Teen Violence

Teen Violence Counseling for Your Family's Safety and Healing

Concerned about teen aggression or violence? Our counseling provides support, strategies, and guidance to promote healthier behaviors and coping skills.

Book a Session

Teen Violence Counseling in Colorado

Aggression that's escalating faster than you can respond to it. Fear of what might happen next. Feeling out of options after trying everything you know. You shouldn't have to face this alone. Overcomers Counseling offers counseling for teens showing violent or aggressive behavior across Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, and Pueblo, plus statewide teletherapy.

You Don't Have to Face This Alone

Violent or aggressive behavior in teens often stems from difficulty regulating intense emotions, past trauma, or unmet needs, not simply a discipline problem. Understanding that doesn't make it any less frightening or exhausting for families living with it. Our therapists work with both teens and families to address the root causes.

What Counseling Can Support

Sessions often focus on emotional regulation and impulse control, understanding triggers for aggressive behavior, family communication and safety planning, addressing underlying trauma or mental health concerns, and rebuilding trust within the family. Safety for everyone in the home is always the priority.

How Our Therapists Help

Our providers use evidence-based approaches for adolescent aggression, working with both the teen and family to build emotional regulation skills and safer patterns at home. For clients who want it, we also offer faith-integrated counseling grounded in accountability and grace.

Support Near You

Find teen violence counseling in Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, or Pueblo, or connect through secure teletherapy anywhere in Colorado. We accept Medicaid and most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Kaiser, Anthem BCBS, and Tricare.

Reach Out Today

Your family's safety and healing matter. Our team is ready to help. Get matched with a therapist today.

Counselors

Teen Violence Counselors

Find the perfect specialist who gets you—and your needs—better than your favorite barista gets your coffee order.

FAQs

FAQs about Teen Violence

Find the perfect specialist who gets you—and your needs—better than your favorite barista gets your coffee order.

What is the goal of counseling for teen violence?

The goal of counseling for teen violence isn’t to shame a teenager. It's to help them take back control of their life. When a teen is struggling with violence, it can feel like they're on a path with no way out. We work together to help them understand what’s driving their behavior, so they can find a new way to express their feelings without resorting to violence. We believe in their capacity for change and are here to help them get there.

How can a counselor help a teen with their anger and violence?

A teen's anger and violence is often a way of communicating that they feel unheard or misunderstood. Counseling helps them find a new way to communicate. We'll help them understand what's driving their behavior, and we’ll give them a new playbook for responding to their feelings with empathy and compassion. We believe in their capacity to find a new way to live and to live a life that is full and rewarding.

What are some common challenges parents face with a violent teen?

Parents of a violent teen can feel completely overwhelmed and defeated. You may feel like you’re constantly fighting and nothing you do seems to work. We understand this struggle. We'll provide a safe space for you to process your emotions, find community with other parents who understand, and develop new strategies to help you and your child navigate the world. You are not a helpless passenger; you can get your family back on track.

Can a teen with a history of violence change?

Yes. Change is possible. Taking the first step to seek help is a powerful sign of a teen's strength and willingness to change. Our counseling is a non-judgmental space where we help a teen understand the root of their behavior. We'll give them a new playbook for responding to their urges, so they can choose a different path. We can work together to help them become a person who resolves conflict with respect and compassion, not with violence.

Mental Health Resources & Articles

Articles about Teen Violence

Discover a comprehensive selection of mental health resources and articles tailored to meet your specific needs, providing valuable insights and support throughout your journey.

No items found.
Specialties

Discover a Variety of Counseling Specialties Tailored to Your Needs

Embark on a journey through the diverse world of counseling specialties, each uniquely crafted to cater to your individual needs and aspirations. Whether you're seeking guidance for personal growth, relationship enhancement, or mental well-being, there's a specialty waiting to help you thrive.

Book a Session

72 Specialties

In-Network Counseling Services

Accepting Medicaid & Insurance to Make Therapy Accessible for All

Most major insurance plans are accepted here, so cost isn't what's standing between you and feeling better — and we'll handle the paperwork.

How it works
1
Find the right provider
Find the right therapist for you on our directory — filter by service, specialty, approach, or location to see who fits what you're looking for. Every provider in our directory accepts the same insurance, practice-wide, so cost doesn't have to be a separate hurdle.
2
Complete our intake packet
Found a time that works? Click Book, then complete our Intake Packet. From there, we'll take care of gathering your insurance details and verifying your benefits — so it's one less thing to think about before your first appointment.
3
Attend your session
Attend your session online or in-person, whichever you booked. Your Client Portal keeps everything else in one place — appointments, your Good Faith Estimate (GFE), and messages with your provider.
Top-Rated Counseling Services

Why clients choose us for therapy

Our counselors are trained to help you work through what's hard — not just talk about it. When you're ready, we're ready.

Summary
Across hundreds of client reviews, one theme comes through again and again: people feel truly heard here. Clients describe finally finding a therapist who understood them, gaining real tools for anxiety, trauma, and anger management, and walking away from sessions feeling lighter and more hopeful. Many say Overcomers was the first place therapy actually felt like the right fit — a space to be met with warmth, patience, and genuine care on the path to becoming who they're meant to be.
Sep 12, 2026
Shannon Matlock, LPC, NCC
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Shannon is wonderful. She's kind and she guides you to the answer through feedback and questions. She listens to my perception of my experience but also offers input that allows you to see the possibility of a different perspective.
Sep 11, 2026
Barbra Styles, LPC
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Barb is incredibly kind and patient. She kept the sessions productive and honest. She made me feel heard and helped with problem-solving. Having her as my therapist for the past several years was vital for my personal growth. I highly recommend her services and would happily return as a client if my schedule ever opens back up.
Sep 10, 2026
Hilary Helkenn, PMHNP-BC
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hilary was lovely. She was kind, patient, incredibly knowledgeable and very validating. She had extensive knowledge of my conditions that most providers dismiss and it was very comforting and encouraging to hear she knew of those conditions and was well informed of them. Best psychiatrist I've had yet. 10/10
Sep 10, 2026
Kristen Wittman, LPC
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kristen has been great and just what I need @ the moment. Look forward to more work together. Thanks for everything!!!
Sep 9, 2026
Savannah Vigil, LSW
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I was very comfortable speaking with Savannah. She is very professional, compassionate and gave insight to things that are affecting my situation that I could not define. I look forward to learning more from her and how to overcome the obstacles I face. I am greatful to be working with her. 🙂
Sep 6, 2026
Dr. Bonna Machlan, PhD, LPC, CAS
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I've decided to start seeing her twice a week because it is very helpful for me as she is a breath of fresh air