Teen Anxiety
For the worry that follows a teen into the classroom, the hallway, and back home again.
Signs to Notice
When Worry Follows a Teen Through the Day
Teen anxiety can show up as stomachaches before school, reluctance to face a new class, or worry before a test. Some teens describe a racing mind; others struggle to explain what feels wrong. Physical symptoms also deserve discussion with a doctor.
Perfectionism may mean rewriting an assignment repeatedly or feeling shaken by an ordinary mistake. A parent and teen may notice different parts of this pressure.
A Teen's First Appointment
Starting at a Pace That Fits Your Teen
A first session with your therapist gives a teen room to describe what worry has been like, in their own words and at their own pace. There is no expectation that a teen explains every worry at once.
Parents can ask about their role before the first appointment. You might also consider which questions your teen has going in, since these are not always the same as a parent's.
Our Teen and Parent Care
Bilingual Support for Anxious Teens
A therapist on our team is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #160969. Registered associate. Provides services under the clinical supervision of a licensed clinician.
Your therapist works with teens experiencing anxiety and with parents who want help supporting them. Sessions are available in English and Spanish. You can ask the clinician to explain the clinician’s role and how parent communication is handled.
What Sessions Can Address
Everyday Worries Worth Naming
Conversations with your therapist can cover a range of situations where worry tends to build for a teen.
- Stomachaches or other physical tension before school
- Avoiding a class, activity, or social situation out of worry
- Pressure to get every assignment exactly right
- Worry about tests, presentations, or being called on in class
- Trouble settling down to sleep because of racing thoughts
Talking About School Avoidance
When Mornings Feel Hardest
A difficult school morning may involve a particular class, friendship, or upcoming test. Sessions can help a teen describe those concerns rather than treating every hard morning as the same problem.
Parents can share what they notice at home. The conversation can include which situations feel harder, what happens before avoidance, and how adults respond.
Parents and Privacy
Where Parent Involvement Fits In
Parent involvement and privacy can look different depending on a teen's age and what is being discussed. Your therapist can talk with parents about communication while giving the teen their own space to talk directly with the clinician.
This is a conversation for your free phone consultation rather than something settled in advance.
Where Sessions Happen
In Brentwood or by Video
Teen sessions with your therapist are available in person at 191 Sand Creek Road, Suite 230, Brentwood, CA 94513, or by video while your teen is located in California.
A teen can choose a quiet, private spot at home for a video appointment. English and Spanish sessions are both available with your therapist.
Starting the Conversation
Ask About Working with Your Therapist
Parents can request a free 15-minute phone consultation at (925) 331-0457 to ask about your therapist, language preferences, and the first appointment. Session fees are shared during your free consultation.
Email info@heartnmindcounseling.com for general scheduling questions only. Please do not include your teen's clinical details in email.
Common Questions
What Does Anxiety Look Like in a Teen?
It can include worry about school or friendships, stomachaches with no clear cause, avoiding certain situations, or pressure to get everything right. You can describe what you have noticed when you reach out.
Will My Teen's Sessions Stay Private from Me?
Privacy and parent involvement can be discussed with your therapist during your free phone consultation, since this depends on your teen's age and the concern being addressed. This is a topic for discussion, not a fixed promise.
Does Your Therapist Work in Spanish?
Yes. Your therapist provides therapy in English and Spanish, and you can mention a language preference when you contact us.
