Therapy
for Teens

Ages 13-18

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Serving Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Pasadena and Northeast Los Angeles

Adolescence is a threshold when identities form, emotions deepen, and relationships stretch in new directions.

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Teens are becoming their full selves while still relying on the adults who love them. This tension can bring confusion, conflict, distance, and moments of unexpected wisdom.

Are you wondering whether your teen’s behavior is typical or a sign they’re struggling?

Is your teen dealing with conflict, dropping grades, or choices that concern you?

Do you want to stay supportive without overwhelming or pushing them away?

Does your teen seek a safe place to talk about their worries?

At The Alamo, we help families make sense of these rapid changes with steadiness, reflection, and care.

Parents Reach Out To Us When…

  • Home feels tense

  • Grades slip or school is overwhelming

  • Issues with or in friendships

  • Risky behaviors emerge

  • Their teen withdraws or erupts

  • Identity, culture, or gender questions arise

  • Adoption or foster care experiences

  • Divorce, loss, moving

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The teenage years are confusing for everyone. We help teens and parents make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface.

How Therapy With Us Works

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We see therapy as a bridge between a teen’s growing independence and a parent’s desire to stay connected.

Our teen therapists blend attachment theory, relational psychotherapy, and psychodynamic reflection, helping teens name what’s going on inside.

Sessions often include time with the teen one-on-one with the therapist, and time with the teen, parent and therapist together.

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Modalities We Use

  • Strengthens bonds between teens and parents; creates a foundation of trust and understanding.

  • Encourages self-awareness and helps teens understand their motivations and emotions.

  • Builds on what’s working and helps teens develop confidence in making healthy decisions.

  • Teaches how nervous systems influence emotions and behavior; supports self-regulation and emotional literacy.

  • Engages parents as active participants, not bystanders, to sustain progress at home.

Results From Teen Therapy
With Alamo

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We understand that the teenage years require a whole new blueprint for family life. Therapy helps teens move from reaction to reflection, and helps parents adjust alongside them.

After Teen Therapy, Families Report:

  • Open communication

  • Fewer conflicts

  • Emotional regulation

  • Stronger self-reflection

  • Greater Empathy

  • Improved motivation + focus

  • Renewed calm + connection

About The Alamo Psychotherapy

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We’re a team of clinicians who believe that adolescence doesn’t have to be a battleground. With the right support, these years can deepen relationships and set the foundation for lifelong growth.

Our approach is attachment-based, relational, and reflective. We help teens learn to understand their emotions, regulate their nervous systems, and communicate what’s really going on, while supporting parents to stay connected without taking over.

Availability: See our therapists in-person in Highland Park and Eagle Rock, or online across California.

Our Teen Therapists

Education, Credentials, & Trainings

Our teen therapists hold advanced training and certification in:

  • Attachment-Based and Family Systems Therapy

  • Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused Therapy

  • Neurorelational and Somatic Approaches

  • Parent Coaching and Consultation

  • Adolescent Development and Identity Work

3 Steps To Get Started

  • Fill out the contact form and share what’s been happening. We’ll match you with the best therapist for your teen.

  • You’ll have a short call to discuss your concerns and learn more about how we work with teens and families.

  • We’ll meet with your teen, start building trust, and outline a plan that supports both independence and connection.

You don’t have to face these years alone. Bring your family together with support and understanding.