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Individual, group, and family sessions through encrypted video with adolescent-specialist clinicians.
Virtual IOP & OP · Ages 12–17 · CaliforniaIn-network insurance accepted
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Online therapy · Secure · Ages 12–17
Online therapy and counseling for teens in California
Some teens need one or two individual sessions each week. Others need a more structured program with group, family, and individual support. We offer both levels and help families understand which is appropriate.
- Joint Commission accredited
- In-network insurance
- CBT & DBT
- California telehealth
- HIPAA-secure platform
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★ Joint Commission accreditedIn-network with major insuranceCBT · DBT · Family therapyAvailable across CaliforniaConfidential admissions consult
Online therapy for adolescents
Weekly online therapy — or a structured program when that is not enough
Some teens need one or two individual counseling sessions each week. Others need a more structured program with group, family, and individual support. Mental Health For Teens offers both levels for California adolescents ages 12–17. Online therapy and counseling here means licensed teen therapists and counselors on a HIPAA-secure platform — individual counseling, family counseling, and, when clinically indicated, virtual intensive outpatient. Not generic apps or chat bots. We emphasize privacy at home (private room, headphones, household rules), parent roles, crisis limits (911/988), and California licensing. Clinical fit decides weekly outpatient versus virtual IOP intensity.
- ✓Licensed clinicians specializing in adolescents
- ✓CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed group therapy
- ✓Family therapy and parent coaching built in
- ✓Psychiatric consultation arranged when clinically indicated; medication stays with the licensed prescriber
- ✓Insurance verification before enrollment
- ✓Confidential admissions consult to assess fit
- ✓Weekly therapy and counseling or structured IOP
- ✓Tech onboarding before week one
- ✓Home privacy + crisis boundary planning
- ✓CA-licensed clinicians · ages 12–17 in-state
See HIPAA & telehealth privacy for formal practices, or speak with admissions to assess outpatient versus IOP and insurance.
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Fit for online care
Teens who can engage safely in online therapy
Online therapy fits many California teens when home privacy, technology, and safety support are in place.
Often a good fit for IOP
Families prioritizing virtual access and flexible scheduling
Teens comfortable with video after setup support
Parents who can help maintain privacy and safety at home
Adolescents needing IOP or OP — not only single weekly sessions
Not the right level
Crises requiring immediate in-person intervention — call 911 or 988
Teens unable to engage on video even with support
Situations where home is not a safe place for confidential therapy
What's included
Structured online therapy programs
Online therapy is delivered through IOP or outpatient — coordinated modalities, not standalone chat.
Secure video therapyParent involvement
Family sessions online
Parent involvement
Parents join family therapy sessions remotely and receive coaching on supporting teens between sessions.
Weekly rhythm
Evening sessions around school
Online sessions run Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm PT.
Session days
Tue / Wed / Thu
Session times
5 · 6 · 7 PM
Format
Secure telehealth
Session days
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
5pm, 6pm, and 7pm PT
Group and individual sessions — based on your care plan
1–3× / week in OPSkills homework
Optional between-session practice when clinically helpful
Practice
School · activities · rest
Other days
Monday & Friday
Full school day and normal activities without clinical blocks
SchoolWeekend
Rest and family time; optional skill practice from the week
Rest
Personalized at intake
Personalized at intake
Exact 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm slots on Tue / Wed / Thu are confirmed after you speak with admissions.
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.
Insurance & admissions
We verify benefits before your teen starts — no surprise bills
Online outpatient and virtual IOP sessions are billed as mental health care. We verify California plan benefits free 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 when you speak with admissions.
Online levels of care
Outpatient online therapy and intensive online IOP
Online outpatient therapy and counseling offers one to three weekly sessions for steady support. Virtual IOP adds nine to twelve clinical hours when teens need more than weekly video therapy. Safety is assessed at intake: private space, home environment, and engagement on video. If home is not safe enough for confidential care, we discuss alternatives rather than force telehealth.
Level of care
Outpatient therapy
1–3 sessions weekly for teens who need ongoing support without intensive structure.
