Teen Therapists in Sunnyvale, CA

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Myra S Hollis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have a background in community advocacy, including supporting the mental health of black and brown communities with a focus on teen women.
I am a firm believer that clients are the authors of their lives and believe in working parallel to them to provides support in helping them navigate their healing journey. My focus as a therapist is always to provide a space where clients feel safe, not judged. seen, heard and understood. I am straightforward and also comforting. I know that we are all on unique paths in life and I work to honor that.
(619) 320-6295
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Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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Ryan Jordan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC, CADC-I
Verified
Verified
Some of my specialties: substance use services/weekly psychoeducational process groups, child/ adolescent therapy, & family therapy.
During these uncertain times, mental health is of utmost concern. Isolation, anxiety, life stressors, & financial worries can all have a detrimental impact to one's mental health. Teamwork makes the dream work and I'd like to accompany you on the moon with a fishing pole! Personal connection can be hard to come by & one of my goals is to create a genuine connection. It might appear impossible to connect with an individual, talk about life, and progress in personal development, but we got this! If you are looking for someone to walk with you on a journey of self-discovery and "aha" moments, I look forward to meeting you!
(408) 716-8101
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Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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Kristin Schleifer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My professional training and experience has focused extensively on child, adolescent , and family therapy, as well as emerging adulthood (age 19-24). This includes working together to develop strategies, coping skills, new perspectives, and supportive therapy for youth dealing with challenges related to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, rejection, anger/aggression, interpersonal conflict, planning for the future, social or academic pressures, and self-image/identity.
(408) 709-7922
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Elizabeth C Basile
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with people who would like to change their relationship with problems in their lives, and gain power over these problems and their effects. I have extensive training and experience working with people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and eating disorders. In addition, I meet with people who are affected by chronic medical conditions and parent/ teen conflict. I view people as having ideas about how they would like to be in life and in relationships; yet, problems can disconnect people from their ideas and identities, influencing them to act in unsatisfactory ways.
(408) 214-8554
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Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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Jenny Mayhew
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder? Have you experienced a recent or prior trauma or traumas that negatively impact your life? Does your child or adolescent struggle with these issues? Are you or a loved one struggling to cope with a life change or loss? All of these conditions are painful and deserve time and attention. In the context of an honest, compassionate relationship, I am here to empower you and/or your adolescent to move beyond burdensome behaviors and thoughts so that you can live life to the fullest. My approach is interactive, collaborative and practical.
(408) 750-0005
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Ramadevi D Hao
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Strategic Family Therapy, ( Adolescent treatment for drug abuse), Attachment focused, Narrative and Experiential Therapy.
Thank you for visiting and taking your time to read my profile. I believe we all have potentials and it is my job to bring out that hidden potential that has been lacking or not acknowledged in your current situation. I utilized strength based approaches to connect with my clients without pathologizing their problems, while building on their inner resources and agency within. I use different approaches that would best fit my client's goals and needs for change. I believe in meeting your needs and personalizing your treatment based on your life story and unique experience.
(408) 596-5742
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Sunnyvale, CA 94085
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Shannon Boe
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am trained in EMDR, which is a powerful tool for processing trauma and a unique offering for the teen and young adult population (as many EMDR providers only support adults).
Carl Jung said "The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you really are" and this is something I am passionate about: helping my clients uncover who they truly are and live the lives that they deserve. I primarily work with children, teens and young adults and enjoy creating unique interventions based on upon their interests and goals. Using talk, art and play I help clients explore their experiences with anxiety, depression, school challenges, and trauma. Having previously worked in school settings I have witnessed first hand how important mental health counseling is for children, teens and young adults.
(408) 637-4935
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Kiersten Luna
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Does it feel emotionally exhausting just to get through the day? Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? Does it seem like no one really understands? Maybe you're noticing that painful past experiences are impacting you now and aren't sure how to cope with what you're feeling. Maybe you can imagine how you want life to be different, but don't know how to make it happen. You don't have to figure it out alone. If you're looking for a compassionate, supportive space for yourself or your teen to work toward growth and healing, I am here to help.
(408) 351-0618
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Charles Chang
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
Whether you’re an adult, child or teenager , I help you to know more about who you are, who you want to be and what you want to be about. I strive to help everyone find hope and healing from present challenges and past wounds so they can have more freedom to pursue their dreams and live their lives to the fullest. With children and teenagers, I help them in the challenges they face with stress, anxiety, loneliness, depression, academics, anger, friends, and identity. I help parents better understand and support their children. I provide a safe and supportive space, with empathy and understanding, and without judgment or shame.
(408) 606-2993
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Toni Ratzburg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
In addition, I feel it is vital that parents can also trust me as we partner together to support their child/ teen .
