Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Children, Teenagers and Young Adults

CBT is one of the most researched and effective approaches in modern psychology — it works because it gives you something most therapy doesn't: a map.

It's not just about talking — it’s about learning how your thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and using that insight to move differently. Whether you're a kid learning to name big emotions or an adult stuck in overthinking, CBT gives you tools to break the cycle — and start choosing something better.

Change the Pattern. Change the Outcome.

Why CBT Therapy?

Because life doesn’t come with instructions — but your patterns do. CBT helps you understand how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link up, and gives you the tools to shift course when things start looping. It’s structured, proven, and practical. Instead of just venting, you learn how to move forward with more clarity and less chaos.

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Counseling for Children

Learn how child-focused CBT can help your child manage anxiety, improve behavior, build social skills, and feel more like themselves again.

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Counseling for Teens

See how CBT for teens can help with anxiety, mood swings, school stress, and self-esteem — giving them tools to cope and space to grow.

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Counseling for Adults

CBT for adults can help you break negative patterns, manage anxiety or depression, and respond to life with more clarity and control.

Why CBT Works — and Why It Matters

Because insight alone isn’t enough. CBT turns self-awareness into action — helping you build habits, shift responses, and stay grounded when things get overwhelming. It’s research-backed, goal-oriented, and built to create change that lasts.

CBT Therapy in Orange County

At OC Psychology Center, we tailor CBT to your stage of life. For kids, it’s active and creative. For teens, it’s collaborative and empowering. For adults, it’s focused and strategic. Our team serves Newport Beach, Irvine, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach and surrounding OC area.

We blend evidence-based care with everyday insight — so you don’t just get support, you get results that stick.