Teen Therapists in Santa Rosa, CA
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Romney Ryan
Psychologist, PhD, MA, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you or your child feeling depressed? Anxious? Whether you are an adult or a parent looking for help for your
teenager
/child, I can help you to overcome obstacles that may be keeping you from your ideal life. I work hard for my clients and families and am truly passionate about these relationships and my role in their lives. Please visit my website www.docromneyryan.com to see how we can work together. Call for a free consultation to see how my expertise could work for you!
Natalie Rogers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
******Currently not accepting new clients******* Are you frustrated with your relationship with your
adolescent
? Is your
adolescent
frustrated with you? Parenting is difficult as is being a developing child. You are not alone in these experiences. Family life is often difficult, especially when cell phones, friends, social media, and video games are competing for your
adolescent
’s attention. The demands of school, sports, mood swings, and chores also contribute to this stress.
Waitlist for new clients
Kersti M Lofgren
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
I treat many therapeutic issues but specialize in
adolescent
problems.
"Teens are tough!" The challenges of adolescence and young adulthood can be difficult and disruptive to a family. In today's fast paced society there are times when we need extra help navigating the ups and downs. Let me help. I have over 15 years of experience working with families, adolescents and individuals using a range of treatment modalities including; cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, and positive psychology.
Waitlist for new clients
Carl V Mitchell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My background includes individual, couple, family,
adolescent
, & group therapy; teaching Psychology classes at Sonoma State University; facilitating Gestalt Therapy training; consulting Head Start, schools, human service agencies; treatment for PTSD, providing therapy for judicated Domestic Violence offenders, & crisis recovery with mental health clients.
We work together to develop awareness, response-ability and the making of more satisfying choices. We may focus on relationships, conflicts, effective communication, boundary handling and adequate expression. Issues such as validation, power and control, trust and intimacy, anxiety, abandonment and loss are met as needed. We shift more deeply from who we thought we had to be to the integrity of what we are. We become more capable of handling feelings & behaviors within ourselves & with others.
Nicole Renae
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Whether you are a
teen
developing coping skills in an increasingly pressured world; a child who worries too much; a couple in conflict over parenting approaches; or a family healing from a traumatic event , I will bring care and authenticity to our session. I have a down to earth approach to support you in fostering your own self compassion, managing emotions, and enduring difficult times.
Nadine Browning
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, IMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck, lost, overwhelmed, scared, in pain, in conflict? Perhaps you're a couple who've lost your connection, you're arguing all the time, or feeling betrayed or let down. I have helped many couples find the love, trust, respect and affection they used to share, and build a stronger, healthier foundation on which to continue growing. Perhaps you're an individual in crisis, or in a life transition, or lonely, depressed, anxious, or desperate for change. Together we will uncover your inner strength, recalibrate your direction, and open doors to a rewarding future. Maybe you have a child or
teen
in need of support.
Niccola Rosza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in individual, couple,
adolescent
, and family therapies treating issues including depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship distress, loss, self-esteem, addictions, PTSD, and trauma.
I utilize a holistic and integrative approach that offers a safe, supportive setting, using dream analysis, mindfulness, art therapy, journaling, meditation and other creative ways leading to an authentic and more rewarding life. From my studies under Rev. Kawakami, deputy head priest of Shunkoin Temple in Kyoto in Mindfulness and Zen Meditation, I have developed this therapeutic approach that treats, balances, and nourishes the mind, body, emotions, and soul. I use a variety of therapeutic perspectives and techniques including Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Jungian, and Mindfulness-based interventions.
Lori Pandolfo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe there is goodness, beauty, and incredible value at the core of every individual, as well as opportunities for change. I specialize in working with individuals navigating work/life/family balance, older adults, sleep issues,
teen
girls, cancer patients, fertility/pregnancy, significant illness, and bereavement. A strong value I have is developing a meaningful relationship with my clients built on security, respect, compassion, and healing. It is also critical to develop goals that are important to you and ensuring you feel heard and your needs in treatment are being met.
Janet Sallo Joyce
Psychologist, MS, PhD
Verified
Verified
Do you want to improve your marriage or relationship? Do you want to overcome your challenges with parenting? Are you a
teen
or young adult struggling with difficult times? Do you want to achieve your personal and professional goals? I can help you take the next steps on your path to reaching your highest potential. I bring caring, compassion and humor to our work together as we find the most effective ways for you to improve your life and enjoy the well-being you deserve.
Beverly Vistara Benoit
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I can be an anchor in the midst of great suffering and pain, with deep compassion: Hospice Social Worker,
Adolescent
Group Therapist , School Psychologist, Manager of Pain Clinic, Meditation Teacher, Trauma and Behavioral Specialist.
I provide guidance towards building trust and balance, by forming a growing alliance with you. Together, we find a pathway to renew your mind/body/spirit connection. We access your inner resources, to create a unified sense of self. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, fear, isolation, anger, trauma, we pay attention to these signals. We meet vulnerability with a gentle rhythm, so the heart can release these emotions. Our intent is to nurture a relationship to yourself, based on self acceptance, honor and respect. Our focus is to create a feeling of safety within yourself, security in the world, and an opening to wholeness.
