Teen Therapists in Sacramento, CA

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Kathleen Oravec
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I also aide with adolescent challenges.
Are you and your partner having trouble communicating without dissolving into conflict that seems to never get resolved? Are you tired of feeling anxious and walking on egeshells? Do you have difficulty expressing yourself and getting your needs met? Do you often end up in the same relationship rut without being able to find a way out of an unsatisfying cycle of blame and regret?
(916) 546-1493
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Sacramento, CA 95816
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Alisa A Pfanner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Treatment of adjustment to life changes, conflictual relationships, communication problems, & teen issues.
I see therapy as a journey, and my role is to help guide and encourage individuals, couples, and families to work through their challenges and bring happiness and acceptance into their lives through a direct and honest approach approach.
(916) 534-5855
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Sacramento, CA 95816
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Christina Villanueva
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Many times while on our journey through life we can become confused and experience difficulty finding our way. My hope is to help you process difficulties that you might be facing and help you focus on what matters most to you. I treat many issues and areas of concern such as, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, life transitions, separation, loss, self-esteem, codependency, anger, co-parenting, childhood trauma, teen issues and concerns, sexuality, and marital concerns. Availability: Monday - Wednesday early evenings and Saturday mornings and afternoons.
(916) 621-5507
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Sacramento, CA 95816
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Maria Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have extensive experience with adult and adolescent clients and their families dealing with eating disorders, anxiety, stress management, self hatred, trauma, life transitions, depression, addictions, and identity issues.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or out of control? I offer effective and compassionate psychotherapy services to adults, teens, children, and families. I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues. You'll find me to be a compassionate listener, working with you to help you achieve the changes you would like to see in your life. Together we will identify and develop your strengths and interests so you can achieve your goals. I offer a safe place for you to talk about your fears and worries, body image and self-esteem struggles, relationship challenges, career and life transitions.
(925) 259-3365
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Sacramento, CA 95864
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Regina Huerta
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am Regina Huerta, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over two decades of experience providing mental health services to youth and adults in both English and Spanish. I work with individuals from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, domestic violence, teen violence, grief, life transitions, and more. Whatever it may be that you are struggling with, my hope is to provide you with the support and space you need to express your thoughts and feelings freely and without judgment.
(916) 235-8156
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Sacramento, CA 95829
Not accepting new clients
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Megan Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you have a child, teen or young adult in your life who is struggling and could benefit from some outside support, I'd be happy to assist with warmth, kindness, and patience.
Growing up can be tough, and at times it might feel like everything you try when supporting your child isn't working, leaving you frustrated, tired and maybe even overwhelmed. I work to support children, teens and young adults as they work to conquer their current life obstacles and nurture their inner strengths.
(916) 269-4965
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Sacramento, CA 95816
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I Do Services, LLC
MA, MS, PPS, Author
Our Workshops include: *** Teen Anger Management & Addiction.
I Do Services is a Woman Minority Owned, Small Business providing Trauma-informed care to our community a Behavior Change specialist, Author & Chaplain. I actively work as a School Psychologist in a local school district. I serve Veterans, 1st Responders, Law Enforcers, & their families that experience trauma and suffer from PTSD through Psycho-educational Workshops. During this Health Pandemic, economic despair, racial disparities, & educational variances, we have experienced negative influences which have exacerbated any & all social emotional functioning systems of communication & interpersonal relationships.
(916) 252-1236
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Sacramento, CA 95828
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American River Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you worried about your marriage? Is your adopted child or teen struggling with loss or attachment challenges. Do you wish you had better family relationships? I created American River Family Counseling, because I believe that everyone deserves to have healthy and connected relationships. At American River Family Counseling, we define family the way you do! We serve single and two parent families, adopted, foster and blended families. We provide therapy for adults, couples, children and teens using an attachment focused approach.
(916) 548-1834
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Sacramento, CA 95864
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Holly McClain
MEd, PPS, CLC
The teen and young adult years are full of shifts and changes, bringing about stress, anxiety and overwhelm, affecting your teen as well as the entire family. As a Counselor and Certified Life Coach specializing in work with teens and young adults, I guide them to find relief, peace and a comfortability with who they are. Our work together positively affects the family too! A former School Counselor with 20 years of experience, I am especially equipped to guide teens and young adults to adulthood in a more easeful way. My process includes individual guidance as well as parent sessions. I invite you to reach out. Let's talk further!
(916) 249-2536
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Sacramento, CA 95819
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Carissa Theis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Do you find yourself unhappy in your current relationship with self or others, or have you forgotten what it means to “be yourself?” Maybe it’s that you don’t feel safe in your body or with emotional intimacy, or that you feel disconnected from who you are. You’re thinking that therapy will help, but what do you need? Is it skills to get through the day? To overcome past trauma or current family conflict? To feel more connected to yourself and others? Maybe that’s the hope you have for yourself or your teen and why you want to start counseling, but you need something more than accessing and understanding emotions, you want change.
(530) 412-5467
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Sacramento, CA 95816
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Brieana Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC
Verified
Verified
I offer therapy for children, teens, adults, couples, families, individuals, and parents-child/ teen .
Hello! My theoretical orientation draws from integrative and humanistic-existential psychology, meaning I believe in providing well rounded care that emphasizes the inherent value of being human. With my education in Catholic theology, I seek to provide quality care that empowers my clients to develop the confidence to manage their mental health and gain greater fulfillment in their lives by integrating their mental health and Catholic faith. Whether this means addressing childhood trauma or current and brief stressors, my goal is to assist a client in cultivating a greater self-understanding and acceptance of who they are in God.
