Adolescent and Family Therapy in Los Angeles
Through EMDR, attachment-based, and relational therapy, I help clients in Mid-Culver City Los Angeles begin to feel safe in their own bodies, reconnect with others, and experience life beyond survival.
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Helping teens and families find connection, clarity, and confidence.
Adolescence can be a time of both discovery and uncertainty. Teens are navigating family expectations, friendships, social pressures, and an ever-changing world.
Therapy offers a grounded space for understanding emotions, identity, and relationships—with the support of someone who truly listens.
Adolescent and Family Therapy in Los Angeles
Adolescence is full of movement and meaning. Teens balance family dynamics, new responsibilities, and questions of identity—all while imagining what their futures could hold.
In today’s world, this growth happens amid rapid change. Since the COVID-19 pandemic and with the constant influence of digital media, many teens experience information overload, social comparison, and emotional exhaustion. Rates of anxiety, depression, and loneliness continue to rise.
Whether you’re a teen wanting a safe space to talk or a parent seeking support for your child’s well-being, therapy can help restore balance and strengthen connection.
The Mind-Body Connection
Supporting teen mental health goes beyond emotions—it’s also about development. The brain continues to grow through the mid-20s, shaping decision-making, emotion regulation, and self-understanding.
Having a consistent, safe space to talk helps support that growth.
My approach is collaborative, relational, and strengths-based. Together, we focus on self-expression, resilience, and healthy coping. Teens are encouraged to show up as they are, explore what matters to them, and begin to trust their own voice.
LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC allied
Gender-Affirming, Culturally-Attuned Support
I am LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC allied, offering therapy that honors each teen’s unique experience. It’s difficult to navigate cultural and social expectations while building one’s own identity.
Therapy provides room to sort through these influences—to reclaim your voice, your values, and your sense of belonging.
Safety, trust, connection
How I Work With Teens and Families
My first goal is always to create safety, trust, and genuine connection.
Therapy sessions are conversational and grounded in respect—not clinical checklists or pressure to perform.
Teens can share openly, reflect, and receive validation for what they’re going through. For parents, family sessions can support communication, empathy, and understanding across generations.
Curiosity, openness, and unconditional acceptance guides every session.
Let’s explore how therapy can support you or your teen.
Find Steady Ground Together
Adolescence can feel like a storm—for teens, and for families too. Therapy offers a safe space to slow down, rebuild trust, and strengthen connection. Whether your teen is struggling with stress, identity, or emotional overwhelm, support is here.
My Trauma-Focused Approach to Healing
Healing complex trauma requires more than talk therapy. It requires a multi-faceted, nuanced process.
My approach is:
ADHD
Supporting teens in understanding how ADHD impacts focus, energy, and emotion regulation. Together, we strengthen organization, motivation, and self-compassion.
Emotional Health
Helping teens identify and express feelings such as anxiety, anger, and sadness. Therapy offers a safe, judgment-free space to process emotions and build coping tools.
Relationships
Navigating friendships, family, and romantic dynamics. We focus on communication, boundaries, and forming connections that feel genuine and supportive.
School & Academic Stress
Addressing motivation challenges, academic pressure, and social expectations. We work toward balance—honoring achievement while protecting mental health.
Future & Identity
Exploring hopes, fears, and goals for the years ahead. Teens gain clarity on values, purpose, and what a meaningful path forward can look like.