Child Therapists in Lancaster, CA
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Brad Winthrop Wood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been a practicing therapist since 1998. I have experience with
children
and adults and strive to provide the best possible clinical experience to all of my clients. I have expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. If asked how I would describe my clinical perspective I would say that I practice Depth Psychology. I work with families and couples in addition to individual psychotherapy. I have expertise in Addiction, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety as well as other areas. Please contact me if you have questions on how I could provide the best experience in therapy for you.

Tricia I Colcord
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I believe in creating a safe space for my clients to explore past trauma or adverse
child
experiences, and learn new ways of coping and thriving in their lives.
Do you crave a change? Is anxiety, depression or grief taking over your days? Are you looking to move past an obstacle to you living YOUR best life? Therapy can be the tool that helps you move forward and unlock the future you want. Over the past 5 years, I have been working with individuals, families and
children
using creative and innovative interventions to assist them in reaching their goals. As a Family Centered Therapist I have collaborated with families in reducing conflict and increasing attachment in order to reach their full potential.

Linda Carol Leizerowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
"I specialize in working with
children
and families. I also facilitate parenting groups, including
child
abuse intervention/prevention classes. I provide a safe, empathetic environment using the mind, body and spirit connection on the journey to self-discovery. I enjoy working with a variety of clients, dealing with parent/
child
interactions, interpersonal and relational issues, depression, shyness, eating disorders, gay and lesbian issues, and self-injurious behaviors, such as cutting."

Tiffany Truss-Cole
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have worked with
children
ages 2-21 for over 15 years in ministry, community outreach and mentoring programs.
Adolescence can be a difficult period of transition for many. Peer pressure, changing environments and non-traditional or abrupt family changes can be challenging for a
child
as well as a parent. Finding a connection with someone who can help manage and overcome feelings of inadequacy is the first step to wellness.
Not accepting new clients

Cathy Marutzky
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor and I have enjoyed working with
children
, teens, and adults for thirty years. I feel passionate about helping individuals and couples find peace and healing for their lives and relationships. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, anger or relationship issues I can offer help. As a couple you may feel like you need to learn communication skills or how to reconnect emotionally. Perhaps you are having family problems and need help finding resolution. I have found that counseling provides the tools and resources to help us manage and overcome life's challenges.

Rosario S Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in the mental health of infants,
children
and adolescents (birth to 18).
HABLO ESPANOL! I am happy that destiny brought you here. If you are here you may be considering a specific life situation (trauma, challenge, worry, loss, parenting issue) that is preventing you from moving forward in the direction of your goals and dreams. Maybe you just need to gain clarity on a situation (new job, recently engaged, contemplating having kids, purchasing a home). Therapy is not only for the afflicted, but also for the conflicted! You are brave for considering leaning into the therapeutic process. Contact me to take the first step toward your own healing. I offer weekend appointments!

five star family services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a marriage and family therapist. I have worked with
children
, adolescents, families, couples and adults for more than 16 years. I am friendly, warm, and down to earth. I am skilled in delivering Christian, faith based counseling. Specializing in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, drug counseling, anger management and most mental health difficulties. I use evidence based interventions and employ current scientific findings to generate quick relief from symptoms. If you want to make changes in your life or need support and understanding as you go through difficult times contact .

Brandon Kyle Guresky
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Whether it's a
child
and parents conjointly receiving treatment together, or a couple being seen together by one clinician and separately with their own clinicians, there are many benefits of collaborative therapy, which has a strong prognosis.
In 2020, I opened a private practice. I was blessed it grew to full capacity but dealt with sadness of turning people away due to no space. Frequently people shared their difficulties with finding therapy. I am tired of people and families, who are suffering emotionally not getting the help they need. So, I put together a group of several skilled clinicians. We operate by providing a therapy environment that is confidential and emotionally safe. We’re dedicated to making people feel comfortable and understood when discussing the most sensitive issues. Our goal is to ensure support that is empathetic and non-judgmental.

Melisa E. Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have the following certifications in evidenced based practices: Managing and Adapting Practice, Parent
Child
Interactive therapy, Seeking Safety, Cognitive behavior therapy, ICBT, and Parent
Child
Care therapy.
Hello, my name is Melisa, and I am an experienced therapist with a passion for helping individuals overcome mental health challenges and achieve their full potential. With nearly a decade of experience in the field of mental health, I have had the opportunity to work with diverse clients and gain expertise in various evidence-based therapies. As a therapist, I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where my clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors without fear of stigma. My approach to therapy is collaborative and tailored to the unique needs and goals of each individual.

Healing Hearts Mental Health Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Hello! I am an Asian-American Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with years of experience working with
children
, adolescents, adults, couples, families providing mental health services in a community-based setting and private practice setting. I am here to provide support for whatever your needs may be and to overcome any challenges in your life from the past or currently in order to help you grow and succeed at your goals. I also have knowledge about the community resources in the Antelope Valley and you can check out my Instagram page at ilovetherapy661. I am Licensed to work with clients who live in California and Nevada.

