Child Therapists in La Quinta, CA
Terra Michelle Schmid
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Quinta, CA 92253
Waitlist for new clients
I am an advocate for You, and parent child relationships.
If you are ready to start healing past hurts, start taking care of You, and/or improve your relationships...I am here to help. We all need a place to shed the layers of thoughts, feelings and experiences that may be keeping us from our true self, or hindering our quality of life. Are you a parent needing guidance and support, or is your child or teen having a difficult time and you don't know where to turn? Are you looking to finally feel heard and understood...If you are struggling in any one of these areas, or are looking to feel more connected to yourself I would love to work with you. Your past does not predict your future.
I am an advocate for You, and parent child relationships.
If you are ready to start healing past hurts, start taking care of You, and/or improve your relationships...I am here to help. We all need a place to shed the layers of thoughts, feelings and experiences that may be keeping us from our true self, or hindering our quality of life. Are you a parent needing guidance and support, or is your child or teen having a difficult time and you don't know where to turn? Are you looking to finally feel heard and understood...If you are struggling in any one of these areas, or are looking to feel more connected to yourself I would love to work with you. Your past does not predict your future.
Elizabeth J Vanegas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
The journey of healing is a process where the client deserves to feel cared for in a safe environment. I have worked with a range of ages from children, teens to older adults. My experience has been with clients working through chronic symptoms of depression, self-harm, and psychiatric hospitalizations. I have been trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking safety, motivational interviewing, and provide other therapy modalities. I feel privileged to work with my clients in helping them heal from their trauma and other challenges they might be experiencing.
The journey of healing is a process where the client deserves to feel cared for in a safe environment. I have worked with a range of ages from children, teens to older adults. My experience has been with clients working through chronic symptoms of depression, self-harm, and psychiatric hospitalizations. I have been trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking safety, motivational interviewing, and provide other therapy modalities. I feel privileged to work with my clients in helping them heal from their trauma and other challenges they might be experiencing.
Rachel E. Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
I have successfully treated children two years old through senior adults experiencing brief life stressors or on-going challenges including: anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, autism, ADHD, and trauma from physical and/or sexual abuse.
Are the present circumstances getting too stressful? There are so many changes of which we are not in control- job insecurity, fear of disease/death, separation from family members, and kids at home - every day, ALL day! (I am a Registered Play Therapist along with being a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.) Life's difficulties may have seemed manageable a few months ago, but now are overwhelming.
I have successfully treated children two years old through senior adults experiencing brief life stressors or on-going challenges including: anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, autism, ADHD, and trauma from physical and/or sexual abuse.
Are the present circumstances getting too stressful? There are so many changes of which we are not in control- job insecurity, fear of disease/death, separation from family members, and kids at home - every day, ALL day! (I am a Registered Play Therapist along with being a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.) Life's difficulties may have seemed manageable a few months ago, but now are overwhelming.
Wendy Brooks
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92247
As a licensed psychologist with experiences working with children, adolescents, adults and families with diverse backgrounds and problems, I have an open, accepting, nonjudgmental approach to psychotherapy. My goal in psychotherapy is to help individuals identify areas of difficulty that they want to modify and then assist them in finding ways to effectively adjust behavior and thought patterns that will enhance their romantic relationships, family interactions, careers and other areas of life.
As a licensed psychologist with experiences working with children, adolescents, adults and families with diverse backgrounds and problems, I have an open, accepting, nonjudgmental approach to psychotherapy. My goal in psychotherapy is to help individuals identify areas of difficulty that they want to modify and then assist them in finding ways to effectively adjust behavior and thought patterns that will enhance their romantic relationships, family interactions, careers and other areas of life.
Satish Reese
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92247
As a therapist, I am committed to working alongside you and your child to provide you with tools to learn how to cope with your presenting concerns while also reconnecting and strengthening the family system back to manageability.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist located in Palm Desert, CA. In my practice I provide therapy to adolescents, families including blended families, young adults and couples. I am passionate about working with teens on their journey to figuring out life. My office is a safe space for clients to work through past trauma, find their voice, improve relationships, and get a better understanding of who they are. I include the parents throughout the process as I find it important to strengthen the family bond, break old habits that don’t work, and together create new ones that do.
As a therapist, I am committed to working alongside you and your child to provide you with tools to learn how to cope with your presenting concerns while also reconnecting and strengthening the family system back to manageability.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist located in Palm Desert, CA. In my practice I provide therapy to adolescents, families including blended families, young adults and couples. I am passionate about working with teens on their journey to figuring out life. My office is a safe space for clients to work through past trauma, find their voice, improve relationships, and get a better understanding of who they are. I include the parents throughout the process as I find it important to strengthen the family bond, break old habits that don’t work, and together create new ones that do.
