
Teen
Therapy
in Pleasant Hill and Alamo, CA
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Life as a teenager is a balancing act, with academic pressures, social dynamics, and emotional growth all demanding attention. These years are filled with opportunities but also challenges that can leave teens feeling overwhelmed or unsure of themselves. Between schoolwork, friendships, and figuring out who they are, it’s easy for teens to feel stuck or uncertain. Sessions are designed to be a space where teens can breathe, feel understood, and gain tools to manage life’s challenges.
Navigating adolescence can be almost as tough for parents as it is for your teen. Communication can get strained and everyday conversations can become difficult. One moment they may be up, full of energy, and the next, withdrawn or irritated. It’s hard to predict whether they’ll be open to conversation or shut down.
Life as a teenager is a balancing act, with academic pressures, social dynamics, and emotional growth all demanding attention. These years are filled with opportunities but also challenges that can leave teens feeling overwhelmed or unsure of themselves. Between schoolwork, friendships, and figuring out who they are, it’s easy for teens to feel stuck or uncertain. Sessions are designed to be a space where teens can breathe, feel understood, and gain tools to manage life’s challenges.
Navigating adolescence can be almost as tough for parents as it is for your teen. Communication can get strained and everyday conversations can become difficult. One moment they may be up, full of energy, and the next, withdrawn or irritated. It’s hard to predict whether they’ll be open to conversation or shut down. Building family cohesiveness helps ensure everyone feels understood and connected, even when things get tough. By offering support to both teens and parents, therapy strengthens the bond between family members and promotes a more balanced, harmonious household.
Evidence-based approaches like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) offer practical tools for growth. Teens gain skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, and social while processing difficult experiences. Each session provides a safe environment to build meaningful connections and grow into a stronger, more self-assured individual.

What we can work on in teen therapy:
Navigating awkwardness or judgments from others
Learning to pause, manage anger, make healthy choices
Working through loss, heartbreak, or painful experiences
Building resilience to bounce back when life get tough
Managing mood swings or unpredictable emotional shifts
Planning online life/screen times with balance and limits
Growing from social struggles like exclusion or bullying
Addressing self-doubt in friendships and social interactions
Forming strategies to balance school, friends, self-care
Navigating the pressures of fitting in and standing out

Dr. Daniel Siegel
empathy, not punishment, helps teens develop
better self-regulation and decision-making skills
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3189 Danville Blvd, Ste 250
Alamo, CA 94507
395 Taylor Blvd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
925-830-7900
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emotional wounds
power struggles
separation anxiety
trouble focusing
sibling rivalry
disruptive behavior
defiance & disrespect

Life as a teenager is a balancing act, with academic pressures, social dynamics, and emotional growth all demanding attention. These years are filled with opportunities but also challenges that can leave teens feeling overwhelmed or unsure of themselves. Between schoolwork, friendships, and figuring out who they are, it’s easy for teens to feel stuck or uncertain. Sessions are designed to be a space where teens can breathe, feel understood, and gain tools to manage life’s challenges.
Navigating adolescence can be almost as tough for parents as it is for your teen. Communication can get strained and everyday conversations can become difficult. One moment they may be up, full of energy, and the next, withdrawn or irritated. It’s hard to predict whether they’ll be open to conversation or shut down.