Parenting Therapists in Encino, CA
Elizabeth Carroll Ingold
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91316
I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, grief and loss, parenting issues, career challenges and unresolved trauma.
Life's challenges and difficulties can adversely impact our sense of well-being and our personal and professional relationships. Our struggles often leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious and unhappy. Psychotherapy is proven to be a highly effective method to make positive changes in one's life. Together, we will explore your past and present wounds to gain awareness of their negative impact. Through compassionate support and feedback, I will assist you in resolving persistent, unconscious patterns that may be holding you back, as we concurrently work to develop more adaptive, positive coping skills to manage life's complexities.
I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, grief and loss, parenting issues, career challenges and unresolved trauma.
Life's challenges and difficulties can adversely impact our sense of well-being and our personal and professional relationships. Our struggles often leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious and unhappy. Psychotherapy is proven to be a highly effective method to make positive changes in one's life. Together, we will explore your past and present wounds to gain awareness of their negative impact. Through compassionate support and feedback, I will assist you in resolving persistent, unconscious patterns that may be holding you back, as we concurrently work to develop more adaptive, positive coping skills to manage life's complexities.
Relationship issues, low self-esteem, stress, parenting/care taking challenges, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and trauma, are explored in confidence and safety, with trust and support, without judgment.
I have 20+ years of clinical experience working with individuals and families. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Treatment, and have advanced training in issues of Domestic Violence, Attachment, and Parenting, with a focus on adoption. My practice honors diversity, and welcomes all individuals and their families. Together we will identify obstacles that block the way to reaching your goals and support you to have the quality of life you desire. Whether a new challenge, or a long-held relic, we will create awareness and understanding and clear the way to a more fulfilling future.
Relationship issues, low self-esteem, stress, parenting/care taking challenges, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and trauma, are explored in confidence and safety, with trust and support, without judgment.
I have 20+ years of clinical experience working with individuals and families. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Treatment, and have advanced training in issues of Domestic Violence, Attachment, and Parenting, with a focus on adoption. My practice honors diversity, and welcomes all individuals and their families. Together we will identify obstacles that block the way to reaching your goals and support you to have the quality of life you desire. Whether a new challenge, or a long-held relic, we will create awareness and understanding and clear the way to a more fulfilling future.
Dahlia Greenbaum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91436 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive training and experience helping clients navigate parenting challenges with a science-based, gentle approach.
No matter how hopeless you have become, I believe there is a way out. When we struggle in our relationships, we cannot be our best selves. If you are at the end of your rope with your partner, your children, or with yourself, you are not alone. We all deserve to have someone on our team. As your therapist, I will help you create relationships in your life that work.
I have extensive training and experience helping clients navigate parenting challenges with a science-based, gentle approach.
No matter how hopeless you have become, I believe there is a way out. When we struggle in our relationships, we cannot be our best selves. If you are at the end of your rope with your partner, your children, or with yourself, you are not alone. We all deserve to have someone on our team. As your therapist, I will help you create relationships in your life that work.
When searching for a provider, it is important to find someone who is effective in achieving your therapy goals. I want to work with you to overcome your challenges and reach your goals. I handle each client as an individual based on their particular needs, objectives, and presenting issues. I provide counseling to families, couples, individuals, and children. My main areas of specialization are autism, ADHD, behavioral problems, parenting, testing and evaluations, child therapy, and trauma. However, I have expertise in many other areas as well.
When searching for a provider, it is important to find someone who is effective in achieving your therapy goals. I want to work with you to overcome your challenges and reach your goals. I handle each client as an individual based on their particular needs, objectives, and presenting issues. I provide counseling to families, couples, individuals, and children. My main areas of specialization are autism, ADHD, behavioral problems, parenting, testing and evaluations, child therapy, and trauma. However, I have expertise in many other areas as well.
I can help you address many different issues in your life, for example, difficulties with relationships, anxiety, depression, parenting and many more.
I have been in practice for close to 30 years and work with individuals and couples. I believe that we all develop ways of coping that serve us at some times in our lives and not in others. I can help you identify the patterns of your behavior and the underlying feelings that accompany that behavior. Together we can try to understand and empathize with what brings you to seek help.
I can help you address many different issues in your life, for example, difficulties with relationships, anxiety, depression, parenting and many more.
I have been in practice for close to 30 years and work with individuals and couples. I believe that we all develop ways of coping that serve us at some times in our lives and not in others. I can help you identify the patterns of your behavior and the underlying feelings that accompany that behavior. Together we can try to understand and empathize with what brings you to seek help.
Rakhee Alston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436 (Online Only)
The following are some of the issues I treat in my practice: depression, anxiety, grief & loss, prenatal & postnatal challenges, PTSD, ADHD, learning difficulties, behavioral issues, challenges with parenting, and parent-child conflict.
