Therapists for Teens in Gardena, CA
Christopher Brown LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90248
Hi, possible client! You may be going through a stressful moment in your life. You may have had some complex trauma occur in your past. Or you may have a teen who is experiencing some mental health difficulties. Maybe you're looking for someone who may have more in common with you to help you through your challenges. Whether you are looking for a space to feel supported and discuss your trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship, life goals, or to simply feel seen, I may be the therapist for you.
Hi, possible client! You may be going through a stressful moment in your life. You may have had some complex trauma occur in your past. Or you may have a teen who is experiencing some mental health difficulties. Maybe you're looking for someone who may have more in common with you to help you through your challenges. Whether you are looking for a space to feel supported and discuss your trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship, life goals, or to simply feel seen, I may be the therapist for you.
Jamal Oakes
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90248
If this speaks to you or your teen athlete please email me and I will reach back out to you as soon as I can.
Do you feel stress and anxiety from the sport that you play. Do you feel constant pressure to perform at your best and the results are not showing the way you want? Do you find it hard to relax and to find a sense of calmness while you perform? if you answered yes to those questions or just feel you are not yourself then therapy can be a great solution to getting you back in stride. I like to include a lot of of mindfulness and relaxation skills when we work together. I also use Hypnotherapy as well and give you the tools to be able to find your zone and perform at a higher level. I am open to all sports and all levels of athletes.
If this speaks to you or your teen athlete please email me and I will reach back out to you as soon as I can.
Do you feel stress and anxiety from the sport that you play. Do you feel constant pressure to perform at your best and the results are not showing the way you want? Do you find it hard to relax and to find a sense of calmness while you perform? if you answered yes to those questions or just feel you are not yourself then therapy can be a great solution to getting you back in stride. I like to include a lot of of mindfulness and relaxation skills when we work together. I also use Hypnotherapy as well and give you the tools to be able to find your zone and perform at a higher level. I am open to all sports and all levels of athletes.
Rita Romero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90247
My name is Rita Romero and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California. I help clients manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, relationship stress, dual diagnoses and mood disorders. I treat both adolescent and adult clients. My approach to therapy is specific to my client's needs. My person-centered approach helps clients and I build a mutual understanding of the therapeutic process that best serves them. The most common therapeutic modalities I use include Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
My name is Rita Romero and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California. I help clients manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, relationship stress, dual diagnoses and mood disorders. I treat both adolescent and adult clients. My approach to therapy is specific to my client's needs. My person-centered approach helps clients and I build a mutual understanding of the therapeutic process that best serves them. The most common therapeutic modalities I use include Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
Janisha Mickens-Ingram
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gardena, CA 90248 (Online Only)
Therapy is, at times taboo and it has been relegated to "crazy" people, it's for everyone. In a world that has been shut down and many are uncertain just know you are not alone. If you're finding yourself in limbo, decreasing in mood, and just need additional support during this time don't hesitate to ask for help. As a therapist but most importantly as a human my ability to connect and relate with almost anyone no matter your race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or age.
Therapy is, at times taboo and it has been relegated to "crazy" people, it's for everyone. In a world that has been shut down and many are uncertain just know you are not alone. If you're finding yourself in limbo, decreasing in mood, and just need additional support during this time don't hesitate to ask for help. As a therapist but most importantly as a human my ability to connect and relate with almost anyone no matter your race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or age.
Sandra Abraham
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90248 (Online Only)
Dr. Sandra Abraham is a psychologist who is licensed to practice psychology.
Dr. Sandra Abraham is a psychologist who is licensed to practice psychology.
Aimee Elder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90247
My name is Aimee Elder and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience in the health and mental health fields. I have experience working with individuals of various ages including the intellectually disabled. I am a Christian. I work mostly with adults including seniors. I am comfortable in treating health, depression, anxiety, coping and grief issues. Being a therapist is a rewarding and exciting career. Each case is unique and problems must be addressed on an individual basis and customized to the client's needs.
My name is Aimee Elder and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience in the health and mental health fields. I have experience working with individuals of various ages including the intellectually disabled. I am a Christian. I work mostly with adults including seniors. I am comfortable in treating health, depression, anxiety, coping and grief issues. Being a therapist is a rewarding and exciting career. Each case is unique and problems must be addressed on an individual basis and customized to the client's needs.
Dr. La Shona Jenkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90247 (Online Only)
Congratulations on taking the first step towards addressing your life challenges. You are here because you or a loved one is need of help. I have been there and I understand how you are feeling. My goal is to provide my clients with the tools needed to identify obstacles and strategize to overcome them through growth and healing.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards addressing your life challenges. You are here because you or a loved one is need of help. I have been there and I understand how you are feeling. My goal is to provide my clients with the tools needed to identify obstacles and strategize to overcome them through growth and healing.
Thelese Consulting Group, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gardena, CA 90248 (Online Only)
Thelese Consulting Group is an organization of services focused on consulting, management training, leadership development, and mental health services. It is founded to assist organizations and professionals in developing practical skills to manage workplace issues and personal conflict. Thelese has partnered with entertainment, government agencies, behavioral healthcare organizations, and nonprofits to provide employee assistance programs, webinar training, crisis interventions, and in-person training nationwide. Thelese Consulting Group pride itself in having a diverse staff of clinicians with bilingual & ASL. We are virtual.
