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We work with children and adolescents who experience a variety of anxiety difficulties, including:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) — constant worry, “what-if” thinking
Social Anxiety — fear of social judgment, school, or making friends
Performance Anxiety — stress around school, tests, or sports
Separation Anxiety — distress when away from family or familiar places
Panic Symptoms — unexpected physical symptoms and panic attacks
Obsessive-Compulsive Patterns — intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors
Call us (650) 461-9026 or Text us (650) 461-9026 today to get started, or book online – in-person and video appointments available!
Evidence-Based CBT & Exposure Therapy
We use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help young clients identify and reframe anxious thoughts. For kids who avoid anxiety-provoking situations, we offer exposure therapy to gradually build confidence and coping skills.
Developmentally Sensitive Treatment
Our clinicians tailor their work to each child’s or adolescent’s age. For younger children, we use play-based or creative interventions; for teens, we focus on skills like mindfulness, problem-solving, and self-regulation.
Parental Involvement
Anxiety often affects the whole family. We engage parents in treatment through coaching, education, and family sessions so they can support their child’s growth and apply strategies at home.
School & Social Integration
We help young clients navigate school stress, peer relationships, and performance pressures. We also equip them with tools to manage anxiety in social and academic settings.
Telehealth and In-Person Options
We offer flexible therapy formats — in our cozy Palo Alto offices and via secure video sessions — so kids and teens can receive the support they need, wherever they are.
At Palo Alto Therapy, we help kids through adults overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Our compassionate, highly-trained therapists use evidence-based techniques to create meaningful, lasting results—often without long-term counseling.
With convenient office locations in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and San Jose, we proudly serve the entire Silicon Valley community – from Stanford University and the Peninsula to the South Bay, offering easy access for tech professionals, students, and families.
We understand the importance of timely support. We offer immediate availability at our Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and San Jose locations.
While every child experiences ups and downs, consider reaching out if you notice persistent changes in behavior, mood, or daily functioning lasting more than two weeks, or if your child expresses wanting help.
The initial session is a meeting with the parents to understand your concerns, followed by getting to know your child and assessing their needs. We’ll develop a customized treatment plan and discuss next steps together.
Most children start with weekly sessions, adjusting frequency based on progress and needs. We’ll work with your schedule to find the most effective treatment rhythm.
While each child’s journey is unique, most of our clients see significant improvement within 12-16 sessions. We’ll regularly review progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed.
We believe in collaborative care – you’ll receive practical strategies to support your child at home. The level of involvement can be adjusted based on your child’s age and needs.
This is common and normal. Our experienced therapists are skilled at engaging reluctant children and teens through age-appropriate activities and approaches that help them feel comfortable.
Our secure video platform is user-friendly and engaging for children and teens. We use interactive tools and activities to keep sessions productive and comfortable, similar to in-person visits.
Yes, with your permission, we can collaborate with teachers and school counselors to ensure consistent support across all environments.
While we don’t prescribe medication, we can coordinate with psychiatrists and pediatricians if medication evaluation is recommended as part of treatment.
Choose from three locations:
All locations offer free parking and are easily accessible from major highways and Caltrain.
Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we provide effective & caring counseling. Our therapists are passionate in delivering high-quality therapy & enhance their skills through the latest trainings.
Our relationship with you is valued & of highest importance. We are compassionate, respectful, & honest. Our professional counseling includes working side by side with you towards YOUR goals.
Our active therapists use tailored homework exercises to help you find relief in a timely manner. By keeping our meetings on track & targeting specific concerns we help you enjoy life again, usually in a matter of months not years.
Appointments after 5pm & Saturdays, friendly administrative staff, & three locations: Palo Alto, Menlo Park, & San Jose. We help children, teens & adults, couples, & families. Video therapy available!
I found the homework exercises to be very helpful to me. I’ve been able to use techniques I have learned from those exercises to slow down my thoughts when problems arise and work through whatever the issue may be, OCD or otherwise.
I liked the emphasis on doing concrete things to get results-writing down negative thoughts, trying to say things to counter those thoughts…Thank you for helping me make my life better.
Palo Alto Therapy does not just provide talk therapy, but focuses on teaching skills to maintain therapy. You have a genuine interest in the client’s well-being and you offered a new way of thinking about or means of addressing my issues.
