Your teen is struggling. You do not have to watch from the sidelines.
When your child's mood, behavior, or grades change and you cannot reach them, a therapist who specializes in adolescents can. We help teens work through anxiety, depression, identity, and the pressures they face every day.
Most teens are seen within 48 hours. In-person in CA & TX, or via secure telehealth.
Confidentiality: what you will and will not be told
Teens need privacy to trust their therapist. Your teen's specific conversations stay between them and their therapist, with exceptions for safety concerns. You receive general updates on progress, therapeutic goals, and recommendations for how to support your teen at home.
Your role as a parent
You are part of the team. Your therapist may invite you into sessions periodically to improve communication or address family dynamics. You also receive guidance on how to respond to your teen's challenges at home without undermining the therapeutic work.
Telehealth works well for teens
Many teens prefer video sessions. They are more comfortable in their own space, and it eliminates the stigma of being seen walking into a therapist's office. Our HIPAA-compliant platform works on any device.
Getting a reluctant teen to try therapy
Frame it as a resource, not a punishment. Many teens resist at first but engage quickly once they experience a judgment-free space. We suggest telling your teen: "This is someone whose job is to listen to you, and they are really good at it."
Parent call + intake
You call us or book online. We gather background from you first, then schedule an intake session where the therapist meets your teen and begins building rapport.
Weekly sessions with your teen
Your teen meets their therapist weekly. Sessions are their space. The therapist uses age-appropriate techniques (CBT, DBT, TF-CBT) matched to your teen's needs and personality.
Progress updates for you
You receive periodic check-ins from the therapist with progress updates and practical guidance for supporting your teen at home. Family sessions may be recommended when appropriate.
CBT for Adolescents
Adapted cognitive behavioral therapy that meets teens where they are. Helps identify the thought patterns driving anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. Practical and skill-building.
DBT for Teens
Teaches distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills specifically adapted for adolescent development. Especially helpful for teens who experience intense emotions or impulsivity.
TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused CBT)
The gold standard for treating trauma in adolescents. Structured approach that includes both teen sessions and caregiver components. Helps teens process traumatic experiences safely.
Trauma-Informed Yoga
Teens can attend free Trauma-Informed Yoga sessions to develop body awareness, self-regulation, and stress management skills outside of talk therapy. No experience needed.
What age range do you work with?
Our teen and adolescent therapy services are designed for young people ages 13-19. For younger children, contact us to discuss available options at your nearest location.
Will I know what my teen talks about?
Your teen's therapist protects their confidentiality to build trust. You receive general updates on progress, goals, and recommendations. Specific session content stays private, with safety exceptions explained at intake.
Can my teen do therapy via telehealth?
Yes, and many teens prefer it. They feel more comfortable in their own space, and it removes the barrier of being seen going to a therapist's office. Sessions use our secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.
How do I get my teen to agree?
Frame therapy as a tool, not a punishment. Try: "I found someone whose job is to listen to you without judging. Want to try one session?" Many teens engage quickly once they experience the space.
What if my teen is in crisis right now?
If your teen is in immediate danger, call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For urgent but non-emergency concerns, call us at (866) 499-2588. We can often arrange same-day or next-day appointments.
Can you prescribe medication for my teen?
If your teen's therapist believes medication could help, they can connect you with one of our psychiatric providers for an evaluation. Therapists and prescribers at Savant Care work on the same team.
When does a teen need therapy?
Adolescence involves developmental changes that make it hard to distinguish normal growing pains from something that needs professional support. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that nearly 1 in 3 adolescents ages 13-18 experience an anxiety disorder, and approximately 13% experience a major depressive episode. Early intervention improves outcomes significantly.
Teen therapy and family involvement
At Savant Care, teen therapy is not isolated from the family. Your teen's therapist may recommend periodic family sessions to improve communication and address dynamics that affect your teen's well-being. If your teen also needs psychiatric evaluation or medication, our providers coordinate on the same team rather than sending you to separate offices.
Your teen does not have to face this alone.
And neither do you. We help families find the right support.