Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Apple Valley, CA
Hello, my name is Teri Martin, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide services for ages 12 throughout the adult life span. My specialties are stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship issues, and self-esteem. My clinical approaches consist of an Eclectic form of therapy that includes Gestalt Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Hello, my name is Teri Martin, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide services for ages 12 throughout the adult life span. My specialties are stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship issues, and self-esteem. My clinical approaches consist of an Eclectic form of therapy that includes Gestalt Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Hello, I’m Sandra — the founder of Mindfully Balanced.
My deepest commitment is to walk beside you as you heal, grow, and reconnect with the parts of yourself you may have lost along the way. And while I hold the title of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I want you to know that beneath it all, I am simply another human being — someone who understands struggle, resilience, and the courage it takes to seek support. I extend a heartfelt welcome to you. If you choose to begin your journey here, you will be met with compassion, safety, and genuine presence. I take great pride in creating a space where you can show up fully.
Hello, I’m Sandra — the founder of Mindfully Balanced.
My deepest commitment is to walk beside you as you heal, grow, and reconnect with the parts of yourself you may have lost along the way. And while I hold the title of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I want you to know that beneath it all, I am simply another human being — someone who understands struggle, resilience, and the courage it takes to seek support. I extend a heartfelt welcome to you. If you choose to begin your journey here, you will be met with compassion, safety, and genuine presence. I take great pride in creating a space where you can show up fully.
My name is Sara Fierro, I am dually licensed in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Professional Clinical Counselor. My focus areas include, but are not limited to, anxiety, trauma and resilience, depression, LGBTQIA+, life transitions, spirituality, interpersonal relationships/relational conflict, women's issues, dual diagnosis, ADHD, parenting, and self-esteem. I have an eclectic approach to therapy because I utilize interventions and skills from many theoretical orientations, including Client-Centered, Narrative, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, Strength-Based, Holistic, and Interpersonal
My name is Sara Fierro, I am dually licensed in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Professional Clinical Counselor. My focus areas include, but are not limited to, anxiety, trauma and resilience, depression, LGBTQIA+, life transitions, spirituality, interpersonal relationships/relational conflict, women's issues, dual diagnosis, ADHD, parenting, and self-esteem. I have an eclectic approach to therapy because I utilize interventions and skills from many theoretical orientations, including Client-Centered, Narrative, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, Strength-Based, Holistic, and Interpersonal
Welcome! I’m Donald Cook, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nearly 14,000 hours of practice, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in the belief that every person is valid, worthy, and deserving of respect, regardless of their age, background, or life circumstances. I see the person, not the diagnosis, and I consider each client a respected teacher. A Bit About My Approach: I specialize in treating a wide range of issues, including PTSD, ADD/ADHD, school-related challenges, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, and age-related concerns.
Welcome! I’m Donald Cook, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nearly 14,000 hours of practice, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in the belief that every person is valid, worthy, and deserving of respect, regardless of their age, background, or life circumstances. I see the person, not the diagnosis, and I consider each client a respected teacher. A Bit About My Approach: I specialize in treating a wide range of issues, including PTSD, ADD/ADHD, school-related challenges, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, and age-related concerns.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience supporting diverse populations, including individuals who are justice-involved, navigating divorce or family restructuring, and managing anxiety. As a Certified Trauma Specialist, my practice is grounded in trauma-informed, evidence-based modalities that prioritize empowerment, and meaningful change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience supporting diverse populations, including individuals who are justice-involved, navigating divorce or family restructuring, and managing anxiety. As a Certified Trauma Specialist, my practice is grounded in trauma-informed, evidence-based modalities that prioritize empowerment, and meaningful change.
Do you have a desire to be the best ‘you’ that you can be? Or maybe you just need a little assistance to get through a tough time. I have experience with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD, and can assist with developing coping strategies for a variety of needs. I know that therapy can be intimidating, but you should be proud of yourself for taking this first big step. I work with individuals collaboratively to tailor therapeutic interventions for the specific needs of the person. Give me a call, and we will formulate a plan that will help you achieve your goal.
