Compassionate support for teens navigating emotions, stress, relationships, and life transitions.
When Your Teen Is Struggling, Support Matters
Adolescence can be overwhelming — for teens and parents alike. If your teen is experiencing anxiety, mood changes, withdrawal, academic stress, or difficulty coping with emotions, you are not alone.
Many Lakewood families seek teen counseling when communication becomes difficult or when their teen needs a safe space to be heard and supported.
How therapy can help your child thrive
Personalized therapy to support children in a safe nurturing manner.
Better Emotional Regulation
Helping teens understand and manage intense emotions in healthy ways.
Healthier Communication
Supporting teens in expressing thoughts, needs, and feelings more clearly.
Imporved Confidence
Building self-esteem, identity, and emotional resilience during adolescence.
Stronger Parent-Teen Connection
Strengthening understanding, trust, and communication within the family.
Counseling for Teens and Adolescents in Lakewood, CA
At Love, Listen & Play, we offer teen counseling focused on emotional growth, resilience, and healthy development. Therapy is tailored to each teen’s unique needs and experiences.
Teen Counseling for Anxiety, Depression, and Stress
Individual counseling for teens navigating anxiety, stress, depression, academic pressure, or emotional overwhelm. Sessions focus on coping skills, self-awareness, and emotional regulation.
Support for Behavioral and Social Challenges
Helping teens work through behavioral concerns, social difficulties, mood changes, and challenges related to school, friendships, or life transitions.
Parent Support and Family Involvement
Collaborative support for parents to better understand their teen’s needs, improve communication, and strengthen family connection while respecting teens’ privacy.
Why Lakewood Families Choose Love, Listen & Play
Families choose Love, Listen & Play for teen counseling that balances compassion, structure, and developmentally informed care.
- Teen-centered, developmentally informed approach
- Safe, respectful, and confidential counseling space
- Thoughtful parent involvement when appropriate
- Experienced, licensed clinicians
- In-person Lakewood sessions and secure telehealth options
Our Team of Counselors
Our licensed clinicians specialize in supporting teens and families in Lakewood and surrounding communities.
Each counselor works collaboratively with teens to build trust, emotional insight, and coping skills that support long-term growth.
Abigail Ortega
LCSW #69747
Erica Ochoa
LCSW# 110124
Constanza Patricia Whitwood
LCSW #77911
Common Questions About Teen Counseling in Lakewood
Proudly supporting teens and families in Lakewood, CA and nearby communities.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Teen counseling is confidential, with appropriate parent involvement based on ethical guidelines, safety considerations, and your teen’s age.
Parents may be involved through check-ins or parent guidance sessions when appropriate, while still respecting the teen’s need for privacy.
Teen counseling can support anxiety, stress, depression, emotional regulation, school challenges, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.
The length of counseling varies based on your teen’s goals and progress. Some teens benefit from short-term support, while others engage in longer-term therapy.
Yes. We offer both in-person sessions in Lakewood and secure telehealth counseling options.
Serving Teens in Lakewood, CA
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Supporting a teen through emotional challenges can feel overwhelming. We’re here to listen, answer your questions, and help you explore supportive next steps.