Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in San Lorenzo, CA
I am shaped by lived experience, cultural humility, and a deep respect for the therapy relationship. I help clients explore patterns, meaning, and emotional experiences in a safe, collaborative space. I believe healing happens when people feel understood, empowered, and free to grow at their own pace.
I see therapy as a collaborative process, one that honors resilience, complexity, and the client’s innate capacity for healing.
I am shaped by lived experience, cultural humility, and a deep respect for the therapy relationship. I help clients explore patterns, meaning, and emotional experiences in a safe, collaborative space. I believe healing happens when people feel understood, empowered, and free to grow at their own pace.
I see therapy as a collaborative process, one that honors resilience, complexity, and the client’s innate capacity for healing.
I have been providing direct and clinical supervision for over 15 years. Most of the work I have done has been in community based settings helping individuals and families struggling with addiction, trauma and mental health. I look forward to continuing this work through my private practice as I believe when one individual gets better the whole family can and it can change the trajectory for generations.
I have been providing direct and clinical supervision for over 15 years. Most of the work I have done has been in community based settings helping individuals and families struggling with addiction, trauma and mental health. I look forward to continuing this work through my private practice as I believe when one individual gets better the whole family can and it can change the trajectory for generations.
We're artists, leaning into the world & willing our lives. And rapture, an essential feeling, leads us outward to be more truly ‘there’. Heidegger thus interprets Nietzsche’s “will to power:” A strong, full-bodied interest & movement towards the world, before us as a possibility but not always chosen. Poignantly, Heidegger (1961) names a “fallen” state: “Of someone who is intoxicated...he [sic] 'has' something like rapture. But his is not enraptured. The rapture of intoxication [does not raise one] beyond himself. What we are here calling rapture is merely...being 'soused,' something depriv[ing] us of every possible state of being."
We're artists, leaning into the world & willing our lives. And rapture, an essential feeling, leads us outward to be more truly ‘there’. Heidegger thus interprets Nietzsche’s “will to power:” A strong, full-bodied interest & movement towards the world, before us as a possibility but not always chosen. Poignantly, Heidegger (1961) names a “fallen” state: “Of someone who is intoxicated...he [sic] 'has' something like rapture. But his is not enraptured. The rapture of intoxication [does not raise one] beyond himself. What we are here calling rapture is merely...being 'soused,' something depriv[ing] us of every possible state of being."
Pet Connect is an Online Provider of Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letters serving California, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Utah. As Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LMHP), we can legally provide official recommendation letters, complete housing forms, and, as needed, communicate with landlords, property managers, and HOAs throughout the year as your LMHP. Our letters are legally recognized and compliant with federal and state laws and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Pet Connect is an Online Provider of Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letters serving California, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Utah. As Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LMHP), we can legally provide official recommendation letters, complete housing forms, and, as needed, communicate with landlords, property managers, and HOAs throughout the year as your LMHP. Our letters are legally recognized and compliant with federal and state laws and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Do you feel weary of the constant parade of "failed" relationships that show up in your life? Would you like to discover the secret to attracting and keeping a healthy committed relationship? If you answered "yes" to these questions, you have come to the right place. I have 25 years of experience in helping people just like you to understand how the patterns of unhealthy relationships are laid down very early in life. Relationships are like a "dance" in which each partner performs their "steps". Becoming aware of your "steps" means you can change them, and reap amazing rewards.
Do you feel weary of the constant parade of "failed" relationships that show up in your life? Would you like to discover the secret to attracting and keeping a healthy committed relationship? If you answered "yes" to these questions, you have come to the right place. I have 25 years of experience in helping people just like you to understand how the patterns of unhealthy relationships are laid down very early in life. Relationships are like a "dance" in which each partner performs their "steps". Becoming aware of your "steps" means you can change them, and reap amazing rewards.
My style and approach are a good fit for teens and adults who may be dealing with challenges in their lives, both personally and professionally.