I believe children and teens can learn, grow, and thrive when they have coping skills, feel empowered, and practice self-care. My goal is to encourage youth to learn who they are and how to advocate for their unique needs. I specialize in working with neurodiverse, gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) youth and their families. I encourage youth to use their strengths and interests in order to grow, heal, and cope. Building self-awareness, such as understanding their own sensory processing and asynchronous development, is an important part of my work with youth.
(408) 583-5331
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Tametra Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Parents, are you worried that your teen or young adult may be stressed or depressed? Are they refusing to communicate with you, staying up real late at night, becoming defiant and or have excessive use of gaming or social media? Has social distancing caused them to isolate from friends and family and sleep all day? Have they seemed to have lost all motivation and have no structure to their daily life? My name is Tametra and I am the founder of Jacobs Ladder Therapies. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years experience working with teens and young adults.
(408) 599-3606
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Kim Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Congrats on taking your first step - seeking support is a sign of strength! Whether you are managing a relationship challenge, feeling down or anxious, or coping past trauma/loss, I work with individuals, couples and adolescent to help get through life's road blocks and facilitate change to reach specific goals which include finding more fulfillment and happiness in life. It's time to change your patterns and break free of any negative feelings and emotions. www.kimjonescounseling.com www.kimjonescoaching.com
(858) 204-2599
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Lighthouse of Hope Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more that 35 years of experience working with individuals, families and youth. My mission is to assist people in examining their issues, while learning to make choices and decisions that will support them and their families in becoming physically, mentally and spiritually healthy.
(408) 676-9946
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Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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David Maddalena
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My work with clients encompasses a variety of challenges, especially those that come at key life transitions: adolescence, young adulthood, midlife, through shifting roles and relationships. Change, conflict, and crisis can be painful and destabilizing—I offer care, support, and guidance when a life story takes a turn.
(408) 329-4726
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Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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Yelena Alper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am offering tele-therapy through video and/or phone . I offer supportive / transformative psychotherapy for a variety of issues and concerns including relationship conflicts, grief and loss, stress management, depression, anxiety, trauma, family and marriage relationships, including sexual and intimacy issues in relationship. I assist clients in finding happier and healthier ways of being in their lives, help them to enhance communication skills; promoting positive and lasting change.
(650) 683-4065
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Sunnyvale, CA 94085
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Sophie Marchand
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you wonder why the same problems show up over and over? Do you struggle to make the right decisions and then blame yourself for failing? Do you feel overwhelmed, unhappy, or stuck? If you respond positively to these questions, hope and help are at your fingertips. To support your needs, I provide a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment that help you deal with your personal challenges. I have a special interest in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, parenting, co-parenting, and life transitions such as divorce or job loss.
(408) 475-5966
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Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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Tamar Schilgi Mamou
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
"Whether we know it or not, we transmit the presence of everyone we have ever known, as though by being in each other's presence we exchange our cells, pass on some of our life force, and then we go on carrying that other person in our body, not unlike springtime when certain plants in fields we walk through attach their seeds in the form of small burrs to our socks, our pants, our caps, as if to say, "Go on, take us with you, carry us to root in another place." This is how we survive long after we are dead. This is why it is important who we become, because we pass it on. Natalie Goldberg, Long Quiet Highway, walking up in America
(408) 898-9540
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Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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Iris Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My focus is on easing your stress, worries, and challenges that you are facing. Together we will work on finding better ways to communicate at home and at work. I am offering tele-therapy through video and/or phone to all who want to be seen.I enjoy working with couples and individuals. When dealing with negative thoughts, I work on finding more coping thoughts, while using different approaches, such as CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy), and family systems. With couples I often use EFT (emotional focus therapy). My therapy style is nurturing and empowering. Your happiness is my first priority!
(408) 637-5688
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Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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Andrew Schnell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As human beings we learn, develop meaning, and create a sense of purpose through each other and the relationships we form. In the same spirit I believe the therapeutic process is driven by the relationship formed between the client and the therapist. This is why my approach in therapy is guided by the question - "How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for their personal growth?" I strive to create an empathic, nonjudgmental atmosphere where you feel safe and empowered to work toward personal growth and creating lasting change; forming trust and leaning toward vulnerability.
(650) 405-0646
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Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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Joshua De La Cruz - Work Anxiety
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified
Verified
You’re burnt out. Projects continue to pile up and you can’t remember the last time you felt caught up with your work. You worry about interacting with your boss, clients, or coworkers because you’re afraid that today is the day they’ll see you for who you really are – someone not good enough. However, these may just be key signs of imposter syndrome, and imposter syndrome is simply just one perspective of reality. When we believe in that perspective too deeply, though, anxiety often fuels into this cycle that builds onto itself and is seemingly impossible to escape. But consider this – you are where you are today for a reason!
(415) 745-2572
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Sunnyvale, CA 94085
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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.