Teen Therapists in South, Pasadena, CA
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Lisa C Blum
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
For 23+ years I've specialized in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to help them live with more confidence, connection, and aliveness. I bring extensive experience in therapy, supervision, consulting, and research in the areas of child,
teen
, & family life, social and emotional development, and building solid and nurturing relationships. I work with clients in a talk therapy approach that is warm, interactive, and active, but that is also flexible in including support for new behaviors, creative expression, and practical help in developing new skills for living.
Dustin Vander Haar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Healthy psychological development throughout child,
adolescent
, and young adulthood is the focus of my practice. I utilize family strengths to aid my clients in overcoming a wide range of academic, behavioral and relational challenges while uniquely offering a variety of data collection tools to direct interventions, measure progress, and create meaningful change. I realize that choosing a therapist is a difficult decision, especially when it comes to your children, so please feel free to inquire further to determine if my knowledge and experience fits your needs.
Brett Veltman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
Relationships can be tough. But they can also be a source of great connection and joy. Are you struggling in your most important relationships? Or having conflicting feelings about the people in your life? Maybe you're feeling anxious or depressed? Or struggling to understand the changes taking place with your child or
adolescent
? Whatever struggle you're facing, you don't need face them on your own.
Audrey Ham
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I have worked for many years in the helping services starting as a
teenager
volunteer.
Telehealth Available: Compassionate Practice with an Open Mind is my motto. Everyone has the power to alter upsetting or confusing feelings, thoughts and behaviors through personal exploration and insight. My aim is to address the specific issues that have led you to therapy at this time of your life. I use therapeutic approaches that are compatible with your unique personality, problems and learning style. Clients describe my approach as caring and compassionate but at the same time straight forward. I am committed to accompanying you on your personal journey towards better mental health.
Not accepting new clients
Colleen Warnesky
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am a licensed psychologist in Pasadena. I have 17 years of experience. My speciality area is with both adults and pre-
teen
/teenagers. I enjoy working with people and seeing positive changes in their lives. I believe one of the most important factors in a successful therapy is a good rapport between myself and the client. Come and meet with me and see if we can work toward change in your life.
Kylia Clark
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Maybe you are a
teenager
who feels misunderstood by the adults around you. Maybe you are a couple struggling to communicate and you feel alone. Maybe you have experienced anxiety or depression and do not know where to turn. At the root of many problems is the lack of feeling truly seen, heard, and understood. We want to feel we matter.
Christine Pourandrias
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in mental health practices geared toward facilitating child and
adolescent
engagement in treatment.
Welcome to my practice! I feel privileged to be in a position to guide people through various problems, in search of solutions and geared toward healthy living. I have learned that the most important component to creating a healthy therapeutic process is the meaningful relationships that we create along the way. I currently utilize a strength-based approach in my work with children, adolescence, and families-the focus of the work is identifying and building from the strengths of the individual. I value the collaborative effort that goes into developing a treatment plan; collaboration allows us to experience movement toward pathways of transformation.
Rachel Ward
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I am particularly effective with the
adolescent
population (ages 12-25, yes that is right!) and their particular needs, school and family stress and the scary transitions into adulthood.
We all want to be understood and feel like we are making progress towards our life goals. My approach is comforting, humorous, humble, creative and lovingly direct. Everyone needs connection and in my experience the benefits of connecting and being seen by someone in therapy are many. Are you interested in working on an issue related to a relationship, major life change, depression and/or anxiety? Visit my website www.rachelwardlmft.com or call at 626-327-3456 for a free 25 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit. Making sure we connect is very important.
Samuel M Girguis
Psychologist, PsyD, MAT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Please call or email me for a child,
adolescent
, adult, or family therapy consultation today!.
Hello! I'm Dr. Samuel Girguis and I am a licensed clinical psychologist who can help you overcome the difficulties you are facing today. I have worked with a wide range of issues and have specialized in the treatment of abuse and trauma across the lifespan. My work with children, adolescents, adults, and families is tailored to your individual needs. I understand that individuals and families today have many demands upon their time and resources; my goal is to work with you and help you to thrive in the midst of your busy life.
Tamsin Goldsmith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I love my work supporting people in creating the life they want. I have an extensive background in helping patients work through eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, suicidality, self-harm and complex trauma. I use a direct, strength-based approach and evidence based interventions- it’s very important to me that therapy feels supportive and provides results. The modalities I utilize to treat eating disorders include CBT, Family Based Therapy, and
Adolescent
Focused Therapy.
Rachel Chen
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified
Verified
Whether you are a child,
adolescent
, or adult, I am grateful for the opportunity to support you through your journey of discovery and change.
