Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in San Leandro, CA
Do you feel weary of the constant parade of "failed" relationships that show up in your life? Would you like to discover the secret to attracting and keeping a healthy committed relationship? If you answered "yes" to these questions, you have come to the right place. I have 25 years of experience in helping people just like you to understand how the patterns of unhealthy relationships are laid down very early in life. Relationships are like a "dance" in which each partner performs their "steps". Becoming aware of your "steps" means you can change them, and reap amazing rewards.
Do you feel weary of the constant parade of "failed" relationships that show up in your life? Would you like to discover the secret to attracting and keeping a healthy committed relationship? If you answered "yes" to these questions, you have come to the right place. I have 25 years of experience in helping people just like you to understand how the patterns of unhealthy relationships are laid down very early in life. Relationships are like a "dance" in which each partner performs their "steps". Becoming aware of your "steps" means you can change them, and reap amazing rewards.
You are seeking mental health support at this time because there is something you want to change. You feel like you have tried everything and have tried your hardest, your best, and yet you continue to feel stuck and change is not happening. I believe everyone is doing their best; sometimes we need a bit of guidance to raise our awareness to overcome obstacles that prevent us from living a more fulfilling life.
I always utilize a trauma-informed, cultural humility, weight-inclusive, fat positive, and self-compassionate lens with all individuals and can utilize a trauma-focused treatment plan if that is what an individual is seeking.
You are seeking mental health support at this time because there is something you want to change. You feel like you have tried everything and have tried your hardest, your best, and yet you continue to feel stuck and change is not happening. I believe everyone is doing their best; sometimes we need a bit of guidance to raise our awareness to overcome obstacles that prevent us from living a more fulfilling life.
I always utilize a trauma-informed, cultural humility, weight-inclusive, fat positive, and self-compassionate lens with all individuals and can utilize a trauma-focused treatment plan if that is what an individual is seeking.
Helping you to discover your authentic self and live a fulfilling life is our specialty. Many times we find ourselves seeking help for answers to fix our lives. It is important to know you are not alone. Whitaker, Inc.'s team will work in collaboration with you to motivate and support you, while creating the life and career of your dreams. Our counselors provide a supportive, non-judgmental and safe environment. We provide techniques that will increase opportunities for success. Whatever your reason for seeking a Life Coach or Spiritual Counselor, together we will discover the path to the authentic YOU.
Helping you to discover your authentic self and live a fulfilling life is our specialty. Many times we find ourselves seeking help for answers to fix our lives. It is important to know you are not alone. Whitaker, Inc.'s team will work in collaboration with you to motivate and support you, while creating the life and career of your dreams. Our counselors provide a supportive, non-judgmental and safe environment. We provide techniques that will increase opportunities for success. Whatever your reason for seeking a Life Coach or Spiritual Counselor, together we will discover the path to the authentic YOU.
Hello! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I love collaborating with people on ways to explore their feelings, approach their goals, and face the various challenges of life. I believe that therapy works best when you find the therapist who is the right fit for you and your unique experiences and life path. I want to create a safe space where you can lead the way and advocate for the approach that fits best for you and your goals for therapy, and I am open to feedback to help us find a good groove and make the most of our time together.
Hello! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I love collaborating with people on ways to explore their feelings, approach their goals, and face the various challenges of life. I believe that therapy works best when you find the therapist who is the right fit for you and your unique experiences and life path. I want to create a safe space where you can lead the way and advocate for the approach that fits best for you and your goals for therapy, and I am open to feedback to help us find a good groove and make the most of our time together.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have broad professional experience as a mediator, conflict management consultant, educator, and trainer. I bring the skills I've acquired in these roles to my therapy work. We humans are adaptive beings. When we adopt behaviors and mindsets that do not serve us, we may feel stuck, fearful, or intensely unhappy. Thankfully, we can modify our thinking and behaviors to promote a life of growth, happiness and healthy relationships. I provide skilled support to help repair troubled relationships and re-route unproductive thinking and behavior patterns.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have broad professional experience as a mediator, conflict management consultant, educator, and trainer. I bring the skills I've acquired in these roles to my therapy work. We humans are adaptive beings. When we adopt behaviors and mindsets that do not serve us, we may feel stuck, fearful, or intensely unhappy. Thankfully, we can modify our thinking and behaviors to promote a life of growth, happiness and healthy relationships. I provide skilled support to help repair troubled relationships and re-route unproductive thinking and behavior patterns.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I work with teens and adults, and their families to help them navigate through mental health concerns within a system of care that can feel overwhelming.