New Leaf Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
Have you been feeling overwhelmed with anxiety? Or perhaps you've noticed your child or teen seems anxious, stressed, sad, or frustrated? Concerned that you or your child's behaviors or life events are interfering with relationships, academics, or self-esteem? Our team of therapists specialize in working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families; we know just how hard it can be to navigate the many stages of development while dealing with the demands of everyday life. But we also know that anxiety and stress don't have to rule your life! We're here to help you experience a life worth living.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed with anxiety? Or perhaps you've noticed your child or teen seems anxious, stressed, sad, or frustrated? Concerned that you or your child's behaviors or life events are interfering with relationships, academics, or self-esteem? Our team of therapists specialize in working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families; we know just how hard it can be to navigate the many stages of development while dealing with the demands of everyday life. But we also know that anxiety and stress don't have to rule your life! We're here to help you experience a life worth living.
Maureen P Misuraca
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
La Quinta, CA 92253
If you have not had much success so far with therapy and feel that the suggestions have not helped to shift things in your life, I may be a good fit for you. I can help you explore what is contributing to your feeling stuck and overwhelmed and move beyond it towards real healing. I work with children, teens, parents, adults and families. Being a parent myself, I can often bridge gaps between children and parents.
If you have not had much success so far with therapy and feel that the suggestions have not helped to shift things in your life, I may be a good fit for you. I can help you explore what is contributing to your feeling stuck and overwhelmed and move beyond it towards real healing. I work with children, teens, parents, adults and families. Being a parent myself, I can often bridge gaps between children and parents.
Blanca Maldonado Marriage & Family Therapist Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS Psy, LMFT, MA PPS
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
I work with clients of all ages who may be encountering different needs. As a therapist, my main purpose is to create a safe, empathetic, and supportive space to help you achieve your goals. I have a rich experience in working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, stress management, grief, parenting challenges, divorce, family/relational conflict, and behavioral problems in children.
I work with clients of all ages who may be encountering different needs. As a therapist, my main purpose is to create a safe, empathetic, and supportive space to help you achieve your goals. I have a rich experience in working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, stress management, grief, parenting challenges, divorce, family/relational conflict, and behavioral problems in children.
Joshua Bienenfeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253 (Online Only)
My name is Joshua Bienenfeld, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, stress, and caregiver issues, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for teens and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures.
My name is Joshua Bienenfeld, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, stress, and caregiver issues, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for teens and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures.
Mabel R. Ribas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253 (Online Only)
It is my honor to work with clients that are experiencing difficult life experiences. I provide counseling to children, adults and families. My areas of specialty include managing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship problems. I also specialize working with children and families that are affected by learning disorders (IEPS), behavior challenges, ADHD, Autism, Emotional Disturbance and other school related difficulties. My approach is to prioritize my clients' needs and assist them in identifying their strengths, power, purpose and resilience in order to overcome their stressors.
It is my honor to work with clients that are experiencing difficult life experiences. I provide counseling to children, adults and families. My areas of specialty include managing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship problems. I also specialize working with children and families that are affected by learning disorders (IEPS), behavior challenges, ADHD, Autism, Emotional Disturbance and other school related difficulties. My approach is to prioritize my clients' needs and assist them in identifying their strengths, power, purpose and resilience in order to overcome their stressors.
Amy Austin
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
La Quinta, CA 92253
Couples can utilize my experience by learning who is doing the communicating, the angry inner child and/or rebellious teenager, learning to dialogue as healthy adults without shame and blame.
In your therapy," I WON'T JUST SIT AND NOD." I'll be an active participant in your therapy. I specialize in individual, couple, family and addiction therapy from anxiety, depression to relationship challenges. I can help with a blend of warmth, compassion, guidance utilizing workable tools in a safe therapeutic milieu. I'll support you to identify, explore, and work through those scary, but telling truths. Your truths! Not thoughts and behaviors that you've lived that keep you emotionally stuck, tied to your history, and in pain! Let's work to leave behind patterns of dis-ease, discovering an empowered, real and wonderful YOU!
Couples can utilize my experience by learning who is doing the communicating, the angry inner child and/or rebellious teenager, learning to dialogue as healthy adults without shame and blame.
In your therapy," I WON'T JUST SIT AND NOD." I'll be an active participant in your therapy. I specialize in individual, couple, family and addiction therapy from anxiety, depression to relationship challenges. I can help with a blend of warmth, compassion, guidance utilizing workable tools in a safe therapeutic milieu. I'll support you to identify, explore, and work through those scary, but telling truths. Your truths! Not thoughts and behaviors that you've lived that keep you emotionally stuck, tied to your history, and in pain! Let's work to leave behind patterns of dis-ease, discovering an empowered, real and wonderful YOU!
