Parenting Therapists in Encino, CA
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Holly Tanna
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
In my work with children, I have empathy for the complex challenges of
parenting
and believe in respecting the role of parents and partnering with them to facilitate the healthy development of each unique child.
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I am dedicated to supporting individuals who are ready to embark on a journey of self-reflection and growth in order to improve their lives. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and their parents. I also enjoy working with adults, especially during transitional stages in their lives, as our work together can help them thrive at these defining moments and forge a fulfilling path forward.
Thomas Echlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I’m a play therapist, get teens, and have special training in co-
parenting
, reunification, recovery, anger management, eating disorder, and collaborative divorce.
Chaos and heartbreak in relationships bring people to me. They are angry and confused as they face both a hidden crisis and the loss of support or connection. Some do not have a choice – there are lawyers or social workers, and orders and mandates to address. Many are filled with shame and self-doubt, so we begin with what I know even before we meet – “your feelings are real” and “you are not losing it – you have been overwhelmed.” You are struggling to accept what you cannot change, but we may help you find the power to seize control of what you can. Whether “you” is an individual or a relationship that seems hopelessly broken.
Elizabeth Carroll Ingold
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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.
Lisa Markinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
I have a comprehensive practice that includes working with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career challenges, life changes, recovery and
parenting
problems.
I am passionate about providing a safe and warm environment where my clients are free to explore and grow. I strongly believe that the collaborative nature of therapy can help one to see things anew and bring about the change you desire. With an integrative approach and my background in family systems and cognitive behavioral therapy, we will work together to uncover what stands in the way of your growth and develop the tools and insights that will move you towards a life filled with more self-acceptance, joy, and fulfillment.
Sharon Tsabag-Arbel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
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.
Robyn Sewitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.
Jordy Glassner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you a new
parent
? Do you find yourself completely overwhelmed by the massive changes and challenges that come along with caring for a tiny human? Do you find yourself preoccupied with worrying thoughts about your baby’s health?Has it become difficult to connect with your partner? Becoming a new
parent
can feel like a rollercoaster of emotions. Joy, excitement, love, frustration, exhaustion, disappointment, guilt, shame. One moment you’re filled with bliss, lovingly staring into your new baby’s eyes and the next you may feel like hiding away in your closet, wondering “what have I done?!” You’re not crazy, and you’re not alone!
Anne K Guenther
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have 18+ 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.
Waitlist for new clients
Dahlia Greenbaum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.
Penni Seller
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.
April Blair
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
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.
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Judi Lirman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.
Waitlist for new clients
Jocelyn Clegg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
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.
Rakhee Alston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
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? As a bilingual therapist (English/Spanish), 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.
Waitlist for new clients
Royce Goldman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, Ed, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.
Lesley Lasker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
Gitu Bhatia
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
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.
Stella Zweben Samuel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.
Veronica Yakovenko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I provide
parenting
support, social skills group, teen anxiety groups, individual Telehealth therapy, and walk and talk therapy.
I love my work! From facilitating social skills groups for children, to helping teens navigate difficult emotions, to supporting adults through various life stages, I am here for you. I have been working in the mental health field since 2007. I have experience with a wide range of needs, including dual diagnosis, veterans, children with ADHD and/or autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression,
parent
support, and more!
Not accepting new clients
Shelley Fine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Life can be challenging, that's for sure! I understand how emotional pain can manifest as depression, anxiety, withdrawal in intimate relationships, addiction, to name just a few. Finding meaning within that struggle can help transform how we hold onto that experience. I will engage with you on this journey, helping you to develop a more compassionate relationship within yourself. Creating a more positive inner life can impact your outer world - in relationships,
parenting
, work, and self expression.
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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.