We're Not Here to “Fix Your Teen”; We're Here to Help Them Grow
Oftentimes, as a parent, you are struggling to understand and find common ground with your teen. An important note to remember is that their behavior is not just “attitude”. It’s quite literally their brain under construction.
We provide a space where they can explore, cope with and feel their emotions and their experiences while also supporting them in finding ways to fine-tune their approach. We help equip them with the skills necessary to navigate their way through family and peer relationships in ways that are both respectful and effective.
We specialize in helping teens heal from difficult divorces and fractures in the family as well as trauma events. When a teen can go from flooded, insecure and reactionary to empowered, regulated and hopeful about their future, we know we’ve done good work. We blend DBT and CBT specifically for the teenage brain.
Is This What Your Teen Is Going Through?
Many teens struggle silently, even when they appear fine on the surface. Your teen may benefit from therapy if they are experiencing:
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Anxiety, low mood, or excessive worry
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Emotional outbursts or irritability
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Difficulty managing stress
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Low self-esteem or self-confidence
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Family conflict
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Friendship or peer relationship challenges
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Difficulty regulating emotions
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Divorce or family separation
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Trauma or difficult life experiences
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Feeling overwhelmed or emotionally stuck
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Whether your teen is facing a specific challenge or simply struggling to cope with everyday pressures, teen therapy can provide them with practical support and guidance.
When Should You Consider Teen Therapy?
The teenage years are filled with change. As teens need to deal with new responsibilities, relationships, expectations, and emotions, they often lack the tools needed to manage everything effectively.
Without support, these challenges can affect their daily functioning, self-esteem, relationships, academic performance, and overall well-being. Here at Rooted Survivors, we provide our teenage clients with a place where they can speak openly, gain perspective, and learn practical skills for handling life's challenges.
Our Evidence-Based Approach to Teen Counseling
When working with teens, we blend DBT and CBT specifically for the teenage brain.
CBT helps teens:
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Identify unhelpful thought patterns
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Build confidence and self-awareness
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Manage anxiety and stress
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Develop healthier coping strategies
DBT helps teens:
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Regulate intense emotions
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Manage conflict more effectively
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Improve communication skills
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Build healthy boundaries
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Increase resilience during difficult situations
Together, these evidence-based approaches provide practical tools that your teenage child can apply in everyday life.
Our focus
When working with teenagers, we focus on those areas:
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Emotional regulation: How to respond effectively to the chaos without burning the whole thing down.
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Boundary setting: Learning where they end and others begin.
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Self-confidence: Building a foundation that is truly representative of their best self.
What Can You Expect from Teen Counseling?
Teen counseling provides a safe and supportive space where adolescents can feel heard without fear of judgment.
During therapy, your teen will be able to:
Explore challenges they're currently facing
Learn healthier ways of coping with emotions
Build confidence and self-awareness
Improve communication skills
Strengthen problem-solving abilities
Process difficult experiences or family changes
Teen therapy is collaborative, which means that we work with your teen rather than telling them what to do.
Meet Lauren Taylor, an Experienced Teen Therapist Working with Clients in California and Oklahoma
Lauren E. Taylor, LMFT
Practice Founder and Clinical Supervisor
EMDR and DBT certified
Licensed in CA, OK and NV
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My work as a therapist has been shaped by more than a decade of supporting people through trauma, relationship challenges, and intense emotional experiences.
I began my career in crisis and community mental health settings, working with teens and adults navigating severe mental illness, mood disorders, and high-risk situations. Those early years taught me how to stay present, calm, and effective in moments when clients felt overwhelmed or hopeless.
Adolescence can be a challenging time filled with academic pressures, social stress, family conflict, identity development, and emotional ups and downs. I work with teens to create a supportive, judgment-free space where they can talk openly, build coping skills, and develop confidence in navigating life's challenges.
My background in crisis and community mental health has given me extensive experience supporting young people through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and major transitions.
I meet teens where they are while helping them strengthen emotional resilience, communication skills, and self-understanding so they can feel more capable and empowered in their daily lives.
See What Our Clients Say:
“What stands out most is how personalized the work feels. That has helped me make more progress than I expected. I felt genuinely listened to from the very beginning.”
Everything You Need to Know About Teen Counseling in California and Oklahoma
Session fees
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Pre-licensed $125
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Licensed $150
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Clinical Leadership $175
Virtual therapy sessions
Available across California and Oklahoma
Session length
Individual therapy sessions take 50 minutes
Teen Therapy in California and Oklahoma
Ready to Start Teen Therapy with Us? Book a Free Initial Consultation!
If your teenage child is struggling with emotions, relationships, family changes, anxiety, self-esteem, or difficult life experiences, counseling can help. We work with teenagers to provide them with both a safe and confidential space where they can speak openly about their challenges.
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If you’d like to know more, I invite you to book a free initial consultation today. This short call allows you to discuss what your child is experiencing, ask questions, and see if therapy can help.
I look forward to talking to you!
Lauren Taylor