Therapy for Teens in Los Feliz & Los Angeles

It's easy to forget how hard it can be to be a kid. Adolescents today face tremendous pressure while also trying to figure out who they are and where they fit in.

As a parent, it can be difficult to know what to do. Maybe they're not talking. Maybe every answer is "I'm fine.” Or maybe you know something's going on, but they just aren't ready to tell you. That's okay. It’s also more normal than you might think.

Sometimes therapy gives them a place to say the things they don't yet know how to say at home. And ironically, having someone else to talk to often helps open the door for more honest conversations with you.

Some of the concerns I commonly work with include:

• Anxiety and stress

• Depression and low mood

• Social pressure and friendships

• Academic pressure and performance concerns

• Sports performance and performance anxiety

• Self-esteem and confidence

• Family conflict

• Identity exploration

• Substance use and experimentation with drugs or alcohol

• Life transitions and preparing for adulthood