I help my clients navigate these difficult periods by building healthier coping skills and strategies. My communication style is empathic, supportive, and firm but gentle. I utilize humor to help the individual feel comfortable and provide a safe space for them to share their experiences free from judgment.
My style and approach are a good fit for teens and adults who may be dealing with challenges in their lives, both personally and professionally.
I help my clients navigate these difficult periods by building healthier coping skills and strategies. My communication style is empathic, supportive, and firm but gentle. I utilize humor to help the individual feel comfortable and provide a safe space for them to share their experiences free from judgment.
My name is McKenna Talley and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been providing mental health services for over a decade and I have been absolutely loving it. As a young adult, I had plans of making it on Broadway as an actress. My love for theater has stuck around, but over time I realized that I like helping real people recognize the role they play in their life is the greatest part they could ever have. Nothing speaks to my soul more than connecting to people and helping them find their main character energy. Life can be hard and I like to help people be their biggest fan rather than their biggest critic.
My name is McKenna Talley and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been providing mental health services for over a decade and I have been absolutely loving it. As a young adult, I had plans of making it on Broadway as an actress. My love for theater has stuck around, but over time I realized that I like helping real people recognize the role they play in their life is the greatest part they could ever have. Nothing speaks to my soul more than connecting to people and helping them find their main character energy. Life can be hard and I like to help people be their biggest fan rather than their biggest critic.
Or, are you looking for someone to work with your child or teenager who is struggling with their own mental health issues?
In our first session, I will welcome you to my office and after reviewing important information with you, I aim to establish trust, build rapport, and will listen to you with empathy and compassion. I want to really understand what is distressing you so I may ask you questions such as, "What is the main problem that's bothering you?" "When did it start?"
Or, are you looking for someone to work with your child or teenager who is struggling with their own mental health issues?
In our first session, I will welcome you to my office and after reviewing important information with you, I aim to establish trust, build rapport, and will listen to you with empathy and compassion. I want to really understand what is distressing you so I may ask you questions such as, "What is the main problem that's bothering you?" "When did it start?"
Hi, I'm Leslie! My specialty is supporting individuals facing challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use. I use a client-centered approach that focuses on treating the whole person and meeting them exactly where they are on their recovery journey. I strive to create a relaxed, supportive environment prioritizing trust and rapport-building. My sessions are conversational and flexible, tailored to what works best for you.
Hi, I'm Leslie! My specialty is supporting individuals facing challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use. I use a client-centered approach that focuses on treating the whole person and meeting them exactly where they are on their recovery journey. I strive to create a relaxed, supportive environment prioritizing trust and rapport-building. My sessions are conversational and flexible, tailored to what works best for you.
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I believe that every wound, trauma, and life transition holds the potential for transformation. In our work together, we’ll navigate your inner landscape to release anxiety, depression, and limiting patterns, restoring your vitality and uncovering new possibilities. As you grow and change, your relationships and the world around you naturally shift as well.
I believe that every wound, trauma, and life transition holds the potential for transformation. In our work together, we’ll navigate your inner landscape to release anxiety, depression, and limiting patterns, restoring your vitality and uncovering new possibilities. As you grow and change, your relationships and the world around you naturally shift as well.
Within these settings, I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, parents, teenagers, children and families at many different phases of life and personal development.
I utilize trauma-informed & cultural-humility practices to ensure a sense of respect, sensitivity and compassion. Modalities used include: Psychodynamic, CBT, Existential, Narrative, and Solution Focused. Specialities include: Couple's Counseling/Intimacy issues, Self-Esteem and Decision-Making, LGBTQIA+2 issues, Faith-Based Issues, Anxiety/Depression & more
Within these settings, I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, parents, teenagers, children and families at many different phases of life and personal development.
