Therapists for Teens in California
Arthur Streeter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Manteca, CA 95337
I work with my clients eclectically utilizing a Client-Centered approach always. I have been actively engaged in psychotherapy since 2006. Active listening is a primary aspect of my therapeutic facilitation. I am treatment focused in my client's best interest, and I have experience working with individuals, couples, families, and early to middle adolescent males and females.
I work with my clients eclectically utilizing a Client-Centered approach always. I have been actively engaged in psychotherapy since 2006. Active listening is a primary aspect of my therapeutic facilitation. I am treatment focused in my client's best interest, and I have experience working with individuals, couples, families, and early to middle adolescent males and females.
Laurie J. Leventhal-Belfer
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94306
My ideal client is a child or adolescent who is aware of the issues that are bothering them and want help. These are clients whose parents are comfortable with them seeing a therapist and are able to speak openly with them about their diagnoses. When I am asked how long I see a client, I do not give a definite time since I have learned that issues are challenged as they make the transition to new schools or jobs. I let parents know that I take a developmental approach to psychopathology. We may stop when symptoms decrease and their coping capacity increases. If they return it is not a sign of failure but different stresses.
My ideal client is a child or adolescent who is aware of the issues that are bothering them and want help. These are clients whose parents are comfortable with them seeing a therapist and are able to speak openly with them about their diagnoses. When I am asked how long I see a client, I do not give a definite time since I have learned that issues are challenged as they make the transition to new schools or jobs. I let parents know that I take a developmental approach to psychopathology. We may stop when symptoms decrease and their coping capacity increases. If they return it is not a sign of failure but different stresses.
Michael T Enriquez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
As a compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in child, adolescent, and teen therapy, my goal is to help clients realize how resilient and powerful they truly are, equipping them with skills necessary to address life's challenges, while celebrating their milestones and successes.
As a compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in child, adolescent, and teen therapy, my goal is to help clients realize how resilient and powerful they truly are, equipping them with skills necessary to address life's challenges, while celebrating their milestones and successes.
Christina Beckman-Praniuk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Granada Hills, CA 91344
My experience includes treatment of depression and anxiety, child/adolescent issues, issues around faith/spirituality, and cognitive behavioral therapy for trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. I enjoy working with children and adults of all ages to help them achieve their therapy goals, and ultimately to lead happier and healthier lives.
My experience includes treatment of depression and anxiety, child/adolescent issues, issues around faith/spirituality, and cognitive behavioral therapy for trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. I enjoy working with children and adults of all ages to help them achieve their therapy goals, and ultimately to lead happier and healthier lives.
Gregory Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
Specialized therapy for teens and young adults: Are you the parent of a teenager who is having problems at school, with friends, and/or issues at home? Are you a college student or young adult dealing with issues relating to school, work, relationships, and/or family? I come to therapy with years of corporate business experience and my therapeutic background includes working as a mental health therapist at Los Altos High School in Los Altos, CA, teaching the Heart to Heart seminar at Stanford Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto, CA, and training at the Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC) in Mountain View, CA.
Specialized therapy for teens and young adults: Are you the parent of a teenager who is having problems at school, with friends, and/or issues at home? Are you a college student or young adult dealing with issues relating to school, work, relationships, and/or family? I come to therapy with years of corporate business experience and my therapeutic background includes working as a mental health therapist at Los Altos High School in Los Altos, CA, teaching the Heart to Heart seminar at Stanford Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto, CA, and training at the Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC) in Mountain View, CA.
Emerald McLeod
FNP
Verified Verified
Los Osos, CA 93402
My passion is to help you gain confidence and have support in whatever you are going through- addiction, depression, relationships, work, social difficulties, complex family dynamics, parenting, teen struggles- anxiety related to it all. My approach is compassionate as we work on sifting through trauma and how that plays out in your every day life. I give you practical tools and use techniques that help you move from being unstuck to living a full authentic life.
My passion is to help you gain confidence and have support in whatever you are going through- addiction, depression, relationships, work, social difficulties, complex family dynamics, parenting, teen struggles- anxiety related to it all. My approach is compassionate as we work on sifting through trauma and how that plays out in your every day life. I give you practical tools and use techniques that help you move from being unstuck to living a full authentic life.
Deisy Cristina Boscán
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037
I have more than 15 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescent and adults.
As a psychoanalyst I believe that an individual's feelings and behaviors are motivated by a variety of unconscious factors often resulting in people feeling stuck. Psychoanalysis helps individuals finally break these habits by understanding their root causes and enable significant changes at the very core of one's emotional responses. Using these experiences, the analyst helps the patient work on a deeply unconscious level to eliminate unproductive and destructive patterns. This opens the patient to new, fresh and genuine experiences and solutions in their lives. This process is achievable through empathy and respect.
I have more than 15 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescent and adults.
As a psychoanalyst I believe that an individual's feelings and behaviors are motivated by a variety of unconscious factors often resulting in people feeling stuck. Psychoanalysis helps individuals finally break these habits by understanding their root causes and enable significant changes at the very core of one's emotional responses. Using these experiences, the analyst helps the patient work on a deeply unconscious level to eliminate unproductive and destructive patterns. This opens the patient to new, fresh and genuine experiences and solutions in their lives. This process is achievable through empathy and respect.
