teen-therapy

Teen therapist

Adolescence can be a very challenging stage

I help teenagers aged 13 to 19 across California manage anxiety, depression, OCD, emotional dis regulation and severe school stress so they can finally breathe easier and enjoy their youth.

I, Gabriela Breton, work as a licensed marriage and family therapist in Redwood City, California. My clients are mostly couples from the bay area. They show up feeling disconnected or stuck in how things are going. There is always something new that comes up with them. It seems like they are not sure if things can really become better.

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Secure virtual therapy available everywhere in California.

Trusted By Parents for Dedicated Mental Health Support Across

  • Los Angeles
  • San Diego
  • San Francisco
  • Sacramento

It can be difficult knowing how to support them.

These are some ways I can support you and your teenager

1. Nervous System Regulation

I teach them how to handle the sudden chest tightness they feel when their anxiety overwhelms them. We practice physical grounding techniques they can use quietly right at their school desk without anyone noticing. When your teenager learns how to regulate their physical responses through targeted somatic practices and proven clinical conversation, they build an internal shield against the relentless pressure of school academics and complex social hierarchies.

2. Cognitive behavioral Therapy

  • Identify Thoughts feelings and behaviors
  • I help teens recognize the connection between;
  • Situations (Got left out on group chat or an activity)
  • Thoughts (Nobody likes me)
  • Feelings (sadness and anxiety and anger)
  • Behaviors (Withdrawn, shut down, acting out)

3. Integrated Family Therapy

Your teenager spends most of their time living under your roof. If your home environment is constantly tense, their anxiety will remain exceptionally high. I include parents directly in the healing process. I teach you the exact phrases to use when they are having a severe anxiety attack. This way, you stop feeling completely helpless and regain your total confidence as a parent. You learn exactly how to calm a conflict before it turns into a major screaming match.

It’s Time to Stop Worrying About Your Teenager!

You do not have to watch them suffer in total silence anymore. You can give them the professional tools to build a calm, highly confident mind. Let me get your first appointment on the calendar today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I work specifically with teenagers aged 13 to 19 and their parents living in California. My specialized therapy experience focuses heavily on teenagers struggling with severe anxiety, diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD, deep depression, OCD, profound emotional regulation challenges, and crippling school stress.

Yes. While your teenager needs their own private space to speak freely, parent collaboration is a massive component of my practice. I schedule regular meetings with parents when needed and if appropriate. We discuss progress. We adjust our strategies. Your direct involvement is absolutely necessary for their ultimate success.

Most traditional mental health care relies entirely on talking. I integrate behavior therapy with somatic healing to treat the physical brain and the central nervous system simultaneously. This dual approach yields faster, much more permanent results for teenagers managing stress.

I do not offer zoom for teenagers so no I do not work with teens from all over california With teens it is in person.

BEGIN WHERE YOU ARE

You do not need to have everything figured out to start.
Therapy is simply a conversation, one that can open
new ways of relating to yourself and the world around you.

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Integrative Therapy & Mind-Body Healing
Supporting individuals and teens with compassion and clarity.

Phone: (415) 407-1513

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