I utilize trauma-informed & cultural-humility practices to ensure a sense of respect, sensitivity and compassion. Modalities used include: Psychodynamic, CBT, Existential, Narrative, and Solution Focused. Specialities include: Couple's Counseling/Intimacy issues, Self-Esteem and Decision-Making, LGBTQIA+2 issues, Faith-Based Issues, Anxiety/Depression & more
My goal is to work with my clients to increase self-empowerment and learn new tools to overcome life challenges. I enjoy getting to know my clients, then working together to create a reasonable treatment plan where my client can feel confident moving forward with changes in their life. I specialize in trauma informed mental health therapy, which I realize is at the forefront of most of our life problems. I am looking forward to offering compassion, validation, and encouragement to my clients. Change can be challenging but not impossible, especially with extra support.
My goal is to work with my clients to increase self-empowerment and learn new tools to overcome life challenges. I enjoy getting to know my clients, then working together to create a reasonable treatment plan where my client can feel confident moving forward with changes in their life. I specialize in trauma informed mental health therapy, which I realize is at the forefront of most of our life problems. I am looking forward to offering compassion, validation, and encouragement to my clients. Change can be challenging but not impossible, especially with extra support.
We are wired for connection — with our internal selves, with others, and within broader communities. But oftentimes there are barriers. It can be something we learned when we were small and trying to survive, a challenging message or "should" from the world around us, or a loss we struggle to understand. Many of us seek therapy to better know who we are and what we want, and be able to communicate that understanding to those around us. Whatever brings you to therapy, your awareness of seeking someone to walk with you on this healing path is a great first step!
We are wired for connection — with our internal selves, with others, and within broader communities. But oftentimes there are barriers. It can be something we learned when we were small and trying to survive, a challenging message or "should" from the world around us, or a loss we struggle to understand. Many of us seek therapy to better know who we are and what we want, and be able to communicate that understanding to those around us. Whatever brings you to therapy, your awareness of seeking someone to walk with you on this healing path is a great first step!
My greatest passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traumatic/stressful experiences. I have helped clients that includes children, adults and families to help them find that health perception of themselves and strength in their relationships. I know that there's no single approach that is right to resolve past experience and it is different for every individual. My approach is listening to my clients needs and helping them find peace, complete, whole and safe. So what is an ideal client? That is hard to say as every client is unique with their needs and ways to approach them are always different.
My greatest passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traumatic/stressful experiences. I have helped clients that includes children, adults and families to help them find that health perception of themselves and strength in their relationships. I know that there's no single approach that is right to resolve past experience and it is different for every individual. My approach is listening to my clients needs and helping them find peace, complete, whole and safe. So what is an ideal client? That is hard to say as every client is unique with their needs and ways to approach them are always different.
I also love working with young people ages 10+ through big and small life events and challenges, particularly with trans and queer youth.
I am a nonbinary narrative therapist who specializes in trauma & cPTSD (including dissociative disorders, DID, etc), neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, etc), folks who experience big feelings ("BPD" or borderline adjacent), and couples. Other areas of focus include gender exploration, death/loss, spiritual/religious trauma, medical trauma (including psychiatric trauma) and chronic pain/illness. I am relational and collaborative, and center liberation and anti-racism in my work. I seek to honor your agency and creativity. I see people as complex and nuanced, and I believe in the healing potential of the human spirit.
I also love working with young people ages 10+ through big and small life events and challenges, particularly with trans and queer youth.
I am a nonbinary narrative therapist who specializes in trauma & cPTSD (including dissociative disorders, DID, etc), neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, etc), folks who experience big feelings ("BPD" or borderline adjacent), and couples. Other areas of focus include gender exploration, death/loss, spiritual/religious trauma, medical trauma (including psychiatric trauma) and chronic pain/illness. I am relational and collaborative, and center liberation and anti-racism in my work. I seek to honor your agency and creativity. I see people as complex and nuanced, and I believe in the healing potential of the human spirit.
