Teen Therapists in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

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Rachel E. Hale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA 90005
My approach focuses on working collaboratively with the teen/young adult towards enhancing their sense of self, identifying strengths and achieving their full potential.
I strive to create a warm, supportive therapeutic environment where you feel heard and understood. I believe the safety of the therapeutic relationship allows you to engage in meaningful exploration of the issues that are impacting your wellbeing. I offer emotionally-focused therapy to help you increase insight and awareness, strengthen relationships, and gain the confidence and skills you need to live well. Therapy is a collaborative process and my role is to empower you to achieve your goals. I have experience helping clients with concerns related to anxiety, depression/sadness, self-esteem, relationships, difficult transitions, grief and trauma.
My approach focuses on working collaboratively with the teen/young adult towards enhancing their sense of self, identifying strengths and achieving their full potential.
I strive to create a warm, supportive therapeutic environment where you feel heard and understood. I believe the safety of the therapeutic relationship allows you to engage in meaningful exploration of the issues that are impacting your wellbeing. I offer emotionally-focused therapy to help you increase insight and awareness, strengthen relationships, and gain the confidence and skills you need to live well. Therapy is a collaborative process and my role is to empower you to achieve your goals. I have experience helping clients with concerns related to anxiety, depression/sadness, self-esteem, relationships, difficult transitions, grief and trauma.
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Hyun Ju 'hanna' Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA 90005
I am a specialist in child and adolescent counseling.
I am a I .5 generation Korean-American Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I am perfectly fluent in both English and Korean. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. My MA Degree in Marriage and Family therapy was obtained at HIS University, where I also received Ph.D. In Family Ministry.
I am a specialist in child and adolescent counseling.
I am a I .5 generation Korean-American Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I am perfectly fluent in both English and Korean. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. My MA Degree in Marriage and Family therapy was obtained at HIS University, where I also received Ph.D. In Family Ministry.
(213) 699-4270 View (213) 699-4270
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Lauren Muhlheim
Psychologist, PsyD, FAED, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Are you worried about your child's eating? Has your child lost weight? Are you having trouble figuring out how to get him or her to eat? Are you feeling scared? Perhaps your teen is receiving eating disorder treatment that excludes you and you want to play a more active role. Maybe other treatments haven't helped. I can help you help your teen with an eating disorder heal and become a healthy independent young adult who can go about the business of building his or her life. I wrote, "When Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder...," New Harbinger, 2018.
Are you worried about your child's eating? Has your child lost weight? Are you having trouble figuring out how to get him or her to eat? Are you feeling scared? Perhaps your teen is receiving eating disorder treatment that excludes you and you want to play a more active role. Maybe other treatments haven't helped. I can help you help your teen with an eating disorder heal and become a healthy independent young adult who can go about the business of building his or her life. I wrote, "When Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder...," New Harbinger, 2018.
(323) 387-3917 View (323) 387-3917
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Christine Perry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Hello! My name is Christine Perry, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe treatment should be as unique as each individual, therefor my approach is very client/person centered and strength based. This gives us the opportunity to utilize your needs to create a space in which you can heal and grow. I have experience working with young children, adolescent, adults, families, and caregivers with a variety of concerns ranging from stage of life to severe impairment of daily life.
Hello! My name is Christine Perry, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe treatment should be as unique as each individual, therefor my approach is very client/person centered and strength based. This gives us the opportunity to utilize your needs to create a space in which you can heal and grow. I have experience working with young children, adolescent, adults, families, and caregivers with a variety of concerns ranging from stage of life to severe impairment of daily life.
(323) 529-0506 View (323) 529-0506
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Alice Lim
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA 90010  (Online Only)
I am a psychologist, licensed in NYS and CA, offering teletherapy to residents of both states. I am also a returned Peace Corps volunteer and aspire for cultural humility and sensitivity in my practice. My training background is in child, adolescent, and adult individual and group therapy, as well as in neuropsychology from teaching hospitals: Brown, Harvard, and NYU; I completed my postdoctoral training at Kaiser Permanente Northern California. I use an integrated approach to treatment, incorporating a range of evidence-based therapy and my broad training experience to meet the diversity of presentations of my clients.
