California Statewide Counseling for kids & teens
Helping You Navigate Life’s Complexities
Therapy for kids & teens
Growing up is hard. As a therapist with over 15 years of experience working with kids and teens throughout the Bay Area, Northern and Southern California, I understand how it feels to be misunderstood, pressured, or emotionally stuck. Whether you’re facing anxiety, identity questions, family conflict, or past trauma—therapy offers a safe place to be seen, heard, and supported.
Together, we’ll focus on resilience, self‑awareness, and tools to navigate life’s transitions. If you’re ready to move toward more grounded and empowered relationships—with yourself and your loved ones—I would be honored to walk with you on that journey.
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Family Issues & Misunderstanding
Parents arguing, separation, or deep miscommunication can leave teens feeling unseen or judged. You don’t want to be lectured—you want to be understood. As a milieu for communication, therapy offers a chance to be heard as who you are—not just judged by your behavior or mistakes. In the Bay Area / Central Valley / SoCal and all of Greater California, I help teens and families bridge those gaps and realign relationships.
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Emotional Overwhelm & Anxiety
Do you find yourself feeling worried, empty, or disconnected without a clear reason? Maybe social settings feel too heavy, or you’ve lost interest in things you used to enjoy. Adolescence brings emotional turbulence, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. With teen therapy and virtual support across California, I help you reclaim emotional stability, regulate big feelings, and find a path toward clarity and relief.
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Trauma & Past Wounds
What happened before doesn’t have to keep you stuck. Whether it’s bullying, abuse, loss, or betrayal, trauma can echo in the background and dissolve your joy. Therapy provides a safe container to process what you’ve endured, heal wounds, and regain connection with your authentic self. I offer trauma‑informed support to teens throughout California, helping rebuild safety, trust, and resilience.
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Identity & Self‑Exploration
Sometimes it feels like no one really gets who you are. Expressing your authentic identity—sexual orientation, cultural values, gender, core beliefs—can be met with resistance or misunderstanding. That’s okay; growth is messy. I can offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for teens to explore, affirm, and integrate who they truly are through our virtual sessions.
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Social Pressure & Peer Comparison
Between social media, school, and peer expectations, it’s easy to feel like you’re always falling short. You might compare yourself, struggle with body image, or feel pressured to conform—losing sight of your own values along the way. In therapy, I help you build stronger boundaries, healthier self-esteem, and resilience against comparison and peer stress.
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Risky Behaviors & Safety
If you’ve ever thought about harming yourself, felt suicidal, or you’re engaging in self‑harm, you deserve help—and you don’t have to face this alone. Your safety is my top priority. In our work, we’ll create a supportive environment and safety plan, identify roots of distress, and gradually build healing tools. As a licensed therapist serving teens in California, I’m here to walk alongside you in reclaiming hope and life.
How Our Teen & Kid Therapy Works
Initial Exploration & Listening
We begin by creating a safe, judgment‑free space where your teen (or child) can share what’s weighing on their heart and mind. We listen deeply to understand their unique story, challenges, and goals.Goal Setting & Collaborative Planning
Together, we identify what changes or relief would feel meaningful—better emotion management, improved communication, stronger identity confidence, or healing from past hurt. Then we design a plan tailored to their strengths and needs.Building Coping Tools & Emotional Skills
Through evidence‑informed interventions (like CBT, mindfulness, emotional regulation techniques), we teach tools that help your teen navigate stress, overwhelm, social pressure, and internal conflict.Processing & Healing
We gently explore deeper experiences—trauma, identity questions, family dynamics—that may be contributing to pain. This opens space for insight, integration, and renewed connection with self.Strengthening Relationships & Communication
We work to improve how your teen relates to family, peers, and themselves—helping them express difficult feelings, establish boundaries, and bridge connection where needed.Review, Adjust & Grow Forward
Therapy is dynamic. We continuously look at what’s working, what needs shifting, and adjust the plan. Over time, many teens and kids begin noticing real shifts in self‑understanding, confidence, and emotional resilience.
Take the First Step Toward Teen & Kid Wellness
You don’t have to face this alone. With compassionate support and proven strategies, your child can move toward confidence, emotional balance, and greater self‑understanding.