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Therapy for Teens San Diego2025-09-20T19:10:24-07:00

Teen Therapy & Young Adult Counseling in San Diego

Compassionate, evidence-based therapy to support teens and young adults with mental health and life challenges.

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Being a teenager or young adult comes with unique pressures—academic stress, social challenges, identity exploration, and emotional struggles. Our therapists specialize in supporting adolescents and young adults with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and evidence-based care.

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Benefits of Teen Therapy

  • Improve emotional regulation and resilience

  • Manage stress, anxiety, and depression

  • Build confidence and self-esteem

  • Strengthen family and peer relationships

  • Navigate identity, gender, and cultural challenges

  • Gain coping tools for school, work, and life transitions

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Treatment Approaches We Use:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Helps teens challenge negative thinking patterns and develop healthier coping strategies.

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

  • Teaches mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance for teens managing intense emotions.

  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy

  • Builds focus, calm, and self-acceptance in everyday life.

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Supports young adults in living according to their values while managing stress and uncertainty.

  • Somatic Experiencing (SE)

  • Addresses trauma, anxiety, or stress stored in the body to promote balance.

  • Solution-Focused Therapy

  • Helps young people set achievable goals and recognize strengths.

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Frequently asked questions

Who should attend family therapy sessions?2025-09-28T11:36:46-07:00

Any family members affected by conflict or communication issues can attend. Sessions are flexible.

How does family therapy work?2025-09-28T11:36:36-07:00

A therapist facilitates conversations to improve understanding, resolve conflict, and strengthen bonds.

Can family therapy help with parenting struggles?2025-09-28T11:36:25-07:00

Yes, it provides tools for parents and children to communicate and work together.

What if only part of the family wants to attend family therapy?2025-09-28T11:36:16-07:00

That’s okay—change can still happen even if not everyone participates.

Do you work with blended families?2025-09-28T11:36:07-07:00

Yes, we support blended families through transitions, trust-building, and healthy boundaries.

Do you accept insurance for therapy?2025-09-26T15:51:06-07:00

Yes, Pacific Integrative Therapy accepts many insurance plans including Cigna, Aetna, Optum, United Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, Tricare, Sharp Health Plan, Scripps Health and Magellan. If we are not in-network with your insurance, we can provide a superbill for you to submit for potential out-of-network reimbursement. We also offer private pay options, and our team is happy to help you understand your coverage before starting therapy.

Do you offer therapy in different languages?2025-09-28T11:31:18-07:00

Yes, some of our therapists provide services in Farsi, Tagalog, and other languages.

How long does family therapy usually last?2025-09-28T11:35:56-07:00

It varies, but most families benefit from 10–20 sessions depending on their goals.

Do you work with blended families?2025-09-28T11:36:07-07:00

Yes, we support blended families through transitions, trust-building, and healthy boundaries.

What if only part of the family wants to attend family therapy?2025-09-28T11:36:16-07:00

That’s okay—change can still happen even if not everyone participates.

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