Mental Health For Teens
Clinical team

Adolescent specialists who know how to build trust

Many teens arrive skeptical, guarded, or tired of explaining themselves. We match each family with California-licensed clinicians experienced in adolescent development, family systems, and virtual care. Clinical Director Chandra Medina, LMFT, leads the program.

  • California-licensed clinicians
  • Adolescent specialization required
  • Clinical Director named below
  • Joint Commission accredited
Clinical standards

Who treats your teen

We do not rotate teens through a generalist intake pool. IOP and outpatient teens work with a consistent clinical team — the same people in individual, group, and family sessions whenever clinically appropriate. Treating clinicians are matched at intake; we publish named profiles as bios and portraits are finalized.

  • Adolescent training

    Clinicians complete specialized training in teen development, safety assessment, family systems, and telehealth delivery before joining our active caseload.

  • Matched by acuity

    Assessment determines level of care and clinician match — anxiety, trauma, mood, and behavioral presentations are staffed to clinicians with relevant specialty experience.

  • Continuity of care

    Step-down from IOP to outpatient prioritizes keeping the same treating clinician — so rapport and treatment history are not reset mid-recovery.

Leadership

Clinical direction

Chandra Medina, LMFT, Clinical Director at Mental Health For Teens

Clinical leadership

Chandra Medina

LMFT · Clinical Director

  • CBT
  • DBT
  • Holistic wellness
  • Adolescent & family care

As Clinical Director, Chandra Medina, LMFT, brings over 15 years of experience in the mental health and substance use treatment field, having served individuals and families since 2009. She utilizes a client-centered, integrative approach that combines evidence-based practices with the latest neuroscience to support meaningful and lasting change. Drawing from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and holistic wellness principles, she helps clients address the emotional, behavioral, and underlying factors impacting their well-being. Chandra is passionate about creating a compassionate, empowering treatment environment that fosters healing, resilience, and sustainable recovery.

Treating clinicians

Who delivers daily care

Individual clinician assignment depends on assessment, availability, and specialty fit. Ask about current matches when you speak with admissions. Portraits and full profiles are added as each is finalized.

TCPortrait coming soon

Tatiana Caoagdan

LPCC 22210Treating clinician
Common questions

About our clinicians

Will my teen see the same clinician every time?

In outpatient care, yes — your teen's individual therapist stays consistent. In IOP, teens have a primary individual clinician plus group facilitators who coordinate on the same treatment plan. We avoid rotating intake clinicians for ongoing care.

Are your clinicians licensed in California?

Yes. Every treating clinician holds an active California license in their discipline. Credentials are verified before any clinician joins our team.

Can we request a specific clinician or specialty?

During intake we ask about preferences and presentation. We match based on clinical fit, availability, and specialty — and we will tell you honestly if a requested clinician is not the best match for your teen's needs.

Does psychiatry mean my teen will be put on medication?

When clinically indicated, we arrange psychiatric consultation. Some teens work with a collaborating prescriber connected to treatment; others continue with their existing psychiatrist. Medication decisions stay with the licensed prescriber. We coordinate with a release of information.

Who is on the first call?

The first conversation is with our admissions team. It is not a clinical evaluation. If you move forward, a licensed clinician completes the clinical assessment.

Meet us on an admissions call

The first conversation is with admissions — tell us about your teen, ask about clinician backgrounds, and learn who would likely lead their care.

619-354-3569→Speak with admissions→
Clinical Director & Care Team | Mental Health For Teens