Online Counseling for Teens

Hi, I’m Sunny (he/him). I love working with teens because I remember what it’s like to feel misunderstood or unheard. I aim to be the adult who truly listens — someone your teen can talk to without fear of being judged or lectured. Teens often find me relatable and easy to connect with, which helps them open up and make progress in therapy.

The pressures teens face

The teenage years can be overwhelming — managing anxiety, social pressure, and identity while balancing independence with family expectations. As a BIPOC therapist, I’m especially attuned to the cultural and intergenerational dynamics that can make this stage even more complex, particularly in immigrant or multicultural families.

Beyond the therapy room

Alongside my clinical work, I partner with Indian American Community Services (IACS), where I speak with South Asian youth about confidence, identity, and finding balance between family and self. These conversations help me stay connected to what BIPOC teens are facing today — and how to support them in meaningful ways.

After school appointments available

I’ve opened up these afternoons in my schedule to accommodate after school appointments:

Monday: 3 - 6pm
Tuesday: 3 - 5pm

If your teen is struggling — or you just want them to have a space that feels safe, genuine, and growth-oriented — I’d love to support them in finding their footing.

Schedule an appointment with me

In-person Counseling for Teens and Families

*I’m accepting clients for in-person visits at our Redmond office. I also see clients via telehealth.

*I’m accepting fully vaccinated clients for in-person visits at our Redmond office. I also see clients via telehealth.

Hi, I'm Bob (he/him). I'm a Teens Specialist and I see teens age 15+. I love working with teens and young adults! That’s because those years have been the most formative and memorable years of my life. If you and your teen are struggling, I want to help you get out of the rut.

Issues I help with

I enjoy helping teens and their families with depression, anxiety, neurodiversity, as well as drugs and alcohol use. I also offer parenting support and education around unique challenges families find themselves in at this phase of life. 

The counseling I provide

I'm here to help teens and their parents understand each other and get along better no matter how bad it has gotten. The thing is, when you’re all fighting, it’s not like you’re having the time of your life. Conflict is stressful for everyone.

I want to help facilitate difficult conversations so both sides feel heard and understood. That’s often half the battle. If it is a problem with no quick solutions, I want to help everyone learn to deal with it without making things worse. If there are actions to be taken, they will be planned and well thought out.

Possible outcomes of therapy

You know you’re done with treatment when your “problem” is resolved. Whether it be difficulty getting along, or “I can’t get five words outta him,” those issues will be taken care of. Both sides will be happier.

Wouldn’t you want that?

After school, work and evening appointments available

I’m a night owl! Knowing how hectic life can be juggling extracurricular activities and home and work life, I provide the following afternoon and evening appointments:

Monday: 2:30 - 9pm
Tuesday: 3 - 9pm
Friday: 1:15 - 9pm

What my clients say about me

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My clients will notice there’s a kid side to me. They find me very relatable and they appreciate the connection we have that helps move therapy forward. I balance being a good listener with being an active part of your treatment process. 

Want to stop being miserable?

Schedule a session with me today