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Therapy for Teens in South Pasadena

Adolescence can be a challenging time, filled with intense emotions, personal growth, and new experiences. At Carter Psychotherapy Collective in South Pasadena, we specialize in teen therapy to help adolescents navigate these challenges and build healthy emotional regulation, communication skills, and self-awareness. Whether your teen is struggling with anxiety, depression, body image issues, eating disorders, or challenges related to their identity and relationships, therapy can offer them the tools they need to thrive.

Adolescence can be rough

Adolescence can be a time of confusion, stress, and emotional turbulence. Teenagers often experience overwhelming feelings without the skills or tools to express them, which can lead to coping mechanisms that offer short-term relief but might be unsustainable or even harmful in the long run. Our therapists provide a safe, nurturing space where teens can explore their emotions, discover their identity, and learn effective coping strategies.

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What happens in teen therapy?

Therapy helps teens work through their emotions, develop coping skills, and understand their evolving identities. Here’s how we help:

We Listen with Compassion

We provide a non-judgmental, supportive space where your teen can talk openly about their struggles. We help them connect with their feelings, identify their strengths, and understand their needs.

We teach coping skills

  • Emotion Regulation: We teach teens how to manage overwhelming emotions and improve emotional regulation.

  • Communication Skills: Therapy helps teens develop the ability to communicate their feelings, needs, and boundaries effectively.

  • Balanced Thoughts: We teach teens how to interact with their thoughts so they can lean into their strengths, increase self compassion, and develop a growth mindset around life’s difficulties.

  • Mindfulness: We help teens start to develop somatic awareness so they get grounded and learn to be true to themselves.

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New in 2026: Teen Boys Process Group

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Starting January

In person at Scribble in Highland Park

Teen therapist Toph will be leading an in person process group for teen boys who want safe space to explore identity, relationships, and healthy masculinity.

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Specialized Therapy for Teen Challenges

In addition to offering a supportive, affirming space for teens to process their day to day lives, we are home to therapists with advanced training in the following areas:

Teen Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues

If your teen is struggling with body image issues, disordered eating, or eating disorders, we offer therapy that can help them develop a healthier relationship with food and their body.

Exploring Gender and Sexual Identity

Adolescents exploring their gender and sexual identity can benefit from therapy that provides a safe, affirming space for self-discovery. We help teens navigate the complexities of identity development in a supportive environment.

Anxiety, Depression, and OCD

Many teens experience anxiety, depression, and OCD. Our therapists are trained in CBT (including ERP), and other therapeutic approaches that help teens manage their symptoms, improve mental health, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.

Therapy for Teen Athletes and TEEN ARTISTS

Teen athletes and creative individuals often face unique challenges related to performance, self-esteem, and mental health. We offer therapy tailored to support these teens in managing stress, maintaining balance, and thriving in their personal and professional lives.

THerapy for Grieving Teens

We offer a compassionate space for teens to process grief and loss. Adolescence is already full of change, and the additional loss of a loved one can add tremendous strain. We help teens understand their grief, connect with their strengths, and find the way back to themselves.

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4 Steps To
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  • Fill out the contact form. Share as much or as little as you’re comfortable with.

  • We’ll have a 15‑minute call to answer any questions, explain how we work, and see if our approach feels like a fit. We’re happy to offer separate consultations for parents and teens, or to meet all together.

  • We’ll map what’s hardest right now, what your goals are, and begin to get to know each other.

  • Regular sessions to offer emotional support and teach new strategies for coping with difficulties.

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