I am a psychologist, licensed in NYS and CA, offering teletherapy to residents of both states. I am also a returned Peace Corps volunteer and aspire for cultural humility and sensitivity in my practice. My training background is in child, adolescent, and adult individual and group therapy, as well as in neuropsychology from teaching hospitals: Brown, Harvard, and NYU; I completed my postdoctoral training at Kaiser Permanente Northern California. I use an integrated approach to treatment, incorporating a range of evidence-based therapy and my broad training experience to meet the diversity of presentations of my clients.
(619) 949-3591 View (619) 949-3591
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Christina A Castro
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA 90010  (Online Only)
You feel broken and unlovable. You feel disconnected from yourself and your life. You have past experiences that you try to forget and you tell yourself that the past does not affect you- but that's not the truth. The truth is, you feel deep pain, hurt, and maybe shame and you are tired of pretending that you're fine. You just wake up and go through the same motions over and over again. Maybe things look great on the outside but on the inside you are struggling to feel anything or you are feeling everything all at once. Let me help you. I will guide you and support you as you process the past so that you can enjoy the present.
You feel broken and unlovable. You feel disconnected from yourself and your life. You have past experiences that you try to forget and you tell yourself that the past does not affect you- but that's not the truth. The truth is, you feel deep pain, hurt, and maybe shame and you are tired of pretending that you're fine. You just wake up and go through the same motions over and over again. Maybe things look great on the outside but on the inside you are struggling to feel anything or you are feeling everything all at once. Let me help you. I will guide you and support you as you process the past so that you can enjoy the present.
(424) 378-0939 View (424) 378-0939
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Laurie Albright
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA 90010  (Online Only)
I believe our destiny is not created by our history. Far too often we let the script of our past taint the next chapter of our life. Are the chains of grief, trauma, addiction, abuse, betrayal, sadness, fear, anger or self-hatred holding you back? I am curious…… What sparkling moments in your life have you forgotten about? What would life look like if you broke free and left all of the labels behind - even just for a moment? Is there a possibility you could awaken from a nightmare and begin to dream differently? What if the rebirth of creativity was possible? What if hope was renewed and slowly a new story began to form?
I believe our destiny is not created by our history. Far too often we let the script of our past taint the next chapter of our life. Are the chains of grief, trauma, addiction, abuse, betrayal, sadness, fear, anger or self-hatred holding you back? I am curious…… What sparkling moments in your life have you forgotten about? What would life look like if you broke free and left all of the labels behind - even just for a moment? Is there a possibility you could awaken from a nightmare and begin to dream differently? What if the rebirth of creativity was possible? What if hope was renewed and slowly a new story began to form?
(213) 344-0511 View (213) 344-0511
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Scott Tommey
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA 90010
I work from a psychoanalytic perspective with children, adolescents, and adults struggling from a variety of issues, including difficulty with intimacy and relatedness, recognizing and expressing emotional needs, feelings of loneliness or emptiness, self-destructive or self sabotaging behaviors, or repeating painful life problems with little sense of control. Since children and adolescents have not yet fully developed the capacity to talk about their emotional experience, difficulties tend to show in their behaviors, such as opposition, defiance, poor grades, or turning to drugs. In my work with adults I offer individual or couples therapy in a safe and nonjudgemental atmosphere.
I work from a psychoanalytic perspective with children, adolescents, and adults struggling from a variety of issues, including difficulty with intimacy and relatedness, recognizing and expressing emotional needs, feelings of loneliness or emptiness, self-destructive or self sabotaging behaviors, or repeating painful life problems with little sense of control. Since children and adolescents have not yet fully developed the capacity to talk about their emotional experience, difficulties tend to show in their behaviors, such as opposition, defiance, poor grades, or turning to drugs. In my work with adults I offer individual or couples therapy in a safe and nonjudgemental atmosphere.
(310) 256-2808 View (310) 256-2808
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Adanna Eke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA 90006  (Online Only)
Everyone deserves a soft place to land, to gather and explore themselves deeply. I hope to provide this for all of my clients. I believe everyone has a story to be told and a self to be explored. As a psychotherapist, I utilize depth psychology and psychoanalytic techniques as well as other skill building and behavioral tools to support you on your journey, and help you manage any bumps that may occur along the way. I specialize in treating general depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, cultural concerns, workplace burnout, relationship/life issues. I’d love to walk alongside individuals and couples as they embark on their own paths.
Everyone deserves a soft place to land, to gather and explore themselves deeply. I hope to provide this for all of my clients. I believe everyone has a story to be told and a self to be explored. As a psychotherapist, I utilize depth psychology and psychoanalytic techniques as well as other skill building and behavioral tools to support you on your journey, and help you manage any bumps that may occur along the way. I specialize in treating general depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, cultural concerns, workplace burnout, relationship/life issues. I’d love to walk alongside individuals and couples as they embark on their own paths.
