Therapy for Teens.

Compassionate Online Therapy for Teens | Serving All of California

WHO WE WORK WITH

A Space That's Actually Theirs.

Being a teenager right now is harder than most adults remember. Academic pressure that doesn't let up. Social dynamics that play out in real life and on a phone at the same time. Identity questions that don't come with easy answers. Family expectations they may or may not agree with. And often, no real space to figure any of it out without someone weighing in.

Teen therapy gives your teen a confidential, judgment-free space to process what they're actually dealing with — with someone trained to meet them where they are without trying to fix them or rush them. We work with teens ages 12 and up across California, entirely online.

Some teens come because they're struggling with anxiety, low mood, or feeling lost. Others come because of a specific event, conflict, or transition. Some come because they're the responsible one in their family and have started to realize that's not sustainable. All are welcome here.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

How Teen Therapy Can Help.

Teen therapy may be a good fit if your teen is experiencing:

✦ Anxiety, stress, or constant worry
✦ Depression, low mood, or loss of motivation
✦ Friendship conflicts or feeling left out
✦ Family tension or pressure at home
✦ Academic stress or performance pressure
✦ Identity exploration (gender, sexuality, who they are)
✦ Body image or self-esteem struggles
✦ Trauma or a difficult experience they're carrying
✦ Big life transitions (move, divorce, loss)
✦ Bullying — in person or online
✦ Sleep issues, irritability, or feeling overwhelmed
✦ Being the responsible one in the family

Teens don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Some of the most meaningful work happens when a teen has space to figure things out before patterns set in for life. We meet teens where they are — without judgment, without lectures, without trying to be the cool adult. Just a real person they can be honest with.

For parents reading this: You don't need a diagnosis or a crisis to consider therapy for your teen. If something feels off, if your teen has gone quiet, if you're worried but not sure why, that's enough of a reason to reach out. A free consultation gives us a chance to talk through what you're noticing and figure out the right next step together.

"Anything that's human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable."

~ Fred Rogers

Questions we hear most often.

  • Most teens are skeptical at first — that's normal. What helps is having a therapist who doesn't try too hard to be relatable or get them to "open up" on day one. Our therapists work with teens by being real, honest, and respectful of where they are. The first few sessions are about building trust, not pulling answers out of them. Most teens come around once they realize their therapist isn't trying to fix them or report back on them.

  • Common situation, and it doesn't have to be a deal-breaker. A lot of teens will agree to "just try one session" if they know they aren't being forced into anything ongoing. We can also do a brief free consultation with you (the parent) first to talk through the situation and decide if therapy is the right next step. Forcing a reluctant teen into ongoing therapy rarely works — but a low-pressure first conversation often does.

  • We honor your teen's privacy and your involvement at the same time. At intake, we'll walk through exactly what gets shared, what stays between your teen and the therapist, and how. Generally, we keep session content confidential to your teen so they can speak freely — but we'll always let you know if there are safety concerns, if your teen is doing something you need to be aware of, or if there are themes important for you to know. For younger teens or specific situations, we may include you in periodic sessions when it serves the work.

  • For the most part, yes. California law gives minors ages 12 and older certain rights to confidential mental health services, and we honor those rights. We'll explain exactly how confidentiality works at intake, including the limits (such as imminent danger to your teen or others, or reports of abuse). The point of confidentiality is to give your teen a real space to be honest, which is what makes therapy actually work.

  • Our team works with teens ages 12 and up, as well as adults. We don't currently work with younger children.

  • Yes. Our therapists work with neurodivergent teens and adapt the work to your teen's specific needs, communication style, and processing patterns. We're not autism specialists, but we work effectively with neurodivergent teens whose primary therapy needs are anxiety, depression, identity, relationships, or trauma.

  • We meet over a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. Your teen joins from wherever they are — bedroom, parked car, anywhere private and quiet with a stable internet connection. Sessions are 60 minutes, one-on-one with their therapist. Many teens actually prefer online therapy to in-person — there's no waiting room, no commute, and they get to be in their own space.

  • Yes. Everything discussed in session is protected by clinical confidentiality laws. There are a few legal exceptions (such as reports of child abuse or imminent danger to self or others) that we'll explain upfront, but those situations are rare. We use a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform, so the technology itself is built for privacy.

  • Self-pay is $125 to $250 per 60-minute session, depending on the therapist and their licensure level. If you're using insurance, your copay typically falls between $10 and $65 per session, depending on your plan. Full breakdown is on our Fees page.

  • You can still see us. We provide an out-of-network superbill upon request, which you can submit to your insurance for partial reimbursement based on your out-of-network benefits. We can also help you verify what those benefits look like through the form on our Fees page.