Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Lafayette, CA
I specialize in helping teens and young adults manage anxiety and overwhelm.
Do you feel like worry dominates your day? Do you notice you often second guess yourself and then wonder why you can’t just “figure it out”? Do you feel like no matter what you do, there’s always a voice in the back of your head telling you that you’re doing something wrong? Do you find yourself feeling tense and believing you need to earn time to relax or enjoy time with friends and family?
You are not alone. I will help you learn how to notice and welcome your feelings, rather than judge or avoid them. I will give you the skills you need to nurture the single most important relationship- the one you have with yourself.
I specialize in helping teens and young adults manage anxiety and overwhelm.
Do you feel like worry dominates your day? Do you notice you often second guess yourself and then wonder why you can’t just “figure it out”? Do you feel like no matter what you do, there’s always a voice in the back of your head telling you that you’re doing something wrong? Do you find yourself feeling tense and believing you need to earn time to relax or enjoy time with friends and family?
You are not alone. I will help you learn how to notice and welcome your feelings, rather than judge or avoid them. I will give you the skills you need to nurture the single most important relationship- the one you have with yourself.
It takes courage and awareness to seek therapy. If you are experiencing depression or anxiety, difficult relationships (past or present) or going through a life transition I may be able to help. Together we will work to determine whether this will be short-term solution focused treatment or more long-term, deeper work. We will build a safe place for you to experience yourself and help you to identify your strengths as well as areas of challenge. A place that is yours to receive the care you need.
It takes courage and awareness to seek therapy. If you are experiencing depression or anxiety, difficult relationships (past or present) or going through a life transition I may be able to help. Together we will work to determine whether this will be short-term solution focused treatment or more long-term, deeper work. We will build a safe place for you to experience yourself and help you to identify your strengths as well as areas of challenge. A place that is yours to receive the care you need.
I am experienced in guiding teens, young adults, and parents as they work through individual concerns and tough family challenges to develop healthier ways of coping, gain clarity and direction, and enhance feelings of connection.
I am a warm and practical therapist and will act with care to get you closer to the life you desire. I use a combination of evidence-based approaches and traditional talk therapy to address your concerns: trauma, anxiety and depression, navigating difficult life transitions, building rewarding relationships, and mastery of coping skills that work.
I am experienced in guiding teens, young adults, and parents as they work through individual concerns and tough family challenges to develop healthier ways of coping, gain clarity and direction, and enhance feelings of connection.
I am a warm and practical therapist and will act with care to get you closer to the life you desire. I use a combination of evidence-based approaches and traditional talk therapy to address your concerns: trauma, anxiety and depression, navigating difficult life transitions, building rewarding relationships, and mastery of coping skills that work.
Adolescent-Parent struggles, Recovery, Separation and Divorce
New Beginnings! New Awakenings! New Perspectives and Growth! These are just a few of the benefits of therapy you will gain. I pride myself on developing compassionate, non-judgmental therapeutic relationships with the couples and families and individuals I serve. Some unique things about me: I worked internationally as a therapist in both Hong Kong and Switzerland over the course of 6 years. I gained a significant amount of cultural competency through this amazing experience. Further, I have expertise in the field of Addiction and Recovery. Additionally, I value the competency I demonstrate with High Conflict Couples and Divorce.
Adolescent-Parent struggles, Recovery, Separation and Divorce
New Beginnings! New Awakenings! New Perspectives and Growth! These are just a few of the benefits of therapy you will gain. I pride myself on developing compassionate, non-judgmental therapeutic relationships with the couples and families and individuals I serve. Some unique things about me: I worked internationally as a therapist in both Hong Kong and Switzerland over the course of 6 years. I gained a significant amount of cultural competency through this amazing experience. Further, I have expertise in the field of Addiction and Recovery. Additionally, I value the competency I demonstrate with High Conflict Couples and Divorce.
I'm here to support you through times of change and uncertainty. That might look like changing patterns that no longer serve you. It may be supporting you through the change of becoming a parent. It may be supporting changes in identity or changes in relationships. Change comes with age. It comes with grief. It comes with joy and with heartbreak often at the same time. And it can be challenging to navigate but you don’t have to do it alone.