Feeling hopeless? I work with individuals who are troubled by relationship discord, trauma, depression and loss, or anxiety. Therapy is a journey toward growth, personal fulfillment and greater understanding of ourselves and those around us. My work involves helping individuals who are dealing with life's challenging issues. I also work closely with parents to help them gain tools they need to feel confident and successful.
The following are some of the issues I treat in my practice: depression, anxiety, grief & loss, prenatal & postnatal challenges, PTSD, ADHD, learning difficulties, behavioral issues, challenges with parenting, and parent-child conflict.
Feeling hopeless? I work with individuals who are troubled by relationship discord, trauma, depression and loss, or anxiety. Therapy is a journey toward growth, personal fulfillment and greater understanding of ourselves and those around us. My work involves helping individuals who are dealing with life's challenging issues. I also work closely with parents to help them gain tools they need to feel confident and successful.
Royce Goldman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, Ed, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91316
Waitlist for new clients
I interpret IEP test results, placement and goals for the parent.
I work with school age children to adolescents who have special behavioral or learning needs. I focus on providing support to the entire family encompassing the child, parents and siblings. I provide family counseling, parenting skills coaching, and social skills training within the context of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Polyvagal Theory. I help with the initial trauma of a child's diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder or a Specific Learning Disability. I support a family on their journey from initial diagnosis to accessing resources and programs for their child.
I interpret IEP test results, placement and goals for the parent.
I work with school age children to adolescents who have special behavioral or learning needs. I focus on providing support to the entire family encompassing the child, parents and siblings. I provide family counseling, parenting skills coaching, and social skills training within the context of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Polyvagal Theory. I help with the initial trauma of a child's diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder or a Specific Learning Disability. I support a family on their journey from initial diagnosis to accessing resources and programs for their child.
Jocelyn Clegg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
Waitlist for new clients
I'm trained to provide Parent Child Interaction Therapy - an evidenced based approach to working with the parent-child dyad.
I work with my clients from a strength-based approach assisting them in finding their inner strengths, setting goals and working towards these goals in order to lived a more joyful and fulfilled life. Together we explore the obstacles that interfere with your ability to access your strength, authenticity and best self. We will work together to overcome these obstacles in a supportive environment. I also work with families struggling with the demands of raising children who can be disruptive, demanding and challenging. I work with these families on a strength based approach to bring fun, ease and joy back into the parent child relationship.
I'm trained to provide Parent Child Interaction Therapy - an evidenced based approach to working with the parent-child dyad.
I work with my clients from a strength-based approach assisting them in finding their inner strengths, setting goals and working towards these goals in order to lived a more joyful and fulfilled life. Together we explore the obstacles that interfere with your ability to access your strength, authenticity and best self. We will work together to overcome these obstacles in a supportive environment. I also work with families struggling with the demands of raising children who can be disruptive, demanding and challenging. I work with these families on a strength based approach to bring fun, ease and joy back into the parent child relationship.
I provide psychotherapy to clients who want lasting change in their primary relationships as well as overall personal growth. This includes parents trying to navigate the sometimes difficult task of parenting. Each individual, couple or family that I work with is unique and I value the process of getting to know my clients as the people they truly are. Some issues I treat are interpersonal conflict, trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment issues, addictions (including those in recovery), and difficulties with boundaries and trust.
I provide psychotherapy to clients who want lasting change in their primary relationships as well as overall personal growth. This includes parents trying to navigate the sometimes difficult task of parenting. Each individual, couple or family that I work with is unique and I value the process of getting to know my clients as the people they truly are. Some issues I treat are interpersonal conflict, trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment issues, addictions (including those in recovery), and difficulties with boundaries and trust.
I see adults, adolescents, individuals, and couples about parenting and co- parenting, anxiety, dysfunctional relationships, divorce, depression, aging and the Sandwich Generation, Special Needs, and more.
I am a skilled, empathetic, therapist who is committed to providing you with support, insight, and practical tools.You have more strengths and fewer weaknesses than you realize.Working together, we explore you, letting you see yourself as you really are and always have been - worthwhile and loveable. You can learn and move forward. Seeing a licensed therapist often provides new ways to work through the issues and fears holding you back. No matter what the obstacles, we will find solutions together.
I see adults, adolescents, individuals, and couples about parenting and co- parenting, anxiety, dysfunctional relationships, divorce, depression, aging and the Sandwich Generation, Special Needs, and more.
I am a skilled, empathetic, therapist who is committed to providing you with support, insight, and practical tools.You have more strengths and fewer weaknesses than you realize.Working together, we explore you, letting you see yourself as you really are and always have been - worthwhile and loveable. You can learn and move forward. Seeing a licensed therapist often provides new ways to work through the issues and fears holding you back. No matter what the obstacles, we will find solutions together.
