Preteen Therapists in 92602

Hi! I am so glad you are here. It takes courage and strength to find a therapist to walk with you through whatever stage of life you are currently in. I help clients overcome a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, family of origin issues, addiction, grief and loss, interpersonal conflict and life transitions. My focus is working with attachment and trauma issues with children, teens, adults, couples and families.

I'm glad that you have taken a minute to look at my listing. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with a Telehealth practice based in Irvine. I am able to see clients statewide. I began practicing in 1982, first as an Intern and fully licensed (LMFT 19383) since July 1984. My emphasis is on marital and family issues, plus I have a special interest and extensive experience with High Functioning Autism / Asperger's Disorder. I have often found that when we make the relationship our primary focus, the relationship often gets worse. When each of us focuses on becoming who we were designed to be, often the relationship gets better.

Asking for help can be one of the most difficult and even scariest thing for you to do. But therapy doesn't have to be so daunting nor does it have to take years for you to feel better. The therapy space should feel safe and empowering in order for you to be able to share, to learn, to consider a different perspective, to gain insight, to process your experiences, to start healing your emotional wounds, and to grow. You are not alone in feeling lost, helpless, angry, or confused. WE ALL feel this way at some point in, or about some areas of, our lives. A burden shared is a burden less heavy.

Life in our demanding and unpredictable world can sometimes leave us exhausted, in pain, and unable to move forward. Whether your struggle is in response to a recent traumatic event or past hurt that never healed, there is hope for you to find peace, safety, and restoration.

Have you, your child or a loved one been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, OCD or PTSD? Have the treatments not met your goals? Are you searching for something beyond additional medication and talk therapy? If so I believe solutions are available. I have been treating complex behavioral problems with children, adolescents and families for over 30 years and conducting clinical therapy for over 20 years. My training and experience can be of benefit even if prior therapists and various methods have not helped. I specialize in the treatment of complex and developmental problems for children, adolescents and adults including addiction.

Currently accepting new clients in-person and virtually. Navigating major life changes and challenges, managing anxiety or depression, healing trauma, grieving a loss or are just overwhelmed with where you are in life right now- I can help. Most people don't want therapy, they want more calm, better relationships, better communication with the people they love and some solid tools to make it all easier. Is this you? If so, let's 1.) jump on a free consultation call to learn more and see if we are a good fit 2.) get started and 3.) get you back on track to the life you want to live.

My passion is working with children, adolescents, and their families to help discover each person's unique strengths and challenges. I conduct assessments and evaluations on young children with developmental delays, school-aged children who may be experiencing difficulty in school or emotional and/or social difficulty, as well as adolescents who may be experiencing a variety of issues. I have extensive experience conducting evaluations for children with Autism, Asperger's, ADHD, behavioral issues, as well as emotional disturbances including anxiety and depression. I also have experience working with couples for psychological evaluations during the adoption or surrogacy process.

When you have tried to resolve issues on your own, and things just aren't changing, it is time to seek professional help. Perhaps your or your significant other's past and unresolved issues are what is creating the distress; an inability to trust, to feel joy and happiness, to pursue dreams. It is important to seek help early on so that things do not worsen. Whether you are seeking marriage counseling, individual therapy, or therapy for your teen, I can help you get on track to a healthier more fulfilling life.

Constant worries keep many people from leading a productive life and negatively affect relationships. A safe and accepting therapeutic environment will help place those worries into perspective. I have worked with children, adolescents, couples, families, adults, and senior citizens. I provide an array of counseling services, including: adolescent substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, parenting skills, anger management, grief and bereavement, trauma, anxiety disorders, self-harm behaviors, gender identity, sexual orientation, acculturation, depression, bipolar disorders, major depressive disorder, and domestic violence.

Well-being may seem like a fantasy. The reality is everyone experiences struggles and pain that feel insurmountable. Well-being and peace may feel far away. Therapy isn't a magic wand, but it offers a path towards well-being, a way we can unravel where we're stuck and identify blind spots hindering us. As an individual, within a relationship, or amidst a family, we can become very tangled in our thoughts and circumstances. Sometimes it becomes hard to see that we have options and new possibilities. My goal is to support each client to reach this well-being.

Emotional pain can often be debilitating; however because it is not as tangible as physical pain it is often suppressed or dismissed. Whether it presents itself in the form of anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship issues, emotional pain may be managed by applying the proper means of treatment. Understanding and identifying the patterns of the experienced symptoms can serve as the first step to emotional relief. In doing so, I use top-down techniques as: Jungian analysis and dream interpretation as well as bottom-up techniques such as: EMDR, brain spotting, and somatic experiencing.

I am a psychologist with over 25 years of experience. My practice has focused on providing a safe and warm place to help children,couples work through issues and feel empowered. I evaluate, diagnose and treat childhood disorders and help parents with parenting skills to help manage children's behavior problems thru positive parenting. I provide consultation for parents with special need children, including academic problems and special education needs to work effectively with schools to help their children. Additionally I have worked effectively with marital and family issues, to build stronger relationships and work through issues.

I have been working with individuals and families for over 20 years. I love helping individuals and families feel more competent and happy. Whether it is an issue with your preschooler or communication problems with your teenager, I can help find a solution that everyone can live with.

Do you feel like you need to make changes in your life but unsure how? Do you often find yourself in the same difficult relationships? I can assist you on the path to understanding your behavior and thinking patterns, and help you to break the negative patterns that are getting in your way of living a more fulfilling life. I am a licensed clinical social worker that has been in private practice for fifteen years and experience in the social work profession for over twenty years. I work with adults, children, and adolescents.

Thank you for visiting our profile page. You are searching, not just for someone who can assist you with the issue you are struggling with, but someone you can connect with; someone who can truly understand you. The best way to find that person is to interview them on the phone. Credentials are only the starting place for a therapy relationship. Keep in mind you are choosing somebody with whom you can share pretty much everything about you; perhaps things you've never told any other person. Make sure you pick somebody you like & trust.

I am a bilingual " English/Spanish" Board certified Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples/families. Developing a trusting relationship with the client will allow an open expression of thoughts and feelings. The treatment will be tailored to each individual client's problems and needs. Commitment and consistency are important to obtain good results. Soy psicologa clinica bilingue (Ingles/Espanol) con mas de 15 anos de experiencia. Es importante desarrollar una relacion terapeutica de confianza con mis clients para facilitar la expression de necesidades y emociones. El tratamiento es disenado de acuerdo a las necesidades de cada uno.

Hello! My passion is to work with those experiencing challenges or who need encouragement, insight and perspective. If you're ready I'm here for you. I've been privileged for over 30 years to join with hundreds of people on their healing journey. I greatly respect and honor courageous clients that decide to make important changes in their lives that benefit themselves and others they love. I specialize in working with childhood trauma, addressing the underlying issues that interfere with living a satisfying life today. Offering therapy for Individuals, Couples, Children and Teens as well as Female and Male AMAC groups.

I am excited to work with people who are interested in making a change in their life. From significant life events to dealing with the day to day challenges of life, I am enthusiastic about working with you to find ways to improve how you feel. I utilize a collaborative approach where together we determine your reasons for seeking a therapist, what you hope to gain from our time and how we can help you achieve your goals.

We are a small, specialty practice and the mental health professionals here are dedicated, talented psychologists whose work is much more than "a job." We care and we get involved. Our team is depth-oriented and holistic in our approach and we target the root issues of problems. We see a limited number of people and those who enter are cared for like family. Psychotherapy is our passion, craft, and life’s work. We look forward to getting to know you, understanding your unique challenges and meeting you exactly where you are at this time, on this day.