Thelese Consulting Group is an organization of services focused on consulting, management training, leadership development, and mental health services. It is founded to assist organizations and professionals in developing practical skills to manage workplace issues and personal conflict. Thelese has partnered with entertainment, government agencies, behavioral healthcare organizations, and nonprofits to provide employee assistance programs, webinar training, crisis interventions, and in-person training nationwide. Thelese Consulting Group pride itself in having a diverse staff of clinicians with bilingual & ASL. We are virtual.
Janet D. Dyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90248
Life is in Session! No matter who you are, life can take its toll! From the day to day stressors of family, business, finances, relationships, or simply navigating the course of your life in today’s cultural and social climate, it is easy to feel depleted and overwhelmed. Especially, when life hits you with the unexpected traumatic blow of loss, grief, abuse, or divorce, one can become lost in an emotional fog, completely uncertain about the future. Nevertheless, whatever you are facing in life, you do not have to go it alone.
Life is in Session! No matter who you are, life can take its toll! From the day to day stressors of family, business, finances, relationships, or simply navigating the course of your life in today’s cultural and social climate, it is easy to feel depleted and overwhelmed. Especially, when life hits you with the unexpected traumatic blow of loss, grief, abuse, or divorce, one can become lost in an emotional fog, completely uncertain about the future. Nevertheless, whatever you are facing in life, you do not have to go it alone.
Sophia J Dupree
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gardena, CA 90248 (Online Only)
Are you a BIPOC woman and feeling confused, frustrated, or stuck in a situation-ship? Are you finding it difficult to talk to family or friends about it because they don’t seem to understand? My name is Sophia and I am a mixed race BIPOC therapist and my approach is strength-based, collaborative and tailored to your needs. My aim is to help you strengthen your relationships by better understanding the patterns that frustrate you and help you develop new ways of relating, and creating stronger connections.
Are you a BIPOC woman and feeling confused, frustrated, or stuck in a situation-ship? Are you finding it difficult to talk to family or friends about it because they don’t seem to understand? My name is Sophia and I am a mixed race BIPOC therapist and my approach is strength-based, collaborative and tailored to your needs. My aim is to help you strengthen your relationships by better understanding the patterns that frustrate you and help you develop new ways of relating, and creating stronger connections.
Cliff Sabath
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90248
I have over 30 years experience in helping people to heal and feel whole again. I like working with couples to help them communicate in ways that bring them closer rather than create distance. I work with individuals struggling with trauma, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, and other problems that create dysfunctional patterns and symptoms in their life and relationships. It is rewarding to help people who may have felt hopeless, to move in a positive healing direction toward reclaiming their lives and their happiness. I also have a staff psychiatrist available for those individuals who may benefit from medication for depression, anxiety, insomnia.
I have over 30 years experience in helping people to heal and feel whole again. I like working with couples to help them communicate in ways that bring them closer rather than create distance. I work with individuals struggling with trauma, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, and other problems that create dysfunctional patterns and symptoms in their life and relationships. It is rewarding to help people who may have felt hopeless, to move in a positive healing direction toward reclaiming their lives and their happiness. I also have a staff psychiatrist available for those individuals who may benefit from medication for depression, anxiety, insomnia.
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Do you need someone to listen & care genuinely about you & your life without judgment. Families and life transitions can be difficult to navigate especially with divorce, blending families, adolescents with challenging behavior, aging parents, & death; compounded with financial, medical, educational, spiritual, relational, and identity decisions can be overwhelming. Depression and anxiety can cause additional relational & health concerns, with out support it can lead to additional mental health issues. I'm here to build a relationship of trust and compassion which will help you find the inner strength to battle life stresses.
Do you need someone to listen & care genuinely about you & your life without judgment. Families and life transitions can be difficult to navigate especially with divorce, blending families, adolescents with challenging behavior, aging parents, & death; compounded with financial, medical, educational, spiritual, relational, and identity decisions can be overwhelming. Depression and anxiety can cause additional relational & health concerns, with out support it can lead to additional mental health issues. I'm here to build a relationship of trust and compassion which will help you find the inner strength to battle life stresses.
Tamiko Love
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, SAP
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90248
Waitlist for new clients
Identifying a therapist with whom you are comfortable is a critical step toward facilitating the changes that you desire. Tamiko Love is a Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 23 Yrs. of experience. I welcome people facing a variety of challenges, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, relationship issues, family difficulties, and anger. Some specific methodologies/therapeutic techniques I employ include, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy.
Identifying a therapist with whom you are comfortable is a critical step toward facilitating the changes that you desire. Tamiko Love is a Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 23 Yrs. of experience. I welcome people facing a variety of challenges, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, relationship issues, family difficulties, and anger. Some specific methodologies/therapeutic techniques I employ include, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy.
