Individual Therapy in Los Angeles (Ages 10-17)
Teen & Preteen Therapy
Help your teen feel like themselves again.
We're the clinicians your teen actually wants to talk to.
Why This Age Matters
The adolescent brain is still developing, but more importantly, this is when young people figure out who they are. They're not just dealing with hormones and mood swings. They're actively constructing their identity, testing their values, and learning how to be authentic in relationships.
Therapy gives teens and preteens space to explore these big questions without judgment while building the skills to navigate whatever comes next.
We support young people with:
Emotional Challenges
Anxiety that often reflects deeper questions about belonging and acceptance
Depression that may signal a disconnection from their authentic self
Self-harm that communicates emotional pain when words feel impossible
Intense emotions as they learn to make sense of their inner world
Identity + Social Concerns
Questions about who they're becoming and where they fit in the world
LGBTQIA+ identity development within family and social contexts
Understanding how family relationships influence their sense of self
Balancing the need to belong with staying true to themselves
Specialized Support
Eating disorders (using research-supported approaches)
Neurodivergence (ADHD, autism)
High sensitivity and perfectionism
Family relationship struggles
What to Expect
At Iris, we create environments where young people can be completely real about what they're going through. Instead of just managing symptoms, we help them understand what their struggles are telling them and how to use that insight to make different choices.
Sessions combine practical skill-building with deeper exploration of what's driving their patterns in relationships and self-perception.
Goal: Help them develop a strong sense of who they are that can handle whatever life throws at them.
Our Approach
We use evidence-based approaches tailored to each young person's developmental stage and needs. Our work combines practical skills-building with deeper exploration of patterns, meanings, and relationships.
All of our therapists are trained in working with the adolescent brain and understand how to adapt therapeutic approaches for this crucial developmental period.
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