Jeremy Sinkinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
Hi, my name is Jeremy Sinkinson, and I am an LMFT 93476. I work with parents, children, and individuals in a family context. I work with parents, children, and individuals. Parent-child interactions are my bread and butter. I use telehealth so I am primarily talk based, but I do offer coaching, experiential exercises, and homework. I would like to build a foundation for you to have a mental health routine that works for you. I am supportive and work to help clients feel that their voice is heard in the session. I make sure I understand how you feel and know what you want.
Hi, my name is Jeremy Sinkinson, and I am an LMFT 93476. I work with parents, children, and individuals in a family context. I work with parents, children, and individuals. Parent-child interactions are my bread and butter. I use telehealth so I am primarily talk based, but I do offer coaching, experiential exercises, and homework. I would like to build a foundation for you to have a mental health routine that works for you. I am supportive and work to help clients feel that their voice is heard in the session. I make sure I understand how you feel and know what you want.
Sommer Slaughter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
My name is Sommer Slaughter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults and I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, intimate partner violence and substance abuse. I integrate a variety of modalities based on the need of each client. I most frequently use Trauma Informed Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as both modalities allow me to help clients work on behavior change while gaining back control and empowerment in their lives.
My name is Sommer Slaughter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults and I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, intimate partner violence and substance abuse. I integrate a variety of modalities based on the need of each client. I most frequently use Trauma Informed Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as both modalities allow me to help clients work on behavior change while gaining back control and empowerment in their lives.
Terri Shearer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253 (Online Only)
You don’t have to go it alone. I am here to help you find your way back to living the life you want. It can happen. I'm here every step of the way. Because sometimes, things don’t turn out the way we planned. We didn’t know we would end up getting divorced, or blending families, or being a single parent, but here we are. We didn’t know we would adopt instead of birthing our own child, or be raising our grandchildren, or the difficulties we would face raising children in an LGBTQ home. But, here we are. These challenges can cause tremendous anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, confusion, sadness, and suffering. I understand.
You don’t have to go it alone. I am here to help you find your way back to living the life you want. It can happen. I'm here every step of the way. Because sometimes, things don’t turn out the way we planned. We didn’t know we would end up getting divorced, or blending families, or being a single parent, but here we are. We didn’t know we would adopt instead of birthing our own child, or be raising our grandchildren, or the difficulties we would face raising children in an LGBTQ home. But, here we are. These challenges can cause tremendous anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, confusion, sadness, and suffering. I understand.
Christina Granillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Quinta, CA 92253 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, families, and children work through their difficulties.
Click on my website to check for available appointments or to schedule a consult. Seeking therapy is not always easy, but if you're here, you've taken the first step. If you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, tired of doing the same things without getting different results, come give therapy a try. With the help of different therapeutic disciplines, we can work through depression, anxiety, anger, relational problems, and so much more. EMDR focused.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, families, and children work through their difficulties.
Click on my website to check for available appointments or to schedule a consult. Seeking therapy is not always easy, but if you're here, you've taken the first step. If you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, tired of doing the same things without getting different results, come give therapy a try. With the help of different therapeutic disciplines, we can work through depression, anxiety, anger, relational problems, and so much more. EMDR focused.
I Can Learn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PPS, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
You can also choose any of our programs for help with even the most "willful" children or teens.
You can learn to take control of yourself, your family, and your life! Positive communication and interpersonal interactions can be yours! Having worked with children, teens, and families for over 30 years as a teacher, school counselor, or therapist, I am familiar with the challenges, frustrations, and unique demands of trying to managing school, work, and family life. I am absolutely passionate about providing a safe and comfortable place to help you achieve your goals.
You can also choose any of our programs for help with even the most "willful" children or teens.
You can learn to take control of yourself, your family, and your life! Positive communication and interpersonal interactions can be yours! Having worked with children, teens, and families for over 30 years as a teacher, school counselor, or therapist, I am familiar with the challenges, frustrations, and unique demands of trying to managing school, work, and family life. I am absolutely passionate about providing a safe and comfortable place to help you achieve your goals.
