Your child doesn't have to feel alone in it.
Small, therapist-led Zoom groups where kids and teens learn real skills for worry, stress, and confidence, alongside peers who get it.
Join the WaitlistTwo groups, two age ranges
Each group meets on its own day, with peers close in age, so every child feels understood.
Brave Kids
An 8-week group for children who worry a lot. Kids learn to understand their worry, calm their bodies, and face fears one small, brave step at a time.
- Stomachaches or headaches before school
- Constant "what if" questions and reassurance seeking
- Avoiding new things, sleepovers, or activities
- Meltdowns when plans change
Teen Real Talk
An 8-week group where teens talk honestly about stress, self-esteem, friendships, and pressure, and leave with tools that actually work in real life.
- School stress and pressure to perform
- Low confidence or harsh self-talk
- Friendship drama and feeling left out
- Pulling away from family or shutting down
How it works
Simple for families, and thoughtfully run from the first email to the last session.
What makes our groups different
Not a webinar and not a classroom. A real therapy group, built for how kids and teens actually connect.
Join the waitlist
Groups begin once enough families have joined. We'll reach out to schedule a free parent call as soon as a spot opens.
Questions parents ask
If you don't see your question here, add it to the waitlist form and we'll answer it on your call.
Will my child really open up on Zoom?
Most kids are more comfortable on screen than parents expect. Our groups are small and active, with games, drawing, movement, and short check-ins rather than long lectures. Two facilitators make sure quiet children are included at their own pace.
Do parents join the sessions?
Kids and teens join on their own, with a parent at home but out of the room. Parents receive a short email after each session explaining the skill of the week and how to support it at home. Brave Kids also includes two parent-only sessions.
Is this therapy?
Yes. These are therapy groups led by New Birth clinicians under clinical supervision. Each child has a brief screening first to make sure group is the right fit. If individual therapy would serve your child better, we'll tell you and help you find the right next step.
Do you take insurance?
We are a private-pay practice, which keeps groups small and personal. We provide superbills, so families with out-of-network benefits may be able to request partial reimbursement from their insurance.
What if we live outside San Diego?
Groups are fully online, so any family in California can join. Your child must be located in California during each session.
When do groups start?
Our next groups begin in January 2027. Each group starts once at least four families have enrolled, so joining the waitlist early is the best way to secure a spot.
If your child is in crisis or thinking about harming themselves, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911. These groups are not an emergency service.