Therapists for Teens in San Diego, CA
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Mindful Matters Counseling, Marni Goldberg
Counselor, EdS, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Are you ready to finally feel in control of your life? I know how hard it can be to take the first step in finding a therapist who is a good fit for you, but you deserve happiness! Anxiety and stress can get in the way of having a happy and fulfilling life. If you or your
teen
/young adult are struggling with thoughts, feelings, or relationships, we can work together to look at what has been bothering you and figure out how to make changes that can benefit all aspects of your life. Receiving nonjudgemental support and some new skills may be the answer! Special focus on HSP. CURRENTLY OFFERING ONLINE and FACETIME sessions.
Tatiana Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
I have experience working with a wide range of issues and I truly believe in the healing power of therapy. My areas of specialty include: couples therapy, first responders/law enforcement professionals, Native American/Alaska Natives, LGBTQ+, high-conflict couples, trauma, depression, grief and loss, child and
teen
therapy and many other life transition problems. I approach each client with warmth and understanding and I am proactive in helping to create change. I love my work and am passionate about investing in people and relationships. I look forward to the opportunity to be of service to you.
Shamin Patel
Psychologist, PsyD
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.
Melissa Pinn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Maybe you have a child who has many worries or is prone to negative thinking? Maybe your child is feeling overwhelmed with emotion not knowing how to control the rage? Or maybe your
teen
is having difficulty connecting socially with others and forming meaningful relationships? Having a child with developmental challenges can be distressing for family members. Therapy can help build skills of resiliency and improve emotional awareness. I am passionate about working with children, teens, and families who are affected by anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and ADHD.
Alyssa Balli
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
I have experience working with children,
teen
, and adults using evidence based practices including CBT, DBT, ACT, CPT and Trauma Focused Therapy.
Welcome to the start of new beginnings! My name is Alyssa and I have experience helping children and adults navigate and talk through the complexities of clinical diagnosis, negative self-image, and trauma. Whether a client is new to therapy or returning to work on their therapeutic goals, I am intentional about ensuring you will feel heard, understood and welcomed!
Child Psych San Diego: Dr. Diana Robbins
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
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.
Azmaira H Maker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
I specialize in child,
adolescent
, family, and adult therapy and assessments. My team of highly experienced clinicians and I provide evidence-based therapy, state-of-the art testing, in-school/in-home services, medical and psychiatric services, equine assisted psychotherapy, neurofeedback, and nutritional consults. With over 20 years of experience, we offer multiple treatment options to reduce symptoms, cope with stressors, resolve conflicts, and restore your daily life to health and wellness. We strive to provide exceptional and holistic collaborative care to educate, support, and empower individuals and families.
Jennifer L McMains
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
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.
Jazlynn Sipplen
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified
Are you a tween,
teen
, young adult and/or college student in need of a little extra support? Perhaps recent transitions at home, school or work gotten you down? Or you may feel worn out from the impact on your life of COVID-19? Are you feeling isolated or struggling with relationship issues? You are not alone; we've all been there! My goal is to provide you a short-term, confidential space where you can talk openly about your challenges, feel supported and learn some new, perhaps more adaptive tools and strategies for working through current problems and issues.
Erin E Brody
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Beginning therapy may be one of the bravest steps you take towards a better life. Whether you are an adult,
adolescent
or couple I can help you understand your individual response to life's challenges, and through a collaborative working relationship, I can assist you in making crucial changes that will enhance your life.
Merav Segall
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
I meet the child,
adolescent
and family where they are and help to build skills and bring joy to their relationships.
Do you and your child struggle to get through the day? Are you frustrated with your child's behavior and just do not know how to get him to listen? Are you and your
teenager
on different pages and just cannot connect? Has your child experienced a trauma, death or divorce? My approach to helping you and your child is warm and collaborative. I focus on developing a relationship; seeing your child, understanding him and providing space for her to explore and express. My goal in working with families is to bring joy into parenting.
Blooming Behavior Services
Michelle Felix, MEd , BCBA
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.
Pilar M. Placone
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
I love to work with Couples,
Teen
Girls, Individuals and Families who have been affected by addiction, abuse, betrayal, illness, financial stress, and relationship neglect.
The relationship between therapist and client is one of the most unique and confidential relationships there is. Studies show the alliance the therapist cultivates with his/her client is crucial to therapeutic-effectivity. Helping you review your life and identify the changes you want to make is a sacred and respectful process. I provide each client the best quality care and will support you in examining the underlying issues causing pain and discouraging patterns. I am honest, compassionate, directive, and I want you to see promising changes in the life you want and deserve as soon as possible.
Alexa Rabin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
I treat a wide range of mental health concerns, including Anxiety and Stress, Mood disorders and Depression, Trauma, Relational problems, LGBT individuals, Life Transitions,
Adolescent
Issues, Childhood Acting Out Behaviors, High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders, Career issues, Substance abuse/dependence, and Personal Growth needs.
