Anxiety Therapist for Teens & Children | Los Angeles, CA

Anxiety Therapy for Teens & Children

Our therapists help youth conquer panic and nervousness with treatment options that fit your family’s busy life.

When anxiety takes hold, it can ripple through every part of a child or teen’s life, affecting school, friendships, sleep, behavior and family relationships. Based in Woodland Hills, Teen Therapy Center specializes in helping teens, children and families across Los Angeles, CA. Our skilled therapists take a compassionate, methodical approach to anxiety treatment. For convenience and comfort, we offer in-person and virtual therapy sessions. Whether your child is panic-stricken, avoiding social situations or simply needs help managing generalized anxiety, our therapists provide the tools and support needed to foster real change.

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Anxiety does not go away on its own. It is part of the human condition, and being that we're all humans, we are all going to experience anxiety, maybe at different levels and different times in our lives, but anxiety is part of us and is a necessary part of us. It is part of who we are. It's learning how to adapt and grow and find that resiliency so we can deal with times that we are anxious. You're gonna come across a lot of tips and tricks of how to deal with anxiety in the moment, and some of them may work, some of them may not. It's gonna be inconsistent, but know this, anxiety is like learning to play the guitar. If you're up on stage and you've gotta play to a big audience, you can't just walk in and play guitar because you really want to. It's the last two years of practicing every day. That's what helps deal with anxiety. All the little boring things of exercise and eating well and sleeping well and creative outlets and social outlets, little by little over a long span, that is what really helps reduce anxiety.

 

What Anxiety Can Look Like in Teens & Children

Anxiety doesn’t always show up in obvious ways. It can look different depending on your child’s age, personality and situation. Whether it’s severe or generalized anxiety disorder, you might notice these anxiety symptoms:
  • Anxious thoughts
  • Irritability or emotional outbursts
  • Avoidance of school or social situations
  • Trouble sleeping or frequent fatigue
  • Overthinking or panic attacks
  • Physical symptoms like headaches or stomachaches
  • Perfectionism or fear of making mistakes
  • Difficulty concentrating
For many families, anxiety creates a cycle, where stress builds, communication breaks down and everyone feels stuck. The good news is that anxiety is highly treatable with the right support.

So you’ve got an anxious teenager, and with the best of intentions, you say, "It's gonna be okay. Don't worry about it. It's all under control." I don't advise you to say that. Uh, it ma- you, you... It seems like a good idea, but what it does is your teenager still feels that same anxiety. That anxiety doesn't just go away, as now they feel stupid or crazy, which just amplifies the anxiety, and now they feel like, "Well, I can't go back to my parent because they won't understand." One of the traps that I see parents fall in all the time is when their teenager is actively anxious, trying to talk about the anxiety from a logical perspective, and they're in an emotional place. Emotional problems require emotional solutions. Logical problems require logical solutions. So if your child or your teenager is in that state of anxiety, they need emotional support, not logical support. So have patience, give them the comfort they need, and once they settle down, then you can launch into the logical solution.

 

Teen Anxiety Therapy

Teenagers today face intense pressure, caused by everything from academics and social media to identity development and future expectations. Our teen anxiety therapy provides a space where teens can feel understood without judgment, while learning how to manage overwhelming thoughts and feelings. We help teens:
  • Understand the root of their anxiety
  • Challenge unhelpful thought patterns
  • Build emotional regulation skills
  • Increase confidence in social and academic settings
  • Develop healthier coping strategies

Our goal is to help teens feel more in control, more confident and better equipped to handle life’s challenges and daily interactions.

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Child Anxiety Therapy

Younger children often don’t have the words to explain what they’re feeling, which means anxiety can show up through behavior. Our child anxiety therapy focuses on helping children feel safe, supported and capable of managing big emotions. We support children who:
  • Experience separation anxiety
  • Have frequent fears or worries
  • Struggle with transitions or new situations
  • Show clinginess, avoidance or meltdowns
  • Have difficulty at school or in social settings

Using age-appropriate, engaging approaches, we help children build emotional awareness and coping skills, while also giving parents tools to support them at home.

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Family Support for Anxiety

When a child or teen is struggling with anxiety, the entire family is affected. Parents may feel unsure how to respond, siblings may be impacted and daily routines can become stressful. That’s why our approach includes family support, so you’re not navigating this alone. For families across Woodland Hills, Calabasas and Los Angeles, we help them:
  • Understand anxiety and how it works
  • Respond in ways that reduce (not reinforce) anxiety
  • Improve communication and reduce conflict
  • Create a more supportive home environment
  • Build consistency between therapy and daily life

By working together, we create lasting change that extends beyond individual sessions.

Our Approach Towards Anxiety Treatment

We use evidence-based approaches tailored to each child or teen’s needs. When treating anxiety, our therapists may incorporate:
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness and relaxation techniques
  • Exposure-based strategies (when appropriate)
  • Emotional regulation skill-building
Most importantly, we focus on building trust, because real progress happens when your child feels safe, understood and supported.

Works for Busy Woodland Hills Families

We know your schedule is already full and getting help shouldn’t add more stress. That’s why we offer:
  • Convenient Woodland Hills location
  • Virtual and phone sessions
  • After-school and evening appointments
  • A simple, supportive intake process
Our goal is to make starting therapy feel manageable, not overwhelming.

Getting Started Is Simple

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Schedule your free consultation

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We learn about your child’s or teen’s needs

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We match you with the right therapist

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Begin sessions that fit your schedule

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No pressure. Just a conversation to see what’s right for your family.