Teen Therapy in the South Bay

We see teens in person at our Hermosa Beach office, a short drive from the high schools of Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes, El Segundo, and Torrance, and virtually across California.

Who it's for

We work with adolescents navigating:

• Anxiety, stress, and academic and test pressure
• Depression and low mood
• Identity, self-worth, and social struggles
• Family conflict and major transitions
• The ordinary, heavy work of becoming who they are

For parents

You know something is off, and you want help that respects both your teen and your role as a parent. We work directly with your adolescent to build trust, while keeping you informed within the bounds of confidentiality that make honest teen therapy possible. When it helps, we bring the family together through family therapy, coordinated under one team. For what that looks like in practice, see our guide to what parents are told in teen therapy. If your teen has not agreed to come yet, start with how to get your teen to go to therapy, and for the local picture, read what the data says about teen mental health in the Beach Cities.

Our approach

Teens don't respond to being managed; they respond to being respected. Our clinicians meet adolescents where they are, using evidence-based, developmentally attuned approaches. The work is collaborative, never condescending, and always mindful of the pressures unique to growing up in the South Bay's high-achieving communities.

What to expect

We begin with a free 15-minute consultation with a parent or guardian to understand the situation. From there, we match your teen with the right clinician and begin building trust. Progress in teen work is often gradual; we'll keep you oriented along the way.