Child Therapists in Calabasas, CA

I am clinical psychologist and learning disabilities specialist with bi-coastal practices in both Scarsdale, New York and Calabasas, California. Within my practice, I provide evidence based psychological treatments, executive function training, and parenting skills. My goal is to provide skill based interventions that support success for children and adolescents at home, in school, and in their social community. My work is practical, effective, and efficient in terms of treatment length. I work collaboratively with parents, schools, and outside professionals to provide a full service program.

I work with a team of psychologists, testing specialists and a psychiatrist who treat children and adults with issues ranging from anxiety to dealing with changes in life (e.g. divorce, moving, loss). I see my role as a change agent to help clients have insight as to why they are suffering and what tools will help them become more self actualized. I have a casual and playful style when working with youth, so they don't realize they are in therapy. My goal is to disarm kids so they feel comfortable to share things.

Welcome to my "family practice." Finding a therapist that you feel comfortable talking with is crucial to the success of your work with that therapist. My work with an individual, whether child or adult, as well as with a family, begins with us developing a conversational style and working relationship together that will foster growth and learning. Together in this environment, we can work towards those goals we have set out, or simply take the opportunity to express feelings and thoughts in a safe, confidential environment.

My practice is dedicated to supporting healthy relationships, wellness and overall life satisfaction. I work with individuals, families, couples, and children of all ages. If you are looking to improve communication within your interpersonal relationships, find coping strategies for existing life challenges, or want to find a place to come and engage in personal introspection, I strive to create a safe, open, and honest space for you to gain awareness, find connection, and explore new ways of being.

Dr. Asal is a bilingual (English and Farsi) licensed clinical neuropsychologist (CA PSY 28994) who specializes in providing cutting-edge neuropsychological assessments and therapy services. Dr. Asal provides testing services to children , adolescents, and young adults who present with a broad range of neurodevelopmental, academic/learning, neurological, medical, and psychiatric challenges. Dr. Asal’s therapeutic services include working with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood and self-dysregulation, among other social and emotional difficulties.

I provide therapy to children , adolescents, and adults for broad spectrum of issues ranging from mild to severe. I counsel individuals and families for relationship difficulties, separation/divorce, parenting challenges, individual/family crises, survivors of abuse, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, grief/loss, trauma, and suicidal/self-injurious behavior.During difficult times when a person feels very vulnerable, it takes a tremendous amount of courage and energy to seek help. My approach is warm and genuine; my sessions are collaborative so clients to develop effective coping skills to overcome obstacles in their life after therapy has terminated and not foster dependency.

Our lives have been turned upside down, as a nation and as human beings. It is not only the fear of contracting the COVID-19 virus, the fear that someone we care about may succumb to the virus, but also our financial stability and the upheaval to our lives, what we considered normal has been suddenly torn asunder. As a species, humans are highly adaptable. And, we will adapt to this too. Please reach out for help during these very trying times. It's better to act sooner than to wait if you feel your mental health is taking a toll.

The clients which I feel very adept at working with effectively could be presenting any number of issues that haunt couples, children , adolescents, and individuals. These concern developmental, emotional, relational, and social topics.

Buddha's quote "The mind is everything. What you think you become", has always been at the center of my beliefs, both personally and professionally. Therefore, I view therapy as a tool that enables us to transcend beyond our previously adopted and perhaps less effective ways of coping with life's challenges, and begin to relearn new ways of dealing with challenges as they arise. This will in turn open up many new windows to self-awareness, ultimately bringing about personal growth and satisfaction both internally and within the context of our relationships, allowing us to live happier more fulfilled lives.

If only you could just tell your kids what to do and watch them feel better! It seldom works out that way, though. To help a child , you have to "speak the language of youth" and find ways to help that aren't lectures or punishments. My office is half consulting room and half art studio. Your child is invited to express their emotions in whatever way suits them--colors, brushes, toys and, yes, a couch. I help kids and teens find their own answers and begin growing into the people they were meant to be.

Now I See a Person Institute (NISAPI) specializes in using Community Engagement: A Collaborative Recovery Model. Senior faculty at NISAPI, Dr. Swim is a retired faculty at the Department of Counseling and Family Sciences at Loma Linda University, Senior Faculty, Houston Galveston Institute, and Associate, Taos Institute specializing in practicing, teaching and supervision from a strength based viewpoint with trauma and families. Mr. David Abramovitch, JD, MFTi a faculty member at NISAPI under (supervision) and a Taos Associate & specializes in trauma, Ms. Angela Masino, MA, & Dr. Lena Margardechian work as life coaches at NISAPI. NISAPI invites a warm and caring space for all age groups.

My clientele are children , adolescents, and adult struggling with adjusting to life stressors, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and personality disorder traits. Currently my practice is primarily working with females but I work with both females and males. I have worked in the field of psychology for over 10 years. I also provide Quotient ADHD testing.

I am a bilingual clinical neuropsychologist with extensive experience working with infants, children , adults, couples, and families. In addition to neuropsychological evaluations, I provide therapeutic interventions and have been trained in medical hypnosis, which is great for pain management. In treatment, I do not generally espouse one particular theoretical orientation, but instead I evaluate my patients from the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model. I believe that a person is a product of their environment, thus making it important to address a presenting issue on multiple levels in order to facilitate healthy adjustment and function within the existing milieu.

I have specialized in treating individuals families and children for over 40 years. My approach combines resolving current issues as quickly as possible with an in-depth understanding of the self. Therapy is a collaborative process for persons wishing to take back control and responsibility of their lives

Worried about your child or a special young kiddo you love? Have they always been active, funny, smart, and talkative but you’re starting to see things change at home or school? Thinking about how they may process new or upcoming changes in the family? Just want to make sure they're okay & maintain their wellbeing? Run out of options & need some new tools? My goal is to inspire & instill hope. My mission is helping children look up & into their future with less worry & fear & more confidence & happiness.

Social Coaching Club, Inc. is a full-service Social Skills Development Center offering social skills coaching and/or therapeutic services depending on the clients' needs. We work with children , adolescents, parents, families and individual adults to assess specific needs and to tailor services to best meet those needs.

As a parent/caregiver, a certain level of stress is normal, however when your stress level becomes unmanageable, it is time to seek professional support. I help infants and their parents; individuals and their families repair the effects of trauma and stress in their lives. I believe the earlier we address emotional, developmental, relational, social and individual (behavior) functioning, the better we can assist the family or individual to make life-long changes.