseling · Self-Harm Counseling · How to Talk to Your Teen About Therapy

Questions people ask about depression counseling

How do I know it’s depression and not just a rough patch? ?

Two weeks or more of low mood or lost interest that affects your daily life is the clinical marker. If you’re asking the question, it’s worth a conversation — the fit call is free.

Can counseling help without medication? ?

Often, yes. Therapy is a first-line treatment for mild to moderate depression. When medication makes sense, we coordinate with your doctor — and the decision is always yours.

Do you work with teenagers? ?

Yes — teen depression is a specialty at Renew. See our dedicated teen depression page, and know that we screen carefully for self-harm risk.

What does depression counseling cost? ?

Sessions run $45–$115 depending on your counselor, with superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement. No surprise costs.

What if I’m in crisis right now? ?

Call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline answers 24/7. Then call us at (903) 386-3824 for follow-up care. You don’t have to figure out tonight alone.

Related services

Teen Counseling Teen Anxiety Teen Depression EMDR Parent Coaching Telehealth Individual Counseling

The hardest step is the one you’re taking right now.

Looking for help is the turning point — for adults and teenagers alike. A free 15-minute fit call is all it takes to start — no pressure, and an honest answer either way.

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In-person in Longview · Evenings & Saturday available · Telehealth across Texas

Serving East Texas: Longview · Tyler · Marshall · Kilgore · Hallsville · White Oak · Gilmer · Henderson · Telehealth available across Texas · Serving families in the Longview ISD, Pine Tree ISD, Spring Hill ISD, and Hallsville ISD communities

If your teenager is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Crisis support: Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · free, 24/7). More crisis resources ?

The information on this page is educational and is not a substitute for care from a licensed mental health professional. Questions about your situation? Call (903) 386-3824.