Child Therapists in Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA
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Renee Garett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Have you hit a wall in your life and feel unable to manage your emotions? Are you looking for TOOLS to help yourself or a loved one cope? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts, or family conflict? Are you a parent concerned about your
child
/teens emotions or behaviors? Are you having difficulty managing a current life transition? If any of these questions ring true for you, I can help you. I work with individuals and families to solve problems and move forward. I truly appreciate my role as a therapist and honor each clients' story.

Simcha Saiek
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
By strengthening the parent/
child
relationship, In working with parents,
children
and families, my goal is to help parents regain their joy of being parents, of enjoying watching their
child
grow and develop and maintaining the sense of curiosity and amazement as they see their
child
become a wonderful human being they like to spend time with.
I have over 20 years experience in working with
children
, adolescents and families with various backgrounds and socioeconomic status. My specialty and passion is in working with parents in helping them become the best parents they can be; including managing behavior problems at home and school, co-parenting, family therapy and
Child
-Parent dyadic Psychotherapy. I am able to provide therapy in both Hebrew and English. To accommodate the local Jewish community, I have available appointment times on Sunday, in addition to weekdays.

Hilary Henson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I offer sand tray therapy for
children
which, combined with EMDR, is a powerful - and fun! - way to help
children
with traumas big and small.
I believe that you have a right to therapy that meets your needs, and works towards your goals. My job is to collaborate with you in whatever way is helpful. I am non-judgmental, and supportive, and will work with you to enlist your strengths and energies to bring about the changes you want in your life.
I offer EMDR therapy for the traumas that underlie so many issues. If you are looking for an alternative to 12 step programs and abstinence for a substance problem, I can offer you the harm reduction approach which respects your intelligence and your ability to make choices.

Janet Woznica
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst with in-depth experience working successfully with adults, adolescents,
children
and families.
Successful psychotherapy can have far-reaching benefits, providing a unique opportunity to make lasting changes leading to a richer, more fulfilling life. I am dedicated to helping others overcome obstacles, resolve conflicts, and live their lives to the fullest. I work collaboratively to provide insight and understanding to heal old wounds along with practical strategies to move forward. I offer hope, perspective, compassion, and practical tools to resolve both current and long-term conflicts and issues.

Shina Halavi, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a neuropsychologist, and I work with
children
and adults. I provide therapy and neuropsychological assessment. THERAPY: I help individuals struggling with anxiety, stress, behavioral difficulties, and school/work issues. ASSESSMENT: I assess individuals experiencing a variety of issues including ADHD, learning disabilities, academic difficulties, attention issues, thinking/memory problems, and those seeking accommodations for school or standardized tests (SAT, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT...).

Andrew J Benkendorf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you concerned about your
child
's behavior?
Is your
child
's behavior causing problems for your entire family?
He's such a sweet kid, but some days he makes you want to pull your hair out! You work hard to raise your
children
right, but sometimes your daughter just doesn't appreciate you! Whether your
child
is failing in school, becoming violent, recovering from a suicide attempt, or struggling with ADHD or Anxiety - I'm here to help!
Waitlist for new clients

John Grienenberger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I am currently a Co-Investigator on a major federally funded grant from NICHD awarded to do an outcome study of my early intervention model working with parents of young
children
.
I currently see adolescents, adults, parents, and couples in private practice specializing in psychotherapy. I work from a contemporary psychodynamic/attachment based model. I seek to create an emphathic environment to help clients feel understood, while also challenging them to go to greater depths by confronting self-defeating or growth inhibiting patterns of relating to self and others.

Illuminate Child & Adolescent Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Your
child
is a source of light. But perhaps you've noticed their light has dimmed recently and you feel concerned. Perhaps your teen is falling behind in school, having difficulty connecting with their friends, or experiencing confusion as they explore their gender identity. Your young
child
may be having anger outbursts or challenges with their behavior at home. Adjusting to the ever-changing COVID-19 lifestyle might be causing worries and changes in mood or personality. Or your
child
might have experienced a major stressor like divorce, a death in the family, or even a traumatic event like a car accident or an act of violence.

Meridio Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
ON LINE THERAPY SERVICES . My experience includes helping
children
, teens, young adults, adults and families with common mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, family conflict, relationship issues, healing past trauma, adjustment to new life circumstances, autism. I also specialize in helping
children
with highly disruptive behavior. I use short-term, evidence based approach to achieve long lasting positive results.

Erica Rozmid
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Rozmid is a Los Angeles-based Clinical Psychologist practicing in California and Rhode Island. She specializes in working with
children
, adolescents, and adults using: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Exposure Therapy; & Parent Coaching. Dr. Rozmid utilizes the most advanced psychological approaches and was trained by world-renowned experts. She currently treats: Anxiety Disorders / ADHD & Executive Function Difficulties/ Depression/ Suicide and Self-Harm/ Selective Mutism/ Parent Coaching/ Borderline Personality.