Miriam 'mimi' Anthony
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94305
Let me help your child or teenager who is struggling with social anxiety, queer questioning, or adjusting to a post-pandemic world.
Many of my clients want to feel better- to change their situation- with the support of someone who understands what it is like to feel lost or invisible. Many have hard jobs, work remotely, are either separated from family and friends or feeling alienated. My clients feel angry, isolated, lonely, anxious, depressed- and stuck. The couples I see are working through life's challenges and want a couple's counselor who gets them, who instead of pointing blame- finds solutions. Clients range from Hollywood to military, and teenagers to construction workers. Whatever your challenges, I will meet you there and help you navigate through.
Let me help your child or teenager who is struggling with social anxiety, queer questioning, or adjusting to a post-pandemic world.
Many of my clients want to feel better- to change their situation- with the support of someone who understands what it is like to feel lost or invisible. Many have hard jobs, work remotely, are either separated from family and friends or feeling alienated. My clients feel angry, isolated, lonely, anxious, depressed- and stuck. The couples I see are working through life's challenges and want a couple's counselor who gets them, who instead of pointing blame- finds solutions. Clients range from Hollywood to military, and teenagers to construction workers. Whatever your challenges, I will meet you there and help you navigate through.
Maritza Islas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
Is your child or teen overwhelmed by trauma, depression, anxiety, or obsessive compulsiveness? I've helped dozens of clients and perhaps I can help your child or teen. Call me at 626-214-8737 anytime to explore how I can help you. I have more than 20-years of mental health experience, 15 as a licensed therapists. I work primarily with children and teens to resolve family conflicts, improve communication, and overcome depression, anxiety, and behavior issues. I have extensive experience working with children and teens to overcome the pain of trauma from PTSD, sexual abuse, and crimes either directly as a victim or witness
Is your child or teen overwhelmed by trauma, depression, anxiety, or obsessive compulsiveness? I've helped dozens of clients and perhaps I can help your child or teen. Call me at 626-214-8737 anytime to explore how I can help you. I have more than 20-years of mental health experience, 15 as a licensed therapists. I work primarily with children and teens to resolve family conflicts, improve communication, and overcome depression, anxiety, and behavior issues. I have extensive experience working with children and teens to overcome the pain of trauma from PTSD, sexual abuse, and crimes either directly as a victim or witness
Kelly Shah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Pleasanton, CA 94566
I have extensive experience working with children, teens, families and adults in elementary school settings, adolescent inpatient care and community-based mental health clinics.
Change comes from within, my role as a therapist is to join with clients on their journey to discovering and utilizing their own resources of strength to achieve overall emotional well-being. Serving as a compassionate other, I apply myself from a mindful, strengths-based and trauma-informed lens to work with clients on developing a meaningful process of being and healing. With a passion for and dedication to fostering authentic relationships with clients and a strong belief in the powers of human resiliency, I provide a safe, open, non-judgmental space of healing.
I have extensive experience working with children, teens, families and adults in elementary school settings, adolescent inpatient care and community-based mental health clinics.
Change comes from within, my role as a therapist is to join with clients on their journey to discovering and utilizing their own resources of strength to achieve overall emotional well-being. Serving as a compassionate other, I apply myself from a mindful, strengths-based and trauma-informed lens to work with clients on developing a meaningful process of being and healing. With a passion for and dedication to fostering authentic relationships with clients and a strong belief in the powers of human resiliency, I provide a safe, open, non-judgmental space of healing.
Laura H Fraser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114
There are so many reasons why people seek out psychotherapy. Maybe you are feeling trapped in a cycle of destructive patterns that are causing great suffering to you or the people around you. These struggles might be a result of: a painful relationship with your body and food, an eating disorder, a history of abuse, trauma or alcoholism in your childhood home or difficulites parenting your child or teenager. You may be seeking help for your child who is having trouble with relationships, school, drugs and alcohol, adhering to family rules or is not feeling strong about who they are as an individual.
There are so many reasons why people seek out psychotherapy. Maybe you are feeling trapped in a cycle of destructive patterns that are causing great suffering to you or the people around you. These struggles might be a result of: a painful relationship with your body and food, an eating disorder, a history of abuse, trauma or alcoholism in your childhood home or difficulites parenting your child or teenager. You may be seeking help for your child who is having trouble with relationships, school, drugs and alcohol, adhering to family rules or is not feeling strong about who they are as an individual.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Dr. Tripti Bawari is a licensed psychologist who specializes in psychological evaluations, childhood problems and parenting strategies. Along with specialization in testing she also has in-depth knowledge and training in childhood, adolescent and adult life problems and issues related to it.
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Brianna Cassel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fremont, CA 94539
Hi, I'm Brianna! I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California and Colorado. I have spent most of my career working with the adolescent population and their families. Making a positive impact on their lives and futures has been incredibly rewarding. My professional journey has also included counseling adults through divorce, hardship, and life's obstacles. The types of clients I have worked with really vary from adjustment or relational issues to more intensive and pervasive psychological disorders.
