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1210 South Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA
COUNSELING FOR TEENS AND TWEENS
Feeling Stuck, Overwhelmed, or Like You’re Falling Behind?
“On paper my life looks 'perfect', I should be happy. But I’m not. I feel like my brain is rotting. I can’t focus, I doom-scroll all night, and even though my boss says I’m doing a good job — I don’t believe them. I keep second-guessing everything, including myself.”
If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a parent, a teen, or a young adult trying to “figure it all out” in Silicon Valley’s high-pressure environment — it’s okay to ask for help.
I’m Alicia Hess, a therapist in San Jose CA, and I specialize in helping:
- Teens navigating big emotions and bigger expectations
- Young adults managing anxiety, ADHD, and burnout
- Parents who want support, clarity, and maybe just a little peace
Let’s take this step together. You don’t have to keep spinning your wheels alone.
You Don’t Have to Keep Pretending You’re Fine
Living in the Bay Area means you’re surrounded by innovation, ambition, and people “doing big things.” But even in the middle of all that connection, it can feel deeply isolating — especially when you're silently struggling.
If you’re:
- Exhausted but can’t slow down
- Constantly overthinking your performance at work or in relationships
- Distracted, disconnected, or emotionally checked out
- Feeling like something’s “off,” but not sure what…
Therapy can help you get grounded, clear, and connected again.
How I Help: Therapy That Gets to the Root
This isn’t about quick fixes or fluffy affirmations. It’s about digging into what’s keeping you stuck — with compassion, real tools, and a space where you can be 100% yourself.
✨ For Young Adults with ADHD & Anxiety
You’ve always been the “one who figures it out.” But now, everything feels like too much. You start things and can’t finish. Your mind won’t slow down. You second-guess your own success. You're tired of wondering if it’s you or if something else is going on.
In our work, we’ll:
- Untangle overthinking and guilt spirals
- Build focus and coping tools that fit your brain
- Quiet the inner critic that’s stealing your energy
- Explore ADHD and anxiety with curiosity — not shame
Therapy becomes the one space where you’re not performing. It’s where you get to just be — and feel like you again.
🧠 For Teens Who Are Shutting Down or Acting Out
Being a teen is hard. Parenting one is harder. If your teen is distant, reactive, anxious, or stuck, therapy can offer them a safe space to untangle their thoughts — and give you both some breathing room.
I help teens:
- Improve emotional regulation
- Develop communication tools
- Build self-awareness and confidence
- Reduce anxiety, manage ADHD symptoms, and cope with stress
And for you, the parent? You’ll have someone on your team who gets it. Someone who remembers what it’s like to be a teen and what it’s like to raise one.
💬 For Parents Who Are Doing All The Things (But Still Worry)
You’re trying your best. You're reading the parenting books, setting boundaries, and holding it all together — barely. But sometimes, what you need most is your own support system.
Whether you’re dealing with your teen’s mental health, parenting stress, or just need space to figure out how to show up better for your family and yourself, therapy can help.
Together we can:
- Work through your own emotional overwhelm
- Learn tools for more peaceful parenting
- Help you reconnect with yourself again
What Therapy with Me Feels Like
- Real conversation (no therapist robot voice)
- Humor, swearing (if that’s your thing), and being fully yourself
- Tools from CBT, DBT, and Trauma-Focused CBT — backed by science, tailored to you
- Space to pause, exhale, and stop hiding how hard it’s been
I bring over 15 years of experience in school systems, hospitals, and family therapy rooms. I’m trained, yes — but I’m also human. You won’t have to explain Silicon Valley stress or why your brain won’t shut off. I’ve lived it, too.
Let’s Take That First Step Together
I know reaching out is hard. But it can also be the first moment that something shifts.
📞 Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation
Whether you're a teen, a young adult, or a parent needing support — I’d love to hear your story and see if we’re a good fit.
👉 Email or text me at 408-597-4959
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Alicia Hess Counseling
1210 S. Bascom Ave. Ste. 114 San Jose CA 95128
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