Transitional Age Youth (TAY) refers to young people ages 16–25 who are navigating the transition from adolescence into adulthood.
The Rising Moons Program was created to provide specialized mental health care for young people who may have been underserved, inappropriately served, or struggled to find care that feels affirming and relevant to their lives.
Services are provided by telehealth throughout California by licensed and associate therapists, with care that is culturally responsive, accessible, and grounded in each person’s goals, relationships, identity, and lived experience.
When you’re ready, visit our Start Here page to learn how to connect with a Wombat therapist and what to expect next.
Therapy should not feel like a report being sent back to the adults in your life. We do not give parents or caregivers a play-by-play of your sessions.
Before you begin, we will explain what stays private, what may be shared, and the limited situations when we may need to involve someone to help keep you or another person safe. If you are under 18, we will also explain how consent, caregiver involvement, records, and insurance may affect your privacy.
You deserve to understand the rules before deciding what you want to share.
A private space to talk, figure things out, and build tools that work for you.
Connect with people around your age through shared experiences, practical skills, and supportive conversations.
Get help finding housing, healthcare, school, work, legal assistance, affirming providers, and community resources.
There is no single formula for therapy.
Your therapist will get to know you, listen to what matters to you, and work with you to find an approach that feels useful.
CBT can help you notice connections between your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Together, you can practice tools for responding to patterns that may be getting in your way.
ACT can help you make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while staying connected to what matters to you. The focus is often on building flexibility and taking steps toward the life you want.
Somatic therapy combines evidence-based psychotherapy with mind-body techniques to help you better understand your nervous system, increase awareness of physical sensations, and develop a greater sense of safety and regulation. Together, we'll gently explore the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and physical experiences at a pace that feels comfortable and supportive. Rather than forcing change, we'll help your mind and body work together to reduce stress, build resilience, and foster lasting healing.
Narrative Therapy is based on the idea that the stories we develop about ourselves are shaped by our experiences, relationships, and the messages we've received throughout our lives. Together, we'll explore these stories with curiosity and compassion, identify the beliefs that may no longer serve you, and uncover the strengths, values, and resilience that have always been part of your story. Rather than viewing you as the problem, we'll work to separate you from the challenges you're facing so you can see yourself with greater clarity, self-compassion, and hope.
Trauma-informed care means we pay attention to safety, choice, trust, and your lived experience. You are not expected to share more than you are ready to share.
Complete the interest form and share only what you feel comfortable providing. We’ll explain why any required information is needed so you know what you’re being asked to share and why.
A member of our team will answer your questions, explain access and payment options, help you get set up with the client portal, and schedule your first appointment.
The first few sessions are about getting to know each other. You and your therapist can talk about what matters to you, what is bringing you to therapy, your strengths, relationships, experiences, and what you would like support with.
Sessions might include checking in, working through something that is happening in your life, learning practical tools, or simply having space to process. You can show up as you are, and we’ll work together at a pace that feels manageable.
See what groups are coming up below. When you’re ready, complete our Start Services form and our team will help you find a group that feels like a good fit.
Rising Moons: Waning Moon 
(Fall Cohort)
A six-week closed therapy group for young people ages 16–25. We’ll talk about change, relationships, identity, and what it means to grow into the next stage of your life. Facilitated by Carla Kendig, AMFT.
Rising Moons: Animal Circle (Monthly Open Circle)
A drop-in therapy group rooted in teachings from our animal relatives. Each month focuses on a different theme connected to relationships, community, growth, and everyday life. Facilitated by a Wombat therapist, with guest speakers when appropriate.
| Septemeber|Topic: College Applications & Career Planning 
| October | Topic: Grief, Remembrance & Life Transitions 
| Novemeber | Topic: Boundaries & Healthy Holiday Communication
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If you’re interested in therapy, you can start by completing our Start Services form. Our team will explain what happens next, including consent, scheduling, payment or insurance, and what information may need to involve a parent or caregiver depending on your age and situation. You can ask questions before deciding what you’re comfortable with.
People may have different opinions about therapy, but getting support is a personal decision. You do not have to justify wanting a space to talk, understand yourself, work through something difficult, or simply feel better. Therapy is for you.
No. You can come to therapy because something feels overwhelming, because you want help with a specific situation, or because you want to understand yourself better. You do not have to wait until things become a crisis.
That depends on what you need, your therapist’s availability, and the type of service you are receiving. Many people begin with regular sessions and adjust over time. Your therapist will talk with you about what makes sense for you.
That is completely okay. You do not need to arrive with a plan or know exactly what is wrong. Your therapist can help you start with what has been happening lately, what has been on your mind, or what you would like life to feel like instead.
You can say so. A good therapeutic relationship matters, and sometimes two people simply are not the right match. You can talk with your therapist or our team about what is not working and whether a different therapist may feel like a better fit.
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Those parts of your life belong in therapy if they matter to you. You can talk about culture, race, faith, gender, sexuality, relationships, family, community, disability, immigration experiences, or anything else that shapes how you experience the world.
Your therapist will explain privacy and confidentiality before you begin so you understand what stays between you, what information may need to be shared, and the limited situations when someone may need to be involved for safety or legal reasons. If you are under 18, we will also explain how age, consent, caregiver involvement, records, and insurance may affect your privacy.
Wanting support for your teen can come with a lot of questions. Our job is to help you understand the process while making sure your teen has room to build their own relationship with their therapist.
For teens under 18, we’ll explain consent, scheduling, payment or insurance, caregiver involvement, and privacy before services begin. A parent or caregiver may be involved with paperwork and other parts of getting started, while therapy remains centered on the young person and what they need.
We also know families matter. With your teen’s involvement, therapy may sometimes include conversations with parents or caregivers when that would be helpful to their care. Your teen’s therapist will explain what that can look like and what information can or cannot be shared.
If your young person is 18 or older, they are participating in services as an adult. They can still choose to involve family, partners, chosen family, or other supportive people in their care when appropriate.
You don’t have to know exactly what your teen needs before reaching out. We can help you figure out the next step.
Your role will depend on your teen’s age, needs, consent, and what would be helpful to their care. We’ll explain what involvement can look like before services begin. Parents and caregivers may help with paperwork, scheduling, insurance, or other practical needs while still giving the young person room to build their own relationship with their therapist.
Therapy needs enough privacy for a young person to speak openly. Your teen’s therapist will explain what information can remain private, what may be shared with you, and the limited situations when information may need to be shared for safety or other legal reasons.
Once someone is an adult, they make their own decisions about their care. They can still choose to involve parents, caregivers, partners, chosen family, or other supportive people when that feels helpful.
You do not have to become their therapist. Listening, staying curious, helping with practical needs, respecting appropriate privacy, and keeping communication open can make a real difference. Their therapist may also talk with you about ways to support them when appropriate.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
Tell us a little about what you’re looking for, and our team will help you understand your options and what comes next.
