Are you searching for a Teenage Therapist Near Me in San Carlos or Burlingame, California
Is your teenage daughter struggling with . . .
Anxiety and constant worry
Feeling overwhelmed or easily stressed
Low self-esteem or negative body image
Trouble fitting in or feeling left out
Social media pressure
Academic stress and perfectionism
Mood swings or feeling sad often
Fear of failure or not being "good enough"
Difficulty opening up or feeling misunderstood
Peer pressure and friendship drama
Changes in motivation or pulling away from things they used to enjoy
If you are searching for a teenage therapist near me, you have come to the right place!
She’s struggling, and you’ve noticed. That means you’re already showing up for her.
I’m here to walk alongside you and help your daughter feel understood and supported.
How Will My Daughter Benefit from Teenage Counseling?
Let’s Help your Teenage Girl Feel Supported
As your daughter’s teenage therapist, I will give her a safe space to breathe—to step away from the pressure, the comparisons, the constant “what ifs” that keep her up at night. Therapy is a place where she doesn’t have to pretend she is fine. Whether your daughter is overwhelmed by school stress, feeling anxious in social situations, stuck in negative self-talk, or simply shutting down emotionally, teenage counseling can help her make sense of what she’s feeling. We work together to build coping tools she can actually use—like how to calm her racing thoughts before a test, speak up when she’s uncomfortable, or manage the pressure she puts on herself to be perfect.
Helping your Teenager Find Confidence
Over time, your daughter begins to feel more like herself again—but stronger. Counseling for teens helps her trust her own voice, set healthy boundaries with friends, and bounce back from tough moments without spiraling. She learns that her feelings aren’t “too much,” and that it’s okay to ask for help. For many girls, just having one consistent, caring adult to talk to—who isn’t a parent or teacher—can make all the difference. You’re not just helping her get through the hard days; you’re helping her grow into a more confident, resilient version of herself.
Letting go of Perfection and Embracing Acceptance
In counseling for teens, I begin by creating a space where they feel truly seen, heard, and accepted—exactly as they are. This is the heart of a person-centered approach. Many girls come in carrying quiet pain: the pressure to be perfect, the fear of letting others down, or the feeling that they have to hold it all together, even when they’re falling apart inside. As a teenage therapist, I meet them where they are—whether that’s struggling with school anxiety, people-pleasing, self-harm, substance use, or even thoughts of not wanting to be here anymore. There’s no judgment here—just curiosity, care, and a steady belief in their worth. When a teen begins to trust that she doesn’t have to hide her pain to be accepted, that’s when real healing begins.
Building Tools That Help Her Feel Strong, Calm, and Capable
Alongside that connection, I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help teens untangle the thought patterns that feed their anxiety, perfectionism, and emotional distress. We explore how beliefs like “I have to get everything right” or “If I mess up, I’m a failure” show up in their lives. Together, we gently challenge those thoughts and build healthier ways to cope. That might mean creating strategies to reduce self-harm urges, communicating more effectively with family/friends, or practicing self-compassion when anxiety says they’re not good enough. If you’re wondering if teenage counseling can help your daughter, the answer is yes—and I’d be honored to walk alongside her. I provide both in-person and online therapy for teens.
My Approach To Counseling for Teens
If your daughter is feeling anxious, or like she’s carrying too much on her own, you don’t have to wait to find support.
Together, we can help her feel more understood, supported, and confident—one step at a time.
End your search for a teenage therapist near me today.