(279) 888-9693
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Sacramento, CA 95816
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Steve Debenedetti-Emanuel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Who am I? I've been married for 20+ years. My wife and I have a teenage son. I'm personable, friendly and like to laugh. I talk and ask questions. I won't sit silently and wait for you to talk. I won't say, "How does that make you feel?" I've been told that I'm a "normal guy." Who are you? Someone who wants to feel better? Or wants your teenager to talk to someone? Or wants to be happier and more secure in your committed relationship? Let's keep it simple and work together to find solutions. To learn more about me, check out my website: www.rivercitycounseling.com
(916) 251-9923
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Sacramento, CA 95816
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Courtney Harrison
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with both adolescent and adult individual clients, couples and families utilizing an integration of complimentary approaches.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or paralyzed by anxiety? Perhaps you're experiencing increasing levels of stress and are beginning to doubt your ability to make decisions or figure out what to do next? Sometimes life circumstances, and our human brains, can lead us to a place where we simply want to “give up”. I can help you regain your footing, perspective and focus by providing you with effective coping strategies that will help you get back on track and support you in establishing sustainable long term self-care.
(916) 943-4852
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Sacramento, CA 95811
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Kamal Ahmed
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Thanks for stopping by! I specialize in working with the following: Teen /Young Adult Issues- I help teens/young adults learn valuable skills that help them make sense of their thoughts, feelings, and values; this helps them be better equipped and empowered to make better decisions in their relationships, school, and work. Counseling with me can help teens and young adults build their confidence, bounce back from setbacks, focus on their goals, manage stress, and have healthy relationships.
(510) 674-0481
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Sacramento, CA 95843
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Haley Myers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you are a child/ teen , tell a parent you're ready to start therapy.
You are worried about your child. They have started to show signs of anxiety or depression which is starting to make you concerned. You try to lighten the mood when you can, but it is getting harder everyday. You never know what might make them upset and feel completely lost on what to do. You feel bad about the tension in the home and hate arguing with them, but sometimes its's the only thing you can do to get them to listen. You feel worried about what they may be thinking or doing like self-harm or suicidal thoughts and that terrifies you.
(916) 516-1499
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Sacramento, CA 95841
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Cathy Brownstone
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
These are some of the areas or specialities I like to work with: Women's Issues; Anxiety; Depression; Life Transitions; Alcohol, Drug and/or Eating Disorders; Financial Problems including Compulsive Spending/Shopping; Adults Sexually Abused as Children; Gay and Lesbian Population; Trauma; Couples Issues; Personal Growth; Adolescent Issues.
Good therapy is based more on the unique relationship between clinician and client more than a specific technique or model practiced. Research studies support this statement. I work with people to help them solve their emotional conflicts, improve their communication and resolve trauma. I am a compassionate, empathic, caring professional who provides a secure and safe environment for you to explore your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Whether you are in crisis, or want to focus on personal growth, I can help you uncover and discover what is most important to you and improve the quality of your life.
(916) 461-8523
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Sacramento, CA 95811
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Regina Isabel K'burg
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Skilled in Adolescent and Adult Therapy, Sexually Problematic Behaviors, Couple’s, sex positive, LGBTQI, Personality Disorders, Reunification,Social Issues for Males, Psychological Assessment, minor attracted individuals, and nontraditional couples.
Isabel upholds the belief we are wounded in relationships and healed in relationships. She desires to provide a safe space to heal. As a therapist, Isabel is proactive, transparent, and honest. Currently, she is working towards certification in sex therapy and sex addiction. She utilizes an integrative approach tailored to individual client’s needs. Her reflective therapeutic style emphasizes the unique strengths of individuals and their ability to create change. In Isabel’s career, she has experience working in inpatient, forensic, school based, and community outpatient settings.
(916) 435-6087
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Sacramento, CA 95825
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Ivy Griffin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
Whether you're a teen , young adult, working professional, or are retired, it's never too late to compassionately embrace who you are.
Do you worry that you're "too sensitive," too easily overwhelmed, or that you need to "toughen up"? You often feel like there's something wrong with you that needs to be fixed. You may be struggling to come to terms with past wounds or traumas and then get angry and irritated with yourself for not "getting over it" already. You wonder why other people are able to brush things off so easily, but you still feel depressed, anxious, and stuck. Dealing with all these feelings means you're not your best self at work, in school, or with your loved ones, which really bothers you because you care so much about not letting anyone down.
(916) 436-7484
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Sacramento, CA 95816
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Mania Deldar Doucette
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I see children and adults with a variety of presenting problems such as depression/anxiety, low self-esteem, grief/loss, relationship issues, eating disorders, LGBT concerns, teen /child issues, and PTSD/Trauma, to name a few. As a therapist, my goal is to be a non-biased support for you as we manage and process your hurdles. If your goal is personal growth, my role is to not change who you are, but to help you become holistically happier and a more fulfilled version of yourself.
(916) 273-4115
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Sacramento, CA 95831
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients
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Tiffany Wetzel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My specialties include trauma and PTSD, adolescent and teen issues, including parenting teens, and domestic violence and sexual assault.
Creating therapeutic trust and emotional safety are two of my greatest strengths as a therapist. I will work with you to create an environment in which you can discover your own truth and authentic self, and increase your capacity to make healthy life choices and find fulfilling relationships. I work to help my clients better understand the motivations for their actions and decisions in their lives.
(916) 378-5041
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Sacramento, CA 95816
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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.