Hi, I'm Brianna! I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California and Colorado. I have spent most of my career working with the adolescent population and their families. Making a positive impact on their lives and futures has been incredibly rewarding. My professional journey has also included counseling adults through divorce, hardship, and life's obstacles. The types of clients I have worked with really vary from adjustment or relational issues to more intensive and pervasive psychological disorders.
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Psychologist, MA, LEP
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95819
I primarily work with children ages 6 and up on issues related to anxiety, depression, school stress, executive functioning/ADHD or other school-related struggles. In addition to one on one counseling services, I do a 6 week yoga/group counseling workshop after school for kids ages 7-10, and a teen yoga group is starting soon as well. More info on my website.
I primarily work with children ages 6 and up on issues related to anxiety, depression, school stress, executive functioning/ADHD or other school-related struggles. In addition to one on one counseling services, I do a 6 week yoga/group counseling workshop after school for kids ages 7-10, and a teen yoga group is starting soon as well. More info on my website.
Jeanette Abney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SAP
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92058 (Online Only)
I am the owner of two out patient counseling centers providing services to adults, teen and children. Services include mental health, individual, family, couples counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse, SAP Assessments, addictive behaviors, domestic violence, anger management, parenting, co-parenting, marital, pre-marital counseling and other court or probation approved services. I have knowledge of Military Culture. I conduct groups, workshops, educational training and family interventions. I provide services in Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Murrieta and Oceanside, CA. I also provide telehealth services.
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Kimberly Prendergast
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93003
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Kimberly Prendergast, MA, LMFT has been assisting children, adolescents and families in crisis for over 20 years. She strongly believes in the power of hope and principles of recovery for the treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders. Her experience includes providing support to those navigating the criminal justice and educational systems as well as treatment within an inpatient psychiatric unit and in various outpatient and community settings. Kimberly has therapeutic interests in the areas of mindfulness, parenting and family issues, child and adolescent development, and clinical areas of anxiety, depression, substance abuse and trauma.
Thana Cochran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92591
My name is Thana Cochran, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, emphasizing a collaborative and empowering environment. With a focus on fostering resilience and personal growth, I specialize in areas such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and perinatal mental health. I take joy in specializing in adolescent therapy as well as working with individuals facing challenges with Anxiety and Depression. My specialty includes supporting those navigating fertility issues, postpartum experiences, and helping individuals navigate through complexities of grief and loss.
My name is Thana Cochran, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, emphasizing a collaborative and empowering environment. With a focus on fostering resilience and personal growth, I specialize in areas such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and perinatal mental health. I take joy in specializing in adolescent therapy as well as working with individuals facing challenges with Anxiety and Depression. My specialty includes supporting those navigating fertility issues, postpartum experiences, and helping individuals navigate through complexities of grief and loss.
Joe F Dolowy III
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northridge, CA 91326
Picture your teenager having therapy while shooting hoops and not feeling constrained inside an office.
Choosing a therapist can be difficult and I want to make it easier for you. My life's mission is to help and I love my job. I really like helping people, all people and I firmly believe that everyone deserves help. I have over 25 years professional experience and when you are in my office you get all of that experience focused on you and your life. We can have sessions while hiking, walking, surfing, skating or biking if you choose. We have many options to utilize in the care that you receive and in the way you want to have it. So have it your way: I am here for you.
Picture your teenager having therapy while shooting hoops and not feeling constrained inside an office.
Choosing a therapist can be difficult and I want to make it easier for you. My life's mission is to help and I love my job. I really like helping people, all people and I firmly believe that everyone deserves help. I have over 25 years professional experience and when you are in my office you get all of that experience focused on you and your life. We can have sessions while hiking, walking, surfing, skating or biking if you choose. We have many options to utilize in the care that you receive and in the way you want to have it. So have it your way: I am here for you.
Cherie D Owens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Sonora, CA 95370
Depression - Anxiety - Anger Issues - Phobias - Trauma - Relationship Issues - Parenting Concerns - Teen Challenges - School and Job Issues - Coping Skills - Self Esteem Issues - Loss and Grief - Impulse Control Disorder - Senior Issues.
Every individual, couple or family is uniquely different and I have found over the years that one approach does not fit all. I offer a safe and confidential environment for understanding and resolving challenges in your life. I will assess your needs and create a treatment plan that is uniquely suited to you. You deserve emotional healing...I would like to help.
Depression - Anxiety - Anger Issues - Phobias - Trauma - Relationship Issues - Parenting Concerns - Teen Challenges - School and Job Issues - Coping Skills - Self Esteem Issues - Loss and Grief - Impulse Control Disorder - Senior Issues.
Every individual, couple or family is uniquely different and I have found over the years that one approach does not fit all. I offer a safe and confidential environment for understanding and resolving challenges in your life. I will assess your needs and create a treatment plan that is uniquely suited to you. You deserve emotional healing...I would like to help.
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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.