Coastwise Health

Child & Teen Therapy

Growing up is hard. Your kid doesn't have to do it without support.

Ages 10 to 18Children & adolescents
Age-appropriate careTailored to each stage
In person & virtualSan Pedro or online in CA

Nurturing young minds

At Coastwise Health, we are dedicated to guiding teens toward a brighter future. Adolescence is a time of rapid change, and the challenges young people face today, from social pressure to academic demands to identity questions, can feel overwhelming. Our teen therapy program provides the tools, support, and strategies your child needs to navigate this critical period with confidence and resilience. Our therapists specialize in working with young people and use age-appropriate techniques tailored to each child's developmental stage and personality. Whether your teen is more comfortable talking, drawing, or engaging through creative activities, we meet them where they are.

Supportive guidance

Help coping with peer pressure, academic stress, bullying, and the emotional turbulence of growing up.

Healthy communication

Communication and boundary-setting skills that ease conflict at home and at school and serve them into adulthood.

Building resilience

Strengthening the ability to identify, understand, and regulate emotions, a foundation for handling future challenges.

Parental involvement

Regular check-ins, family sessions when appropriate, and guidance on supporting your child's growth at home.

Confidential environment

A safe space where young people can share honestly without fear of judgment, so deeper change can happen.

When a teen feels heard and the whole family is engaged, progress happens faster and lasts longer.

What we help with

Our licensed clinicians work with teens and children across the concerns that most often weigh on this stage of life. Many young people are managing more than one at a time, and we treat the whole picture.

Anxiety & depression

Worry, low mood, and the stress that can quietly take over a young person's days.

School & performance stress

Academic pressure, test anxiety, and the demands of keeping up.

Identity development

Questions of who they are, including LGBTQ+ affirming care.

Social media & peer pressure

Navigating comparison, online life, and fitting in.

Grief & family conflict

Loss, change at home, and the tension that can follow.

Trauma

Processing frightening or overwhelming experiences in a safe, paced way.

Every clinician at Coastwise is fully licensed, vetted, and supported by a clinical team. No trainees practicing solo, no guesswork. Meet our team.

What to expect when you start

Reaching out on behalf of your child can feel like a big step. Here is how the first part usually goes.

Reach out

Call or request an appointment online for a free, confidential consultation.

Find the right fit

We match your child with a therapist whose approach fits their developmental stage and personality.

Build rapport

Early sessions focus on trust. Our therapists are experienced at connecting with reluctant teens without pressure.

Work toward goals

Your teen builds skills and insight in confidential sessions, at a pace that feels safe.

Loop parents in

Therapists meet with parents periodically for updates, coaching, and collaborative planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our licensed clinicians work with teens and children on anxiety and depression, school stress and performance, identity development (including LGBTQ+ affirming care), social media and peer pressure, family conflict, grief, and trauma. We also support teens struggling with substance use.

Coastwise Health offers therapy for children and adolescents, typically ages 10 through 18. For younger children, we may coordinate with pediatric specialists. Initial consultations help match the child with a therapist whose approach fits their developmental stage.

Parent involvement is tailored to each situation. Teens usually have confidential individual sessions, and therapists meet with parents periodically for updates, coaching, and collaborative planning. For younger children or high-risk situations, parent involvement is more structured.

We work with insurance, and many clients use their benefits toward therapy with us. Call (424) 536-3002 to learn how your insurance can help cover the cost of therapy.

This is common and completely normal. Our therapists are experienced at building rapport with reluctant teens without pressure. A free initial consultation can help both you and your teen decide whether it feels like the right fit. Many teens who start hesitant become engaged once they feel heard.

Give Your Child a Safe Place to Grow

If your child is struggling, early support makes a difference. Call us for a free, confidential consultation.

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