Therapy for Teens
Help Finding Balance, Confidence, and Direction
Teens and young adults today are navigating academic expectations, social dynamics, digital overload, and an uncertain future — all while trying to figure out who they are and where they fit.
Therapy offers a private, supportive space where young people can slow down, be heard, and learn healthy ways to manage what they’re going through — emotionally, socially, and internally.
Anxiety, Stress, and Overthinking
Many young people feel constantly “on” — pressured to perform, to fit in, to keep up. Therapy helps them learn to manage stress, calm racing thoughts, and feel more grounded in daily life.
Depression and Low Mood
When motivation disappears, energy fades, or life feels heavy, therapy provides space to make sense of emotions, reconnect with purpose, and build healthier patterns of thought and behavior.
School and Academic Pressure
High expectations — from school, family, or self — can lead to burnout and self-criticism. Therapy helps teens balance achievement with well-being and self-worth.
Friendships, Social Media, and Belonging
In the social world of adolescence, fitting in can feel like everything. Therapy supports teens in navigating friendships, identity, and online pressures with authenticity and self-respect.
Family Communication and Conflict
Even in close families, communication can break down. Therapy gives teens a safe place to express themselves and helps families understand one another more clearly.
Identity, Culture, and Self-Discovery
Adolescence is a time of exploration — of values, identity, culture, and belonging. Therapy offers a space free of judgment where teens can make sense of who they are and what matters most.
Transitions and Life Changes
Whether it’s moving schools, heading to college, or adjusting to new responsibilities, change can feel destabilizing. Therapy helps young people develop resilience and confidence through transition.
In San Francisco, rates of anxiety, depression, and academic stress among teens have risen sharply in recent years. These challenges don’t just affect mood — they impact learning, relationships, and self-esteem.
Therapy provides tools and insight that help young people:
Manage anxiety and stress more effectively
Develop confidence and self-awareness
Strengthen emotional regulation and communication skills
Build healthier relationships with family and peers
Navigate academic and social pressures with balance
Feel more resilient, hopeful, and connected
Our approach with adolescents and young adults is both structured and relational — balancing clinical expertise with genuine connection. Sessions are confidential, collaborative, and tailored to each client’s needs and developmental stage.
Therapy becomes a place where teens can think openly, process emotions safely, and learn practical strategies that last well beyond the therapy room.
Parents are included thoughtfully in the process — supported in understanding what their teen is experiencing while respecting the privacy and autonomy necessary for growth.
Reaching out for support is a sign of care — not only for your teen’s well-being, but for their future. If your teen or young adult is struggling with anxiety, low mood, school stress, or identity questions, therapy can help them regain stability and confidence.
Let’s discuss your goals and explore how therapy can support your teen in developing the clarity, strength, and resilience they need to thrive.