The rest of the world looks at you and thinks you have it all together, but you have been tirelessly juggling all the demands of your family, profession, and life in general and you're exhausted: mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. Your entire life you've been considered the successful one who makes all the right choices and is the person your friends and family look up to. There's no room for failure. You don't feel you have any choices, so you suck it up and keep moving forward. You don't even have time for therapy, even though you know you deserve to work on yourself. You don't have to carry your burdens alone anymore.
The rest of the world looks at you and thinks you have it all together, but you have been tirelessly juggling all the demands of your family, profession, and life in general and you're exhausted: mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. Your entire life you've been considered the successful one who makes all the right choices and is the person your friends and family look up to. There's no room for failure. You don't feel you have any choices, so you suck it up and keep moving forward. You don't even have time for therapy, even though you know you deserve to work on yourself. You don't have to carry your burdens alone anymore.
Need someone to help you with relationship issues, anxiety, alcohol or drug abuse, or sexual addiction? I am dedicated and passionate about helping individuals and couples regain a healthier sense of self and work through relationship obstacles. My approach to healing includes the integration of psychological, biblical, and recovery principles. I work regularly with issues related to loss of self in relationships, trust and intimacy issues, difficulty setting boundaries, unresolved hurts or trauma, addictions, and spirituality.
Need someone to help you with relationship issues, anxiety, alcohol or drug abuse, or sexual addiction? I am dedicated and passionate about helping individuals and couples regain a healthier sense of self and work through relationship obstacles. My approach to healing includes the integration of psychological, biblical, and recovery principles. I work regularly with issues related to loss of self in relationships, trust and intimacy issues, difficulty setting boundaries, unresolved hurts or trauma, addictions, and spirituality.
Life can feel overwhelming, isolating or riddled with uncertainty and despair. Many of the people I work with feel stuck, grapple with trust and intimacy issues or find themselves weighed down by worry, guilt, loss or unresolved emotional injuries. My aim is to help expand and deepen your innate capacity to understand your feelings, trust your experience and connect with yourself and others. I believe therapy takes great courage and humility to face discomfort, allowing us to break free from patterns that keep us stuck and move toward greater freedom.
Life can feel overwhelming, isolating or riddled with uncertainty and despair. Many of the people I work with feel stuck, grapple with trust and intimacy issues or find themselves weighed down by worry, guilt, loss or unresolved emotional injuries. My aim is to help expand and deepen your innate capacity to understand your feelings, trust your experience and connect with yourself and others. I believe therapy takes great courage and humility to face discomfort, allowing us to break free from patterns that keep us stuck and move toward greater freedom.
I work with clients across the lifespan, especially foster youth, teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma (including complex PTSD), identity exploration, or simply feeling stuck.
I’m an LCSW specializing in complex PTSD and layered diagnoses. I help clients understand their symptoms without shame—because you’re not broken, you adapted. Using Narrative, Gestalt, and Solution-Focused Therapy, we make sense of your story, reconnect you to yourself, and create real, lasting change.
I work with clients across the lifespan, especially foster youth, teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma (including complex PTSD), identity exploration, or simply feeling stuck.
I’m an LCSW specializing in complex PTSD and layered diagnoses. I help clients understand their symptoms without shame—because you’re not broken, you adapted. Using Narrative, Gestalt, and Solution-Focused Therapy, we make sense of your story, reconnect you to yourself, and create real, lasting change.
Life with a chronic illness presents unique challenges. Not only do you have your new (and changing) physical reality, but anxiety, depression and overwhelm can show up unannounced. I've been there!
The great news is that, with help, we can transform our state of mind and start loving life again.
WE can get YOU back on the road to loving your life--let's get to it!
Life with a chronic illness presents unique challenges. Not only do you have your new (and changing) physical reality, but anxiety, depression and overwhelm can show up unannounced. I've been there!
The great news is that, with help, we can transform our state of mind and start loving life again.
WE can get YOU back on the road to loving your life--let's get to it!
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
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.