Therapy for Teens
In Bakersfield, CA and across CA
A space to talk (or not talk) where you don’t have to explain everything
You’re scrolling for hours, trying to stay connected—likes, posts, streaks, comments. But instead of feeling better, it just adds pressure. Pressure to keep up. To look okay. To not fall behind. Friendships feel complicated. Parents are distracted. And even when someone asks how you’re doing, “I’m fine” feels easier than trying to put it into words.
Maybe you’re not even sure what you’re feeling—just that it’s a lot. You want to be understood—but it feels like no one really gets it. Your parents are busy. Your friends have their own stuff. And even when you're surrounded by people, you still feel alone.
Maybe you're tired of keeping everything inside… but you're not sure how to open up. Or you’re scared of what might happen if you do. What if they don’t understand? What if it just makes things worse?
You’ve been holding so much—anxiety, pressure, shame—and it’s exhausting trying to keep it all together.
Therapy gives you space to breathe, figure things out, and just be you. No judgment. No pressure to be perfect.
What therapy can help you do
Therapy isn’t about pretending everything’s fine.
It’s a space to explore what’s been weighing on you—whether you feel overwhelmed, shut down, stuck, or yes, even broken sometimes.
You don’t have to come in with the right words or a clear plan. You just have to show up. We’ll figure it out together.
Over time, we’ll work on things like:
Understanding what you’re feeling and why
Finding words for what’s hard to say
Managing the stress, pressure, or anxiety that’s been building
Letting go of the shame that keeps you stuck
Learning how to be more you—without worrying what everyone else thinks
You don’t have to have it all figured out. We’ll go at your pace.
What Might Get Easier
Therapy can help you:
Feel less overwhelmed and more in control
Understand and name what’s going on inside
Respond instead of react when things get intense
Worry less about what other people think
Feel more comfortable being yourself
Communicate what you need (or don’t need)
Start feeling like you again—or get to know that version for the first time
You deserve support—and it’s okay if this feels hard.
Reaching out isn’t easy. Especially when you’re used to keeping things in or pretending everything’s fine. But you don’t have to have the right words or a plan. You don’t even have to know where to start. You just have to show up.
Therapy gives you space to be real, feel seen, and figure things out on your terms.
FAQS
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Totally okay. A lot of teens feel that way at first. We can start slow, and you don’t have to talk about anything you’re not ready for.
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No. What you share in therapy stays between us—unless I’m worried about your safety. I’ll always be honest with you about what I might need to share and why.
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That’s part of the process. There’s no “right” way to do therapy. You can cry, sit in silence, or take your time—whatever feels right to you.
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Yes. This is your space. Whether it’s school stress, family stuff, friendships, identity, or just figuring out who you are—you’re allowed to bring it all.