Teens & AdultsOdette Gonzalez, LCSW
A grounded space for healing from trauma, abuse, anxiety, and depression.
Trauma · Abuse · Anxiety · Depression · Women's Healing · Grief & Loss · Relationships
Questions People Ask First
How Do I Know If My Teenager Needs Therapy
Teenagers are supposed to be moody sometimes. So how do you tell the difference between a hard stretch and something that needs support?
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Signs Worth Paying Attention To
Changes that last more than a couple of weeks deserve a closer look: pulling away from friends or activities they used to enjoy, big changes in sleep or appetite, falling grades, constant irritability, frequent headaches or stomachaches without a medical cause, excessive worry, or talk of feeling hopeless or worthless.
Any mention of self-harm or suicide should always be taken seriously. Call or text 988 any time, or 911 if there is immediate danger.
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You Do Not Have to Wait for a Crisis
Therapy is not only for emergencies. Many teens benefit from a place to talk through anxiety, school pressure, friendships, identity, and family changes before those things become overwhelming. Getting support early often means less time in therapy later.
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How to Bring It Up
Try to frame therapy as support, not punishment. Let your teen know that lots of people see a therapist, that it is a place to talk with someone who is not a parent, and that they get a say in whether the fit feels right.
Odette Gonzalez, Janell Goler, and Ashley Gutierrez all work with teens. Ashley works with teens 13 and older and specializes in LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent young people.
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How Online Teen Therapy Works
Sessions are by secure video, which many teens find more comfortable than an office. A parent or guardian helps get started, and your teen's clinician will explain how privacy works so everyone knows what to expect.
The first step is a free consultation. It is a short conversation where you can say what is going on, ask how online sessions work, and hear which clinician may be the best fit. There is no obligation, and you do not need to have the right words ready.
Meet the Team
Therapists Connected to This Area of Care
Teens & Adults
Teens & AdultsJanell Goler, LPC-Associate
Whole-person support shaped by compassion, collaboration, and practical hope.
Stress · Anxiety · Depression · Life Transitions · Trauma
Evening and weekend availability
Practicing under the supervision of Dr. Gerald Pennie, PhD, LPC-S.
Teens & AdultsAshley Gutierrez, MA, LPC-Associate
Affirming, accessible therapy in spoken English and fluent ASL.
LGBTQIA+ · Neurodivergent · Anxiety · ASL · Deaf & Hard of Hearing · Trauma · Depression · Relationships
Daytime, evening, and weekend availability
Practicing under the supervision of Dr. Bernadette H. Solórzano, PsyD, LPC-S.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my teenager needs therapy?
Changes in sleep, mood, friendships, school, or interest in familiar activities can be reasons to check in with your teen. You do not need to wait for a crisis to ask about support.
Do you take insurance?
Guiding Hope is in network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare. Coverage varies by plan, and superbills are available for out-of-network reimbursement.
What happens in the free consultation?
You share a little about what is bringing you in, ask any practical questions, and talk through which clinician may fit. It is a conversation, not a commitment.
What if I am in crisis right now?
Please call 911 if you are in immediate danger, or call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Guiding Hope offers scheduled outpatient therapy and is not an emergency service.
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You Can Begin With a Conversation
A free consultation can help you ask questions, share what you are looking for, and consider whether one of our clinicians feels like a fit.
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