(323) 689-5635 View (323) 689-5635
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Juliet Lardizabal Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA 90020  (Online Only)
Welcome! Know that it takes tremendous courage to seek professional help. In psychotherapy, I provide you with safety, empathy and understanding. In the safety of a therapeutic relationship, you can go past the fear, blaming and guilt, you can go to the place of hurt and suffering as you make sense of your problems or in the struggles of your loved one. In the safety of my presence, you can sit with your emotional pain and suffering while increasing your ability to solve problems and your innate ability to experience hope, happiness and love.
Welcome! Know that it takes tremendous courage to seek professional help. In psychotherapy, I provide you with safety, empathy and understanding. In the safety of a therapeutic relationship, you can go past the fear, blaming and guilt, you can go to the place of hurt and suffering as you make sense of your problems or in the struggles of your loved one. In the safety of my presence, you can sit with your emotional pain and suffering while increasing your ability to solve problems and your innate ability to experience hope, happiness and love.
(626) 498-2211 View (626) 498-2211
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Paragon Psychotherapy, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Every therapeutic relationship and moment in session, is expressly unique. One that is devoted exclusively to you where memories of the past stream into thoughts of the future and all is said in a protected, confidential space. Whether you are dealing with relationship or trauma issues, or seeking treatment for various symptoms, the therapists at Paragon can help you to clarify underlying feelings reveal patterns - make the unconscious conscious. In doing so, therapy can enhance a person's sense of empowerment, enrich relationship experiences, illuminate the Self.
Every therapeutic relationship and moment in session, is expressly unique. One that is devoted exclusively to you where memories of the past stream into thoughts of the future and all is said in a protected, confidential space. Whether you are dealing with relationship or trauma issues, or seeking treatment for various symptoms, the therapists at Paragon can help you to clarify underlying feelings reveal patterns - make the unconscious conscious. In doing so, therapy can enhance a person's sense of empowerment, enrich relationship experiences, illuminate the Self.
(424) 288-7243 View (424) 288-7243
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Lisa Tahir
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA 90020  (Online Only)
I approach our first session with wanting to know exactly where you are and what you need today. This is because people usually book a therapy session while in some kind of emotional pain, or with a problem to solve. I assure you that you will feel more peaceful and calm with just one session, and you will leave knowing that you will be able to solve what is going on.
I approach our first session with wanting to know exactly where you are and what you need today. This is because people usually book a therapy session while in some kind of emotional pain, or with a problem to solve. I assure you that you will feel more peaceful and calm with just one session, and you will leave knowing that you will be able to solve what is going on.
(323) 940-6889 View (323) 940-6889
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Nancy Rarick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Hello, my name is Nancy Rarick, license number is 35274. I have been a licensed therapist for 30 years. I prefer client-centered therapy but utilize many other modalities which benefit my client the most. Currently, I only have a telemedicine practice which enables me to see clients throughout California. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of my client. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, focused solution therapy, and am trained in EMDR and DBT. Because I am a registered nurse, I am passionate about health and wellness and feel physical well-being is synergistic with good mental health.
Hello, my name is Nancy Rarick, license number is 35274. I have been a licensed therapist for 30 years. I prefer client-centered therapy but utilize many other modalities which benefit my client the most. Currently, I only have a telemedicine practice which enables me to see clients throughout California. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of my client. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, focused solution therapy, and am trained in EMDR and DBT. Because I am a registered nurse, I am passionate about health and wellness and feel physical well-being is synergistic with good mental health.
(916) 866-8357 View (916) 866-8357
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Linda Gendron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Hi, I am Linda Gendron, LCSW. That is a fancy name for therapist. I hope to empower you to grow and empower yourself. I am person centered and like to go from your lead. We use a strength-focused approach to changing what doesn't work into what does work in our lives. I have worked with children 5+ years old, teens and adults. I have worked with LGBQI+, those in domestic or interpersonal violence issues, grief and aging issues. I believe in educating the client to what is happening in their own lives. I believe in social justice and empowering others.