Do you have a desire to be the best ‘you’ that you can be? Or maybe you just need a little assistance to get through a tough time. I have experience with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD, and can assist with developing coping strategies for a variety of needs. I know that therapy can be intimidating, but you should be proud of yourself for taking this first big step. I work with individuals collaboratively to tailor therapeutic interventions for the specific needs of the person. Give me a call, and we will formulate a plan that will help you achieve your goal.
With more than six years of experience, I’ve worked closely with youth and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and self-confidence challenges.
My approach is warm, person-centered, and inspired by the Japanese philosophy of kintsugi—the idea that healing and beauty can grow from life’s difficult moments. Once we decide to work together, I will be honored to assist you reconnect with yourself and discover your own path toward growth and balance.
With more than six years of experience, I’ve worked closely with youth and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and self-confidence challenges.
My approach is warm, person-centered, and inspired by the Japanese philosophy of kintsugi—the idea that healing and beauty can grow from life’s difficult moments. Once we decide to work together, I will be honored to assist you reconnect with yourself and discover your own path toward growth and balance.
Donovan Individual and Family Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
5 Endorsed
Apple Valley, CA 92307
At Donovan Individual and Family Counseling Services, we offer a warm, trauma-informed space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. We work with individuals and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and emotional stress. Our approach is empathetic and non-judgmental, helping you build insight, resilience, and meaningful change at your own pace. You do not have to navigate this alone—reach out to see if we’re the right fit for your healing journey.
At Donovan Individual and Family Counseling Services, we offer a warm, trauma-informed space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. We work with individuals and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and emotional stress. Our approach is empathetic and non-judgmental, helping you build insight, resilience, and meaningful change at your own pace. You do not have to navigate this alone—reach out to see if we’re the right fit for your healing journey.
I specialize in working with teenagers and young adults who may be struggling with life transitions and social pressures.
Welcome, I'm Shirell Bunch-Lipscomb, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who is committed to helping individuals and families overcome various challenges and heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. My mission is to help you build stronger, more connected relationships while fostering emotional growth and resilience. My role as your guide is to help you identify and achieve your treatment goals by developing a strong, authentic relationship with you, teaching you valuable skills, and working collaboratively toward progress.
I specialize in working with teenagers and young adults who may be struggling with life transitions and social pressures.
Welcome, I'm Shirell Bunch-Lipscomb, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who is committed to helping individuals and families overcome various challenges and heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. My mission is to help you build stronger, more connected relationships while fostering emotional growth and resilience. My role as your guide is to help you identify and achieve your treatment goals by developing a strong, authentic relationship with you, teaching you valuable skills, and working collaboratively toward progress.
Healthy Mind & Brain Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DEL, LCSW, PhD abd
Apple Valley, CA 92307
Healthy Mind & Brain Center (HMBC) is a mental health treatment group that specializes in both traditional and non-traditional counseling approaches. CBT, EMDR, Trauma Focused and Individual Therapy are examples of traditional approaches, whereas, neurofeedback, neuroplasticity, meditation and brain training are examples of non-traditional approaches. Regardless of the therapy methodology, our goal is to demonstrate empirical success in assisting clients in changing maladaptive behaviors and thinking habits.
Healthy Mind & Brain Center (HMBC) is a mental health treatment group that specializes in both traditional and non-traditional counseling approaches. CBT, EMDR, Trauma Focused and Individual Therapy are examples of traditional approaches, whereas, neurofeedback, neuroplasticity, meditation and brain training are examples of non-traditional approaches. Regardless of the therapy methodology, our goal is to demonstrate empirical success in assisting clients in changing maladaptive behaviors and thinking habits.
I have over 20 years experience with adults and teens.
