Teens
Therapy for Teens – A Safe Space to Talk, Feel, and Be Real
Our teen therapy sessions are designed to provide a safe and supportive space for young people. We help teens manage stress and anxiety, build self-confidence, and develop healthy coping skills, giving them the tools they need to feel understood and resilient in everyday life.
Overthinking & Worry
Maybe you’re tired of trying to keep it all together. Of overthinking every conversation. Of wondering if anyone really gets what it’s like to be in your head.
Pressure & Expectations
Some days, it might feel like you're drowning in expectations—grades, friends, parents, your future. Other days, it’s the quiet that’s the hardest. The emptiness. The pressure to smile when all you want to do is disappear.
Emotional Overload
Maybe it feels like too much some days—too many emotions, too many expectations, too much noise. Other days, it’s like you feel nothing at all. Numb. Disconnected. Like you're watching your life instead of living it.
Being Heard
Therapy isn’t about being “broken.” It’s about having a space where you get to be real—no filters, no pretending. Just you and someone who listens, cares, and helps you make sense of it all.
Parents, You’ve Noticed Something’s Off
Signs Your Teen Needs Support
If you’ve noticed your teen pulling away, feeling anxious, irritable, or overwhelmed, you’re not imagining it. Many parents see these signs but aren’t sure how to help. At TheraQ, we provide professional teen therapy and counseling in a safe, supportive environment where teens can express themselves freely. Whether your teen is struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, identity, friendships, or school pressure, our therapy sessions help them build confidence, develop coping skills, and feel more connected to themselves and others.
Person-Centered Therapy with Teens
Person-Centered Therapy is a humanistic approach developed by Carl Rogers that emphasizes the importance of empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. For teens, this means having a therapist who listens without judgment, values their perspective, and helps them explore who they are in a safe, supportive space.
How It Helps Teens
Adolescence is a time of rapid change—physically, emotionally, and socially. Many teens feel misunderstood, pressured, or unsure of themselves.
Person-Centered Therapy can help by:
Creating a space where teens feel genuinely heard and accepted
Supporting identity exploration around values, interests, sexuality, or gender
Reducing shame and self-criticism by emphasizing strengths
Helping teens build confidence in their ability to make choices
Encouraging healthy communication with parents, peers, and others
What to Expect
Person-Centered Therapy in California offers teens warmth, curiosity, and unconditional support. Teens take the lead in exploring their thoughts and feelings, building resilience, self-awareness, and empowerment over time.
Why Choose Person-Centered Therapy for Teens at TheraQ?
At TheraQ in California, our clinicians use Person-Centered Therapy to help teens navigate school stress, family conflict, identity questions, anxiety, and depression. With empathy, respect, and a safe, supportive environment, teens build trust, resilience, and the confidence to grow and heal naturally.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Teens
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used evidence-based approaches for treating anxiety, depression, and stress. It helps teens understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected, and gives them tools to shift unhelpful patterns into healthier ones.
How It Helps Teens
Adolescence can bring unique challenges, academic pressure, social struggles, family conflict, and identity exploration. These experiences can sometimes lead to negative self-talk, avoidance, or overwhelming stress.
CBT helps teens by:
Teaching them to identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts
Building healthier coping skills for managing stress and anxiety
Reducing behaviors like avoidance, procrastination, or withdrawal
Improving problem-solving and decision-making skills
Increasing self-confidence and resilience in daily life
What to Expect
CBT therapy for teens in California is practical and goal-oriented. Teens learn how thoughts affect emotions and practice new coping skills, building confidence, independence, and emotional resilience in everyday life.
Why Choose CBT for Teens at TheraQ?
At TheraQ in California, our therapists use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help teens manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and everyday stress. Tailored to each teen’s needs, CBT empowers them with practical skills, support, and confidence to navigate challenges and create meaningful change.