Telehealth therapy · Ages 12–17

Child & teen telehealth therapy — clear ages, clinical structure

Telehealth therapy for California adolescents ages 12–17. Virtual IOP and outpatient programs with CBT, DBT, family therapy, and insurance support — not generic child teleplay therapy.

  • Joint Commission accredited
  • In-network insurance
  • CBT & DBT
  • California telehealth

Mental Health For Teens · Portal

Starting soon

DBT Skills Group

4:00 PM · 90 min · Dr. Solis

EJMAK+2

7 participants joining

Next: Individual therapy

5:45 PM · with Dr. Solis

Care team message

“Great work on the grounding exercise — try it before tonight's session.”

Interactive preview · not real patient data

Telehealth

secure video

12–17

adolescents only

California

statewide

Free

consultation

★ Joint Commission AccreditedIn-network with major insuranceCBT · DBT · Family therapyAvailable across CaliforniaFree, confidential consultations
Telehealth for adolescents

Teen telehealth therapy with explicit age clarity

Our telehealth programs serve adolescents ages 12–17 across California — with explicit age clarity for families comparing child and teen telehealth options. Telehealth therapy includes secure video individual, group, and family sessions within IOP and outpatient — with insurance verification and admissions support. We are not a play-therapy or under-12 pediatric telehealth clinic; families with younger children are referred to appropriate providers.

  • Licensed clinicians specializing in adolescents
  • CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed group therapy
  • Family therapy and parent coaching built in
  • Psychiatry available when clinically indicated
  • Insurance verification before enrollment
  • Free, confidential consultation to assess fit

See our online therapy page for related virtual-care details, or book a free consultation to confirm fit.

Free consultation
Telehealth therapy interface for adolescent mental health treatment at home
Telehealth pathways

IOP and outpatient telehealth for teens

Telehealth intensity ranges from outpatient (1–3 sessions weekly) to IOP (9–12 clinical hours). Same platform and team across levels.

Telehealth services

Clinical telehealth — not casual video check-ins

Telehealth therapy modalities are embedded in IOP and OP programs for ages 12–17.

Video telehealth sessionsTelehealth groups

HIPAA-secure

Video telehealth sessions

Individual and family telehealth with licensed clinicians specializing in adolescents.

IOP moderated groups

Telehealth groups

Group telehealth for skills and peer support when enrolled in IOP or OP with group component.

Telehealth schedule

Flexible OP or structured IOP telehealth

Telehealth appointments scheduled around school across California time zones.

Ages served

12–17

Adolescents only

OP telehealth

1–3× / week

IOP telehealth

9–12 hrs / week

State

California

Younger children are outside our scope — we refer appropriately.

Weekly rhythm

Flexible scheduling around school

Your teen's exact schedule is built at intake based on clinical needs and availability.

Typical cadence

1–3 sessions / week

Session length

50–60 minutes

Format

Secure telehealth

Session days

Tuesday & Thursday

  • After-school telehealth

    Individual, family, or group — based on your care plan

    1–3× / week
  • Skills homework

    Optional between-session practice when clinically helpful

    Practice

School · activities · rest

Other days

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Full school day and normal activities without clinical blocks

    School
  • Weekend

    Rest and family time; optional skill practice from the week

    Rest

Personalized at intake

Personalized at intake

Exact days and times are confirmed after your free consultation based on clinical needs.

What families ask

  • Most families start with one to two sessions weekly and adjust as symptoms improve.
  • The same clinician follows your teen for continuity — not a rotating schedule.
  • Step-down from IOP often means fewer groups and more individual focus.

Schedules adjust as teens step down or need more support.

Why telehealth therapy works

Clinical telehealth built for adolescents

Statewide telehealth

California adolescents access care regardless of local provider shortages.

Integrated platform

One telehealth workflow for individual, group, and family work.

HIPAA compliance

Secure video with clinical documentation standards.

Continuity

Step between OP and IOP telehealth without new providers.

Telehealth fit

Adolescents suited for telehealth therapy

Teens ages 12–17 in California who can engage in secure video therapy with appropriate home support.

Often a good fit for IOP

Families with a teen ages 12–17 seeking structured telehealth therapy

Rural or busy families avoiding clinic commutes

Teens in IOP or OP needing coordinated telehealth

Not the right level

Children under 12 — not our population

Crises requiring 911/988

Unsafe home environment for confidential telehealth

Telehealth programs

Structured telehealth vs single video sessions

Coordinated telehealth IOP/OP versus uncoordinated one-off telehealth appointments.

Weekly therapy

Private-pay

Virtual IOP

In-network

Time with your care team

~50 minutes per week

6–12+ hours per week

Group & peer support

Rarely included

Built in, every week

Family therapy

Add-on, if offered

Included

Support between sessions

Limited

Coordinated care team

Insurance

Often partial or out-of-network

In-network, benefits verified free

Typical out-of-pocket

$150–250 per session — week after week

One program, largely insurance-covered

Momentum

Gradual

Structured, faster progress

Getting started

From first call to first session

Most families move from first call to first session within days — not weeks of waiting.

Free consultation

A confidential call to understand your teen and answer every question — no pressure.

Clinical assessment

A licensed clinician evaluates safety, functioning, and the right level of care — including insurance authorization support.

Personalized care plan

We match the right level of care and verify your insurance benefits for you.

Begin telehealth therapy

Begin within days — secure video sessions from the comfort of home.

Insurance & admissions

We verify benefits before your teen starts — no surprise bills

Telehealth therapy is covered similarly to in-person care for many California plans when medically necessary. We verify before enrollment.

In-network with major California plans

Authorization support included

Transparent cost conversation before day one

Superbill assistance for out-of-network cases when applicable

In-network carriers include

Aetna
Cigna
Optum
Blue Shield of CA
Magellan
+ more

Don't see your plan? We also support out-of-network cases with superbills — we'll explain options during your free consultation.

Family stories

What parents say about virtual care

For the first time in a year, our daughter looked forward to something. The virtual groups gave her a place to belong.

— Parent of a 16-year-old · San Diego
FAQ

Common questions

Our telehealth programs serve adolescents ages 12–17. We refer families with younger children to appropriate pediatric providers.

We use inclusive search language, but clinical services are adolescent telehealth therapy (12–17) through IOP and outpatient programs.

Many California plans cover telehealth mental health treatment. We verify benefits during your free consultation.

Clinical approaches are the same; delivery is secure video. Many families prefer telehealth for attendance and scheduling.

Prefer to talk with someone?

Consultations are free and confidential.

Ask about teen telehealth therapy

Book a free consultation. We'll confirm age eligibility and recommend telehealth OP or IOP.