Jamie Lynn Franklin-Lawrence
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90249
Whether simple change, or complete transformation, a personal goal of becoming more aware, resolving inner conflict, committing to personal therapy is a significant step in the direction of accomplishing your goal. Therapy with Jamie is a sacred space. A space where your comfort and vulnerability are prioritized to achieve maximum safety to explore thoughts, feelings, actions, and patterns. I am passionate about working in partnership with individuals, families and couples that yearn for improved communication, healthier coping skills, and strengthening personal relationships.
Whether simple change, or complete transformation, a personal goal of becoming more aware, resolving inner conflict, committing to personal therapy is a significant step in the direction of accomplishing your goal. Therapy with Jamie is a sacred space. A space where your comfort and vulnerability are prioritized to achieve maximum safety to explore thoughts, feelings, actions, and patterns. I am passionate about working in partnership with individuals, families and couples that yearn for improved communication, healthier coping skills, and strengthening personal relationships.
Lynn Denise Barnard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90248
Hello and welcome. I know this is hard. It is always difficult for a proud person to seek help. It is much more harmful to not reach out, I commend you. Human beings are social animals, we need and desire the comfort of one another. How we meet those needs can be complex. My job as your therapist is to assist you in becoming the best person you can be. I provide individual, relationship, and family therapy. I have a humanistic approach, allowing you to be you. I accept you as you are. Therapy is not to change the person it is to change the way the person perceives themselves.
Hello and welcome. I know this is hard. It is always difficult for a proud person to seek help. It is much more harmful to not reach out, I commend you. Human beings are social animals, we need and desire the comfort of one another. How we meet those needs can be complex. My job as your therapist is to assist you in becoming the best person you can be. I provide individual, relationship, and family therapy. I have a humanistic approach, allowing you to be you. I accept you as you are. Therapy is not to change the person it is to change the way the person perceives themselves.
Lyubov Burgina, LMFT, Psy.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90247
If you are reading this website, you are probably looking for a therapist, and it means, you want to change something in your life or ... in yourself. It also means, you are an intelligent and active person, who doesn't want to continue suffering from a discomfort in your life, and want to live a life you would really like and enjoy. Congratulations ! You are in a right place! You can be happy and enjoy yourself, I am sure! I know a lot of examples of people who did this. You can do this too. Make your first step!
If you are reading this website, you are probably looking for a therapist, and it means, you want to change something in your life or ... in yourself. It also means, you are an intelligent and active person, who doesn't want to continue suffering from a discomfort in your life, and want to live a life you would really like and enjoy. Congratulations ! You are in a right place! You can be happy and enjoy yourself, I am sure! I know a lot of examples of people who did this. You can do this too. Make your first step!
Nida Chawla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90248
At times we can feel so overwhelmed by emotions that our natural instinct is to simply shut down. We feel no one understands us and that if we tell someones they will either dismiss it, tell us " just get over it," "why don't you just look at the bright side." Other times, we don’t want to share what we are feeling because we do not want to burden those close to us. This only further validates either that what we are feeling is not important and that nobody cares. When we don’t acknowledge or process the pain we feel, our overwhelmed self may lash out or act in a behavior that is either destructive towards the self or others.
At times we can feel so overwhelmed by emotions that our natural instinct is to simply shut down. We feel no one understands us and that if we tell someones they will either dismiss it, tell us " just get over it," "why don't you just look at the bright side." Other times, we don’t want to share what we are feeling because we do not want to burden those close to us. This only further validates either that what we are feeling is not important and that nobody cares. When we don’t acknowledge or process the pain we feel, our overwhelmed self may lash out or act in a behavior that is either destructive towards the self or others.
Rosa Zoraida Ramos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90247 (Online Only)
I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist committed in helping individuals who are seeking better coping skills. I am passionate about assisting people in learning how to build a healthier relationship with themselves and those who surround them.
I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist committed in helping individuals who are seeking better coping skills. I am passionate about assisting people in learning how to build a healthier relationship with themselves and those who surround them.
Ryan M Flannery
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, APCC
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90249
I work with young people and adults in an individual setting. I specialize in men's issues, substance use disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, and anger issues. It is my goal to support you in getting back on track and finding your way again. I will help you identify negative self-talk and faulty cognitive errors that are causing emotional pain and discomfort. My approach involves providing you with the tools and techniques that will assist you in being the best version of yourself- which is happy, joyous, and free. We can work together to modify thought processes which will improve feelings, behaviors and outcomes.
I work with young people and adults in an individual setting. I specialize in men's issues, substance use disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, and anger issues. It is my goal to support you in getting back on track and finding your way again. I will help you identify negative self-talk and faulty cognitive errors that are causing emotional pain and discomfort. My approach involves providing you with the tools and techniques that will assist you in being the best version of yourself- which is happy, joyous, and free. We can work together to modify thought processes which will improve feelings, behaviors and outcomes.
Jacqueline Valdovinos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90249
My ideal client would be someone who is going through a life transition. My client would want to learn exercises to become a stong and independent individual.
My ideal client would be someone who is going through a life transition. My client would want to learn exercises to become a stong and independent individual.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.