Family therapy for teens and young adults, ages 14 to 26, and parents in Los Gatos. Together we'll slow the conversation down, work out what each of you has been trying to say, and build a way of talking that holds up at home.
Therapy for families navigating the young adult and Teen Years who are ready to stop walking on eggshells.
Family Therapy For Teens Los Gatos
Somehow the people who love each other most have become the hardest to talk to.
Everyone in the house is trying and everyone feels unheard. With the right support, you can learn to hear each other again.
Research shows that most parents believe their teen is getting the emotional support they need, while far fewer teens say the same. That gap doesn't mean parents don't care or that teens are ungrateful. It means that two people can live in the same home, love each other, and experience the same conversation in very different ways.
It also makes sense that this gets harder in the teen and young adult years. Your child is working out who they are apart from you, and you are working out how to stay close to someone who needs you differently than they used to. Pulling away, pushing back, and going quiet are a normal part of that shift, and so is a parent's fear of losing the connection.
For some families, the hard part comes later. Your young adult is home after high school or college and seems stuck: unsure of the next step, sleeping late, avoiding the conversation about what comes next. What looks like a lack of motivation is often anxiety and shame about feeling behind, and there are ways for parents to support the next step without the daily standoff.
You ask how their day was and get 'fine,' and then the bedroom door closes.
You rehearse how to bring something up, and it still turns into an argument.
You've stopped telling your parents things because it always becomes a lecture.
Your young adult is back home and seems stuck, and every question about their plans ends in a fight or silence.
You want your parents to listen without trying to fix it.
You’re In The Right Place if...
If your teen would just open up or your parents would just listen, everything would be fine.
What helps is seeing the pattern together, with someone outside it. I spent most of my career working with families in their own homes, so I know how these cycles play out in daily life, at the dinner table and in the car, and not just how they sound when described in an office.
In family sessions I slow things down so each person can say what they've been trying to say and hear what the others have been trying to say. I don't take sides or decide who is right. Once everyone can see the pattern, no one has to be the bad guy, and working on it together gets much easier.
When your family is struggling, it’s easy to believe that one person is the problem.
No two families are the same, and the way we work together will reflect yours.
Whether you're a parent and teen who can't get through a conversation, or a family supporting a young adult who feels stuck, we'll decide together who should be in the room and what to focus on first.
I treat the family as a whole instead of singling out one person.
Ongoing sessions stay at 75 minutes, usually weekly or every other week, so there’s room for everyone to speak without rushing. We pay attention to what each of you needs in order to feel safe and connected. In practice, I slow conversations down, help each person say what's underneath the frustration, and give you ways to talk at home that don't end in a fight or a closed door. My years of working with families in their own homes shape this, so what we practice is meant to hold up in daily life.
Your first session is 75 minutes.
What You can expect From Family Therapy
Everyone who will be part of the work attends together. The longer session gives each person time to share how things feel from their side and what they’d like to be different and I’ll make sure no one gets talked over. The goal isn’t to solve everything that day but for everyone to leave feeling that their view was heard and that this is a space they can come back to.
Growing Independence
Emotional Outbursts
School Avoidance
Broken Trust
Academic Pressure
Safety Concerns
Life Transitions
Family communication Challenges
Parent-teen Conflict
I help families who are experiencing...
Family conflict doesn't just affect households that are in crisis.
It shows up just as often in close, loving families where everyone is busy, everyone is trying, and no one knows how to bring up the hard thing.
As a therapist who spent most of my career working with families in their own homes, I've seen how often this gets overlooked because it doesn't look like a family in trouble.
More often it looks like quiet dinners, short answers, and conversations everyone has learned to avoid, and it's far more common than most parents realize.
Talk without the fight
Bring up grades, plans, or curfew at the dinner table and get through the whole conversation without a raised voice or a slammed door.
Hear each other
Understand the worry underneath your parent's questions, and the stress underneath your teen's silence.
Move forward together
Agree on what support looks like, so that helping doesn't feel like hovering and space doesn't feel like giving up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if you’re the right therapist for me?
What are your hours? Do you have weekend or evening appointments?
What can I expect during my first session?
How often do we meet?
Are sessions in person or online?
How much does therapy cost?
Do you take insurance?
can I let you know about issues at home so you can address them with my child?
What is your cancellation policy?
I specialize in working with high school and college-age clients facing anxiety, depression, safety concerns, and relationship or attachment struggles. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. If you're looking for someone who will understand what you're dealing with and also help you build real skills to move forward, we may be a good match.
How do I know if you’re the right therapist for me?
I see clients Monday through Thursday, with morning and evening appointments that work around a typical school or class schedule. I don’t offer weekend sessions. Because so many of my clients are students, my hours shift each semester to match their schedules, so the best way to find out what’s open right now is to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation.
What are your hours? Do you have weekend or evening appointments?
Your first session is a 75-minute intake. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you in, your history, what’s working and what isn’t, and what you hope to get out of therapy. For teen clients, parents or guardians are usually involved for part of this first meeting, and then we’ll spend some one-on-one time together.
For family therapy, the first session is also 75 minutes, with everyone who will be part of the work in the room. Each person gets a chance to share how things feel from their side and what they’d like to be different, and I’ll make sure no one gets talked over. The goal isn’t to solve everything that day; it’s for everyone to leave feeling heard and to have a shared sense of what we’ll work on together.
What can I expect during my first session?
We typically start with weekly sessions: 60 minutes for individual therapy and 75 minutes for family therapy. As therapy progresses, we’ll evaluate together whether a different frequency would better support your goals.
How often do we meet?
I offer both. In-person sessions take place at my office at 59 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite I, in Los Gatos. Secure telehealth sessions are available for clients located in California and Washington.
Are sessions in person or online?
Initial intake (75 minutes): $275
Ongoing individual therapy sessions (60 minutes): $220
Ongoing family therapy sessions (75 minutes): $275
How much does therapy cost?
Seeking Solutions Therapy is an out-of-network provider and does not contract or bill directly with insurance companies. I accept credit cards, debit cards, and HSA/FSA cards, and payment is due at the time of each session. If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill, a detailed receipt you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
Do you take insurance?
I’m happy to offer parent check-ins and coaching, but my role isn’t to communicate or enforce things on your behalf. If there’s something going on at home you’d like me to be aware of, I can set up a joint parent/client session. That way, we can talk it through together.
can I let you know about issues at home so you can address them with my child?
Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice and missed sessions are charged the full session fee. If you miss a session and we can reschedule within the same week, you won’t be charged again for the new time, depending on my availability. With more than 24 hours’ notice, I’m happy to reschedule when possible, though openings are more limited during the school year.
What is your cancellation policy?
