Frequently Asked Questions
What concerns can teen therapy help with?
Teen therapy can support anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, OCD, grief, school stress, emotional overwhelm, peer challenges, family conflict, self-worth, identity development, and life transitions.
How do I know if my teen needs therapy?
Your teen may benefit from therapy if they are struggling with anxiety, mood changes, withdrawal, irritability, school avoidance, emotional outbursts, sleep disruption, loss of motivation, intrusive thoughts, trauma symptoms, grief, or difficulty coping with daily life.
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Teen Therapy in Pasadena, CA and Online Throughout California
In-person therapy in Old Town Pasadena and secure telehealth for adolescents and teens ages 13–17 throughout California.
The teen years can be a lot — for adolescents and for the families who love them. Adolescence is one of the most important developmental windows in a young person’s life. Between the ages of 13 and 17, the brain is rapidly changing, identity is taking shape, emotions can feel intense and unpredictable, and relationships with parents, peers, school, and self often become more complex.
At Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates, we provide expert, developmentally attuned therapy for adolescents and teens in Pasadena, CA, with secure telehealth therapy available throughout California. Our clinicians help teens strengthen emotional regulation, build resilience, improve communication, navigate stress, and develop the tools they need to feel more grounded, confident, and capable.
We support adolescents and teens navigating:
- Anxiety and stress
- ADHD and executive functioning challenges
- Trauma and PTSD symptoms
- Depression and emotional shutdown
- Self-worth, confidence, and identity development
- Grief and major life transitions
- School stress and burnout
- Peer and family relationship challenges
- Chronic pain, illness, and health-related stress
- OCD and intrusive thoughts
Our adolescent therapy services are designed to support the whole teen: the developing brain, the nervous system, the emotional world, the family system, and the real-life pressures adolescents face every day.
Contact us today at (626) 524-5525 or send us an email at info@drtruitt.com to schedule a free consultation call and learn more about services. You don’t have to navigate this alone—we’re here whenever you’re ready.
Compassionate, Evidence-Informed Therapy for Teens
Teenagers are often navigating far more than they know how to say out loud. Anxiety may look like irritability. Depression may look like withdrawal. Trauma may look like shutdown, defiance, perfectionism, or emotional reactivity. ADHD may look like “not trying hard enough,” even when a teen is working twice as hard just to keep up.
Our approach helps adolescents and families better understand what is happening beneath the surface. Through evidence-informed, trauma-informed, and neuroscience-informed therapy, we support teens in building practical skills for emotional regulation, self-awareness, coping, communication, and resilience.
Adolescence is not just a difficult stage to “get through.” It is a powerful window for growth, learning, healing, and change.
With the right support, teens can learn to:
- Understand their nervous system
- Recognize emotional patterns
- Build healthier coping tools
- Improve communication
- Strengthen self-trust
- Repair confidence
- Develop resilience
- Enhance motivation
- Move toward greater independence
Our goal is to help teens feel less alone, less overwhelmed, and more equipped to navigate their lives.
Expert and Comprehensive Teen Mental Health Services
At Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates, we offer more than one path into care. Every adolescent is different, and the right support depends on their goals, symptoms, nervous system, developmental needs, and family context.
Our teen therapy services may include:
Individual Therapy for Teens
One-on-one therapy provides a private, supportive space for adolescents ages 13–17 to work through anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, OCD, grief, school stress, identity development, emotional overwhelm, and relationship challenges. Individual therapy helps teens build coping tools, strengthen emotional regulation, improve communication, and develop greater confidence in themselves.
Specialized Adolescent and Teen Group Therapy
Group therapy gives adolescents the opportunity to practice skills, build connection, and realize they are not alone in what they are experiencing. Our teen groups may focus on emotional regulation, anxiety, resilience, social connection, coping skills, self-worth, executive functioning, or other clinically relevant themes for adolescents navigating this stage of life. Learn more about our groups below:
Brain Mapping and Neurofeedback for Teens
For teens who need a more targeted understanding of attention, emotional regulation, stress reactivity, sleep, or cognitive functioning, qEEG brain mapping can provide objective insight into patterns of brain activity. Neurofeedback may then be integrated into care as a non-invasive, brain-based training tool to support focus, emotional balance, nervous system regulation, and day-to-day functioning.
Your Teen Deserves a Personalized Plan
Some teens benefit most from individual therapy. Others thrive with group support, neurofeedback, or a combination of services. Our clinicians help identify the right level of care and create a thoughtful, personalized treatment plan designed to support your teen’s real life — at home, at school, in relationships, and within themselves.
In-Person Teen Therapy in Pasadena and Telehealth Across California
Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates provides adolescent and teen therapy for ages 13–17 through:
- In-person therapy in Pasadena, CA
- Secure telehealth therapy throughout California
Our clinicians offer thoughtful, personalized care for teens and families seeking support for anxiety, trauma, ADHD, depression, OCD, grief, emotional overwhelm, and school-related stress.
Schedule Your Free Consultation Today!
Finding the right therapist for your teen matters.
If your adolescent is struggling with anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, OCD, grief, school stress, family conflict, or emotional overwhelm, support is available.
Call (626) 524-5525 or send us an email at info@drtruitt.com to schedule a free 30-minute phone consultation.
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