Adult Therapy in Woodland Hills
Our name is Child & Teen Counseling, but we see adults too. If you are a parent trying to figure out how to show up differently for a kid who keeps changing on you, or if you are carrying your own anxiety, a hard transition, or a pattern in your relationships you cannot quite shake, you are welcome here.
We work with adults throughout Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, West Hills, Reseda, Van Nuys, and the rest of the West San Fernando Valley, in person or online.
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A lot of people might be surprised that Child and Teen Counseling works with adults, primarily because it doesn’t say it in the name. It doesn’t say Child and Teen and Adult Counseling. But we do work with a lot of adults as well. Often we work with parents, but we’ve also worked with individuals who are not parents.
Working with kids does give us a little bit of a leg up, because I think of adults as basically grown children. A lot of the things they’re dealing with as adults are based on patterns and impressions of themselves that they got as children. I think the difference might be that children are still developing those self-impressions and relational patterns, whereas for adults, they’ve become fixed. But they’re coming from the same place. They’re still the same issues, how we get along with people and how we think of ourselves.
We do provide therapy online, virtual sessions. We prefer, especially with kids, to work in person. With adults, it’s a bit easier to work virtually once a relationship has been established, and from there it’s a lot easier to continue online. Whereas with kids, it just feels like it’s way more productive to be in person.
So I would encourage you, if you’re an adult and you’re interested in affordable therapy, call us at Child and Teen Counseling. It’s a free consultation. We’ll talk to you about what’s going on and who might be a good fit for you for therapy.
Why Being Experts in Kids Makes Us Good With Grownups, Too
Most of what shows up in adulthood, the way we react under stress, the voice in our head that is harder on us than any friend would be, the pattern we keep repeating without meaning to, started taking shape long before we turned eighteen. We spend our days helping kids name feelings they do not have words for yet, and helping parents understand what is actually driving a behavior instead of just reacting to it.
That same lens works just as well pointed at an adult. We are not guessing at what your inner child needs or reaching for a concept we read about once. It is the one population we actually specialize in. If we can speak a child’s language, speaking to the adult still carrying a few of those feelings around is not such a stretch.
What We Help Adults Work Through
Anxiety and Stress
Worry that will not switch off, a racing mind at 2am, or a body that feels tense even when nothing is actively wrong. We help you understand what anxiety is actually telling you and build tools that work in real life, not just in the therapy room.
Depression
Flatness, low motivation, or a sense that you have pulled away from things and people you used to care about. We meet you where you are and help you find your way back to feeling more like yourself.
Life Transitions
A new job, a breakup, a move, becoming a parent, an empty nest, or any other season where the ground underneath you feels less solid than it used to. We help you make sense of the shift instead of just white-knuckling through it.
Relationship and Family Patterns
A conflict that keeps repeating with a partner, a parent, or your own kids, or a family role you feel stuck in. We help you see the pattern clearly enough to actually change it.
Self-Esteem and Identity
A harsh inner critic, trouble trusting your own judgment, or just not feeling like yourself lately. We help you build a steadier, kinder relationship with who you are.
Support for Parents
Every stage of parenting asks something different of you, whether you are brand new at this or watching a kid who used to need you for everything start to pull away. We help you adjust your approach as your child grows, without losing yourself in the process.
In Person in Woodland Hills or Online, Wherever You Are In California
Our office is in Woodland Hills, easy to reach from Canoga Park, West Hills, Reseda, Van Nuys, and the rest of the West San Fernando Valley. If getting to an office is not realistic with your schedule, your commute, or just your energy some weeks, we also offer online therapy for adults, with the same clinicians and the same approach, wherever you are logging in from.
Affordable Therapy for Adults, Too
Child & Teen Counseling is a nonprofit, and affordability is part of how we operate, not an afterthought. We work with you to find a fee that works for your budget. You can read more about our approach on our affordable therapy page.
What to Expect in Your First Adult Therapy Session
Reaching out is usually the hardest part, so here is what happens next. We start with a free phone consultation to hear what is going on and answer any questions you have, no commitment required. Your first session is about getting to know you, your goals, and what brought you in, not about being diagnosed or judged. Sessions are collaborative. We are not there to tell you who to be or hand you a script for your life. We are there to help you find your own answers, at your own pace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you really see adults, not just kids and teens?
Yes. Despite our name, adult therapy is a core part of what we do, not a side service. Many of the adults we work with are not parents of current clients at all.
Is adult therapy here different from therapy for my child?
The relationship and the room are different, but the approach is the same at its core: understanding what is really driving a feeling or a pattern, not just managing the surface of it.
Can I do adult therapy online?
Yes. We offer online sessions for adults throughout California, with the same clinicians and approach as our in-person sessions.
How much does adult therapy cost?
We know cost is a real factor, and we work with you to find a fee that fits your budget. You can read more on our affordable therapy page.
What if I only need support as a parent, not for myself?
That is a common reason adults reach out to us, and it is a completely valid one on its own. Parenting support is one of the most common things we help with, separate from any personal therapy goals you may or may not have.
If any of this sounds like you, we would love to talk. Reach out for a free phone consultation and we can help you figure out the right next step.
Call us at (818) 912-6001 or fill out our contact form below and we will be in touch.