I'm here to support you through times of change and uncertainty. That might look like changing patterns that no longer serve you. It may be supporting you through the change of becoming a parent. It may be supporting changes in identity or changes in relationships. Change comes with age. It comes with grief. It comes with joy and with heartbreak often at the same time. And it can be challenging to navigate but you don’t have to do it alone.
I specialize in working with teens, couples, and adults within the LGBTQIA+ community, and gender nonconforming, trans, polyamorous, and those who identify as kinky/sexually expansive.
You have the power to harness your unique experiences and strengths to truly thrive, and I can show you how. Hi, my name is Celine, and I will support your in-depth self learning to embrace the joy of your individuality. Taking a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, I will meet you in your stage of healing to empower you to integrate and understand your formative life experiences. If you feel that your lifestyle or mental health is not matching who you would like to become, I can guide you there. Together, we will make a plan to help you imagine and achieve your most Authentic Self and live a fulfilling life.
I specialize in working with teens, couples, and adults within the LGBTQIA+ community, and gender nonconforming, trans, polyamorous, and those who identify as kinky/sexually expansive.
You have the power to harness your unique experiences and strengths to truly thrive, and I can show you how. Hi, my name is Celine, and I will support your in-depth self learning to embrace the joy of your individuality. Taking a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, I will meet you in your stage of healing to empower you to integrate and understand your formative life experiences. If you feel that your lifestyle or mental health is not matching who you would like to become, I can guide you there. Together, we will make a plan to help you imagine and achieve your most Authentic Self and live a fulfilling life.
I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where children, adolescents, and adults feel comfortable to explore ways to achieve their goals.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families with trauma, grief and loss, life endangering illness, anxiety, depression, and severe mental illness. Each one of us have a unique story which requires a unique approach. Therefore, I use different theories and techniques adapted to your needs.
I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where children, adolescents, and adults feel comfortable to explore ways to achieve their goals.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families with trauma, grief and loss, life endangering illness, anxiety, depression, and severe mental illness. Each one of us have a unique story which requires a unique approach. Therefore, I use different theories and techniques adapted to your needs.
I am a LMFT who works with children, adolescents, and adults.
Experience working with individuals in two key areas:
Accountability & Life Management: Providing support to clients by keeping them accountable for achieving their everyday life goals
Mental & Behavioral Support: Managing and supporting clients through their mental health and behavioral journeys. Focus: anxiety, depression, and social skills development.
I am a LMFT who works with children, adolescents, and adults.
Experience working with individuals in two key areas:
Accountability & Life Management: Providing support to clients by keeping them accountable for achieving their everyday life goals
Mental & Behavioral Support: Managing and supporting clients through their mental health and behavioral journeys. Focus: anxiety, depression, and social skills development.
Whether you’re reaching out to me on your own behalf, or on behalf of your child or teenager, I’m ready to listen to your experiences, and help you and your family create meaningful change.
I specialize in working with queer identified people, ADHD, HSP, OCD, and Autism. Being in our bodies, and being in our world can be very difficult. This is especially true when you're a highly sensitive person.
My typical client often hears they’re “being too much" while also dreading the feeling of “not being enough".
I'm here to take a deep dive into what's making you feel like you’re "too much". I’m here to support you in connecting with your inherent worth.
Typically, my client's goals are to improve emotional regulation, improve relationships, and feel more in control of their neurodivergence.
Whether you’re reaching out to me on your own behalf, or on behalf of your child or teenager, I’m ready to listen to your experiences, and help you and your family create meaningful change.
I specialize in working with queer identified people, ADHD, HSP, OCD, and Autism. Being in our bodies, and being in our world can be very difficult. This is especially true when you're a highly sensitive person.
My typical client often hears they’re “being too much" while also dreading the feeling of “not being enough".
I'm here to take a deep dive into what's making you feel like you’re "too much". I’m here to support you in connecting with your inherent worth.
Typically, my client's goals are to improve emotional regulation, improve relationships, and feel more in control of their neurodivergence.
I work with individuals from adolescence through adulthood who are dealing with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, relationship and parenting concerns, grief and loss, trauma recovery, and more.
