Sometimes the shift is obvious. Maybe your teen is more anxious, more withdrawn, more irritable, or overwhelmed more easily than before. Other times, the shifts may be subtler. They may still be going to school, keeping up with responsibilities, or acting like everything is fine, but something feels off.

A lot of teens carry more than they know how to talk about. And a lot of parents can feel that something is wrong without knowing exactly what their teen needs. Therapy can offer a space that’s just for them

A space where they can be more honest about what they’re feeling without worrying about disappointing anyone, being judged, or having to act like everything is okay. Another space where they get to feel supported.

When your teen is struggling and and you want them to have more support

Your teen may be struggling with:

Not feeling like themselves and not knowing how to explain what feels different, or seeming more withdrawn, irritable, flat, or unlike how they usually are

Perfectionism, pressure, or anxiety that shows up as overthinking, procrastination, shutdown, panic, trouble getting homework done, or feeling overwhelmed by school and expectations

Big emotions that come out as anger, tears, numbness, or getting overwhelmed quickly by things that did not used to hit as hard

Family conflict that may look like more arguing at home, shutting down, pulling away, or feeling like no one really gets what they are trying to say

Friendship or relationship issues that bring up hurt, rejection, insecurity, heartbreak, or wanting to pull back from friends and activities

Questions about identity, belonging, or self-expression and where they fit in with friends, family, culture, or the world around them

A harder time functioning day to day like missing school, falling behind on assignments, withdrawing from extracurriculars, or spending more and more time alone

Your teen may be struggling with:

Not feeling like themselves and not knowing how to explain what feels different, or seeming more withdrawn, irritable, flat, or unlike how they usually are

Perfectionism, pressure, or anxiety that shows up as overthinking, procrastination, shutdown, panic, trouble getting homework done, or feeling overwhelmed by school and expectations

Big emotions that come out as anger, tears, numbness, or getting overwhelmed quickly by things that did not used to hit as hard

Family conflict that may look like more arguing at home, shutting down, pulling away, or feeling like no one really gets what they are trying to say

Friendship or relationship issues that bring up hurt, rejection, insecurity, heartbreak, or wanting to pull back from friends and activities

Questions about identity, belonging, or self-expression and where they fit in with friends, family, culture, or the world around them

A harder time functioning day to day like missing school, falling behind on assignments, withdrawing from extracurriculars, or spending more and more time alone

Your teen may be struggling with:

Not feeling like themselves and not knowing how to explain what feels different, or seeming more withdrawn, irritable, flat, or unlike how they usually are

Perfectionism, pressure, or anxiety that shows up as overthinking, procrastination, shutdown, panic, trouble getting homework done, or feeling overwhelmed by school and expectations

Big emotions that come out as anger, tears, numbness, or getting overwhelmed quickly by things that did not used to hit as hard

Family conflict that may look like more arguing at home, shutting down, pulling away, or feeling like no one really gets what they are trying to say

Friendship or relationship issues that bring up hurt, rejection, insecurity, heartbreak, or wanting to pull back from friends and activities

Questions about identity, belonging, or self-expression and where they fit in with friends, family, culture, or the world around them

A harder time functioning day to day like missing school, falling behind on assignments, withdrawing from extracurriculars, or spending more and more time alone

Therapy can give teens a place to talk through what has been weighing on them in a way that feels more manageable.

Therapy can help teens:

Feel more connected to themselves when they feel off, lost, or unlike who they usually are

Better understand anxiety, pressure, perfectionism, and the stress they may be carrying internally

Build more language for emotions, needs, and boundaries

Work through family conflict with more clarity and support

Make sense of friendship struggles, dating issues, or the pain of feeling left out or misunderstood

Explore identity, belonging, and self-expression in a space that feels more like their own

Find grounded ways to move through strong emotions without shutting down or getting overwhelmed so quickly

Therapy can help teens:

Feel more connected to themselves when they feel off, lost, or unlike who they usually are

Better understand anxiety, pressure, perfectionism, and the stress they may be carrying internally

Build more language for emotions, needs, and boundaries

Work through family conflict with more clarity and support

Make sense of friendship struggles, dating issues, or the pain of feeling left out or misunderstood

