Therapists for Teens in Los Angeles, CA

It’s so painful to see your adolescent in distress. You want to help, but they can be resistant to your ideas, and it feels like they’re withdrawing more every day. You worry that their anxiety, difficulty managing responsibilities, or poor self esteem will prevent them from living up to their potential. It can feel like you’ve tried everything or don’t know where to start, and your concerns about them feel increasingly overwhelming.

Is your kid/teen a blackbelt in avoiding responsibility, arguing their way out of any disagreement, or spending more time doing what they want to rather than what you’ve asked them to over and over again? If only they’d sit still and finally listen when you tell them what they should be doing instead. When it comes to kids/teens who have mastered these ancient arts however, this approach rarely seems to work. Finding ways to help young people that isn’t perceived as scolding, lecturing, or punishing is my focus, and teaching them how to make peace with their inner world is my goal.

Using customized eclectic approaches; mindfulness, music, solution focused, neuroscience, trauma-informed care, EMDR and group therapy, I help clients discover their innate, creative potential resulting in a more satisfied, productive and meaningful life. I encourage self-expression, communication, and problem solving. With young children, I utilize play and art therapy to help them express and understand their feelings thus reducing their internal/external conflicts. With teenagers I often teach mindfulness and coping skills. I'm dedicated to helping each client fulfill their potential and achieve peace, well being and happiness.

I am a licensed professional with Masters Degrees in both Early Adolescent Education and Social Work and am a clinical fellow at Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy. Since 2002 I have had the honor of helping adults and adolescents who suffer from mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, familial /relationship conflict, grief and loss, and various other difficulties and frustrations. My ideal client is someone who wants change and is willing to show up weekly for the process.

The mission of The Maple Counseling Center (TMCC) is to provide low cost comprehensive mental health services to individuals of all ages, couples, and families throughout Los Angeles County, and to provide training for associates and trainees who are working towards licensure in the mental health field. Since our founding, we have become The Maple Counseling Center, and have expanded programs to people of all ages living in all areas of Los Angeles County. Today, with the help of associates, trainees, psychological assistants, and older adult peer counselors, services are provided at our headquarters clinic, at local schools, and

Hi, I'm Brianna! I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California and Colorado and love being able to make a positive impact in the world through therapy. My professional journey more recently has included counseling adults through anxiety and depression, relationships, and life's obstacles as well as young professionals experiencing distress.

I believe there is power in addressing the interconnections of the mind, body, and spirit and how they impact our daily life. We sometimes allow our fears, insecurities, and anxious behaviors hinder our ability to be the best versions of ourselves. I find it important to connect with my client’s resilience throughout the therapeutic process and explore their inner world. I have a particular passion for working with Asian Americans and people of color to help navigate the complexities of life challenges.

I have a core belief in the power of relationships to heal and transform. My work focuses on relationship patterns and how to identify and change habits that prevent closeness and intimacy. I also work with people to identify how their feelings affect their thoughts and behaviors and how to find peace, calm and most importantly, balance in their lives and relationships. I am interactive, supportive and real with my clients in an effort to help them work toward their own goals and take charge of their own lives. Additionally, I have extensive training and expertise as a child and adolescent specialist in a wide range of settings.

Looking for a Psychologist can be an overwhelming task. I work in a collaborative way respecting each person's unique history, personality, cultural context, strengths, weaknesses and goals. I offer a warm, respectful and compassionate environment that promotes growth. I have extensive experience and expertise working with adults in psychotherapy struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, fears, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions and creative blocks that interfere with daily living in terms of creating and maintaining meaningful relationships or realizing fulfilling career goals.

Maria Jeffery serves the adult and adolescent for individual therapy and couples. Maria is dedicated to clients wanting to address trauma, attachment concerns and any difficulty in regulation and communication.

Do you argue with your teen? Lecture, yell, or worry too much? Are you not sure how to get through to your teen? I help parents understand their teens. It is possible to have a different, positive relationship with your teen. You can become stronger & better equipped to take care of your teen. You can discover your unique teen and feel proud of who they can become. I can't make parenting easy, but I can make you feel more at ease parenting. My only goal is to be an educated guide. My stance with my clients is a combination of finding strengths and exploring how our past may shows up in our current behavior.

I approach psychotherapy from a whole-person perspective and I believe therapy, along with other practices, can help us awaken to a life of meaning. In therapy I will help you identify the source of your longing to be whole, and together, we will move closer to that source, so you become re-sourced. Together we will explore your innate natural cycles and help you align to your own rhythm, so that you might meet depletion with rest and energy with creativity.

At any age, there are developmental, transitional and often unexpected circumstances that challenge us in life. Be it aspects of parenting, the social or emotional challenges of being a child or teenager, or concerns about life transitions as an adult, my approach is safe and comfortable. I work from a place of patience, sincerity, humor and nonjudgement. I want the counseling experience for my clients to feel helpful, worthwhile and to be a journey to better understanding and personal growth.

Are you seeking emotional and physical healing? Are you seeking to improve your self-esteem or relationships? Are you dealing with a life transition or a family conflict? Do you have an adolescent who is struggling with making smart decisions, feeling depressed, or having difficulties interacting with peers? Together we can work through these concerns and more.

Neda Sanai, MFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Sanai Therapy. Sanai Therapy is an online therapy practice helping clients gain insight about themselves and their relationships, reduce stress, enhance their lives, and gain interpersonal feedback. Sanai Therapy offers individual, parent consultation, friends therapy, couples therapy, premarital counseling, child & teen therapy, group therapy, and family therapy. Neda began her career in the mental health community as a behavioral therapist. While obtaining her Masters, she worked at The Maple Counseling Center (TMCC) In Beverly Hills.

I know what it’s like to struggle, to be unsure of yourself and your relationships, to feel stuck. I believe therapy is an act of courage and hope, and I applaud anyone willing to consider this form of self-support. My mission is to help you learn how to better help yourself, and I’ve been humbled by the strength I’ve seen in my clients. In our work, I'll position myself as a relational therapist, meaning we'll use our relationship to better understand how you view yourself and others, and we’ll collaborate to modify any beliefs, patterns of behavior, or ways of relating that get in the way of your living more of the life you want.

Find the keys to having a lasting relationship. Become a more engaged and compassionate listener. Effectively communicate and negotiate for what you want and need. Couples and individuals have been coming to me for over 35 years to overcome childhood abuse, family alcoholism, and inadequate parenting. Together we resolve marital distress, adolescent behavior problems, job stress, inappropriate anger, depression and anxiety. I have a direct, highly interactive approach that quickly gets to the heart of the matter. Call me. Let's discuss how we, together, can get you back on track to a happier balanced life.

Whether you are struggling with relationships or dating, parenting, finding your purpose, or feeling anxious, stressed, or depressed, beginning therapy can be the first step to finding relief. My work is guided by the notion that therapy should be, above all, helpful. Some days, you may find that you want specific techniques and strategies. Other days, you may benefit from a patient, listening ear. Sometimes, you may wish to delve into earlier experiences to understand why you are feeling the way you do. I believe these are all important aspects of the therapeutic journey, and I am here to here to help you in the ways you need most.

Dr. Alexander Gantman, received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA; and he obtained Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University - Stanford University Medical School Psy.D Consortium in 2008. Until recently, when he decided to move into private practice, he was a Clinical Psychologist at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, as well as an Assistant Director of the UCLA PEERS Program. Dr. Gantman was also an Autism Clinical Instructor at the UCLA Tarjan Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.