I have over a decade of experience from working in a multitude of settings, including schools, residential treatment, and outpatient centers. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and issues relating to academic achievement. My style is warm, non-judgmental, knowledge-building, and collaborative to create a safe and meaningful therapeutic space.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I work with teens and adults, and their families to help them navigate through mental health concerns within a system of care that can feel overwhelming.
I have over a decade of experience from working in a multitude of settings, including schools, residential treatment, and outpatient centers. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and issues relating to academic achievement. My style is warm, non-judgmental, knowledge-building, and collaborative to create a safe and meaningful therapeutic space.
"Everyone needs support". As a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I have worked with plenty of individuals, couples, and families who seek support in managing their current stressors. I believe in a strength-based approach and focus on helping others understand that they have the capability to be successful in their goals. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space for individuals, couples and families to talk about their most vulnerable moments and work through growth and acceptance in their experiences.
"Everyone needs support". As a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I have worked with plenty of individuals, couples, and families who seek support in managing their current stressors. I believe in a strength-based approach and focus on helping others understand that they have the capability to be successful in their goals. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space for individuals, couples and families to talk about their most vulnerable moments and work through growth and acceptance in their experiences.
I have a lot of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families trying to navigate the challenges of life with symptoms that a traumatic experience left behind, which usually presents as a myriad of conditions.
I have the privilege of working with clients who come to see me for all different reasons, concerns, questions, and needs. It really runs a wide range of variety of concerns, including but not limited to: grief/bereavement, anxiety, trauma, suicidality-support through suicidal ideation, relationships, and self-esteem.
I have a lot of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families trying to navigate the challenges of life with symptoms that a traumatic experience left behind, which usually presents as a myriad of conditions.
I have the privilege of working with clients who come to see me for all different reasons, concerns, questions, and needs. It really runs a wide range of variety of concerns, including but not limited to: grief/bereavement, anxiety, trauma, suicidality-support through suicidal ideation, relationships, and self-esteem.
We all carry our own unique set of challenges. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed by the time, pressure and expectations of conceiving and pregnancy, the pressures of modern life, navigating complex relationships, or seeking a greater sense of purpose. In a world that can often feel uncertain and isolating, wanting support is not a sign of weakness, but a courageous step toward understanding and healing.
We all carry our own unique set of challenges. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed by the time, pressure and expectations of conceiving and pregnancy, the pressures of modern life, navigating complex relationships, or seeking a greater sense of purpose. In a world that can often feel uncertain and isolating, wanting support is not a sign of weakness, but a courageous step toward understanding and healing.
You can heal your life with your own mind/body! In today's stressful world, symptoms of anxiety, depression and troubled relationships are common. As an LMFT, I have 20+ years experience working with families, couples and individuals; healing traumas, mending relationships, reducing depression, anxiety and addiction and supporting personal growth. Focusing on "kindfulness," we work to shine a light of insight, offering profound transformation. With compassion and empathy, I guide clients to a deep sense of well-being which provides relief from many troubling symptoms and creates solutions to today's common modern life problems.
You can heal your life with your own mind/body! In today's stressful world, symptoms of anxiety, depression and troubled relationships are common. As an LMFT, I have 20+ years experience working with families, couples and individuals; healing traumas, mending relationships, reducing depression, anxiety and addiction and supporting personal growth. Focusing on "kindfulness," we work to shine a light of insight, offering profound transformation. With compassion and empathy, I guide clients to a deep sense of well-being which provides relief from many troubling symptoms and creates solutions to today's common modern life problems.
