Teen Therapy in Hermosa Beach
Helping Teens Navigate Anxiety, Stress & Emotional Challenges
If your teen is struggling, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure this out on your own.
At Beach Cities Psych, we specialize in teen therapy that helps adolescents manage anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional overwhelm in a safe, supportive environment.
👉 Schedule a consultation today and take the first step toward helping your teen feel better.
Helping Teens Navigate Anxiety, Stress & Emotional Challenges
Signs Your Teen May Need Therapy
Teen years can be challenging—but some struggles go beyond typical ups and downs.
You might notice:
- Increased anxiety, stress, or constant worry
- Mood swings, irritability, or withdrawal
- Loss of interest in friends or activities
- Trouble at school or declining grades
- Changes in sleep or eating habits
- Difficulty expressing emotions
If something feels off, it’s worth exploring. Early support can make a lasting difference.
What We Help Teens With
Our therapists work with adolescents facing a wide range of challenges, including:
- Teen anxiety therapy
- Depression and low mood
- Social anxiety and peer issues
- Academic stress and burnout
- Self-esteem and identity concerns
- Family conflict
- Behavioral issues
- Life transitions
We tailor therapy to each teen’s unique personality and needs—there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.
Our Approach to Teen Counseling
Teens don’t respond to therapy the same way adults do—and that’s exactly why specialization matters.
We create a space where teens feel:
- Heard (not judged)
- Respected (not talked down to)
- Safe to open up at their own pace
Our therapists use evidence-based approaches such as:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotion-focused therapy
- Mindfulness and coping strategies
The goal is simple: help teens build tools they can actually use in real life.
What Parents Can Expect
We understand this isn’t just about your teen—it affects the whole family.
Here’s how we support you too:
- Clear communication (while respecting your teen’s privacy)
- Collaboration when appropriate
Why Families Choose Us
- Specialized experience in adolescent therapy
- Warm, non-judgmental approach teens respond to
- Trusted by families in Hermosa Beach
- Evidence-based, results-focused care
If your child can identify with any of the following experiences (or others), therapy may be right for them.
Social anxiety or struggling with social interactions. Feeling isolated or alone..
Sadness, anxiety or mood swings that affect daily life and relationships.
Struggling with low self-esteem that impacts their willingness to participate in activities they once enjoyed.
Suffering from the effects of bullying.
Struggling with academic, social or athletic pressures.
Coping with family changes including divorce or relocation.
Start Teen Therapy Today
If your teen is struggling with anxiety, depression, or emotional challenges, help is available.
Taking the first step can feel difficult—but it can also be life-changing.
👉 Schedule a consultation today to learn how we can support your teen.
Want to Learn More?
The teenage years can be challenging and sometimes it helps teenagers to have a place to process their feelings and build healthy coping skills.
Our goal in working with teenagers is to cultivate the tools they need to thrive and navigate relationships at home, within their family, and with peers so that they have a solid foundation as they transition into adulthood.
Why Beach Cities Psychotherapy?
Are you looking for a therapist who lights pretty candles, smiles and nods while you talk about the same problems week after week?
If you are, that’s not us.
At Beach Cities Psychotherapy, we ask the challenging questions and get in the trenches with you. Sometimes trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or identity issues get in our way.
You may feel empty, broken or even worthless when other people may think you have it all.
We help you make the shifts you need to live the life you want and feel able to appreciate it. Our goal at Beach Cities Psychotherapy is to cultivate change and healing by asking you the hard questions, addressing the areas where you are stuck, and confronting pain with treatment and healing.
We are direct, hands-on and we value humor above candles. Our therapists are not scared of your pain, your fear, your struggles.
We will delve beneath the surface when you are ready.
We value your mental health, your time and your resources too much to talk about the same problems in the same ways that you always have.
Often people come to Beach Cities Psychotherapy when they feel like other therapists have skimmed the surface and they need more.
We want to help you heal and find the clarity you need in your life.
Meet Your Therapists:
Eva Teitelbaum, AMFT
Eva Teitelbaum is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who provides therapy through a compassionate, trauma-informed, and person-centered lens. She believes healing begins with being truly seen and understood, and she meets each client exactly where they are on their journey.
Eva is EMDR-trained and draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet each client’s unique needs.
Read her full bio here.
Julia Callas, AMFT
For teens who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or big emotions—and for couples who want to build a strong foundation before marriage—Julia Callas is steady, warm, and practical. Julia helps clients feel understood while also offering clear tools and structure to create real change.
Julia takes a person-centered approach and integrates tools from CBT, DBT, IFS (parts work), Bowen Family Systems, and EFT, tailoring therapy to each client’s goals and personality. She is also EMDR trained and trauma-informed.
Julia is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Hope International University and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Cal State Long Beach.
Read her full bio here.
Shannon Meena, ACSW
For people struggling with ruminating thoughts or who feel trapped by their anxiety, Shannon Meena is a lifeline. Shannon’s CBT skill set gives her the ability to offer tools to transform anxiety and her empathic approach and ability to connect to clients is her superpower.
Shannon creates a safe space where clients can explore their feelings, learn effective communication skills, and strengthen their self-esteem.
In addition to working with anxiety and life transitions, Shannon is also experienced working with depression and has training TF-CBT to help teens and pre-teens with issues relating to trauma. She works with adults and also has a unique ability to connect with pre-teens and teenagers.
Read her full bio here.
We Offer Walk and Talk Therapy
Our location offers us a unique opportunity to bring clients to the beach in Hermosa for sessions by the ocean when clients request it. Walking during therapy creates an alternating rhythm of our steps on the pavement and stimulates alternating sides of our brain which facilitates processing.
Fresh air and nature are also helpful to healing. Moving when we feel stuck can also help us to move through life’s obstacles and create a tangible, very real momentum that is both literal and metaphorical.
While our therapists also work with clients in the office, Walk & Talk sessions are beneficial for clients who don’t want to sit on a sofa for an hour. It’s okay to alternate between Walk and Talk sessions and in-office sessions. Our therapists understand that not every day feels like a good day for a walk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which payment methods are accepted?
Payments can be made with cash, check, credit card, or Zelle.
What is the cost of psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy fees vary depending on which therapist you select to work with as well as which service you are seeking. Feel free to contact us to discuss the exact fee.
Are psychotherapy fees covered by health insurance?
We are not in-network with any insurance companies. If you have a PPO plan or a plan with out-of-network benefits, your insurance company may reimburse you for services. This means that you will be responsible to pay for our services up-front and then we provide you with forms to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
You can check your specific mental health benefits with your health insurance and ask the following questions:
- Do I have benefits for outpatient psychotherapy services with an out-of-network provider?
- Do I have a deductible and has it been met? If my deductible has not been met, what deductible needs to be met for insurance to reimburse?
- What will insurance reimburse after that deductible has been met and what do I need to do or provide in order to get reimbursed?
- How many psychotherapy sessions will be covered per year?
We Make Getting Started Easy
Step 1. Reach Out
Step 2. Schedule Your First Session
Step 3. Feel Like You Again
