Teen Therapy

in El Segundo, California



Helping Teens Navigate Life’s Challenges with Empathy and Understanding

SUPPORT FOR TEENS

Are you worried about your teen? As a parent, watching them struggle with anxiety, depression, or feeling misunderstood can be overwhelming and heartbreaking. I’m here to help. In a safe, supportive space, your teen will feel heard, begin to heal, and grow. Together, we’ll navigate these challenges with care and understanding, helping them build confidence, manage emotions, and thrive.

RELATIONSHIPS

Relationships can be tricky, whether it’s with peers, friends, or family. Therapy gives you a chance to understand your feelings, build better communication skills, set boundaries, and develop emotional awareness to create stronger, more fulfilling connections.

DEPRESSION

Depression can cause persistent feelings of sadness, fatigue, and loss of interest in daily activities. With therapy, you can address the root causes of your symptoms and find effective strategies to improve your mood and energy levels.

ANXIETY

Do you feel anxious about your academic performance or the pressure of college? Has anxiety been keeping you from spending quality time with friends or loved ones? Have you been experiencing panic attacks? Do situations beyond your control, like changes in your environment, cause you increased stress or worry?

Have you noticed yourself procrastinating or avoiding everyday responsibilities because the feeling of being overwhelmed feels too much to handle? These are common signs of anxiety, and they can interfere with your well-being.

LIFE TRANSITIONS

Are you feeling more isolated since starting at a new school? Have you lost a loved one and feel unsure how to cope or move forward? Is your anxiety increasing due to friend conflicts or changes in family dynamics?

Life’s transitions and challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Finding support can help you manage these difficulties, build resilience, and restore a sense of hope and balance.

EMOTIONAL REGULATION

Emotional regulation can be challenging, especially during this transformative time of change. Therapy for emotional regulation teaches teens how to manage their feelings, reduce impulsive reactions, and develop healthier coping skills. 

Benefits of Therapy for Teens

• Find practical solutions and perspective
• Improve self-esteem & identity development
• Relieve emotional suffering
• Strengthen relationships
• Reduce conflict
• Develop more appropriate coping skills 
• Manage social and academic pressures
• Make positive change
• Break unhealthy habits
• Improve interpersonal skills
• Address substance use
• Address and stabilize trauma responses
• Improve communication
• Develop appropriate boundaries
• Manage transitions to college
• Support with divorce or separation
• Problem solving
• Objective perspective that's private
• Express feelings and emotions

If you're ready to begin your healing journey, I’d be honored to support you. Let’s connect and take that first step together. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where adolescents can freely explore their emotions and build the skills they need to thrive.

-Sally Curran, LCSW