Hi, I am Linda Gendron, LCSW. That is a fancy name for therapist. I hope to empower you to grow and empower yourself. I am person centered and like to go from your lead. We use a strength-focused approach to changing what doesn't work into what does work in our lives. I have worked with children 5+ years old, teens and adults. I have worked with LGBQI+, those in domestic or interpersonal violence issues, grief and aging issues. I believe in educating the client to what is happening in their own lives. I believe in social justice and empowering others.
(442) 313-2130 View (442) 313-2130
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Brighter Days Teletherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA 90010  (Online Only)
Did you have a complicated and unhealthy relationship with your mother growing up? Do you find that now as an adult you struggle to form healthy attachments to people including friendships and romantic relationships? Do you feel that you are damaged in some way and so you overcompensate with people pleasing and perfectionism which leads to anxiety? Do you feel like you are not where you should be in life and you feel hopeless about your future?
Did you have a complicated and unhealthy relationship with your mother growing up? Do you find that now as an adult you struggle to form healthy attachments to people including friendships and romantic relationships? Do you feel that you are damaged in some way and so you overcompensate with people pleasing and perfectionism which leads to anxiety? Do you feel like you are not where you should be in life and you feel hopeless about your future?
(850) 760-0104 View (850) 760-0104
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Teena Barbre
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Hello, I’m Dr. Barbre, or just Teena if it's easier. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I am based in Orange County, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples. I set goals for myself and my clients and treat every session as an opportunity to make progress. I approach therapy with an eclectic assortment of approaches and tools to individualize our work together to meet your needs best.
Hello, I’m Dr. Barbre, or just Teena if it's easier. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I am based in Orange County, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples. I set goals for myself and my clients and treat every session as an opportunity to make progress. I approach therapy with an eclectic assortment of approaches and tools to individualize our work together to meet your needs best.
(424) 227-5579 View (424) 227-5579
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Diana M Georger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Waitlist for new clients
I provide therapy to patients of all ages suffering with anxiety and depression. I help patients going through life transitions. Within a trusting therapeutic relationship, the exploration of dreams and unconscious drives proves effective for a deeper understanding of challenges and blocks. Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Play Therapy, Sand Tray and Art are theories that are core to my approach.
I provide therapy to patients of all ages suffering with anxiety and depression. I help patients going through life transitions. Within a trusting therapeutic relationship, the exploration of dreams and unconscious drives proves effective for a deeper understanding of challenges and blocks. Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Play Therapy, Sand Tray and Art are theories that are core to my approach.
(213) 387-7252 View (213) 387-7252
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Joshua Bienenfeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA 90020  (Online Only)
My name is Joshua Bienenfeld, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, stress, and caregiver issues, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for teens and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures.
My name is Joshua Bienenfeld, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, stress, and caregiver issues, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for teens and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures.
(760) 280-9680 View (760) 280-9680
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Renaldo Strayhorn
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA 90010
ATTENTION FAMILIES AND COUPLES: Are you and your partner struggling with communication? Do you find that you argue about things that are seemingly insignificant? Has your relationship evolved into a power struggle? There may be triggers in your relationships that create conflict that you simply are not aware. I can help to lower the reactivity and to help bring back the love and understanding you once had. Learn to disagree safely. Communication skills are my specialty. My Passion are those couples that are from different backgrounds or from different countries, biracial or where there is a significant age difference.
ATTENTION FAMILIES AND COUPLES: Are you and your partner struggling with communication? Do you find that you argue about things that are seemingly insignificant? Has your relationship evolved into a power struggle? There may be triggers in your relationships that create conflict that you simply are not aware. I can help to lower the reactivity and to help bring back the love and understanding you once had. Learn to disagree safely. Communication skills are my specialty. My Passion are those couples that are from different backgrounds or from different countries, biracial or where there is a significant age difference.
(818) 253-9827 View (818) 253-9827
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Jaclyn Zeccola
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Parenting is a veritable obstacle course of questions, confusion and worry. For almost twenty years I have helped parents like you navigate these obstacles, and learn to better connect with their children. Therapy with me is like a gymnasium where we explore and wrestle with your inner conflicts and "stuck" feelings around parenting. We work as partners toward a greater understanding of yourself and your child.
Parenting is a veritable obstacle course of questions, confusion and worry. For almost twenty years I have helped parents like you navigate these obstacles, and learn to better connect with their children. Therapy with me is like a gymnasium where we explore and wrestle with your inner conflicts and "stuck" feelings around parenting. We work as partners toward a greater understanding of yourself and your child.
(323) 894-0443 View (323) 894-0443

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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.