Teen Therapy · San Diego & Telehealth Across California
A safe place for your teen to be honest about what's really going on.
Private, one-on-one therapy for teens ages 13 to 17 dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, friendships, social media, and conflict at home. In person in Mission Valley, San Diego, or by telehealth anywhere in California, with evening and weekend times.
You know your teen
Signs your teen may need more support
Teenagers rarely say "I need therapy." More often, parents notice something has shifted. If any of these sound familiar and have lasted more than a few weeks, it is worth talking to someone.
- Pulling away from family and spending most of their time alone in their room
- Constant worry, panic, or stomachaches and headaches before school
- Sadness, irritability, or anger that seems bigger than the situation
- Grades slipping or refusing to go to school
- Changes in sleep, appetite, or energy
- Harsh self-talk, low confidence, or comparing themselves to others online
- Losing friends, being bullied, or struggling to fit in
- Arguments at home that keep escalating
- A hard change: divorce, a move, a deployment, or a loss
- You just have a feeling your teen is carrying something they are not saying
What we help with
Teen therapy for the things teenagers actually face
Anxiety & panic
Worry that won't turn off, panic attacks, social anxiety, test anxiety, and avoiding school or activities.
Depression & low mood
Sadness, numbness, irritability, losing interest in things they used to enjoy, and feeling hopeless.
Stress & pressure
Academic pressure, sports, college worries, and the feeling of never being good enough.
Self-esteem & identity
Confidence, body image, comparison on social media, and figuring out who they are.
Friendships & bullying
Friend drama, loneliness, online conflict, and rebuilding a sense of belonging.
Family conflict & change
Constant arguments, divorce, blended families, and the strain of a parent being deployed.
Grief & hard experiences
Losing someone, painful events, and trauma, approached gently and at your teen's pace.
Anger & big emotions
Outbursts, shutting down, and learning healthier ways to handle strong feelings.
Privacy and parents
Your teen gets their own space. You stay in the loop.
Teens open up when they trust that therapy is theirs. At the first session, we explain clearly to both of you what stays private between your teen and their therapist, and what we always share with parents, including any concern about safety.
Parents are part of the process. We check in with you, share the goals we are working toward, and offer family sessions when it helps. If your teen is not ready to come in yet, you can start with a parent session on your own.
The whole teen, not just the behavior
At New Birth, we look at the whole picture. Sleep, nutrition, stress, screens and physical health all affect a teen's mood, focus and anxiety. When it makes sense, families can add our optional functional lab testing to check things like nutrients and gut health, alongside therapy.
Our founder, Dr. Regina Ransom, is a Navy veteran and a mother who raised six children, and we understand the extra weight military teens carry with moves and deployments.
How it works
Getting started is simple
Free parent call
A short, private call to hear what is going on and make sure we are the right fit for your teen.
First session
Your teen meets their therapist. We go over privacy, goals, and what feels most important to work on first.
Weekly therapy
Most teens meet weekly, in person or by telehealth, using approaches like CBT skills, trauma-informed care and mindfulness.
Check-ins with you
We keep parents informed on progress and goals, and adjust the plan as your teen grows.
Who you'll work with
Meet our teen therapists
Teens at New Birth Family Counseling are seen by Mary Clukey and Kimaada White, supported by our full clinical team.
Mary Clukey
Associate Clinical Social Worker · ASW #132047
Mary offers teens a steady, caring space to talk through what's hard at home, at school, or with friends. Her approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, shaped by experience in crisis intervention and medical social work. She sees teens Thursday through Sunday, including evenings and weekends.
Meet Mary
Kimaada White
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist · AMFT #166075
Kimaada brings more than 25 years in healthcare and behavioral health to her work with teens and families. She is trained in trauma-informed care, EMDR (Basic Training Part 1) and mindfulness, and meets every teen with compassion and without judgment.
Meet KimaadaMary and Kimaada are registered associates providing therapy under the clinical supervision of Diamond Griffin, LCSW.
Fees
What teen therapy costs
We are a private pay practice. That means no insurance deciding how many sessions your teen gets, and nothing about your teen's care sent to an insurance company.
Questions parents ask
Teen therapy FAQ
How do I find a good therapist for my teenager in San Diego?
How much does teen therapy cost?
My teen doesn't want to go to therapy. What should I do?
Will you tell me what my teen says in therapy?
Do you offer teen therapy online?
Do you have evening and weekend appointments?
Do you take insurance or Tricare?
What is the difference between teen therapy, the Teen Intensive, and teen groups?
How long does teen therapy take?
What if my teen is in crisis?
Let's help your teen feel like themselves again.
Start with a free, private parent call. We will listen, answer your questions, and help you decide on the next step.
Request a free parent call