The Therapy Lab
Starting June 12th, 2026
The Therapy Lab is a structured group designed to help teens move from understanding what to do… to actually doing it.
Many teens today already know they should stay calm, follow through, and handle frustration better.
The challenge isn’t knowledge—it’s applying those skills in real situations.
The Therapy Lab is built to close that gap.
Why This Approach Works
Instead of only talking about challenges, we create structured, hands-on situations where those patterns naturally show up.
In those moments, teens are:
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Guided in real time
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Supported through frustration
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Coached to adjust and follow through
This allows them to practice new responses while it’s actually happening—not just after the fact.
Through this process, teens begin to build:
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Stronger follow-through
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Better frustration tolerance
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Improved emotional regulation under pressure
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Increased confidence rooted in real experience
Over time, this leads to something deeper:
A growing belief that they can handle what’s in front of them.
Each session is structured to create real situations where skills can be practiced.
Steps:
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Brief check-in
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Skill focus for the session
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Structured hands-on activity
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Real-time coaching from the therapist
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Processing and application
Who This Is For?
The Therapy Lab is a good fit for teens who:
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Struggle with frustration or emotional reactions
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Have difficulty following through on tasks
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Shut down or give up when things get difficult
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Understand what they should do, but struggle to apply it
Program Details
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Ages: 13–17
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Group Size: 4–6 participants
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Duration: 6 weeks
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Session Length: 90 minutes
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Frequency: Weekly
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One Time Material Fee: 240.00
Fees & Attendance
The Therapy Lab may be billed through insurance when applicable.
Coverage for group services will be verified before enrollment.
For those not using insurance, the cost is:
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$60 per session
A one-time materials fee of $240 is also required to cover supplies used throughout the program. This fee is separate from therapy services and is not billed to insurance.
Insurance Accepted
Voyages Counseling accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicaid. Coverage needs to be verified before enrollment.
Because this is a structured group program, consistent attendance is important for both individual progress and the overall group experience.
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Participants are expected to attend all scheduled sessions
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Make-up sessions are not available
If a session must be missed:
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A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required
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Late cancellations or missed sessions may result in a $50 late cancellation/no-show fee
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This fee is not billed to insurance and is the responsibility of the client
The group continues as scheduled regardless of individual attendance. Maintaining consistency helps ensure that each participant benefits fully from the experience.
Lead by: Shenel Smock, MS, LPCC #22603
Why “The Therapy Lab”?
The Therapy Lab is not built around a single activity.
It is a structured environment where behavior can be observed and improved in real time.
Hands-on activities are used to create situations where patterns naturally show up, but the focus is always on how teens respond and how those responses can change.
This model is designed to expand into multiple formats over time, while keeping the same core approach.