Penni specializes in parenting issues including sleep training, setting appropriate expectations and limits, parenting on the same page, and discipline concerns.
I specialize in working with children, individuals, families, and couples. I strongly believe in tailoring my approach to suit each family's or person's individual needs.My approach is eclectic and includes behavioral and social-emotional perspectives. Another service I offer is in-home child/family therapy. I feel offering this service allows me to be most effective in customizing solutions to suit your family's needs.
Penni specializes in parenting issues including sleep training, setting appropriate expectations and limits, parenting on the same page, and discipline concerns.
I specialize in working with children, individuals, families, and couples. I strongly believe in tailoring my approach to suit each family's or person's individual needs.My approach is eclectic and includes behavioral and social-emotional perspectives. Another service I offer is in-home child/family therapy. I feel offering this service allows me to be most effective in customizing solutions to suit your family's needs.
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As a Parent Educator, I can help you integrate discipline and structure into your family life.
I realize how difficult choosing a therapist can be. As in life, there are many choices and factors weighing heavily on your decision. I offer my clients a relationship where you can safely explore the struggles and issues that are affecting the most important aspects of your life; your relationships, your career and yourself. My style is straightforward and direct while maintaining compassion and respect for my clients. I provide solace, a calming voice and peace when you may need it most.
As a Parent Educator, I can help you integrate discipline and structure into your family life.
I realize how difficult choosing a therapist can be. As in life, there are many choices and factors weighing heavily on your decision. I offer my clients a relationship where you can safely explore the struggles and issues that are affecting the most important aspects of your life; your relationships, your career and yourself. My style is straightforward and direct while maintaining compassion and respect for my clients. I provide solace, a calming voice and peace when you may need it most.
Heather Sardella
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436 (Online Only)
I am able to address issues pertinent to teens and their families, including depression, anxiety (including OCD), anger management, self-harming behaviors, teen dating violence, peer and intimate relationships, parent/child relationships, parent support, family dynamics including divorce and blended family issues and life transitions.
Therapy is about change. Change can be difficult and rewarding, exciting and scary. Wanting a change is a big part of what brings people to therapy. Combining forces with you (you are the expert on you!) I can guide your way towards change and help you achieve your therapeutic goals.
I work primarily with teens, their families and young adults. I use an eclectic positive approach, customizing my sessions to my clients’ needs. I’m a believer in humor, artistic expression and creative problem solving.
I am able to address issues pertinent to teens and their families, including depression, anxiety (including OCD), anger management, self-harming behaviors, teen dating violence, peer and intimate relationships, parent/child relationships, parent support, family dynamics including divorce and blended family issues and life transitions.
Therapy is about change. Change can be difficult and rewarding, exciting and scary. Wanting a change is a big part of what brings people to therapy. Combining forces with you (you are the expert on you!) I can guide your way towards change and help you achieve your therapeutic goals.
I work primarily with teens, their families and young adults. I use an eclectic positive approach, customizing my sessions to my clients’ needs. I’m a believer in humor, artistic expression and creative problem solving.
Besides psychotherapy, I provide parent training, child custody mediation, and work in a multidisciplinary team as a divorce coach and child expert in the collaborative divorce process to prevent emotional damage to all parties going through divorce, especially children.
As a cognitive-behavioral therapist, I believe that people's emotions and behaviors are influenced by their perceptions and interpretation of events. I work collaboratively with my clients in a proactive manner in order for them to learn effective strategies that they can use for the rest of their lives. I also believe that we are influenced by the cultural context in which we grow up. All relationships are, to some extent, are contextual and intercultural. People often face new challenges as they go through transitions in their lives. I bring my life experiences and professional knowledge to therapy.
Besides psychotherapy, I provide parent training, child custody mediation, and work in a multidisciplinary team as a divorce coach and child expert in the collaborative divorce process to prevent emotional damage to all parties going through divorce, especially children.
As a cognitive-behavioral therapist, I believe that people's emotions and behaviors are influenced by their perceptions and interpretation of events. I work collaboratively with my clients in a proactive manner in order for them to learn effective strategies that they can use for the rest of their lives. I also believe that we are influenced by the cultural context in which we grow up. All relationships are, to some extent, are contextual and intercultural. People often face new challenges as they go through transitions in their lives. I bring my life experiences and professional knowledge to therapy.
My ideal client is willing to do their emotional work. He does not want to waste his time or money. She is looking to discover her roadblocks and is willing to reach beyond her comfort zone to feel better. He wants to increase his emotional intelligence and hold onto his manhood at the same time. She wants to find find her voice and her power without giving up her femininity. They want want to understand each other while under stress. They want to be as nearly on the same parenting page as possible. They want good sex, good talks, well adjusted children, and a fulfilling life.