Welcome! I specialize in working with individuals navigating relationship challenges, divorce, trauma recovery, and patterns of codependency. Many clients come to therapy feeling emotionally depleted after years of putting others first or trying to hold everything together. They want clarity, stronger boundaries, healthier relationships, and a deeper sense of confidence in themselves.
My practice is intentionally small and boutique in nature, allowing me to offer thoughtful, individualized care for people who value a more personalized and reflective therapeutic experience.
I have over 20 years experience with adults and teens.
Welcome! I specialize in working with individuals navigating relationship challenges, divorce, trauma recovery, and patterns of codependency. Many clients come to therapy feeling emotionally depleted after years of putting others first or trying to hold everything together. They want clarity, stronger boundaries, healthier relationships, and a deeper sense of confidence in themselves.
My practice is intentionally small and boutique in nature, allowing me to offer thoughtful, individualized care for people who value a more personalized and reflective therapeutic experience.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 15 years, I have experience working with clients and families of all ages and backgrounds who have experienced a variety of challenges. I bring to the table an eclectic psycho-therapeutic approach utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions. I believe that you need to meet each individual that you are working with where they are, creating a safe and secure environment in order to promote strength and balance.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 15 years, I have experience working with clients and families of all ages and backgrounds who have experienced a variety of challenges. I bring to the table an eclectic psycho-therapeutic approach utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions. I believe that you need to meet each individual that you are working with where they are, creating a safe and secure environment in order to promote strength and balance.
My primary specialty is in the area of adolescence, adult, and older adults who can be confronted with relational and/or family concerns.
I am committed to providing quality counseling with emphasis on compassion, acceptance, personal, and relational growth. My practice specializes in individual functioning and relationships by improving communication and emotional regulation. Me comprometo a proporcionar servicios de asesoramiento y consulta de calidad con énfasis en la compasión, el crecimiento personal y relacional. Mi práctica se especializa en mejorar el funcionamiento y las relaciones individuales al mejorar la comunicación y la inteligencia emocional.
My primary specialty is in the area of adolescence, adult, and older adults who can be confronted with relational and/or family concerns.
I am committed to providing quality counseling with emphasis on compassion, acceptance, personal, and relational growth. My practice specializes in individual functioning and relationships by improving communication and emotional regulation. Me comprometo a proporcionar servicios de asesoramiento y consulta de calidad con énfasis en la compasión, el crecimiento personal y relacional. Mi práctica se especializa en mejorar el funcionamiento y las relaciones individuales al mejorar la comunicación y la inteligencia emocional.
I have significant experience working with youth that have complex needs ranging from Mood Disorders to Post Traumatic Stress.
I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have additional training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Family Based Treatment. My objective is to provide support that is client-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused. I also utilize an attachment-based perspective, especially when working with children.
I have significant experience working with youth that have complex needs ranging from Mood Disorders to Post Traumatic Stress.
I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have additional training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Family Based Treatment. My objective is to provide support that is client-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused. I also utilize an attachment-based perspective, especially when working with children.
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters from Loma Linda University and have been practicing for about 4 years. I help young adults struggling through career stress, burnout, or adjustment as they transition into new roles and explore the best version of themselves. I have experience with a diverse population, from different backgrounds and life experiences. I work with each individual as they share their unique journey.
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters from Loma Linda University and have been practicing for about 4 years. I help young adults struggling through career stress, burnout, or adjustment as they transition into new roles and explore the best version of themselves. I have experience with a diverse population, from different backgrounds and life experiences. I work with each individual as they share their unique journey.
I have over 8 years experience helping adults, teens, and families explore their communication styles and how to better cope with stressors.
Shannon Novoa, is a board certified LMFT from Apple Valley, California. Who works with clients to un-complicate the complicated and provides care for patients who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, communication struggles, self-esteems issues and people wanting to unlearn bad habits and change their mindsets. Shannon studied at Brandman University, where she obtained a Masters in Psychology. She's also worked in community health for 5 years, where she established her mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques, self-awareness strategies, and being able to identify triggers. She would like clients to feel in control.
