In-Person and Online Therapy for Teens
in Granada Hills, California

Do you remember your teenage years?

Therapy for teens helps adolescence deal with a very challenging time filled with confusion, transformation, and emotional chaos.

Some teens find a way to navigate stress and changes during this stage. Yet, many others feel powerless and lost or try to wash away their pain with toxic behaviors.

Teens may struggle with the ebb and flow of life…

Teens often deal with tidal waves, swirling and crashing against their shoreline.

Your teen may act out, fail or skip school, and get in constant trouble. They might get easily irritable, lie, and rebel against curfew or other house rules.

On the contrary, they may be so worried about excelling in school, college prep, or extracurricular activities that they put tremendous pressure on themselves. They may stop eating, sleeping, or spending time with family and friends, aiming at being “perfect” all the time.

Or they may be dealing with bullies, cliques, and body image issues, which can hurt their self-esteem and ability to connect. They may battle with negative thoughts, isolate, and push loved ones away as they suffer in silence.

• Overwhelming emotions and mood swings
• Stress related to academic, sports, or extracurricular performance
• Trauma
• If your teen is going through any of the above problems, therapy can help them. Despite the social stigma associated with mental health issues, there is no shame in seeking support for you and your loved ones. Your teen is worthy of the same level of care as adults are, and there are therapists trained to provide such expert guidance.

…but therapy can help them steer their ship to safety.

As much as you’d love to protect your teen from all this tension and heartache, sometimes you need professional guidance to care for their well-being.
Teen therapy can help your teen heal their wounds and reduce distress for a happier and healthier life.

At Healing Blue, we provide in-person teen therapy sessions in Granada Hills and online teen therapy across California.

Seeking help for your teen doesn’t make you less of a caretaker—it makes you brave and committed to supporting them.

Call or text 818.945.9075 now to schedule your free consultation, and let’s get started!

What is therapy for teens?

Teen therapy, also known as adolescent counseling, is the go-to treatment to support teens’ mental health while they walk through adolescence and into adulthood.

Therapy for teens can help them manage daily stressors, conflicts at school or home, and other psychological and emotional challenges. Your teen will meet one-on-one with a therapist, similar to therapy for adults, in a neutral, open, and confidential environment. 

As teen therapists, we may also work with parents and caretakers on a case-by-case basis, informing them if the teen is ever at risk of hurting themselves or others.

While in therapy, your teen can learn to:

• Examine and express their thoughts and feelings
• Explore and discover their identity
• Gain awareness, motivation, and energy
• Improve their performance without burning out
• Manage stress and overwhelming emotions
• Navigate family and peer problems
• Shift unhealthy behaviors

Does your teen need therapy?

Teens deal with unique challenges as they enter this new chapter. Their bodies change, their moods go through peaks and valleys, and their responsibilities increase.

Therapy can help your teen traverse these formative years, recover from significant difficulties, and prevent minor concerns from becoming severe.

Common issues addressed in teen therapy include:

• Acting out or running away
• Anger and violence
• Bullying, harassment, or peer pressure
• Changes in eating or sleeping habits
• Destructive thoughts or behaviors
• Low self-esteem, focus, and motivation 
• Family hardship (e.g., divorce, financial strain, neglect)
• Identity and body image issues
• Isolation or trouble making friends
• Loss of a loved one or a pet
• Major life events or transitions (e.g., starting high school, moving to a new city)
• Overexposure to screens and social media
• Overwhelming emotions and mood swings
• Stress related to academic, sports, or extracurricular performance
• Trauma
• If your teen is going through any of the above problems, therapy can help them. Despite the social stigma associated with mental health issues, there is no shame in seeking support for you and your loved ones. Your teen is worthy of the same level of care as adults are, and there are therapists trained to provide such expert guidance.

How can therapy help your teen?

Teen therapy aims to help your teen increase awareness, address their current life stressors, and prepare for any future setbacks.

We do this by:

Offering a non-judgmental setting

Teens typically avoid speaking their minds with their family members out of fear of rejection or criticism. The therapy room is an unbiased and private environment for your teen to share their story and talk about what’s troubling them.

We will listen with empathy and without passing judgment, guiding the conversation and providing appropriate feedback. The goal is to allow teens to express themselves freely and build a foundation to open up with others. The discussions will remain confidential, and we will only share details with caregivers if the teen is in danger or a potential threat to other individuals.

Discovering their true selves

Therapy’s safe space is the perfect place for your teen to reflect on who they are, what they need, and where they want to go. We will encourage them to look inward to explore their identity, beliefs, and purpose, striving to unlearn any distorted thoughts, emotions, and habits. 

As they make their way through treatment, they will recognize the root of their issues and embrace their authentic selves with confidence and compassion

Equipping them with practical skills

While we can nurture openness, awareness, and self-love, we can’t control what life throws at us. Therapy provides your teen with science-based strategies to handle conflict, stress, and unforeseen challenges.

This includes communication and social skills, emotion regulation techniques, gratitude practices, mindfulness meditation, and more.

In-person and online therapy for teens at Healing Blue

At Healing Blue, we are committed to helping your teen heal and achieve a profound transformation.

We offer therapy for teens and adults in Granada Hills, Northridge, Porter Ranch, San Fernando, Encino, Sherman Oaks, and across California via online therapy. Our specialties include trauma, anxiety, depression, and prenatal and postpartum issues. 

Our staff has extensive experience in various therapy methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness. We provide treatment in English and Español.

Our teen therapy approach focuses on celebrating your teen’s individuality, fostering vulnerability, and bolstering their capacity to grow. More than addressing symptoms, we want teens to walk out of therapy with a greater awareness of themselves and their world, resolving traumas and dysfunctions that may be stopping them from thriving.

We are here for your teen!

Your teen’s journey is barely starting. 

Let’s partner up to give them the relief and hope they deserve to ride life’s waves.

Call 818.945.9075 or contact us to schedule a free 20-minute consultation.