My practice also has a special commitment to helping women and couples with the emotional and psychological issues related to reproductive health, including infertility, pregnancy and postpartum issues, birth trauma, and perinatal loss. My passion for working in these areas stems from a unique blend of both personal and professional experience.
I work with individuals from adolescence through adulthood who are dealing with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, relationship and parenting concerns, grief and loss, trauma recovery, and more.
My practice also has a special commitment to helping women and couples with the emotional and psychological issues related to reproductive health, including infertility, pregnancy and postpartum issues, birth trauma, and perinatal loss. My passion for working in these areas stems from a unique blend of both personal and professional experience.
What is sex therapy? Sex therapy is a sub-specialty (form of) psychotherapy that focuses on issues related to an individual's or couple's sexuality. Common reasons for seeking sex therapy include low sexual desire, couples with differences in sexual desire, difficulty with sexual arousal/excitement and orgasm, sexual anxiety, erection and ejaculation problems, a history of sexual trauma and pain with sex. Individuals with medical problems, injuries or medication side effects affecting their sex life can enjoy improved sex from sex therapy. Some people seek sex therapy to enhance an already satisfactory erotic life.
What is sex therapy? Sex therapy is a sub-specialty (form of) psychotherapy that focuses on issues related to an individual's or couple's sexuality. Common reasons for seeking sex therapy include low sexual desire, couples with differences in sexual desire, difficulty with sexual arousal/excitement and orgasm, sexual anxiety, erection and ejaculation problems, a history of sexual trauma and pain with sex. Individuals with medical problems, injuries or medication side effects affecting their sex life can enjoy improved sex from sex therapy. Some people seek sex therapy to enhance an already satisfactory erotic life.
Trauma and other difficult experiences can impact the way we view our relationships, the world, and ourselves. I support clients in processing traumatic material, identifying triggers, and reclaiming their sense of safety and joy. I work with adults and couples/relationships of all kinds. I especially welcome and affirm non-traditional family and relationship structures, including polyamorous relationships, members of LGBTQ+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and people who have had negative experiences with therapy in the past.
Trauma and other difficult experiences can impact the way we view our relationships, the world, and ourselves. I support clients in processing traumatic material, identifying triggers, and reclaiming their sense of safety and joy. I work with adults and couples/relationships of all kinds. I especially welcome and affirm non-traditional family and relationship structures, including polyamorous relationships, members of LGBTQ+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and people who have had negative experiences with therapy in the past.
Katie Malone, TheraThrive Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
5 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
Do you, or your child, struggle with intense emotions? Do either of you spend time feeling alone and searching for meaning? Maybe you find it difficult to increase your sense of self-worth, and wonder what to do? If any of these questions resonate with you, then you have come to the right place. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (99859) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (4606), and I genuinely enjoy and feel honored to work with each of my clients, and provide them with the support they need to meet their goals.
Do you, or your child, struggle with intense emotions? Do either of you spend time feeling alone and searching for meaning? Maybe you find it difficult to increase your sense of self-worth, and wonder what to do? If any of these questions resonate with you, then you have come to the right place. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (99859) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (4606), and I genuinely enjoy and feel honored to work with each of my clients, and provide them with the support they need to meet their goals.
If you’ve been feeling anxious, disconnected, or caught in patterns that no longer serve you, you don’t have to go through it alone.
In our work together, we create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your emotions and lived experiences at your own pace, while reconnecting with your inner wisdom. I take an integrative approach, with a transperonal lens, drawing from depth psychology, hypnotherapy, and somatic based practices to support awareness of the connection between mind-body and inner experience, gently engaging both conscious and subconscious processes.
If you’ve been feeling anxious, disconnected, or caught in patterns that no longer serve you, you don’t have to go through it alone.
In our work together, we create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your emotions and lived experiences at your own pace, while reconnecting with your inner wisdom. I take an integrative approach, with a transperonal lens, drawing from depth psychology, hypnotherapy, and somatic based practices to support awareness of the connection between mind-body and inner experience, gently engaging both conscious and subconscious processes.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I'm qualified to care for individuals who may be facing life stressors, such as discrimination, gender identity issues, sexuality issues, loss of relationships, or life transitions. I also treat those who may be facing painful or severe psychiatric symptoms related to borderline personality traits, major depression, bipolar disorder, panic or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I provide clinical intervention through evidenced based psychotherapy practices, provide diagnoses counseling or second opinions.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I'm qualified to care for individuals who may be facing life stressors, such as discrimination, gender identity issues, sexuality issues, loss of relationships, or life transitions. I also treat those who may be facing painful or severe psychiatric symptoms related to borderline personality traits, major depression, bipolar disorder, panic or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I provide clinical intervention through evidenced based psychotherapy practices, provide diagnoses counseling or second opinions.