Brent Michael Cooper
LEP
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92247
As a Licensed Educational Psychologist, and owner of El Paseo Testing Center, I work with children, teens, and adults and specialize in conducting psychological-educational evaluations. Benefits include implementation of 504 Plans (Public/Private Schools), IEP's, University testing accommodations, College Board entrance exams and most importantly understanding one's Learning Profile to be a successful independent learner. I'm an advocate for early intervention, calling it the key to success for an individual living with a learning or behavioral difference. We have a Comprehensive team of licensed Independent Educational Evaluators that conduct second opinion assessments for School Districts.
As a Licensed Educational Psychologist, and owner of El Paseo Testing Center, I work with children, teens, and adults and specialize in conducting psychological-educational evaluations. Benefits include implementation of 504 Plans (Public/Private Schools), IEP's, University testing accommodations, College Board entrance exams and most importantly understanding one's Learning Profile to be a successful independent learner. I'm an advocate for early intervention, calling it the key to success for an individual living with a learning or behavioral difference. We have a Comprehensive team of licensed Independent Educational Evaluators that conduct second opinion assessments for School Districts.
Emily Nielsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
Do you desire respectful & loving communication within relationships? Do you want your children to develop a strong identity, leadership skills & social confidence? Are you experiencing a life change or transition? We can help eliminate negative thinking, the effects of past traumas, loss of self, fears, navigate change or sadness to create an abundant life.
Life has been a struggle these past few years and you may find yourself stuck and overwhelmed unable to see a clear direction. Fears and anxieties can become our constant companions. You can learn to overcome these challenges. I am a strengths-based clinician building on your talents and personal gifts while in a safe and trusting environment. If you are questioning your life's purpose, I can work with you to formulate an active life plan for a confident approach and rewarding outcome. Let's make a plan to refocus and become the best version of yourself with a life of abundance & meaning. A Christian perspective is available.
Do you desire respectful & loving communication within relationships? Do you want your children to develop a strong identity, leadership skills & social confidence? Are you experiencing a life change or transition? We can help eliminate negative thinking, the effects of past traumas, loss of self, fears, navigate change or sadness to create an abundant life.
Life has been a struggle these past few years and you may find yourself stuck and overwhelmed unable to see a clear direction. Fears and anxieties can become our constant companions. You can learn to overcome these challenges. I am a strengths-based clinician building on your talents and personal gifts while in a safe and trusting environment. If you are questioning your life's purpose, I can work with you to formulate an active life plan for a confident approach and rewarding outcome. Let's make a plan to refocus and become the best version of yourself with a life of abundance & meaning. A Christian perspective is available.
Alyssa Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
La Quinta, CA 92247
My experience has allowed me to work with various issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, abuse, trauma (including sexual abuse), codependency, unhealthy relationships, racial identity issues, school and career issues, college preparation and adjustment, life after college, early motherhood, self esteem, and parent child relational issues.
Hi! I’m Alyssa Jones, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist serving the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas. I returned to the Coachella Valley in 2017 to pursue my hearts mission of bringing hope and healing to my hometown. I am passionate about supporting individuals, adolescents and young adults as they navigate through life's challenges and rise above them by creating new meaning in life. I am a firm believer that despite our hardships, there is still strength in the struggle to continue to rise through what we go through.
My experience has allowed me to work with various issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, abuse, trauma (including sexual abuse), codependency, unhealthy relationships, racial identity issues, school and career issues, college preparation and adjustment, life after college, early motherhood, self esteem, and parent child relational issues.
Hi! I’m Alyssa Jones, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist serving the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas. I returned to the Coachella Valley in 2017 to pursue my hearts mission of bringing hope and healing to my hometown. I am passionate about supporting individuals, adolescents and young adults as they navigate through life's challenges and rise above them by creating new meaning in life. I am a firm believer that despite our hardships, there is still strength in the struggle to continue to rise through what we go through.
Sarah Torres
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Quinta, CA 92247
Are you struggling to get through the day? Dealing with anxiety or depression? Having trouble adjusting to motherhood? Experiencing difficult behaviors with your child? Feeling lost or unmotivated? You are not alone if you have experienced any of these burdens. Asking for help can be difficult, even scary at times. Therapy can provide you the safe and confidential space to allow for exploration, processing, and growth to occur. Together we can identify tools that can be used in your daily life that strengthen your self-worth and interpersonal relationships.
Are you struggling to get through the day? Dealing with anxiety or depression? Having trouble adjusting to motherhood? Experiencing difficult behaviors with your child? Feeling lost or unmotivated? You are not alone if you have experienced any of these burdens. Asking for help can be difficult, even scary at times. Therapy can provide you the safe and confidential space to allow for exploration, processing, and growth to occur. Together we can identify tools that can be used in your daily life that strengthen your self-worth and interpersonal relationships.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in La Quinta, CA provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in La Quinta build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in La Quinta build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.