We all deserve to be heard and understood. Feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, or grief can be overwhelming and interfere with your mental health, personal relationships, and daily functions. My goal as a therapist is to cultivate an environment in which you feel safe, heard, and supported.
Amber Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Have you been struggling with negative beliefs about yourself? Or maybe not sure what to do for your
teen
or young adult who's struggling? Do you need help moving on from something you just can't seem to get over? What about your relationships? Do you need healing and wholeness for yourself and those you love? I'm here to help. You don't need to have everything together before we meet. It's ok. We'll sort it out together. All you need to do is show up. Let's start with where you're at and we'll find a way to get to where you want to be.
Adam J. Nagata
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
If you or your
adolescent
child seek a relationship with these emmisaries from the psyche, I would be honored to serve as a guide on the path.
I am honored to be able to work with adolescents and adults to provide them with contained space where they can work through obstacles that hinder inner strength and wisdom. For many of us, psychopathology can be traced back to trauma or relational issues of the past. I never tire of exploring this material with my brave clients.
Not accepting new clients
Jennifer Hsia
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Are you anxious about your health or visits to the doctor? Trying to cope with your health condition? Learning and exploring your racial, ethnic. and/or cultural identity? Considering or in the process of freezing your eggs and/or becoming a solo parent by choice? I’m here to help. Whether you are a
teen
, adult, or older adult, I will work with you to develop skills, find your new normal, and/or identify and move toward goals that align with your values.
Cherylynne Berger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have expertise in working with individuals and families struggling with chronic illness, eating disorders, grief, anxiety, depression,
adolescent
concerns, parenting, relationship & marital difficulties, and family cultural or generational conflicts.
Every person has their own unique process of healing and growth. Psychotherapy is a valuable pathway toward finding balance and wholeness in your life. As your therapist, I approach my work with profound respect for your individual nature, values, and beliefs. Psychotherapy is essentially a collaborative process in which we work together to explore the difficulties you're facing and find solutions that will work for you. Real possibilities for meaningful change can emerge when the essence of your 'self' is genuinely understood. My goal is to support your journey as you move towards a more fulfilling and authentic life.
David Mossaband
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling helpless in dealing with your child/
teen
emotional and behavioral issues? Do you feel lost in connecting with your child/
teen
? You want to help them but don't know how? I have been working with children, adults, and families for over 15 years to bring out their potential in mindfulness, creativity and relationships through individual and family therapy. Through this process, clients get to know themselves better, in a safe and supportive environment. I develop a therapeutic relationship based on their needs and goals. My experience includes treating individuals with depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma.
Catherine A Marshall
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Are you worried about your
teen
, pre-
teen
or young child? Perhaps your child is struggling with behavioral or emotional issues and typical parenting isn't working. All children and situations are different: sometimes parents need assistance and other times the child needs counseling. As a parent, and having successfully helped hundreds of families, I understand your frustrations and concerns. My goal is to help you clarify the issues, learn how to overcome them, and help your family. I use a variety of methods to help children express themselves as well as identify, cope, and manage their expressions and behaviors.
Anna Marie Rossi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
Verified
Working with children and teens is my passion! My office is a safe place to explore ways to cope with the stress of school, friendship challenges, peer pressure, parent-
teen
conflict, and those really intense emotions that can be so overwhelming...sadness, anger, anxiety. During high school teens and their parents often face challenges with communication, trust, respect, and boundary setting...I am here to empower you and your
teen
to use tools to better understand and connect with each other.
Heather R Halpern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I also specialize in child and
adolescent
issues, particularly behavioral problems at home and at school.
In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I have helped more than 5,500 clients in the last 30 years. I am dedicated to helping men, women, couples, children, and families achieve greater well-being and success. I am gentle, focused, and direct in helping people successfully resolve: Signs or Symptoms of Depression or Anxiety, Life stressors such as Family and Work Problems, Grief, Loss, Marital Distress or Divorce, Parenting, Child and
Adolescent
Issues, Health Related Adjustment Issues, Post Traumatic Stress.
Growth Through Healing Psychological Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My clinical experience has focused primarily on helping individuals in the
adolescent
to young adult age, which is a critical phase of development, addressing issues around identity formation and family conflict. Diagnoses and presenting problems most prevalent for this age include major depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiance, ADHD, schizophrenia, self-harming/high risk behaviors (cutting, eating disorders, and substance use) and suicidal thoughts & behaviors. My work with this particular age population often includes helping the family system in areas such as conflict resolution, family communication patterns and repair in attachment & connection.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.