Therapy for Teens and Adults in Redondo Beach

A common error is trying to keep everything bottled up, hoping the pressure will fade on its own. What you learn in individual therapy is that expressing emotions in a safe space actually reduces their intensity. Sessions give you tools to manage stress and leave you feeling lighter and more in control.

Teens often believe they are the only ones feeling anxious, lonely, or misunderstood. In group therapy, they learn that others carry the same struggles. This shared experience builds belonging and reduces shame, creating a stronger sense of connection.

Many people assume that trauma fades with time. The truth is that unresolved memories often keep showing up. Through EMDR, you learn that your brain can process those memories differently so they no longer control your present. This creates relief and freedom to focus on today.

A common mistake is thinking that worry is part of your personality and that nothing can change it. Anxiety therapy shows you that anxiety is a cycle you can interrupt. You learn practical ways to calm your body, reframe your thoughts, and experience more peace in daily life.

Depression is often misunderstood as laziness or lack of effort. In therapy, teens learn that depression is a real emotional and physical weight that can be lifted with support. They discover coping skills, motivation, and a sense of hope that changes their outlook.

Students sometimes think that pushing harder will solve burnout. In therapy, they learn that balance and boundaries are what restore energy and motivation. This shift allows them to succeed in school while protecting their well-being.Depression is often misunderstood as laziness or lack of effort. In therapy, teens learn that depression is a real emotional and physical weight that can be lifted with support. They discover coping skills, motivation, and a sense of hope that changes their outlook.

Young adults often believe that once they graduate, everything should fall into place. When that does not happen, they feel lost. Post grad therapy shows that uncertainty is normal and teaches how to manage it with clarity, realistic goals, and confidence about the future.

Many teens think ignoring or avoiding trauma will make it disappear. In therapy, they learn that facing it safely with support allows healing to begin. Trauma therapy helps them reduce emotional triggers and rebuild trust in themselves.

Therapy for young people works when it meets them as they are, not as they are expected to be. EMDR can help with trauma, ACT with flexibility and self-compassion, mindfulness with calming the body, and creative tools like journaling with expressing what words cannot capture. What matters most is that therapy is personalized.

I usually see clients in person because I value the depth of sharing space. Still, I offer virtual sessions for those who need flexibility. Both can be effective. If you are in Redondo Beach and able to come in person, you may enjoy the comfort of a private space for therapy.

I am not in-network with insurance providers. If you have PPO coverage, you may qualify for partial reimbursement. I can provide superbills each month that you can submit to your insurance.

Please cancel at least 24 hours in advance. If we cannot reschedule in the same week, I charge the full session fee.

Starting weekly is important because it builds trust and helps us move forward faster. Every-other-week is possible later, once you feel more stable and we have already made progress.