One10 Men’s Counseling
Counseling for teenage boys in Port Orange
If your son is having a hard time and won’t talk about it, I can work with him, and I’ll keep you involved.
Sessions are $125 for 50 minutes, by appointment. I’m a male counselor who works with teenage boys, young adults, and men.
If you’re in crisis right now, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, any time.
How to Talk to a Boy Who Won’t Talk
These are five things a parent can say to a teenage son who doesn’t want to talk. They’re best said side by side, like in the car.
I’ll email you the PDF, plus a few short notes over the next three weeks. You can unsubscribe at any time, and I’ll never share your email.
What’s in the guide
The five scripts are short, and none of them ask your son to explain himself. There’s also a page of common things parents say, with something to try instead, and a place to write down what happened.
You don’t need to book a session to use it.
What a parent might notice
A closed door
His bedroom door is closed more often than it’s open.
Short answers
When you ask how he’s doing, he says “fine” and not much else.
Slipping grades
His grades have dropped, and it’s hard to say when it started.
Hearing it from someone else
You find out about a problem from his school or his friends instead of from him.
“What if he goes and doesn’t say anything?”
You might worry that you’ll finally get him to a session, he’ll sit there and say nothing, and you’ll have used up your one chance.
A boy may say very little at first, especially if he didn’t want to come. I won’t pressure him to talk. I can’t promise when he’ll open up, but we’ll take the time to build trust.
How I work with teenage boys
Respect for your son
A boy who feels he’s been sent to be fixed will often resist. I’ll listen to him and take what he says seriously.
He gets a say
We’ll decide together what to work on first and what to leave for later.
Sessions are practical
He’ll leave each session with something specific to try before the next one.
A man outside the family
At his age, it’s often easier for a boy to talk with someone outside the family than with his parents.
What I’ll share with you, and what I won’t
I won’t pass along the details of what he tells me. A teenager needs to know he can be honest with his counselor. Florida law does give parents the right to see their child’s records, and I’ll explain how that works before we start.
You’ll hear what you can use. I’ll tell you the main themes, what we’re working on, how it’s going, and what would help at home.
If he’s in danger, you’ll hear it from me right away.
If you and his other parent don’t agree
Sometimes one parent thinks it’s time for counseling, and the other thinks it’s normal teenage behavior.
You’re both welcome to call and talk it through before anyone decides anything.
If you’re divorced or separated, please tell me when you call, and have your parenting plan handy. In Florida, parents who share parental responsibility usually make major health care decisions together unless the plan gives one of you the final say. It’s best to settle that before counseling starts.
What happens in your first session
For anyone under 18, a parent or legal guardian needs to sign a consent form and fill out the child intake form before the first session. You’ll find them on the Client Forms page.
When you get to 3959 South Nova Road, come in through the two doors in the center of the second building. You’ll see chairs straight ahead. You don’t need to check in with anyone. Have a seat, and I’ll come out to get you.
We’ll start with all of us together for at least the first 15 minutes. I’ll explain what I will and won’t pass along to you, so your son hears it from me directly.
After that, you can stay or step out, depending on what your son is more comfortable with.
I’ll ask him what he’s been told about why he’s here, because his answer helps me know where to start.
Before you leave, I’ll tell you what I noticed, and we’ll talk about next steps.
About me
I’m Kyle Greenhalgh, a follower of Jesus and a registered marriage and family therapist intern in Florida. I work with men, couples, teenage boys, and young adults in Port Orange.
I practice under the supervision of a licensed therapist at Family Care Counseling Center, which has served this area since 1991.
You’ll work with me from the first phone call on, and you’ll see me at every session.
Kyle Greenhalgh, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, State of Florida. You can verify my registration with the Florida Department of Health.
When you’re ready
Start with a 15-minute phone call
We’ll talk on the phone before anything is booked. You can tell me what’s going on and ask any questions you have about counseling. Then we can decide together on a next step.
Questions from parents
Is this normal, or is it something more?
It can be hard to tell, and you don’t need to know before you call.
What if my son doesn’t want to come?
We can talk about that on the phone. The guide on this page, How to Talk to a Boy Who Won’t Talk, also has a way to bring up counseling with him without making it an ultimatum.
What does it cost?
A 50-minute session is $125. I don’t bill insurance, so you pay me directly at each session by card, cash, or check.
How old does he need to be?
I see boys as young as 8, as well as teenagers and young adults.
What if I have to cancel?
Please give me at least 24 hours’ notice. If you cancel with less notice than that, you’ll be charged the full session fee.
Is this Christian counseling?
Following Jesus shapes how I see people and how I counsel. You and your son are welcome here, whatever you believe.
How to Talk to a Boy Who Won’t Talk
These are five things a parent can say to a teenage son who doesn’t want to talk. They’re best said side by side, like in the car.
I’ll email you the PDF, plus a few short notes over the next three weeks. You can unsubscribe at any time, and I’ll never share your email.
If you’d rather talk, call (386) 290-1097.
If you’re in crisis, don’t wait for an appointment. Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, any time. If you’re in immediate danger, call 911.