Therapists for Teens in 95210

I am comfortable working with people of every age, from school children to elders, from diverse social, economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Most of the clients I see on a regular basis are working to better handle depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, or family and relationship problems. While I naturally gravitate toward Cognitive Behavior Therapy, I have an understanding of, and am comfortable using several different clinical and therapeutic modalities to match the clients needs. Let's work together to resolve areas of your life that are holding you back from being the best possible version of yourself you can be.

Please note that at this time I am only providing virtual sessions. As a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, I have worked in the mental health field for over 17 years. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, emerging adults, and adults in variety of populations. I specialize in racial and sexual identity issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, boundary setting, relationship problems, communications, and self esteem issues.

Hello. My name is Paul Mundt, LMFT. I have been a psychotherapist, clinical director, and university instructor for over 35 years. My focus is on healing your core unresolved emotional pain from the past that is the root of many emotional and behavioral symptoms in the present. Once you are released from the emotional baggage of your past, you are free to fully live a healthy and empowered life in the moment. We will take a look at the movie that is your life, paying attention to those scenes that are still painfully unresolved.

Hello, my name is Kimberly van Velzen. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Chemical Dependency Specialist. I am a person, a professional, that is interested in helping people learn about, discover, accept and get back to their authentic selves. My practice focuses on assisting professional individuals, stay at home parents, adolescents, couples and those affected by substance abuse or addiction.

My name is Lupita Pearl Colbert. However, I go by my middle name, "Pearl." I attended California State University, Dominguez Hills, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in psychology. I then pursued a Master's Degree with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. While I was attending graduate school, I took a position with a company providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), working as a behavioral therapist with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It was here that I found my passion for working with children and families.

Hello, my name is Alena Kuzmenko, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I am passionate about instilling hope and providing space for healing in the lives of individuals and families. I work with preteens, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, codependency, postpartum, premenstrual dysphoria, relational issues, life stressors, and/or addiction.

Hi there, I'm Kelly! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of California, Utah, and Maine. As your therapist I will support you in building the skills you need to navigate everyday life stressors. I have years of experience working in the areas of anxiety, trauma, suicidality, depression, PTSD, adjustment disorder, and relationship issues. I also have had the opportunity to work in diverse settings both inpatient and outpatient programs, long and short term, and with various populations of different cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

My name is Brittany Rawlings, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I have worked with children, teens, and adults struggling with mental health issues in a variety of different therapeutic settings. I take a person-centered approach when working with clients and believe in the power of free will, human potential, and self-discovery to guide clients toward being the best versions of themselves. I value authenticity in sessions and believe that my role is to help clients to truly be themselves by providing a safe, non-judgmental space for them to do so.

I'm a PhD level registered/board-certified art therapist (AT). Along with AT, I use Photo Therapy, play, sand tray, bilateral & sensory techniques. Words alone aren't enough to express what is felt. We have emotion, body & mind memories when individuals are faced with the complex issues of grief, violence, abuse, neglect or coping with a disability. That is why AT needs to become an integral part of the treatment. Art therapy gives you a voice to express a wide range of emotions/experiences & helps you work through conflicts & traumas. (Any age or issues. NO ART SKILLS NEEDED. )

Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in the Mental Health field for over ten years. I have worked in various settings such as schools, non-profit mental health agencies, psychiatric hospitals, and private practice. I have assisted children, teens, and adults through individual and group therapy, acute crisis treatment, family preservation counseling, domestic violence case management, and support groups. I like to work as a team with my clients where we can have difficult conversations, work on resolving issues, and collaborate on treatment plans that are tailored to their personal needs and experiences.

IN-PERSON AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! As individuals, regardless of our age or background, we have the ability within ourselves to alter the way we think, feel, and behave in order to meet our needs and solve our unique problems. We define ourselves by the way we perceive ourselves and the beliefs we value, thus, making us the best experts on ourselves. With the right tools and skills, individuals have a remarkable capacity for self-healing and personal growth leading towards self-actualization.

If you're longing for deeper joy, intentionality, purpose, and wholeness in your life, today is a good day to begin. It can be difficult to prioritize yourself while trying to survive life stressor’s on the day to day basis but disregarding them could have longer lasting consequences for you and those that love you the most.

As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California, I bring 15+ years of experience in counseling individuals and family members of all ages 2 – 103 with various ethnic, gender, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds. I have provided mental health counseling services in various settings – K-12 schools, colleges/universities, non-profit/for-profit, in-home/residential settings, and in private practice, both on and offline in English & Vietnamese.

Hi, my name is Dulce Alvarado and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with children and adolescents using different approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I have experience working with children and adolescents experiencing challenges associated with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and stress. I work with children and youth involved in the child welfare system and have experienced trauma related to abuse, neglect, and attachment disruptions.

My name is Jill Pederson and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Orange County, California and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and young adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and behavioral issues such as defiance and difficulty managing anger. I use a variety of clinical approaches, based on the needs of my client; although I do find that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is often a very effective approach in helping clients meet their goals.

My name is Liliana Gonzalez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. My therapeutic approach is solution-based focus and cognitive behavioral therapy, and person-centered. I help patients dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, and communication challenges. I provide individual, couples and family counseling. Therapy for depression and anxiety, couples counseling, family counseling, stress management, Self-empowerment and Self-assertive Training, and Conflict Resolution Skills.