Care for Adolescents
Teen Therapy
School pressure, changing friendships, and conflict at home can make it hard for a teen to explain what is happening. Therapy offers time to talk about those experiences without needing a polished explanation.
Who This Is For
We see teens ages 13 to 17 with anxiety, panic, low mood, questions about identity, or family conflict. Early signs of unusual experiences can also be discussed calmly, with attention to what the teen describes.
- School and peer stress
- Mood and anxiety concerns
- Identity and family relationships
Focus of Care
What We Work On
School Pressure
Expectations, workload, and school moments that stay on your mind.
Anxiety and Panic
Thoughts and physical reactions when a situation feels overwhelming.
Low Mood
Changes in interest, motivation, and the way everyday life feels.
Identity and Peers
Belonging, friendships, and questions about who you are becoming.
Family Conflict
Concerns about rules and relationships that are difficult to put into words.
How We Work
A teen may know more about a difficult school moment than they can say at first. We help put the thoughts into words and practice a response. Parents are involved thoughtfully, with discussion of what supports the teen's care. We draw on these approaches according to the goals and the teen's feedback.
- CBT
- Mindfulness-based approaches
- Solution-focused therapy
What Can Shift
A teen might want to talk about a worry, notice panic sooner, or make a clearer request at home. We ask what feels useful to them and what parents notice.
What Sessions Look Like
Teen sessions are 50 minutes at 9655 Granite Ridge Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, or by telehealth anywhere in California. We can talk about format and openings before you schedule.
The conversation can begin with one school day or a recent interaction with a friend. At the outset, we talk with teens and parents about involvement and privacy.
Fees in Brief
Individual, couples and family sessions are 50 minutes. We are in network with many plans and provide superbills for out-of-network benefits. Contact us for rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if My Teen Does Not Want to Come?
Their concerns about therapy matter. In a free 15-minute phone consultation, we can talk about what worries them before you decide what to do.
How Much Will Parents Hear?
We explain privacy and parent communication when care begins. Questions from both teens and parents help us make the arrangement clear.
Is Telehealth Available for Teens?
Yes, for teens located in California. We can talk about clinician availability and whether video makes sense for your teen's situation.
Related Support
You May Also Want to Explore
Panic, low mood and parent and teen conflict can overlap during adolescence. The linked pages describe those areas without treating every difficult school day or disagreement as a diagnosis. Parents can also read about their own support, then ask how a teen's perspective and family participation may shape the choice of care.
When you contact us, your teen's age and the concern prompting you to look for support give us a place to start talking.
Start With a Conversation