Explore identity, belonging, and self-expression in a space that feels more like their own

Find grounded ways to move through strong emotions without shutting down or getting overwhelmed so quickly

Therapy can help teens:

Feel more connected to themselves when they feel off, lost, or unlike who they usually are

Better understand anxiety, pressure, perfectionism, and the stress they may be carrying internally

Build more language for emotions, needs, and boundaries

Work through family conflict with more clarity and support

Make sense of friendship struggles, dating issues, or the pain of feeling left out or misunderstood

Explore identity, belonging, and self-expression in a space that feels more like their own

Find grounded ways to move through strong emotions without shutting down or getting overwhelmed so quickly

Common Reasons People Reach Out

There is no one reason teens come to therapy, but some concerns come up often.

Common Reasons People Reach Out

There is no one reason teens come to therapy, but some concerns come up often.

Common Reasons People Reach Out

There is no one reason teens come to therapy, but some concerns come up often.

Your teen does not seem like themselves

They may seem more shut down, more anxious, more reactive, less confident, or less interested in things they used to enjoy.

They are under a lot of pressure

You may notice stress around school, achievement, social life, or the future, along with a lot of self-criticism or fear of messing up.

Their emotions feel big and hard to manage

Maybe they get overwhelmed easily, have intense reactions, or seem to go from holding everything in to suddenly falling apart.

There is more conflict at home

You may feel like conversations turn into arguments quickly, or like your teen no longer wants to let you in.

They are hurting in friendships or relationships

Social pain can hit hard during adolescence, whether that is friendship drama, exclusion, comparison, breakups, or feeling like they do not belong.

They are trying to figure out who they are

Many teens are navigating questions of identity, belonging, culture, and self-expression while also trying to feel accepted by the people around them.

Your teen does not seem like themselves

They may seem more shut down, more anxious, more reactive, less confident, or less interested in things they used to enjoy.

They are under a lot of pressure

You may notice stress around school, achievement, social life, or the future, along with a lot of self-criticism or fear of messing up.

Their emotions feel big and hard to manage

Maybe they get overwhelmed easily, have intense reactions, or seem to go from holding everything in to suddenly falling apart.

There is more conflict at home

You may feel like conversations turn into arguments quickly, or like your teen no longer wants to let you in.

They are hurting in friendships or relationships

Social pain can hit hard during adolescence, whether that is friendship drama, exclusion, comparison, breakups, or feeling like they do not belong.

They are trying to figure out who they are

Many teens are navigating questions of identity, belonging, culture, and self-expression while also trying to feel accepted by the people around them.

Your teen does not seem like themselves

They may seem more shut down, more anxious, more reactive, less confident, or less interested in things they used to enjoy.

They are under a lot of pressure

You may notice stress around school, achievement, social life, or the future, along with a lot of self-criticism or fear of messing up.

Their emotions feel big and hard to manage

Maybe they get overwhelmed easily, have intense reactions, or seem to go from holding everything in to suddenly falling apart.

There is more conflict at home

You may feel like conversations turn into arguments quickly, or like your teen no longer wants to let you in.

They are hurting in friendships or relationships

Social pain can hit hard during adolescence, whether that is friendship drama, exclusion, comparison, breakups, or feeling like they do not belong.

They are trying to figure out who they are

Many teens are navigating questions of identity, belonging, culture, and self-expression while also trying to feel accepted by the people around them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are teen therapy sessions like?

Teen therapy is a space where they can talk about what is going on and feel less alone in it. We may spend sessions talking, processing big emotions, or trying out practices that help them feel steadier when faced with stress. Sessions are 50 minutes and typically held weekly.

Will I be involved in the therapy process?

How do I know if therapy will help my teen?

How do I know if my teen is ready for virtual therapy?

Do you offer online therapy for teens in California?

Do you offer online therapy in California?

What are teen therapy sessions like?

Will I be involved in the therapy process?

How do I know if therapy will help my teen?

How do I know if my teen is ready for virtual therapy?

Do you offer online therapy for teens in California?

Do you offer online therapy in California?

What are teen therapy sessions like?