Teen Therapist & Counseling in Pasadena, CA
A safe space for adolescents to navigate anxiety, pressure, and finding their own path.
Is Your Teen Seeming "Off" Lately?
Adolescence is more than just a phase; it is a complex developmental leap. You might be noticing shifts that worry you:
Emotional Withdrawal: Spending excessive time alone, avoiding family dinners, or dropping hobbies they used to love.
High Anxiety: Constant worry about grades, college admissions, or what others think of them.
Unpredictable Moods: Irritability, anger, or tearfulness that seems to come out of nowhere.
Loss of Confidence: Struggling with self-esteem, body image, or feeling like they don't "fit in."
Therapy That Teens Actually Connect With
At Huntington Psychological Services, we know that teens shut down when they feel analyzed or judged. Our approach to teen counseling is relational first. We treat adolescents as young adults in training, not children.
Our clinicians use evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Talk Therapy to help them:
Understand their emotions: Identifying why they feel anxious or sad and how to regulate it.
Build resilience: Developing practical coping skills for school stress and peer conflict.
Find their voice: Learning to express needs and boundaries confidently without shutting down.
Specialized Support for Pasadena Adolescents
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Anxiety & Stress
For the high-achieving student paralyzed by perfectionism or fear of failure.
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Depression & Sadness
For the teen who feels isolated, unmotivated, or "numb."
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Self-Esteem & Identity
Navigating body image, self-worth, and discovering who they are.
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Social & Peer Challenges
Managing friendships, bullying, dating, and social media pressure.
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Trauma & Grief
Processing difficult life events or losses in a confidential environment.
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Life Transitions
Support for the move to middle school, high school pressures, or preparing for college.
We Are Your Partners
We know you want to help, but sometimes a teen needs a neutral space to process their thoughts. We bridge that gap. While your teen’s sessions are confidential (essential for building trust), we view parents as vital allies. We provide periodic updates on general themes and offer separate parent support sessions to help you navigate this season of parenting with less conflict and more connection.
FAQs
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Yes. We offer in-person sessions at our Pasadena office for teens who prefer a face-to-face connection, as well as secure video appointments for busy schedules.
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Individual counseling sessions are typically 45-50 minutes.
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Our therapy practice focuses exclusively on Teens (12+) and Adults. If you need support for a younger child, we can provide referrals to trusted child specialists.
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This is common. We recommend framing it as "coaching" or "support" rather than "treatment." We offer a free 15-minute phone consultation where we can discuss the best way to introduce the idea to your teen.
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Individual therapy is $200 per session.
We are an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance directly. This ensures your care is never dictated by an insurance company's session limits or mandatory diagnoses.
After you pay for your session, we will provide you with a "superbill" (a detailed receipt) that you can submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement. We encourage you to check with your provider about your specific OON benefits.
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Your first step is to book a 15-minute complimentary consultation call with a member of our care team. You can schedule your call directly using this link. During this call, we will listen to your needs, answer your questions, and determine if our therapy approach is the right fit for you.
Meet our team
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Dr. Allen Sung
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Dr. Gianna Rinaldi
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Nikka Pisigan-Camarena
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Maurisa Chong
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Remi Hisataka
“The confidence and peace of mind this process gave us is priceless. I can't say enough good things about their work and absolutely recommend them.”
— JESSICA P, PARENT
Your next step starts here.
Help Your Teen Find Their Balance.
You don't have to navigate these years alone. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if our team is the right fit for your family.