Teen & Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for Teens & Adolescents in Newport Beach
Support for teens dealing with anxiety, depression, school stress, identity questions and family conflict. Our adolescent therapists build real trust with teens, and involve parents when it helps, so progress carries over at home and at school.
In person at our Newport Beach office, serving Irvine, Costa Mesa and Orange County, or by telehealth anywhere in California.
Prefer to talk? Call (714) 497-3008
Who it's for
What Is Teen Therapy?
Teen and adolescent therapy gives young people a space of their own, with an adult who isn't a parent, teacher or coach. The teen years bring real pressure, and many teens don't yet have words for what they're feeling. A good therapist helps them find those words and feel less alone.
Our adolescent therapists help teens with:
- Anxiety, stress and panic
- Depression, withdrawal or low motivation
- School pressure and academic stress
- Low self-esteem and self-criticism
- Identity questions
- Friendships, social media and peer struggles
- Conflict with parents or siblings
- Divorce or big changes at home
Parents often notice something is off before a teen says anything: mood changes, pulling away, slipping grades or more conflict at home. If you're seeing that, it's worth a conversation.
Our approach
How We Work With Teens and Parents
Progress starts with trust. Our therapists meet teens where they are, with warmth, humor and real curiosity about their world, so they feel understood and respected in the room.
Parents are part of the process too. We check in with you along the way and offer parent sessions when they help, while protecting the privacy teens need to open up. If the conflict involves the whole household, family therapy may help as well.
What to expect
It starts with a free consultation call with a parent. We match your teen with an adolescent therapist who fits their needs and personality. Sessions are 50 minutes, usually weekly, in person at our Newport Beach office or by telehealth anywhere in California.
Newport Beach Specialists In Adolescent & Teen Therapy
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Wes Tameifuna, AMFT
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Danielle DesRosier, AMFT
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Susan Park, AMFT
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Aspen Kling, LMFT
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Rianna Williams, LMFT
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Kaileigh Reed, AMFT
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Madison Reich, LMFT
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Kelly Lundquist, AMFT
Commonly Asked Questions
Teen Therapy FAQ
What stays confidential in teen therapy?
Teens need privacy to open up, so what they share in session generally stays between them and their therapist. We share overall progress with parents, and we will always tell you about any safety concern. Your therapist explains these boundaries to you and your teen at the start.
How involved will I be as a parent?
We check in with parents regularly and offer parent sessions when they'd help. How involved you are depends on your teen's age and needs.
What if my teen doesn't want to go?
That's very common. Many teens start out reluctant. The first sessions focus on building trust, and most teens warm up once they feel heard.
Do you offer online therapy for teens?
Yes. We offer secure telehealth sessions for teens anywhere in California, and some teens mix in-person and online sessions.
Do you take insurance?
We are an out-of-network practice. That lets us keep caseloads manageable, protect your privacy and keep insurance companies out of decisions about your care. If your plan has out-of-network benefits, we can provide a superbill for possible reimbursement.
Ready to Get Your Teen Support?
Book a free consultation to talk through what you're seeing and get matched with the right adolescent therapist. We work with families from Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Irvine, Costa Mesa and across Orange County.