I am a thought leader and teacher and I share the knowledge I have acquired through formal education and life experience. I view therapy as a spiritual path to expand, grow, and evolve as a human being. I will guide you to an awareness and understanding of your thoughts and underlying beliefs which contribute to your actions and decision making. I use a holistic approach that is warm and supportive for Individuals, couples, families and other forms of relationships. Together we'll establish an environment for you to develop the strengths and strategies which will guide you to goal achievement.
I am a thought leader and teacher and I share the knowledge I have acquired through formal education and life experience. I view therapy as a spiritual path to expand, grow, and evolve as a human being. I will guide you to an awareness and understanding of your thoughts and underlying beliefs which contribute to your actions and decision making. I use a holistic approach that is warm and supportive for Individuals, couples, families and other forms of relationships. Together we'll establish an environment for you to develop the strengths and strategies which will guide you to goal achievement.
Are you experiencing marital conflict? Do you worry about how conflict with your mate affects your children? I have over 20 years experience working with clients dealing with a wide variety of issues, including family conflict, divorce, child custody, parenting issues, depression, addiction, and anxiety.
Research has proven that the parental relationship directly impacts a child's self esteem and social skills.
I am a warm, dynamic and solution oriented therapist. I work along side you, to help you identify and overcome the problems which are causing pain in your life.
Are you experiencing marital conflict? Do you worry about how conflict with your mate affects your children? I have over 20 years experience working with clients dealing with a wide variety of issues, including family conflict, divorce, child custody, parenting issues, depression, addiction, and anxiety.
Research has proven that the parental relationship directly impacts a child's self esteem and social skills.
I am a warm, dynamic and solution oriented therapist. I work along side you, to help you identify and overcome the problems which are causing pain in your life.
We’re living in a highly stressful society striving to balance our personal lives, relationships, family needs and work livelihoods to care for who and what is most important to us. Past trauma can interfere with our daily functioning and create isolation and mental unwellness. We all need support and guidance: good psychotherapy and relationship counseling can be a great benefit! I assess comprehensively, work pragmatically and use a well-developed tool kit! Together we work to help you balance emotions, shift unhelpful beliefs, resolve trauma, deepen forgiveness and forge new pathways to wellness and relationship health!
We’re living in a highly stressful society striving to balance our personal lives, relationships, family needs and work livelihoods to care for who and what is most important to us. Past trauma can interfere with our daily functioning and create isolation and mental unwellness. We all need support and guidance: good psychotherapy and relationship counseling can be a great benefit! I assess comprehensively, work pragmatically and use a well-developed tool kit! Together we work to help you balance emotions, shift unhelpful beliefs, resolve trauma, deepen forgiveness and forge new pathways to wellness and relationship health!
Greetings we have found each other. I am a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience in helping individuals , I prioritize collaboration and respect for your unique journey. I strive to empower clients by helping them gain insight, develop coping strategies, and create positive change in their lives. Whether you are seeking support for navigating difficult life transitions, improving emotional well-being, or building healthier relationships, I am here to guide and support you in achieving your goals.
Greetings we have found each other. I am a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience in helping individuals , I prioritize collaboration and respect for your unique journey. I strive to empower clients by helping them gain insight, develop coping strategies, and create positive change in their lives. Whether you are seeking support for navigating difficult life transitions, improving emotional well-being, or building healthier relationships, I am here to guide and support you in achieving your goals.
I grew up in San Francisco, Ca and after high school attended City College of SF, and then SF State University. I graduated with a BA in Psychology and went on to obtain a Masters Degree in Social Work from University of Pennsylvania. Following my graduation in 1987 I went on to obtain a certificate in couples and sex therapy from the Penn Council for Relationships. I have over 30 years of experience counseling couples, families and individuals from all over the world addressing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and racial trauma issues.
