Teen Therapists in San Diego, CA
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Shannon Lopynski @ Grow Through Life Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Are you worried about your child or
teen
? You are in the right place. Our practice specializes in their care! I have worked as a clinician meeting the diverse needs of children, adolescents, adults, and families, working with a variety of different backgrounds, cultures, and socioeconomic status’. My clinical approach is trauma-informed, solution-focused, and strengths-based, focusing on the whole person. I have experience treating a wide range of issues including but not limited to, executive functioning challenges, anxiety, depression, anger, bullying, suicidal ideations, grief and family changes.
Mary Elaine Heard
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I have twelve years of experience serving adults, children, and families with a variety of presenting problems. Issues most often addressed in my practice relate to: Anxiety, Panic, and Avoidance; Depression; Traumatic Experience; Child/
Adolescent
Issues including Divorce Adjustment; and Parenting.
Not accepting new clients
Jennifer L McMains
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I help restore relationships that are stuck in negative cycles and renew parent-
teen
relationships that are struggling.
If your relationships or life circumstances have you feeling stuck, anxious, or depressed, I can help you by providing a safe environment and some guided exploration of your strengths, options, challenges, and needs. I'm very good at helping you determine what is under your power to change and what is something to accept, grieve, and learn to live with. Whether it's a failing relationship, children with disability, or your
adolescent
has pushed you to the end of your rope, I bring hope, humor and comfort as I walk along side you as you find solutions, peace, and direction.
Kelly Rein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Immediate availability for in-person and Telehealth! Life can be hard for teens, young adults, and parents. If you're a
teen
or young adult struggling with depression, anxiety, school, work or relationships, let's talk about how to make it better. If you're a parent struggling to know how to help or how to best work with another parent, let's work together so that parenting can be more enjoyable and dare I say - more successful! As a family, we can discuss how to make everyone feel heard and valued.
Tracy Wutzke
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Come enjoy the process of growth through therapy and become happier and more fulfilled. Life brings many unexpected blessings and challenges. We all love to cherish and celebrate the blessings. But what do you do when your relationship is rocky? How do you grieve the loss of a relationship or a loved one? How do you manage a disrespectful
teenager
? How do you find solutions for workplace challenges? How do you move from feeling isolated and misunderstood to feeling connected and loved? Seeking help when needed demonstrates strength and courage.
Janel Bituin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Janel Bituin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has experience working with individuals, families, children, and adolescents of diverse, multi-cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds. Janel takes a client centered approach and utilizes various methods of therapy that allows them to feel safe and heard in session while helping them to manage life's many stressors. Janel has experience in treating depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, ADD/ADHD, child/
adolescent
issues, and other mood related disorders in both telehealth and outpatient settings.
Rafael M. Reyes
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Dr. Reyes has years of experience in the field of psychology and has had extensive training in the treatment of child and
adolescent
issues. His practice currently focuses on helping children and families overcome issues related to behavior problems, depression, anxiety and anger. He also sees adults for the treatment of depression and anxiety. Dr. Reyes has practiced in San Diego for the past ten years and is also affiliated with Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital. He speaks fluent Spanish and can provide all services in both English and Spanish.
Jared Wilke
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in individual, family, and
adolescent
therapy.
Jared Wilke, Psy.D., is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California. He is currently practicing at Family Counseling Center, which has served the North County community in outpatient counseling for over 25 years. Dr. Wilke enjoys working with teenagers and young adults, their families, as well individuals and people seeking marital therapy. **Please note that currently for residents of Texas, I am only able to do appointments by video/phone. These options are also available for residents of California if needed or requested.
Jack Gallagher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW
Verified
Verified
At Pacific Beach Health I offer individual and family sessions for adult and
adolescent
clients with substance use, mood, thought, behavior, and personality disorders. I believe that healing is a collaborative process that requires empathy and caring without judgment. I assist clients in identifying their treatment goals. Rather than adopting one methodology for all individuals and issues, I integrate various modalities to create an individualized approach for each client and situation. I consider myself an active therapist, combining life experience, education, creativity, and humor with a grounded and realistic approach.
Lara Zappaterra
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Hello and Welcome. I have over a decade of practice in individual,
adolescent
, and couples therapy. I specialize in treating mood or anxiety difficulties, trauma, childhood trauma, chronic pain and illnesses, relational difficulties, life stressors, or life and identity transitions. My passion is to help you breathe freely; experiencing relief, resilience, self-compassion, and increased emotional freedom. We often learn strategies through life to keep us safe, but those strategies may hold us back in our present. It is in our relationships that we learned these strategies; it is through a therapeutic relationship that we heal.
