Groundwork first
Stabilization & safety
Before deep trauma work, teens build regulation skills, safety plans, and a trusting therapeutic relationship.
- Grounding and distress tolerance
- Safety planning
- Crisis protocols
Virtual IOP & OP · Ages 12–17 · CaliforniaIn-network insurance accepted
949-461-2620
Teen trauma & PTSD · Ages 12–17
Teen trauma treatment with safety-first, trauma-informed care
Trauma-informed virtual care for California adolescents — processing painful experiences with licensed clinicians through structured IOP and outpatient programs that prioritize safety and pacing.
- Joint Commission accredited
- In-network insurance
- CBT & DBT
- California telehealth
Family check-in
Sound familiar?
Tap what you've noticed at home or school — not a diagnosis, just a starting point for conversation.
12–17
ages served
Virtual
care across CA
CBT · DBT
evidence-based
Free
consultation
If your teen is in immediate danger
Virtual outpatient and IOP care is not a substitute for emergency services. Call 911 for medical emergencies or 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — then contact us when your teen is safe for non-emergency clinical support.
Trauma-informed care
Healing from trauma at a pace your teen can tolerate
Teens who have experienced abuse, violence, loss, or other traumatic events often need specialized, trauma-informed care — not generic talk therapy alone. Our virtual programs use trauma-informed CBT, stabilization skills, and family support with careful pacing and safety planning throughout, coordinating with schools and outside providers while your teen builds coping skills. A free consultation clarifies whether outpatient or IOP is the safest starting point for your teen's trauma history and current functioning.
What families notice
Signs trauma may be affecting your teen
Trauma responses vary. These patterns often prompt families to seek trauma-informed adolescent care.
Hypervigilance & reactivity
Startle responses, irritability, difficulty relaxing, or feeling constantly on edge.
Avoidance & numbness
Avoiding reminders, people, or places; emotional numbness; or shutting down under stress.
School & sleep disruption
Nightmares, insomnia, concentration problems, or school avoidance tied to trauma triggers.
Safety behaviors
Self-harm, substance use, or risky behaviors used to manage overwhelming emotions.
How we treat trauma
Trauma-informed treatment in virtual IOP and outpatient
Trauma treatment emphasizes stabilization, skills, and paced processing — within a coordinated clinical team.
Processing at a safe pace
Trauma-informed CBT
Evidence-based approaches help teens understand trauma responses, reduce avoidance, and rebuild a sense of control.
- Trauma psychoeducation
- Cognitive processing when ready
- Trigger management
Connection without pressure
Group support
Skills groups provide peer normalization — participation is paced and never forced for trauma survivors.
- DBT skills groups
- Optional peer connection
- Clinician-moderated safety
Systems healing
Family therapy
Caregivers learn trauma-informed responses and how to support recovery without re-traumatizing.
- Caregiver psychoeducation
- Communication skills
- Coordination with outside providers
Levels of care
Programs for teen trauma & PTSD
Trauma treatment is embedded in our virtual IOP and outpatient programs — intensity matches clinical need and safety.
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9–12 hrs / week
IOP for teens
9–12 clinical hours weekly when symptoms need structured intensive support.
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9–12 hrs / week
Virtual IOP
Same IOP intensity through secure telehealth across California.
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1–3 sessions / week
Outpatient program
1–3 sessions weekly for ongoing support or step-down after IOP.
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Flexible scheduling
Teen therapy
Our main virtual therapy hub for adolescents ages 12–17.
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Who trauma treatment helps — and when referral is needed
Virtual trauma care suits many teens who are stable at home and need structured trauma-informed support.
Often a good fit
- Teens ages 12–17 with trauma history affecting mood, behavior, or functioning
- Adolescents stable enough for virtual sessions with appropriate home privacy
- Families wanting trauma-informed IOP or outpatient with family involvement
- Teens needing more structure than weekly therapy provides
Not the right level
- Active safety emergencies — call 911 or 988
- Acute trauma requiring immediate inpatient stabilization
- Unsafe home environment for confidential telehealth
- Children under 12 — our programs serve adolescents 12–17
Pacing matters
We never rush trauma processing. Stabilization and skills come first — your teen sets the pace with their clinician.
Related conditions
Other concerns we treat
- 01Teen anxiety
Panic, worry, school avoidance, and social anxiety.
- 02Teen depression
Persistent low mood, withdrawal, and loss of interest.
- 03School refusal
Gradual re-entry alongside anxiety and mood treatment.
- 04Emotional dysregulation
DBT-informed skills for intense emotions.
How to get started
From first call to first session
Most families move from first call to first session within days — not weeks of waiting.
Step 01
Free consultation
A confidential call to understand your teen and answer every question — no pressure.
Step 02
Clinical assessment
A licensed clinician evaluates safety, functioning, and the right level of care — including insurance authorization support.
Step 03
Personalized care plan
We match the right level of care and verify your insurance benefits for you.
Step 04
Begin trauma-informed care
Begin within days — secure video sessions from the comfort of home.
Common questions
FAQs
What families ask most before booking — every answer is a starting point, not a diagnosis.
Our clinicians use trauma-informed CBT and DBT skills within IOP and outpatient programs. We'll discuss specific modalities during your consultation.
Yes for many adolescents when home is safe and private. We assess fit and privacy at intake.
No. Group participation is paced individually. Teens are never required to share trauma details in group settings.
Safety planning is central. We assess risk at intake and maintain protocols throughout treatment.
Explore trauma treatment for your teen
Book a free consultation to discuss trauma-informed virtual IOP and outpatient care.