Level of care
Virtual IOP
9–12 clinical hours weekly when symptoms need more structure — delivered by telehealth across California.
Level of care
Residential / inpatient
When 24/7 monitoring is required, we refer to trusted partners and plan step-down care.
Why online therapy works
Secure virtual care designed for teens
Safety-first telehealth
Privacy planning and crisis protocols for online adolescent care.
Better attendance
No commute means fewer missed sessions versus in-person-only models.
Family online sessions
Parents participate without taking time off for clinic drives.
Clinical depth
IOP option when online weekly therapy isn't enough.
Online scheduling
Sessions around school — from anywhere in California
Online OP: 1–3 sessions weekly. Online IOP: three clinical days per week.
Platform
HIPAA video
Laptop/tablet + Wi‑Fi
OP cadence
1–3× / week
IOP cadence
9–12 hrs / week
Coverage
California statewide
See /services/online-therapy-for-teens for parent FAQs on virtual safety and privacy.
Getting started
From first call to first session
Most families move from first call to first session within days — not weeks of waiting.
Speak with admissions
A confidential call with our admissions team to understand your teen and answer questions. It is not a clinical evaluation.
Clinical assessment
A licensed clinician evaluates safety, functioning, and the right level of care — including insurance authorization support.
Personalized care plan
If you move forward, a licensed clinician completes the clinical assessment. We match the level of care and verify insurance benefits.
Begin online therapy
Many families can begin within five to seven business days when virtual care is clinically appropriate, program capacity is available, and insurance authorization is complete.
Online program vs app-based therapy
Clinical online therapy vs unstructured telehealth
Licensed clinician-led programs with family involvement differ from generic app-based or async chat therapy.
| Weekly therapyUsually weekly | Virtual IOPFrequency based on level of care |
|---|---|
| Clinician type | |
| Varies · often generalists | Licensed adolescent specialists |
| Modality mix | |
| Mostly individual chat/video | Individual, group, family |
| Intensity options | |
| Usually weekly only | OP and IOP pathways |
| Parent involvement | |
| Often limited | Family therapy built in |
| Insurance | |
| Often out-of-pocket | In-network verification |
| Crisis planning | |
| Variable | Safety planning with care team |
| Continuity | |
| High turnover | Consistent team week to week |
Conditions we treat
Online therapy supports teens facing real challenges
Teen anxiety
Panic, worry, school avoidance, and social anxiety that interfere with daily life.
Teen depression
Persistent low mood, numbness, withdrawal, and loss of interest.
Trauma & PTSD
Processing painful experiences in a trauma-informed virtual setting.
Self-harm concerns
Structured support and safety planning when self-injury is part of the picture.
School refusal
Gradual re-entry planning alongside anxiety and mood treatment.
Emotional dysregulation
DBT-informed skills for intense emotions and impulsive reactions.
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.”
“I didn't have to miss work or pull her out of school. Care fit into our lives, and she finally started talking again.”
Related reading
More on IOP & teen care
Service guide
HIPAA & telehealth privacy
Privacy practices for virtual teen care.
Read moreService guide
Virtual IOP for teens
When weekly online therapy is not enough.
Read moreService guide
Online therapy
Primary therapy program page.
Read moreService guide
Free assessment
Start with a consultation.
Read moreService guide
Virtual IOP for teens
Structured telehealth IOP when weekly therapy isn't enough.
Read moreService guide
Outpatient program
Flexible 1–3 sessions weekly for ongoing support or IOP step-down.
Read moreFAQ
Common questions
Research supports telehealth for many adolescents. Our structured IOP and outpatient programs are designed for video — with outcomes comparable to in-person care for many teens.
Safety depends on clinical fit, home privacy, and crisis planning. We assess these in consultation and provide parent resources on secure telehealth.
A laptop or tablet with camera, microphone, reliable Wi‑Fi, and a private space. We help families set up before the first session.
Family therapy sessions include parents when clinically appropriate. Individual teen sessions are confidential with safety exceptions.
We provide licensed clinician-led IOP and outpatient programs with group and family work — not async chat or app-only models.
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Consultations are free and confidential.
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