Buffy Schroller
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Are you concerned about your
child
's wellbeing? As a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience, I specialize in treating
children
/adolescents who present with anxiety, depression, and disruptive behaviors that impact their functioning in home, school, and social settings. I enjoy working with
children
and their parents helping
children
learn how to regulate and tolerate feelings (anger, frustration, sadness, and anxiety), manage challenging/disruptive/impulsive behaviors, and acquire adaptive, positive coping skills. I assist parents in learning how to regulate their own feelings and be aware of their behaviors so they can help their
child
.

Alison Lieber
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi there! I'm Alison and I specialize in working with
children
as young as 4 years old! I am a nature enthusiast, a native upstate New Yorker, a musician, and a devoted dog mom to my pup, Doug. As an Associate Marriage & Family (136606) Trauma Therapist, and certified Mindfulness Skills Instructor, I'm passionate about helping
children
and adults overcome emotional difficulties and build healthy coping skills. I'm committed to providing a safe, nurturing space for my clients aged 4 and up to talk about their feelings and learn practical calming tools for stressors at home, with friends, and in the classroom.

Maggie Sennish
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MS
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced therapist with a compassionate, respectful approach to the growth of each person/family who enters psychotherapy. With over 15 years leading a full private practice of
children
, adolescents and adults, and running groups I have a deep understanding of life stages, mood and cognitive disorders, communication and relational skills development. I work collaboratively with each client, family or group to define goals and effect change.

Charlotte Reznick
PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Author, LA Times bestseller The Power of Your
Child
's Imagination: How to Transform Stress and Anxiety into Joy and Success (Perigee/Penguin.
The challenges of growing up in today's rapidly changing society are enormous.
Children
need to be equipped with skills for survival and growth that were never before imagined. I focus on teaching self-healing and self-control techniques that empower youth to develop the emotional skills necessary for a happy and successful life and realize their potential throughout their lifetime.
Using the positive power of their imagination,
children
learn to reduce stress, deal effectively with anger and frustration, reduce stomachaches, headaches, and tics, cope with divorce and death, reduce parental and sibling conflicts, increase concentration, sleep peacefully, and more.

Neal Tobisman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with
children
, adolescents, young adults and parents on a variety of issues, some of which include; depression, anxiety, disruptive behaviors, ADHD symptoms, social skills, parenting, family dynamics, life stage transitions and divorce issues.
It is not uncommon for people at various points in their lives to experience overwhelming emotional states, intense reactions to life events and or, feel lost or disconnected from the world. As a therapist, my goal is to help
children
and adult clients to face and navigate these challenges in an effort to help them gain new perspective, growth, resolution and a sense of empowerment. If you are seeking extra support and guidance for yourself or your
child
, I welcome the opportunity to work with you and help to guide the process.

Sandra J. Landen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have specific advanced training in
child
& adolescent psychology, play therapy and parenting.
Looking for a Psychologist can be an overwhelming task. I work in a collaborative way respecting each person's unique history, personality, cultural context, strengths, weaknesses and goals. I offer a warm, respectful and compassionate environment that promotes growth. I have extensive experience and expertise working with adults in psychotherapy struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, fears, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions and creative blocks that interfere with daily living in terms of creating and maintaining meaningful relationships or realizing fulfilling career goals.

Tamar Kodish
Registered Psychological Associate, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in evidence-based treatments for
children
, adolescents, and young adults with depression, anxiety and life stress. I have experience working with clients with diverse and intersecting identities and strongly value integrating evidence-based treatments into the fabric of their lives. I believe that each individual is the expert on themselves and I work to tailor and integrate therapeutic skills into clients’ lives in creative and effective ways.

Annie Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Working with individuals, couples, parents, and
children
from preschool age to adulthood requires an integrative way of working.
In my many years of experience, I have been fortunate to witness the curative benefits of the therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals, couples, and families, from young
children
to adults, who are suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, loss, and trauma continue to The
children
and adolescents I have had in my practice have struggled with issues of divorce, adoption, peer pressures, anxiety, depression, sibling rivalry, and social difficulties. Utilizing a somatic understanding and integrating EMDR, has deepened the work with many clients, especially those who have experienced trauma.

Adriana Bagdasarian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience working with
children
/teens and their families dealing with mood disorders, school and family issues, developmental delays, drug use, or transitions in their lives.
I believe that the most effective and lasting changes take place with a strong and supportive client-therapist relationship. I strive to create a comfortable and safe space where my clients can look inward and find their greatest strengths in order to overcome underlying causes and unhealthy patterns that have potentially held them back in the past. Although treatment is not one size fits all, empathy and acceptance are key elements in allowing you to start making positive changes. My goal is to help you take the steps necessary to have the life that you want.

Christie J. Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CTRS
Verified
Verified
I provide confidential, evidence-based, personalized therapy to
children
, adolescents and adults.
I offer services to people with challenges who are ready to work in order to see improvement in their life quality. I see any improvement as improvement. Some days the biggest gains will be taking a shower or getting out of bed. Those are the days we celebrate and recognize how human we are.
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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.