Your Teen Is Pulling Away. You Can Tell.
Adolescent therapy in Redding, CA and throughout California.
Things Aren’t the Same as They Used to Be
Your teen may not say much, but you can tell something’s off.
They get frustrated quicker. They pull away more.
Conversations either go nowhere – or turn into arguments.
You’re watching them try to figure things out in real time, all at once.
You certainly wouldn’t want to be a teenager again, from the looks of it.
So, you’re here looking for help you can trust.
Pushing Too Hard Backfires
As a parent, you’re in a tough spot.
Push too hard, and you create distance.
Give space, and it feels like doing nothing.
Meanwhile, your teen is trying to figure it all out in real time: school pressure, identity, friendships, expectations.
Less conflict would be nice, but it isn’t the biggest thing you would change.
You just want to see them steadier, more confident, more in control.
You just want to see them steadier, more confident, more in control.
It Isn’t What They Feel. It’s How They Respond.
Most teens already have some awareness of what they’re feeling.
The issue is what they do with it.
In my work with teens, we slow real moments down – a fight at home, a bad day at school, a text that wrecked them – and figure out what to do differently the next time it shows up.
Sessions are direct, practical, and focused on what actually matters to them.
How I Help Your Teen Build Real Control
Therapy with me doesn’t feel like a clinical session. It feels like a real conversation with someone who gets it.
Not lectures. Not worksheets in a backpack. Real tools that actually make sense to a young person’s brain.
I'll help your teen:
- Recognize what’s happening in real situations At school, at home, and with friends – we break down what’s actually going on.
- Catch the patterns in how they think and react See the cycle clearly so it becomes possible to interrupt.
- Pause and respond instead of reacting automatically The skill that changes everything about how they handle hard moments.
- Handle stress without shutting down or blowing up Real tools for the moments that used to feel unmanageable.
- Communicate more clearly with you and the people around them Less friction, more connection.
- Build more control in moments that usually feel overwhelming Confidence that comes from actually knowing what to do.
A Four-Phase Process Built for Teens
Free Consultation
We meet on a short call, no obligation. You tell me what's going on with your teen. I explain how I can help and answer any questions you have.
Awareness & Clarity
We slow things down and look at what's actually happening in real situations: school, home, friendships. Awareness without judgment. They start to see the pattern.
Skill Building
They learn practical skills for the situations they actually deal with: managing reactions, communicating better, making decisions in the moment. They learn to respond, not react.
Consistency & Confidence
The new patterns start to feel automatic. Less effort, more steadiness, more confidence handling things on their own. Responding becomes who they are.
I Talk with Teens, Not at Them
Young people spot fake from a mile away. So I keep it real and direct, and meet them in how they communicate.
A Ton of Experience Supporting Teens
I’ve worked extensively with at-risk youth, high-trauma facilities, and schools where kids were carrying more than any adult should. That experience shapes every session.
Practical Tools, Not Lectures
Sessions use CBT, mindfulness, and body-based awareness in plain language. Your teen leaves with something they can use before the next blowup.
You Don’t Have to Keep Guessing How to Help
If your teen has been struggling with stress, frustration, or their communication, this is a good place to start.
You don’t have to keep guessing what’s wrong or hoping they grow out of it.
We’ll talk about what’s been going on at home and figure out whether this is the right fit for your teen and your family.
Sometimes the right support at the right time really does make a big difference.
Will my teen even open up to a therapist?
A lot of teens come in skeptical and warm up faster than parents expect. I don't talk down to them, and I don't pretend to have all the answers, which is usually the thing that gets them to actually talk.
How involved will I be as the parent?
You won't get a detailed recap after every session because your teen needs to know what they share stays between us. We'll talk separately about how to support what's being built, and you'll start noticing changes at home.
How long until I see something different?
Most parents start noticing small shifts within the first month or two: quicker recoveries, fewer blowups, and conversations that go differently than they would have a month ago. The bigger changes build from there.
Do you do telehealth or in-person?
Sessions happen via telehealth across California, so your teen can be in a space they're already comfortable in. That alone tends to lower the wall.
What ages do you work with?
I work with teens, roughly 12 to 17, and kids 8 and up more broadly. If you're not sure whether I'm the right fit, the free consult is the place to figure that out.
You Don’t Have to Keep Guessing How to Help
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