If you are someone who is seeking support and guidance, I am here to help. My work as a psychologist takes a collaborative and supportive approach. I aim to help clients develop insight and awareness to create the changes they want to make, to help them reach their goals, and to help them build a happy and healthy life. When you come in for your first session, we will identify together your specific needs and begin to determine how we can accomplish your unique goals. I work with clients of all ages in individual and family therapy.
Grow Through Life Counseling: Natalie Osborne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Do you have a challenging
teen
that's making you feel like you just don't know what to do? Are you concerned their mental health might be suffering? I am here to support you! I believe in meeting my clients where they are and helping them to sort out and make sense of their challenges to achieve their goals. I take a strengths-based, collaborative approach to achieve their goals by increasing self-awareness, gain new perspectives, and decrease symptoms to have a more meaningful life experience. I truly enjoy getting to know the individuals I work with and look forward to connecting with and supporting you achieve your goals!
Rachel Ann Paul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Are you struggling with a transition or feeling stuck and not sure how to move forward? Are you a parent of a child/
teen
who needs support in navigating school and adolescence? I am here to help you process and problem solve through goal oriented therapy and practical problem solving.
Jennie Abito-Carlestav
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Published Children's Book Author, and Author of two magazine Articles through See Beyond Mag: a
Teen
Empowerment Magazine.
I OFFER ONLINE SESSIONS & Accept New Clients. With increased anxiety and daily stress during the current Corona Virus, I am here to help guide you through this uncertain and continued changing times. As we discover how this pandemic has forced us to restructure our lives, let’s look at how your brain is processing the events. Some big and small daily events could be putting you at risk for negative thoughts about yourself and life. Through EMDR techniques I can guide you to feel less anxious and lower your risk for daily stress & depression. Let’s get you back on track and create harmony back into your life. Choose Happiness.
Jamila Mahfudh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
As a parent or caregiver, you've noticed a change where your tween,
adolescent
or
teen
just isn't the way they used to be. Their smile is gone and they're more to themselves, stressed, unmotivated, anxious, sad, or angry and you know something has to change. You know they often feel misunderstood, are quiet, sensitive, don't easily trust adults, or have seen so many therapists they couldn't make progress with and you're not sure they will open up. You need someone to connect with your
teen
, join their world, and support them in regaining happiness and stability to meet their goal of having a happy, hopeful and successful life.
Nicole Guzman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
We will work with you and or your child/
teen
step-by-step to address your goals and truly believe that practice makes perfect.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in treating children, adolescents, and young adults. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology from UCLA. I also hold a master’s and doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and have over 20 years of experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and a variety of other presenting issues. For the past several years, I have served as a Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Psychology.
San Diego Kids First
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Every child is unique. To help children overcome social, emotional, behavioral, developmental, and/or academic challenges, we can't be preoccupied with simply signing labels. Rather, we need to identify a child's individual strengths as well as their weaknesses in order to design effective strategies that suit their needs. We work closely with parents, schools, and other professionals to establish a comprehensive picture of the whole child. It's from this highly individualized approach along with the collaboration with those that know the child/
teen
well, that we are able to create the most significant and dramatic change!
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Teen Therapists
Adolescence can be a time of both disorientation and discovery. The transitional period can raise questions of independence and identity; as adolescents cultivate their sense of self, they may face difficult choices about academics, friendship, sexuality, gender identity, drugs, and alcohol.
Most teens have a relatively egocentric perspective on life; a state of mind that usually abates with age. They often focus on themselves and believe that everyone else—from a best friend to a distant crush—is focused on them too. They may grapple with insecurities and feelings of being judged. Relationships with family members often take a backseat to peer groups, romantic interests, and appearance, which teens perceive as increasingly important during this time.
The transition can naturally lead to anxiety about physical development, evolving relationships with others, and one's place in the larger world. Mild anxiety and other challenges are typical, but serious mental health conditions also emerge during adolescence. Finding a teen therapist in San Diego and addressing a disorder early on can help ensure the best possible outcome.
Most teens have a relatively egocentric perspective on life; a state of mind that usually abates with age. They often focus on themselves and believe that everyone else—from a best friend to a distant crush—is focused on them too. They may grapple with insecurities and feelings of being judged. Relationships with family members often take a backseat to peer groups, romantic interests, and appearance, which teens perceive as increasingly important during this time.
The transition can naturally lead to anxiety about physical development, evolving relationships with others, and one's place in the larger world. Mild anxiety and other challenges are typical, but serious mental health conditions also emerge during adolescence. Finding a teen therapist in San Diego and addressing a disorder early on can help ensure the best possible outcome.