I grew up in San Francisco, Ca and after high school attended City College of SF, and then SF State University. I graduated with a BA in Psychology and went on to obtain a Masters Degree in Social Work from University of Pennsylvania. Following my graduation in 1987 I went on to obtain a certificate in couples and sex therapy from the Penn Council for Relationships. I have over 30 years of experience counseling couples, families and individuals from all over the world addressing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and racial trauma issues.
Hi there, I am Amy Mendez (Rasheed), a licensed marriage and family therapist. My approach to therapy is to utilize a client-centered approach and engage my clients in meaningful treatment that can benefit the client in order to make changes and bring peace to my client's world. My practice is typically focused on clients who are moving through life transitions: college, a new career, marriage, parenting, divorce, and cultural religious struggles. I provide a safe, empathetic ear and aid clients in recognizing their full potential.
Hi there, I am Amy Mendez (Rasheed), a licensed marriage and family therapist. My approach to therapy is to utilize a client-centered approach and engage my clients in meaningful treatment that can benefit the client in order to make changes and bring peace to my client's world. My practice is typically focused on clients who are moving through life transitions: college, a new career, marriage, parenting, divorce, and cultural religious struggles. I provide a safe, empathetic ear and aid clients in recognizing their full potential.
It takes courage and strength to embrace healing, to create change, to experience deeper intimacy and to grow personally and spiritually. I believe that people are uniquely equipped in what they need to create both the life and relationships they want. In collaboration with you, we will work together to resolve any roadblocks and develop the tools to create both the life and relationships you desire. A quality that defines my practice is the ability to help people feel accepted and able to open up to share and explore what is on their heart and mind.
It takes courage and strength to embrace healing, to create change, to experience deeper intimacy and to grow personally and spiritually. I believe that people are uniquely equipped in what they need to create both the life and relationships they want. In collaboration with you, we will work together to resolve any roadblocks and develop the tools to create both the life and relationships you desire. A quality that defines my practice is the ability to help people feel accepted and able to open up to share and explore what is on their heart and mind.
We all need support at different points in life, yet reaching out can feel like the hardest step, especially when cultural norms or lived experiences may have taught us to carry everything on our own. I believe therapy offers a space to lay that burden down and reconnect with what matters most.
Our sense of self is shaped by the stories we carry; our upbringing, relationships, traumas, and the systems around us. In our work together, I create space for you to speak your truth, rediscover yourself, and begin to rewrite the narratives that no longer serve you.
We all need support at different points in life, yet reaching out can feel like the hardest step, especially when cultural norms or lived experiences may have taught us to carry everything on our own. I believe therapy offers a space to lay that burden down and reconnect with what matters most.
Our sense of self is shaped by the stories we carry; our upbringing, relationships, traumas, and the systems around us. In our work together, I create space for you to speak your truth, rediscover yourself, and begin to rewrite the narratives that no longer serve you.
I am treatment focused in my client's best interest, and I have experience working with individuals, couples, families, and early to middle adolescent males and females.
I have worked with youth struggling with early psychosis (hearing voices, paranoia, etc.); adults struggling with Co-Occurring Disorders (psychiatric issues, i.e., depression, anxiety, and Bipolar Disorder compounded with illegal substance abuse).
I am treatment focused in my client's best interest, and I have experience working with individuals, couples, families, and early to middle adolescent males and females.
I have worked with youth struggling with early psychosis (hearing voices, paranoia, etc.); adults struggling with Co-Occurring Disorders (psychiatric issues, i.e., depression, anxiety, and Bipolar Disorder compounded with illegal substance abuse).
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, families and women.
I use Mindfulness exercises and a somatic (body-centered) focus to support people in becoming more aware and accepting of their thoughts, feelings and beliefs. My work focuses on helping people connect with their strengths, recognize successes and be kinder toward themselves.
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, families and women.
I use Mindfulness exercises and a somatic (body-centered) focus to support people in becoming more aware and accepting of their thoughts, feelings and beliefs. My work focuses on helping people connect with their strengths, recognize successes and be kinder toward themselves.
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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.