Are you high-achieving but quietly struggling — carrying grief, identity questions, or the weight of expectations that others in your life don't quite understand? Maybe you're caught between honoring your family and finding your own path.
I work with individuals and families navigating these exact tensions. As a first-generation Chinese American of immigrant parents, I bring a lived, culturally informed lens. My work uses an EFT and trauma-informed approach where our relationship becomes the foundation for real, lasting healing and growth.
Are you high-achieving but quietly struggling — carrying grief, identity questions, or the weight of expectations that others in your life don't quite understand? Maybe you're caught between honoring your family and finding your own path.
I work with individuals and families navigating these exact tensions. As a first-generation Chinese American of immigrant parents, I bring a lived, culturally informed lens. My work uses an EFT and trauma-informed approach where our relationship becomes the foundation for real, lasting healing and growth.
My therapeutic approach and compassion are rooted in my past work with the homeless population, foster youth, the severe and persistently mental ill, and survivors of rape, domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
Together, we can work on any of the following issues: Anxiety and Depression, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Family and Relationship Conflicts, Work and Career Challenges, Anger Management, and Stress Management.
My therapeutic approach and compassion are rooted in my past work with the homeless population, foster youth, the severe and persistently mental ill, and survivors of rape, domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
Together, we can work on any of the following issues: Anxiety and Depression, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Family and Relationship Conflicts, Work and Career Challenges, Anger Management, and Stress Management.
I am trained in Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) and have supported many teenagers and their families to increase connection and heal while navigating extreme stressors and past and ongoing trauma.
You are taking an important step by seeking out therapy. Life can be intense and unpredictable and we all need support! I primarily work with children, young adults, couples, and individuals through all developmental stages in life. I love supporting young adults in their transition into adulthood. I am here to be with you in your process of growth and change as you reconnect to your essence and joy.
I am trained in Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) and have supported many teenagers and their families to increase connection and heal while navigating extreme stressors and past and ongoing trauma.
You are taking an important step by seeking out therapy. Life can be intense and unpredictable and we all need support! I primarily work with children, young adults, couples, and individuals through all developmental stages in life. I love supporting young adults in their transition into adulthood. I am here to be with you in your process of growth and change as you reconnect to your essence and joy.
Hello and welcome! I am glad to share with you a little bit about myself. I enjoy bringing creativity, humor, sensitivity, and curiosity into the therapeutic process. I work with many people that are highly sensitive for a variety of reasons, including neurodivergence, autoimmune disorders, and trauma. I support parents with the rich and unique experience of raising humans, some with highly sensitive and/or neurodivergent children. I also specialize in single parenting support.
Hello and welcome! I am glad to share with you a little bit about myself. I enjoy bringing creativity, humor, sensitivity, and curiosity into the therapeutic process. I work with many people that are highly sensitive for a variety of reasons, including neurodivergence, autoimmune disorders, and trauma. I support parents with the rich and unique experience of raising humans, some with highly sensitive and/or neurodivergent children. I also specialize in single parenting support.
Tucker specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for school-aged children, teens, and young adults that are personalized and focused on understanding the individual as a whole.
Dr. Tucker earned her Ph.D. in the Clinical Child/ School Psychology program at New York University. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychological assessment at The Learning Center of JBFCS in New York City. Dr. Tucker later completed a post-graduate certification program, earning the status of Diplomate in School Neuropsychology.
Tucker specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for school-aged children, teens, and young adults that are personalized and focused on understanding the individual as a whole.
Dr. Tucker earned her Ph.D. in the Clinical Child/ School Psychology program at New York University. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychological assessment at The Learning Center of JBFCS in New York City. Dr. Tucker later completed a post-graduate certification program, earning the status of Diplomate in School Neuropsychology.
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What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.