Blackburn Clinical Services offers one-on-one therapy for teens ages 13 to 17 in Los Angeles, in our Mar Vista office on the Westside and by secure video for teens located anywhere in California. Parents take part through family and parent-only sessions, by video or in the office. No referral is needed, and psychiatric care can be arranged if a teen needs it. Call (888) 870 7405, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Call (888) 870 7405
Teen therapy in Mar Vista, West LA, or by secure video for teens located in California.
Teen therapy at Blackburn: the facts
- Ages: teens 13 to 17; 18 year old high school seniors can be seen too.
- Where: 12326 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066 (Mar Vista, West LA), or by secure video for teens located in California.
- When: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM; some Saturday therapy appointments are available.
- Parents: family sessions and parent-only sessions by video or in our office; either parent can consent for a teen to start therapy.
- More support: the Concierge Outpatient Program, a one-on-one alternative to IOP, typically 3 to 5 hours a week with no groups; teens typically stay in school.
- Also available: ADHD and neuropsychological testing in our office; psychiatric care can be arranged.
- Payment: out-of-network practice; we do not take or bill insurance and can provide superbills.
What do Los Angeles teens come to therapy for?
Teen distress is common. In the CDC 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 39.7 percent of U.S. high school students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in the past year (CDC). The reasons families call us are usually specific:
- Anxiety and panic: teen anxiety treatment and teen panic attacks.
- Low mood and withdrawal: teen depression signs parents miss.
- School pressure and avoidance: school refusal, high-achieving teens and college admissions stress.
- OCD and trauma: teen OCD treatment and teen trauma therapy.
- Attention and learning: ADHD with anxiety or depression and ADHD and learning evaluations.
- Vaping, cannabis and alcohol: outpatient options for teens and teen dual diagnosis treatment.
- Identity, loss and family change: LGBTQ+ teens, grief and divorce and blended families.
Where do we see teens across Los Angeles?
Our only office is in Mar Vista. Families close to the Westside usually come in; families farther away usually start by video and come in when it helps.
| Area | How most families meet with us | Read more |
|---|---|---|
| Westside: Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Culver City, Venice, Mar Vista | In our Mar Vista office, with video on busy weeks | Westside families |
| South Bay: Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes | Office or video | South Bay families |
| San Fernando Valley | Office or video | Valley families |
| Mid-Wilshire, Hancock Park, Los Feliz | Office or video | Mid-Wilshire families |
| Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley | Mostly video | Pasadena families |
| Long Beach, Conejo Valley, Santa Clarita | Mostly video | Long Beach, Conejo Valley, Santa Clarita |
| Orange County, North County San Diego and the rest of California | By video | online teen therapy in California |
How does teen therapy work at Blackburn?
It starts with a call. We ask what you are seeing at home and at school, then set up a first appointment. Teens meet one-on-one with a therapist, who chooses approaches such as CBT, DBT skills or ACT to fit the teen; EMDR and Brainspotting are available in our office. Parents are part of the work through family sessions and parent-only sessions, and our page on teen therapy and privacy in California explains what parents are usually told. Read what to expect at a first appointment.
Video or office: which is better for a teen?
Video works well for many teens, especially with long drives and full school days. The office is usually better when there are safety concerns, no private space at home, or a teen who shuts down on a screen. Our guide to teen therapy online or in the office walks through the decision.
What if weekly therapy is not enough?
Some teens need more for a while, after a hospital stay, during a hard semester or when substance use is growing. The Concierge Outpatient Program adds one-on-one care, typically 3 to 5 hours a week, with no groups and no hour requirements, and teens typically stay in school with sessions within weekday hours. It is a one-on-one alternative to IOP, not an IOP. Our guide to levels of care for teens compares weekly therapy, concierge outpatient, IOP and residential care.
How do I choose a therapist for my teen?
Write down what you are seeing, call two or three practices, and ask each the same questions: who would see your teen, how parents are involved, where and when sessions happen, and what happens in a crisis. Our step-by-step guide on how to choose a therapist for your teen in Los Angeles has the full list, and the does my teen need therapy checklist can help you decide whether to call at all. Private school families can read therapy for private school students.
When to get urgent help
If your teen talks about suicide, has hurt themselves or you fear for their safety, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911. Our office is not a crisis service. Read if your teen talks about self-harm or suicide.
Questions parents ask
Does Blackburn Clinical Services offer teen therapy in Los Angeles?
Yes. We see teens ages 13 to 17 for one-on-one therapy in our office at 12326 Venice Blvd in Mar Vista, West Los Angeles, and by secure video for teens located in California, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Do we need a referral or a diagnosis?
No. No diagnosis or referral is needed to start therapy. Call (888) 870 7405 to talk through what you are seeing.
Can one parent consent for a teen to start therapy?
Yes. Either parent can consent for a teen to start therapy with us.
Do you see 18 year old high school seniors?
Yes. We see 18 year old seniors, as well as young adults in college.
Is psychiatry available for teens?
Psychiatric care can be arranged if a teen needs it, and it is coordinated with the therapist. We explain how when you call.
Do you take insurance?
We are an out-of-network practice. We do not take or bill insurance, and we can provide superbills that families may submit to their plan for possible reimbursement.
Get started
Call (888) 870 7405
Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Some Saturday therapy appointments are available.
Email info@blackburnclinical.com or send a message. See also our adolescent services overview. Blackburn Clinical Services, 12326 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066.