I have over 8 years experience helping adults, teens, and families explore their communication styles and how to better cope with stressors.
Shannon Novoa, is a board certified LMFT from Apple Valley, California. Who works with clients to un-complicate the complicated and provides care for patients who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, communication struggles, self-esteems issues and people wanting to unlearn bad habits and change their mindsets. Shannon studied at Brandman University, where she obtained a Masters in Psychology. She's also worked in community health for 5 years, where she established her mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques, self-awareness strategies, and being able to identify triggers. She would like clients to feel in control.
Hi there, I'm Nelcy! Greetings! I am a bilingual (Spanish - English) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I’m a woman, mother and wife. I deeply believe in each person's wonderful value, love, and power. I believe in the infinite love of God for us. I believe in change, and I'm a witness to the changes in my clients' lives, and the power in each one to transform and thrive. I strive to create a comfortable and respectful environment where you can feel heard, vulnerable, and secure.
Hi there, I'm Nelcy! Greetings! I am a bilingual (Spanish - English) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I’m a woman, mother and wife. I deeply believe in each person's wonderful value, love, and power. I believe in the infinite love of God for us. I believe in change, and I'm a witness to the changes in my clients' lives, and the power in each one to transform and thrive. I strive to create a comfortable and respectful environment where you can feel heard, vulnerable, and secure.
I work with adults, teens, first responders, veterans, helping professionals, and individuals navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, relationship challenges, chronic stress, and major life transitions.
With nearly a decade of trauma-focused clinical experience and 15 years serving in police and fire communications, I help clients build resilience, process difficult experiences, and develop practical tools for healing. In addition to traditional therapy, I offer Animal-Assisted Therapy through HAART, creating opportunities for growth and healing.
I work with adults, teens, first responders, veterans, helping professionals, and individuals navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, relationship challenges, chronic stress, and major life transitions.
With nearly a decade of trauma-focused clinical experience and 15 years serving in police and fire communications, I help clients build resilience, process difficult experiences, and develop practical tools for healing. In addition to traditional therapy, I offer Animal-Assisted Therapy through HAART, creating opportunities for growth and healing.
I have many years experience working with and helping people find solutions to their problems. We all experience difficulties and talking with someone unconnected to your or your family can be helpful. I have worked with all age groups and have experience with a wide range of issues. These include (but are not limited to): couples and relationships; family difficulties; children and their wide range of issues; parenting; depression and anxiety; loss, tauma and grief; substance abuse recovery; anger management, loss of control and domestic violence issues. If you are in need of experience, give me a call.
I have many years experience working with and helping people find solutions to their problems. We all experience difficulties and talking with someone unconnected to your or your family can be helpful. I have worked with all age groups and have experience with a wide range of issues. These include (but are not limited to): couples and relationships; family difficulties; children and their wide range of issues; parenting; depression and anxiety; loss, tauma and grief; substance abuse recovery; anger management, loss of control and domestic violence issues. If you are in need of experience, give me a call.
Guided Transitions Mediation & Counseling, INC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Apple Valley, CA 92307
At Guided Transitions Counseling, we’re here to help you navigate life’s challenges, whether you’re facing stress, anxiety, depression, or difficult life seasons. Our role as your therapists is to encourage, support, and gently challenge you as you rediscover your sense of self. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore, grow, and work toward your personal goals, learning new ways to cope, adapt, and move forward with confidence and clarity.
At Guided Transitions Counseling, we’re here to help you navigate life’s challenges, whether you’re facing stress, anxiety, depression, or difficult life seasons. Our role as your therapists is to encourage, support, and gently challenge you as you rediscover your sense of self. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore, grow, and work toward your personal goals, learning new ways to cope, adapt, and move forward with confidence and clarity.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent 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.