My ideal client is willing to do their emotional work. He does not want to waste his time or money. She is looking to discover her roadblocks and is willing to reach beyond her comfort zone to feel better. He wants to increase his emotional intelligence and hold onto his manhood at the same time. She wants to find find her voice and her power without giving up her femininity. They want want to understand each other while under stress. They want to be as nearly on the same parenting page as possible. They want good sex, good talks, well adjusted children, and a fulfilling life.
I provide parenting groups to manage the challenge of raising children and teenagers in 2020.
Do you find it difficult to understand your child or teenager? Parenting is an overwhelming job and can sometimes leave you feeling powerless. If your child is having challenges in school, or at home, or with his/her friends, I can give you insights and provide a safe space to understand what is going on and how to approach the situation.
I provide parenting groups to manage the challenge of raising children and teenagers in 2020.
Do you find it difficult to understand your child or teenager? Parenting is an overwhelming job and can sometimes leave you feeling powerless. If your child is having challenges in school, or at home, or with his/her friends, I can give you insights and provide a safe space to understand what is going on and how to approach the situation.
Life is full of challenges. We all face hard times, stress and struggles at some point during our lives. Unfortunately, we cannot change the past, but we can change our thoughts and feelings about what has happened to us and choose how to deal with it and the effect it will have on us in the future. I specialize in working with teens, adults, families and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, relationship problems and life transitions (marriage, divorce, becoming a parent, moving, becoming empty nesters, grief and loss, etc.).
Life is full of challenges. We all face hard times, stress and struggles at some point during our lives. Unfortunately, we cannot change the past, but we can change our thoughts and feelings about what has happened to us and choose how to deal with it and the effect it will have on us in the future. I specialize in working with teens, adults, families and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, relationship problems and life transitions (marriage, divorce, becoming a parent, moving, becoming empty nesters, grief and loss, etc.).
I'm qualified to help with a variety of challenges; however, my focus is on helping clients work through depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, parenting challenges, codependency, low self-esteem, career issues, life transitions, and setting healthy boundaries.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT# 125267). The focus of my practice is working with individuals, couples and families who are seeking growth, a deeper sense of purpose, who want to improve their overall quality of life and enhance and transform their relationships. I believe that therapy can be a wonderful tool to promote this self-exploration, healing and growth and I hope to help you in this process. My style is open, direct and at times, eclectic. I provide a warm, safe environment to discuss concerns and challenges. I work with clients to together build customizable goals and an actionable plan.
I'm qualified to help with a variety of challenges; however, my focus is on helping clients work through depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, parenting challenges, codependency, low self-esteem, career issues, life transitions, and setting healthy boundaries.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT# 125267). The focus of my practice is working with individuals, couples and families who are seeking growth, a deeper sense of purpose, who want to improve their overall quality of life and enhance and transform their relationships. I believe that therapy can be a wonderful tool to promote this self-exploration, healing and growth and I hope to help you in this process. My style is open, direct and at times, eclectic. I provide a warm, safe environment to discuss concerns and challenges. I work with clients to together build customizable goals and an actionable plan.
I provide therapy services to children, adults, couples and families on a sliding scale fee. Additionally, I take victims of crime and Medical Insurance. I am able to offer guidance with presenting challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, defiance, academic underachievement, autism, parent/child conflicts, loss, and relationship issues. I have over 12 years experience working with children, adolescents and young adults with severe emotional and behavioral challenges who are wards of the court. Services are offered in English and Spanish.
I provide therapy services to children, adults, couples and families on a sliding scale fee. Additionally, I take victims of crime and Medical Insurance. I am able to offer guidance with presenting challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, defiance, academic underachievement, autism, parent/child conflicts, loss, and relationship issues. I have over 12 years experience working with children, adolescents and young adults with severe emotional and behavioral challenges who are wards of the court. Services are offered in English and Spanish.
Jamye Waxman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
I am passionate about people. It's what drew me to the field of sexuality & relationships. My goal is to help find your authentic voice in your relationships with yourself and others. As a compassionate and attuned therapist and sex educator, I enjoy working with couples and individuals who are exploring the challenges of desire differences, sexual and gender identity issues, relationship struggles, parenting, panic, anxiety and early attachment experiences, as well as those seeking existential meaning in life and love. I am extremely comfortable working with LGBTQI clients, sex workers, & those in kink & non-monogamous communities.
I am passionate about people. It's what drew me to the field of sexuality & relationships. My goal is to help find your authentic voice in your relationships with yourself and others. As a compassionate and attuned therapist and sex educator, I enjoy working with couples and individuals who are exploring the challenges of desire differences, sexual and gender identity issues, relationship struggles, parenting, panic, anxiety and early attachment experiences, as well as those seeking existential meaning in life and love. I am extremely comfortable working with LGBTQI clients, sex workers, & those in kink & non-monogamous communities.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.