Support for High School Girls Struggling with Stress, Friendships, or Confidence
In-person group therapy for teens in Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Encino, and the West San Fernando Valley
Parents, You're Not Alone
WHY IT CAN FEEL SO HARD WHEN YOUR DAUGHTER NEEDS SUPPORT
Watching your teen struggle emotionally or socially can feel painful and helpless.
Teenagers can naturally “shut down” or withdraw when they’re overwhelmed, leaving parents out of the loop. It can feel like a failure in parenting, but it’s not.
Sometimes your daughter needs more than well-intentioned check-ins, she needs connection with peers her age and support that feels safe, age-appropriate, and effective.
Group and individual therapy can help your daughter develop emotional skills, advocacy, and support, including ways to connect with family and other health providers if needed.
SPEAKER 1: If you're a parent and you're coming to our page, you might be feeling a little bit of a crossroads right now, not really sure which way to turn, and you're feeling like you really need some more support for your daughter. You may be feeling kinda hopeless, like you're not really sure what to do or what next steps to take, and after you ask maybe your friends or your parents or your school counselor, you're not sure where else to turn.
SPEAKER 2:Your daughter may be pulling away a little bit. You may be feeling disconnected. Maybe you've been noticing some issues at school, whether it be you noticing or teachers, and you're just at a loss of what to do.
SPEAKER 1: But there is a secret sauce to group therapy. First of all, it makes them realize that they're really not alone. They're not the only one feeling this way or experiencing this. Also, hearing from your peers what they're going through, it hits differently than if a guidance counselor, a parent, or even a teacher is telling you something because it's coming from your peer.
SPEAKER 2: This is not a personal failure or a failure on parents. Needing extra support during this time is very normal, and everyone experiences this stage of life differently, and it's super valuable to get to hear from other people and their experiences and learn from them and let them learn from your daughter as well.
SPEAKER 1: Hey, Reynee. Say I'm a parent here, and my daughter just started group what kinds of things can I expect?
SPEAKER 2:Well, therapy in general is a super collaborative process, and that's not exclusive to individual therapy. It also applies to group. So we'll most likely do check-ins with parents every once in a while just to see how things are going and how we can best support. You know, families work in systems, and we're supporting the daughter, but we're also supporting the family as well, and we wanna make sure that we're touching all our bases.
The Reality of Being a Teenage Girl Today
WHY IT’S HARD AND WHY CONNECTION MATTERS
Teen girls today grow up with intense social comparison — and pressure to “look right,” “act right,” or be performing perfectly all the time.
Social media doesn’t just show the world — it shapes peer expectations, friendship dynamics, and self-esteem. Even teens who aren’t heavy social media users feel its social norms deeply through their friends.
At the same time:
- Big emotions often outpace emotional regulation skills
- Future uncertainty weighs on teens’ minds
- School stress and performance expectations compound pressure
- Teens want connection but aren’t always sure how to build it
Our group gives girls a trusted space to explore these experiences, not alone, not judged, but seen and supported.
How The Group Works
WHAT A SESSION LOOKS LIKE – WELCOMING, GUIDED, COLLABORATIVE
- Each session begins with a shared opening activity
- Girls are invited to share at their own pace
- Facilitators guide conversations with warmth, efficiency, and psychological insight
- Group members help shape the space to feel meaningful and relevant
- Participation is encouraged, never forced
This environment fosters connection, insight, and real, lived experience of support.
Common Struggles Girls Bring to The Group
Teen girls often come to group therapy facing:
- Challenges with friendship, belonging, or peer dynamics
- Difficulty expressing feelings or asking for help
- Anxiety, overthinking, or feeling “stuck in their heads”
- Harsh self-criticism and low self-esteem
- Stress from school, performance pressure, or expectations
- Social comparison and “not enough” thinking
- Mood changes, irritability, or emotional shutdown
Every girl’s experience is unique and all are welcome here.
Why Girls Open Up in Group
Peer connection can be transformational.
Teens often open up more with peers who are going through similar experiences. Realizing “I’m not the only one” can feel deeply validating, especially when teens feel pressure from school, social life, or internal expectations.
Group gives girls a chance to have a different kind of experience, a new kind of social environment where:
- each voice matters
- empathy, not judgment, is the norm
- friendships can grow in healthy ways
Group Therapy vs. Individual Therapy
Family Transformations is accessible, flexible, and designed for your busy life. Here’s what to expect:
Both have value but group offers something unique.
Group therapy:
- Offers real practice with social connection
- Models boundaries, communication, and emotional support
- Helps teens feel seen, understood, and less alone
- Boosts confidence through shared experience
- Can lead naturally into individual therapy if needed
For many teens, this kind of peer-supported growth feels more engaging and relatable.
Safety, Facilitation & Support
HOW FACILITATORS GUIDE THE GROUP SAFELY
Your daughter will be in a space that is:
- Structured but flexible
- Open and non-judgmental
- Guided by trained clinicians
- Designed collaboratively with group members
Facilitators manage time, ensure everyone has voice, build rules as a group, and support emotional safety. If someone feels uncomfortable, we adjust and respond together.
Confidentiality & Parental Communication
YOUR TEEN’S PRIVACY IS IMPORTANT – WITH SAFETY FIRST
Girls are entitled to confidentiality within the group. We talk about boundaries and confidentiality extensively, and we work hard to honor them.
Limits to confidentiality include:
- Risk of harm to self or others
- Abuse of minors, elders, or dependents
In these cases, we communicate with families as needed to keep everyone safe.
HOW PARENTS ARE KEPT INFORMED
- We share general themes and progress with parents
- We respect teens’ space to process within the group
- Check-in conversations with facilitators can be requested
- Individual parent-facilitator sessions are available
Our goal is partnership not intrusion.
Find Out If This Group Is Right For Your Daughter
We’d love to talk with you about your daughter’s strengths, challenges, and how our High School Girls Group might support her.
The Impact - What Parents Notice Over Time
Parents often see:
- Teens becoming more open and engaged
- Easier emotional processing and communication
- New or deeper peer connections outside group
- Motivation for healthy choices and growth
- Teens seeking help, confidence to ask for support
- Clearer, calmer conversations within the family
Girls develop emotional vocabulary, coping skills, and confidence that enhances both peer and family life.