A Caring Mind, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience in helping both adults and
children
with mental health issues.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist who has more than 20 years experience, I strive to help my clients face their struggles, develop a strong sense of self and create healthy relationships in their families and marriages. I teach my patients how to heal and become happy individuals because their pain is no longer running their lives due to their cognitive behavioral therapy. I can teach you to overcome depression and anxiety, struggles in marriage, family conflicts, grief and loss, divorce, eating disorders, PTSD, being a victim of abuse and any other struggles you may have.
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Marianella Hickery
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, PCC
Verified
Verified
I have a particular interest in treating couples and families,
children
.
"Hablo Español fluido" Como latina comprendo nuestra cultura, Tengo experiencia en terapia familiar, violencia Domestica, casos con DCFS, problemas de parejas e individual. Tambien tengo experiencia en evaluaciones y cartas para inmigracion y otros tipos de US Visa. I conduct sessions in English and Spanish and try to be accommodating to your schedule. I believe that relationship between client and therapist is the most important factor in successful therapy. I provide a safe, supportive environment for a strong connection to occur. In addition to the counseling credentials, I have teaching credentials held for over 30 years.
Waitlist for new clients

Harpers Haven Marriage, Family, & Child Couns Corp
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Harper's Haven Marriage, Family, &
Child
Counseling Corp. offers therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families, and supports clients in many areas including communication, anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum, etc. Harper's Haven Marriage, Family, &
Child
Counseling Corp. utilizes evidenced based practices along with other treatment modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy to provide a range of treatment options depending on the need of our clients.

Jose O. Alfaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MBA
Verified
Verified
Major and sudden life events can be disruptive to your life depending on what they are. They can also create worry, stress, confusion, sadness, anger, emotional pain, and frustration. Do you ever feel that way? Is it because of
Child
Protective Services, problems with your spouse or partner, or feeling pessimistic about life itself? With 18 years of experience in mental health, crisis management, adolescent behaviors, marital conflict, domestic violence and
child
welfare my primary focus is to help you heal and find solutions. If you need professional help, I look forward to working with you in a safe and judgment free manner.

Cynthia Mercedes Escobar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My specialties include working with young adults,
children
, Women’s issues, couples counseling, family planning, premarital counseling, prenatal support, post partum, parenting strategies, juvenile delinquency, social anxiety, self esteem issues, communication/ relationships issues, family related changes and conflict, transitions in life, crisis.
Asking for help can be difficult. Realizing you need to make a change or “unlearn” some habits and ideas that are not serving you well can be a bold brave move. I teach individual and couples skills to help them through overwhelming feelings and make lifestyle changes to interrupt those destructive cycles. Whether you need to process traumatic thoughts or knock down those mental barriers that have been holding you back from your own personal goals and relationships I would like to help you explore those needs.

Virginia Alvizo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello, my name is Virginia. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California. I have experience working with various ages from 3 to 65-years-old. I have worked in community-based mental health services to intense services with
children
and adults. I specialize in many areas but enjoy working with individuals, couples, families to help with motivation, relationships, self-awareness, individualization, self-love, stress management, communication, and so much more.

Jessica Rojas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Verified
Verified
Life can be challenging at times, but if you are reading this you are taking the first step to make a difference in your personal life. I want to warmly welcome you in this new journey of change. My name is Jessica Rojas, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working as an outpatient therapist for 7 years. My array of experience includes providing mental health to
children
, teens, adults and family from various cultural background both English and Spanish and different mental health issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, traumatic stress and disruptive behavior.

Dina Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I provide therapy for individuals, couples (traditional and non-traditional), adolescents, young adults, and families. In individual therapy, I will assist you in symptom relief and the development of emotional resilience. For couples, we will work together as a team, and I will provide you with the skills and tools that will help you successfully increase your relationship satisfaction. Using a blend of evidence-based practices, I am able to help parents fine tune their parenting skills and guide them in helping their
child
/adolescent in the development of healthy emotional regulation.

Harriet R Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in trauma whether the trauma is from abuse as
child
, sexual assault or combat.
I understand how difficult it is to feel anxious, sad, or depressed, and how those feelings can impact your view of yourself and the relationships in your life. You do not have to face these challenges alone. I will help you find a pathway to wholeness so you can discover your true self, allowing you to live more authentically and in harmony with all of life. When you change your state of mind, you change your state of being. I offer a holistic approach which focuses on mind, body, nutrition & soul growth. You will gain insight into why you feel the way you do and learn present centered techniques to change your state of mind.

Alpha Behavioral Health Consulting
Counselor, MS, CPRP, MFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed therapist and certified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner providing individual, and family therapy to
children
, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have experience treating anxiety, trauma, depression, mood disorder, panic disorder, self-injurious behaviors, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, and significant life transitions. I am a practical therapist helping individuals deal with childhood trauma, substance use, addiction, job stress, anger, loss, and grief. I also focus my practice on helping individuals, families, and couples cope with life challenges with a culturally sensitive approach.
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Child Therapists
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.