https://heatherlazzaretti.com/teen daily 0.75 2026-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91be4a5a8ae00e1d9c3a10/1604375136324-1Z9LBC3GWWWKPW5365BT/teens-3.jpg Teens - Why it’s important Teens have access to more information, are exposed to more social influence, and are connected to more people than any other teen in history. Having a safe and accepting space to work through the difficulties of teenage years can change the trajectory of a person's life. These are the years when youth begin to develop their sense of self, while juggling the pressures of society, family, and peer relationships. Therapy can provide a non-biased space for teens to explore these pressures and how to navigate them effectively. I have extensive experience in working with teens and their families and have a deep knowledge about treatment options ranging from outpatient, to youth with IEP’s, hospitalizations, partial hospitalization, and residential treatment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91be4a5a8ae00e1d9c3a10/1607572176844-4T20MQPIG9SC886PG7BT/teens-4.jpg Teens - What I can help with Feelings of worry, sadness, and depression Friendships and relationships with peers Concerns around physical appearance, self identity, and anxiety School stress, refusal, and pressure Symptoms of ADHD Family issues Life transitions IEP’s, 504s, and academic accommodations Residential placement transition to home https://heatherlazzaretti.com/home daily 1.0 2021-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91be4a5a8ae00e1d9c3a10/1604381362537-0QBT5PFCV9RVA8NHJF1A/Heather-Lazzaretti_Teens-Therapy.jpg Home - Teens Teenage years are tough! Teens are faced with the struggle of how to individuate and conform all at the same time. Therapy can help teens sort through their thoughts and emotions so they feel more manageable and in control. For youth ages 13-19. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91be4a5a8ae00e1d9c3a10/1604382052515-IXVYX7RX1HJA9JMM8WKQ/individual.jpg Home - Young Adults That lost, stuck, helpless feeling is your body saying slow down, listen to me, I have something to tell you. Let’s sit down and figure this out together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91be4a5a8ae00e1d9c3a10/1604369319880-MDGP1L0Z7AQSNMSF2YJ4/Heather-Lazzaretti_Couples-Therapy.jpg Home - Couples & Family Are you feeling stuck in repetitive, negative, and hurtful patterns with the people you care about most? Therapy can help you and your loved ones feel more connected, understood, and move past hurts in your relationship. https://heatherlazzaretti.com/about daily 0.75 2026-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91be4a5a8ae00e1d9c3a10/1604725908243-RNRTXUMSR4GW9VJ8R5ZF/Heather-Lazzaretti.jpg About I am a licensed clinical social worker who lives and works in Novato and Marin County but meets with clients located all over the Bay Area. With a BA in Psychology, Communications, and Human Development, and a MA in Social Work, I can confidently say that interpersonal relationships have intrigued me since a young age. This profound interest has led me to become a licensed clinical social worker, where I’m able to sit with others and explore the relationship they have with themselves and others around them. A significant part of my therapeutic practice has been working with teens, transitional-age youth (ages 20–30), and their families. My work with families naturally led me to pursue training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based approach to helping couples strengthen connection, understand relationship patterns, and create more secure and fulfilling relationships. What I discovered through my work with families was that the relationship between the adults at the center of the family often needed support, connection, and recalibration as well. This led me to develop a deeper focus on couples work, which has become an important part of my practice. In my work, I pull from many different approaches, depending on the needs of the individual or group of individuals I work with. I weave together evidence-based therapeutic approaches with mindfulness and holistic practices that support self-compassion, body awareness, and emotional intelligence. 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Trained as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, we will get to the root of what is getting in the way of the deep connection you want to feel with the people you love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91be4a5a8ae00e1d9c3a10/6d376151-a8c9-4e2d-97e0-eb68a9730d92/d-ng-h-u-CCjgYjUudxE-unsplash.jpg Couples and Family Therapy - What I can help with Identify and change repetitive negative, hurtful patterns of communication Help you feel more connected, loved, and seen Support around communicating in an honest, clear and loving way Increase trust and safety within the relationship Teenage or adult parent-child relationships Repair bonds through forgiving past and present emotional hurts https://heatherlazzaretti.com/faq daily 0.75 2026-09-02 https://heatherlazzaretti.com/youngadults-1 daily 0.75 2026-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91be4a5a8ae00e1d9c3a10/d4bb44d6-8395-49f1-ad2f-c7ef6080e19d/nathan-dumlao-0ibRN0fk4ng-unsplash.jpg Young Adults - Why it’s important There is a lot of pressure that comes with becoming an adult. You're expected to make decisions about your future, relationships, career, all while trying to establish independence. Sometimes that uncertainty shows up as anxiety, self-doubt, relationship struggles, difficulty setting boundaries, or a feeling that you're somehow falling behind. Therapy can be a place to step outside of that pressure and take a closer look at what's happening beneath the surface. Together, we can explore the patterns, expectations, and experiences that have shaped you while making space for the person you're becoming. The goal isn't to tell you who you should be or what choices you should make. 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