Online Therapy for Teens in California
Your teen isn’t just “being difficult.”
They’re communicating needs maladaptively, through shutdowns, blow-ups, or anxious spirals.
I help translate what’s happening inside and calm the system to be able to repair parent-child relationships and build more solid, effective, connected communication.
What I Help With:
Anxiety & overdrive
Overthinking, school avoidance or slump
Depression & Low Mood
Low mood, irritation, or “I don’t care” numbness
Parent/teen conflict
Walking on eggshells at home
Perfectionism
Along with procrastination and overwhelm
Social Stress
Friendships, group dynamics, "do they like me?"
Online Therapy for California Teens
How I Work:
Body-down tools
Grounding, breath, sensory resets to settle spikes and shutdowns.
Safety First
We build comfort, language for feelings, and choice about pace.
Practice talking so it lands
We role-play how to ask for what you need, set limits, and repair after conflict.
Practical structure
Small, doable experiments between sessions—nothing performative or busywork.
EMDR when recommended
Same as with adults, when there is complex trauma or therapy plateaus, EMDR can help teens get unstuck.
Parent/Caregiver Involvement (So Changes Stick):
*Teens have age-appropriate confidentiality. We always share safety concerns and the goals we’ve agreed to work toward.
Brief weekly check-ins
To align on goals and safety.
Monthly (or more if needed) parent sessions
To set routines/limits and reduce escalation.
Repair conversations
When needed, with me facilitating so everyone feels heard.
The Details:
Who It's For:
For teens age 12-18 and their caregivers via telehealth anywhere in California.
Pricing:
50 minute sessions | $185 per session. OON (out of network) Benefits, private pay or HSA,FSA | Good faith estimate provided upon request.
Policies:
Cancellation less than 24 hours billed at full rate for non-emergencies (everyone gets one free “Life Happens Pass”)
Am I the right therapist for your teen?
As with adults, the therapeutic relationship is paramount in the success of teens (and their caregivers) in therapy. Although a therapeutic relationship takes some time to form, a quick vibe check is often what you need to know if you’ll enjoy working together or not. We can do that on a consult call, but before that, let’s rule out some factors right away.
Probably, if your family:
Wants a warm, direct therapist who balances skills with insight
Is open to parent involvement and home routines that support change
Can commit to (at least) weekly sessions for a period of time
Is comfortable with out-of-network care and telehealth
Possibly not, if you’re seeking:
Highly manualized, homework-heavy treatment every week
In-person, in-network insurance only or guaranteed short-term care (4–7 sessions)
Zero caregiver participation, even when it would help the teen’s goals
The Process:
Free 15-minute consult
Make sure we’re a match (useful if your teen is present).
Ongoing care
Weekly to start, we’ll adjust as things steady.
Intake (Caregiver/Teen)
History, stressors, strengths, safety screening, goals.
First sessions
Skill-building, mapping patterns, set a plan and rhythm.
Do parents attend every session?
No. Most weeks are teen-only, plus planned parent check-ins.
Privacy for teens?
Yes. Age-appropriate confidentiality, with shared goals and safety updates.
Do you coordinate with schools?
When useful and with consent, I can collaborate briefly with school staff after a signed release from you.
Do you assign homework?
Only simple, relevant exercises we choose together.
More Questions?
Find answers to more frequently asked questions here.
