Who We Help · Children & Teens
Therapy for children and teens, at every stage of growing up.
What we help children & teens with
These are some of the things children, teens and their parents most often bring to us. If what your family is facing isn't listed here, you're just as welcome.
Anxiety & worry
Stomachaches before school, trouble falling asleep, or worries that seem too big for their age. We help children and teens understand their worries and learn calming skills they can use anywhere.
Therapists for anxietyLow mood & depression
Pulling away from friends, irritability, or losing interest in things they used to love. Teens especially may not say how they feel, and gentle, steady support can help them find their way back.
Therapists for depressionADHD & focus
Trouble paying attention, sitting still or finishing schoolwork, despite real effort. We offer ADHD assessments for children and teens, and support for the whole family afterward.
ADHD assessmentAutism
If you've noticed differences in how your child communicates, plays or copes with change, an autism evaluation can bring clarity, and a plan that builds on their strengths.
Autism evaluationSchool & learning
Falling behind, dreading tests, or a gap between how bright your child is and how school is going. Testing can uncover learning differences and support accommodations at school.
About psychological testingBig feelings & behavior
Meltdowns, anger or defiance that leave everyone exhausted. We help children put words to their feelings, and help parents respond with calm and confidence.
Support for parentsFriendships & bullying
Feeling left out, falling out with friends, or being bullied in person or online. Children and teens learn to handle hard moments with others and to feel good about who they are.
Therapists for relationshipsFamily changes
A move, a new sibling, separation or divorce. Even good changes can unsettle a child, and therapy gives them a safe place to make sense of it all.
Therapists for families in changeGrief & loss
The death of a grandparent, a friend or a beloved pet. Children grieve in their own way and their own time, and we help them, and you, through it.
Therapists for griefTrauma
Frightening or painful experiences that still affect how safe your child feels. Our clinicians use gentle, evidence-based approaches made for young people.
Therapists for traumaGrowing up between cultures
Two languages, two sets of expectations, and sometimes feeling caught in the middle. We understand bicultural families and can work with you in your own language.
Therapists for bicultural familiesIdentity & LGBTQ+ teens
Questions about who they are and who they love. Teens deserve a space where they feel accepted, and parents deserve support too.
LGBTQ+ affirming therapists
Questions parents often ask
Something else on your mind? Our FAQ covers much more, and our intake team is always happy to talk it through.
How do I know if my child needs therapy?
If worries, sadness, anger or behavior have been getting in the way of school, friendships, sleep or family life for more than a few weeks, it's worth talking to someone. You don't need to be sure. Our intake team can help you think it through on a free 15-minute call.
Will I be involved in my child's therapy?
Yes, in ways that fit your child's age. With younger children, parents are often part of sessions or have regular check-ins. With teens, your clinician balances keeping you informed with giving your teen a private space, and explains how that will work at the start.
Is what my teen says kept private?
Clinicians keep most of what teens share private, so they can speak openly and build trust. They will always let you know about anything that affects your teen's safety. Your clinician will explain exactly how privacy works, which also depends on your state's laws, in the first session.
What's the difference between therapy and an evaluation?
Therapy is ongoing support, usually weekly, to help your child cope and grow. An evaluation is a set of appointments that answers specific questions, such as whether your child has ADHD, autism or a learning difference, and ends with a written report and recommendations for home and school.
Can sessions be in Mandarin or Cantonese?
Yes. Many of our clinicians speak Mandarin, and some speak Cantonese, Korean or Spanish. Some families find it helps to use English with their child and their home language with parents, and our clinicians are happy to do both.
Do you offer online therapy for children and teens?
Yes. Online sessions work well for many children and most teens. For younger children, some clinicians prefer to meet in person or to have a parent nearby. Your child needs to be in a state where the clinician is licensed at the time of each session.
Will my insurance cover therapy for my child?
Often, yes. We work with Lyra Health, Spring Health and Modern Health employee benefits, and with Kaiser when you have an external referral. Some of our clinicians also take plans such as Aetna and Blue Cross through Headway. With any other plan, we send you a superbill each month to claim out-of-network benefits, which typically repay 50 to 80 percent, and FSA and HSA cards are accepted.
Whenever you're ready, we're here.
- Reach outSend us a short message, or call or text (650) 434-2563. We reply within one business day.
- A free 15-minute callOur care team listens to what's going on with your child, answers your questions about cost and insurance, and suggests clinicians who fit.
- Your first sessionMany families meet their clinician within one to two weeks. Depending on your child's age, the first session may begin with you, so the clinician can hear what you've noticed.
