Teen Therapy in Hermosa Beach
A safe space to explore who you are and who you want to be.
Teens:
It’s hard to be a teenager.
Between school, friendships, outside pressure, changes in your body and mood, the online world, and figuring out your next steps, there’s a lot to navigate.
My own challenges as a teen have shaped my career path and the way that I work as a therapist. I remember how much it mattered to have someone listen and take what I was going through seriously. I want to get to know your inner world and work together to move toward positive change, whatever that looks like for you.
Things we can work on:
Getting caught in overthinking, worry, or pressure to do well
Feeling sad, lonely, or numb
Conflict at home
Figuring out who you are, what matters to you, and where you belong
Comparing yourself to others or being hard on yourself
Emotional regulation
We’ll build our relationship over time and work together to find a pace that feels manageable. You can tell me when something doesn’t fit or when you need to slow down - your feedback shapes our work, and there’s room for pauses, humor, and figuring things out as we go.
I want you to have space where you can speak honestly and dump the hard stuff. Sometimes, involving a parent or caregiver can help support our work. You’ll have a voice in that process.
Supporting your teen is something we can work on together.
When your teen is struggling, it can be difficult to know what they need or how to help. You may notice changes but have trouble getting beyond “I’m fine.” Your observations, concerns, and understanding of your teen matter.
Parents and caregivers play an important role in treatment. Depending on your teen’s needs, we may discuss ways to support them at home, navigate difficult moments, or improve communication. We’ll talk early on about how you can be involved and how we’ll communicate throughout treatment.
For that work to be meaningful, your teen also needs room to speak openly and develop trust in me as their therapist. I maintain clear boundaries around the details of our sessions and talk with teens before parent conversations to discuss what will be shared, guided by their comfort level and treatment needs.
I’ll explain confidentiality and its limits at the start of treatment. If a safety concern requires action, I’ll respond promptly and involve you or other appropriate supports as needed.