Katelyn Marie Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Life is full of ups, downs, twists and turns that are often unexpected, confusing, challenging, wonderful and even painful. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Child and
Adolescent
Trauma Professional and have been practicing for over 5 years. I have a passion for working with teens, children, young adults and families. I have spent the last 4 years of my career working in Residential Treatment supporting children and teens that have complex trauma and a variety of mental health concerns including: PTSD, attachment challenges, grief and loss, panic disorder, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and ADHD.
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Chris Bongardt, Marriage & Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I have 18 years of Individual Counseling, 9 years of School Counseling and 12 years of
Teen
Girl Group Facilitation experience.
Greetings! My name is Chris Bongardt and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I know that it takes courage to seek counseling, especially when it comes to challenges in your personal life and relationships. I provide a collaborative process with clients who are hoping to explore challenges and make positive changes in their lives. I offer a safe, empathetic and non-judgmental environment to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. My therapeutic style is engaged and interactive and incorporates theory, experience, compassion, teaching, resourcing, intuition, strength-building, skill and humor. I seek motivated clients interested in making positive changes.
Dene Carroll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Group Support (Men, Women,
Teen
, and Co-Parenting Groups); 3.
I help kids, teens, and families experiencing divorce create a fulfilling “new normal” by moving from stuck and overwhelmed to thriving and free. I know that you are more than a person going through a divorce. It is overwhelming to ensure your kids are supported, especially while you are learning what it means to be a single parent, navigating the impossible waters of being a healthy co-parent, adjusting to the new financial realities, and not to mention dealing with your own heartbreak.
Lisa Rohe
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Clinical Experience Includes: Self Harm,
Teen
Parenting, Foster Care and Adoption Issues, Trauma, Clinical Depression, Anxiety, Individual and Family Therapy, Developmental Transitions.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist specializing in teens and young adults, ages 14 and up. Over the course of my career, I have assisted countless teens through the developmental transitions of child-to-
teen
and
teen
-to-adult. My philosophical framework includes meeting each person where they are and incorporating treatment modalities best suited to that individual's needs and personality including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and EMDR.
Bob Greenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I make use of over 20 years of professional experience working with a wide variety of issues, with special focus on trauma and abuse recovery,
adolescent
behavior problems intimacy and relationship issues, sexual concerns, and treatment of sexually addictive/compulsive behaviors.
I provide a safe, supportive place for creative problem solving and self exploration.
Each individual has a unique combination of strengths, needs and personal history that need to be identified and used to best achieve their goals.
I view psychotherapy as a tool that can help people see new possibilities and potential in their lives, conquer fears and expand imitations.
Not accepting new clients
Connie Rector Kinnison
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
In life we often experience once beautiful relationships that have become strained or distant leaving us feeling depressed, anxious, ineffective or alone. Old anger, boundary issues, financial stress, or pain of loss can leave you at odds with friends, co-workers or the family members you love. As a parent you may feel guilty or overwhelmed as you watch your children struggle with academics, disadvantages, peer relationships or self-esteem. Perhaps you are that child or
teen
feeling pulled down by the expectations of teachers or parents,divorce, social isolation, the legal system or the complexities of an intimate relationship.
Erica Fawn Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
14 Endorsed
Verified
14 Endorsed
I provide
Teen
Therapy, Family Therapy, or Individual Therapy for Teens and families struggling with Anxiety and/or depression.
Parenting can be the hardest job in the world and I am here to help. Do you have a difficult
teenager
? Is your child having trouble in High School? Has your family experienced divorce, remarriage, or difficulties with co-parenting? These types of issues have become very common and it is normal to need some help coping with them. I have many years experience working with children and their families and as a parent I can relate to the difficulties that arise each day. The decision to start therapy can be difficult because you may feel that you have already tried everything or you wonder if this will really help.
Rima Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I believe we all carry within us everything we need to heal. There are also times in our lives when we need extra support to access inner resources, healing and growth. As your therapist, we will explore together ways that old habits, patterns and history limit the life you want to be living. Whether you are stressed, anxious or overwhelmed, facing big life transitions, worried about your
teen
, or longing for more meaning and connection in your relationships, you are not alone in your struggle. It is a courageous act to get support and I honor your unique life journey.
Laura Beann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Know a
teen
that needs support? Reach out to me for a referral.
I approach psychotherapy from a whole-person perspective and I believe therapy, along with other practices, can help us awaken to a life of meaning. In therapy I will help you identify the source of your longing to be whole, and together, we will move closer to that source, so you become re-sourced. Together we will explore your innate natural cycles and help you align to your own rhythm, so that you might meet depletion with rest and energy with creativity.
Neurofeedback Institute of Sonoma County
EdM, PhD
Dr. David Sortino holds a Master's degree in Human Development from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in Clinical psychology from Saybrook University. He has spent the last 40 years as a teacher, director (residential/day treatment) to SED/LH children and Adolescents. In addition he holds RSP, LH, and multiple subject teaching credentials. He has taught child/
adolescent
psy. at the graduate school level. The past 4 years he has seved as the director of the Neurofeedback Institute of Sonoma County. Dr. Sortino writes a blog - See Dr. David Sortino - Santa Rosa Press Democrat and over 50 articles.
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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.