Vanessa Villasenor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Currently accepting new clients at A Place of Growth. Welcome, my name is Vanessa Villasenor and I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist who has experience providing child,
teen
and adult therapy in San Diego. The first goal will be to create a safe and comfortable counseling environment to and it is important to find a therapist that will work with you and whom you feel comfortable with in order to make the most progress. I provide a variety of counseling environments and styles to address your needs and have experience working with military families including both active duty members as well as their family members.
Abigail "Abby" Long @ Grow Through Life Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Concerned about your
teen
? You are in the right place! I love to work with youth to help express themselves, manage life’s challenges, and fulfill their potential. I know the value and importance of collaborating with the family & support systems to further strengthen resources to meet needs. I will provide lots of communication throughout care. I have experience providing services to youth in school-based (elementary, middle, and high school) and office settings. I use treatment modalities including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, Narrative, Strengths-Based, Art Therapy and Play Therapy.
Child Psych San Diego: Dr. Diana Robbins
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
A child or
teen
struggling with anxiety, OCD, tics, behavior issues, or school problems can feel overwhelming. I'm here to help and I am so glad you found me. I'm Dr. Diana Robbins. I am a California-licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of children, teens, and young adults. I strive to help young people and their families create better futures. At Child Psych San Diego, you receive high-quality evidence-based psychological services uniquely targeted to your concerns. I provide telehealth via secure video and telephone so you can get help and support from the comfort and convenience of your own environment.
Shamin Patel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Patel is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and
adolescent
psychological assessment. She uses gold standard measures and customizes psychological evaluations to each individual child. Her evaluations provide tailored and detailed recommendations to best assist children and their families to thrive.
Blooming Behavior Services
Michelle Felix, MEd , BCBA
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
If your child or
adolescent
has difficulty attending to a task this could affect their social skills, learning new topics, and/or adaptive skills.
Was your child recently diagnosed with Autism, at risk for Autism, intellectual, developmental, neurological disability, and/or has comorbidity diagnosis? Do they have difficulty completing daily life skills, in school, or making friends? If so we would love to help you and your family by creating tailored treatment goals that have lasting change.
Madeline Polonia
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I am a kind, supportive and engaged therapist that can help your
teen
achieve his/her goals.
Are you often worried about school or work and feel stressed and overwhelmed with your responsibilities? Do you struggle to communicate what you need with your friends and family? I want to help you decrease your struggles in navigating your daily stressors and responsibilities. I will encourage you to make self-care a priority and practice coping strategies that will help you experience less stress and find more peace and joy in your life.
The Lotus Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I offer Telehealth counseling services for a wide range of life's challenges. I provide services that span from therapy for depression, anxiety, transgender related issues, women's issues,
adolescent
issues, trauma, addiction, to serious or terminal heath issues. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each clients' individual needs to assist in attaining the personal growth they are striving for.
Heidi Stark-Bank
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Heidi Stark-Bank is a dedicated and devoted psychotherapist at LifeStance Health Nevada. She serves patients in and around Las Vegas, NV. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and health-related concerns through counseling sessions. She also offers cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, and couples counseling, and advice on teenage and
adolescent
issues. Additionally, Dr. Stark-Bank was trained in assisting individuals with health and medical problems to help cope with their adjustment difficulties and life changes.
Philip Charles Hammel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, men's issues, parenthood, work stress, relationship conflict,
adolescent
/
teen
support, compassion fatigue/burnout, life transitions, grief/loss, gay/lesbian, and support around COVID-related stressors.
Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed in balancing your career and family life? Are you a new dad dealing with stressors of parenthood? Are you feeling anxious or stressed about a new change (e.g., leaving home for college, adjusting to married life, making a career change, becoming a father, or starting retirement)? Are you wanting to be more present and engaged with the people you care about, or want to learn better ways to communicate your needs/feelings with others? My approach is to offer a warm, empathic experience while offering strategies to help improve your quality of life and reach your therapy goals.
Ava Kharrazian @ Grow Through Life Counseling
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Ava specializes in working with new mothers, women and
adolescent
females.
Are you a new Mom? Adjusting to motherhood is tough and can be overwhelming! I can help and am here to tell you that you're not alone. My passion is supporting new mother's in their emotional process. We will focus on individualized strategies and building helpful relationship. If you feel concerned about what steps to take, please get in touch. We will work together to help you feel confident in navigating difficult emotions, and to begin to feel better through a treatment plan based on your needs as a new mother. I am also a school counselor in a middle school and love working with preteens and teenagers in the treatment process!
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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.