Parenting Therapists in Granada Hills, CA

We all know humans are not born with manuals, instead, we have to learn as we grow! Living should be easy, but it is inevitable that we will encounter instances in our lives when we feel stuck, confused, angry and sad. It is during this time we often seek professional help to find change, direction, awareness and support. Together, we can navigate through the current struggles, as well as, the good days to find coping skills and solutions that are useful to daily living.

Life can have its challenges, whether it’s personal struggles, work, relationships, and/or parenting , we all need a little help in managing these life stressors. I can provide a safe, confidential, unbiased space for you to express your feelings. I can help resolve challenges such as relationship issues, managing history of trauma, and managing difficult feelings (anger, worries, sadness), and improve parenting skills. We will work in getting you to a healthier place.

I am passionate about helping parents and their children (of any age), live happy and fulfilling lives. Because no two children are alike, I use a variety of therapeutic approaches that have been scientifically proven to help treat specific problems. The main focus of my practice is helping the child and parent (s) gain the necessary insights and skills to be successful with handling various life challenges in the home, school, and community. Interventions with children are presented in individual, group, and/or family settings.

I work with adults treating a variety of life issues, barriers, feelings, and obstacles, such as: anxiety, depression, life changes or challenges, parenting , relationship issues, problems at work, first time mom, changes in career, divorce, life transitions, achieving goals, and finding motivation.

I have been practicing for over 10 years treating individuals with Anger, Trauma, Addiction, Adolescent Issues, Gender & Sexuality Issues, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Parenting , Self-Esteem, and Peer Relationships. My training includes extensive work in a Hospital Based Intensive Outpatient Program, a Non-Profit Family Counseling Center, a Non-Public Behavioral School for students with chronic mental illness, and Private Practice. I am versed in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Jungian Therapy, and Multicultural Therapy.

I work with individuals struggling with sadness, anxiety, self-doubt, self-worth, shame, boundary-setting, self-acceptance, and feeling not good enough. I utilize a systematic approach to help clients build daily coping skills and understand the underlying reasons for their struggles. With greater insight and awareness, clients are able to find their truest voice and build a life that echoes their best self. I also work with couples looking to cultivate healthy communication skills, a richer relational experience, a revived vibrancy. I commonly work with life transitions, parenting questions, and identity conflicts.

You deserve to feel heard, understood, and cared for. Through our time together, you will have the opportunity to experience a warm and safe relationship, free of judgment. You will benefit from gaining insight into your troubles, whatever they may be. You will see improvements in your mood and your behaviors through learning to understand and therefore accept yourself, as well as others. You will be supported in setting your goals and together we can work as partners to achieve those goals. Your participation paired with my education, experience, and proven techniques will guide you towards being the best version of yourself.

The first step is always the hardest and you have already taken the most difficult step. It is not easy to come to terms with the idea of needing support through this phase in your life. It's even harder to face the idea that you will need to open up to a stranger and trust them with parts of yourself that you prefer to keep private. First off I want to commend you on taking the first step and starting the process of finding the right therapist for you. I am a very compassionate and caring therapist that has extensive experience with a wide range of disorders such as anxiety and depression.

Sometimes our lives do not end up as we planned? Life changes can make people feel confused, anxious, or depressed. Do you have panic attacks? Feel nervous all the time? Sad? Grief Stricken? Feeling overwhelmed? Do you find that everything you have tried to help yourself is not working and you need more support? I have a kind, sincere approach to counseling and we can work together to help you sort through the issues bothering you.

Guided by the mission to promote health, healing and hope for individuals, children, and families, I strive to provide quality professional services within a collaborative and compassionate approach. My belief is that people heal, grow, and thrive within supportive and safe relationships. My practice succeeds because I integrate the latest research findings, implement evidence-based interventions, and work in a committed, compassionate and collaborative way with my clients. If eligible, I will incorporate a patented sound therapy protocol that significantly reduces reactivity to trauma triggers and stress symptoms.

I provide therapy to people of all ages. I specialize in working with children from preschool through adolescence, parents, families, and adults. I have extensive post-graduate training as well as years of working in community mental health. I am experienced with a numerous of issues including anxiety, divorce, depression, self-esteem, and trauma; family conflict; pregnancy and parenting ; chronic pain and illness. I have additional expertise in developmental disorders and learning challenges. My approach is tailored to what works best for each individual and family.

I’m here to help you on your journey to find your essence, build meaningful connections, and guide you on your path in life. We receive so many messages on the “right” way to do things, but most of the time we feel unsure and overwhelmed. I use a collaborative approach to understand your values, develop your own way of living and figure out how to use your strengths and imperfections to your advantage. Finding a therapist that clicks can be a tiresome task. My approachable nature, clinical knowledge, and experience with diverse populations allows me to easily connect with people at different stages in life.

How I can help: The way we see the world and the people in it changes depending on our wellness. It can mean the difference between being a purposeful parent , an engaged employee, a supportive partner, a better friend or being a happy individual! Where I can help: I help people learn which version of the future you want to move towards. I help you see the possibilities and with each step you’ll find that this future is in fact feasible. Together, we’ll create obtainable goals to move you towards a well-balanced life.

I have counseled adults, teens, children and families for over 20 years. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief/loss, and anger management; children/teens with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, ADHD, disruptive behavior, anger management, social skills training, effects of divorce; parents/families with improving communication skills, co- parenting their children, and helping blended families.

Do you ever think, "why is it so hard to get along?" Do you wonder why love doesn't seem to be enough to stop the fighting? Do you end up fighting and arguing when you're just trying to discuss things? Do you ever wonder why you just can't seem to understand each other? Do you wake up in the middle of the night thinking, "I can't do this anymore! I hate this! Why is this relationship so hard?!? There must be a better way!"

We all need to be understood and regarded, and where there are problems there have been failures to understand us, as well as our own failure to understand others and represent ourselves well. Living successfully means we have all the tools we need to try, fail and get back up and try again until we got it. It is my ability to understand that also enables me to do forensic evaluations with compassion in the area of child custody and criminal law. I don't usually take as long as other evaluators, which allows me to charge less.

I will tell you what you need to know, not with judgment, but with solutions. I will teach you how to speak so that you are heard and understood. I will ask you to be courageous and try new things with yourself and in your relationships. I will show you how living in honesty and humility will save you.

Looking for someone to help you get relief from life's stressors and being overwhelmed? When you are feeling challenged by the day-to-day conflicts that disrupt your routine; you do not have to face it alone. Make the call and have a conversation about what you need and discuss what is possible in your life. Getting support and finding a compassionate clinician who will help you get to the core issues that seep into your relationships and existence is the next step toward regaining your life balance.

Depressed? Anxious? Drowning in pain? Family problems? Relationship issues? Low self-esteem? Melting away trauma, wounds, agony, and sufferings in life is a slow and delicate process. Factors that influence a person's development, personality, relationships, and the way that person is in the world could be influenced by personal historical background, family, friends, culture and environment .

I received my master's degree in Counseling Psychology from National University in 2011 and became a licensed therapist in 2017 in the state of California. I provide services in English and Punjabi. Currently, I work as a Mental Health Clinician providing community-based mental health/substance use services including psychotherapy as part of a collaborative team approach using the Assertive Community Treatment model. Previously, I have worked in an outpatient treatment program providing alcohol & drug services focusing on co-occurring disorders and facilitated group & individual counseling based on evidence-based treatment models.