Therapists in California
Allison Gans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Orinda, CA 94563
I work with children, teens and adults. In addition to my private practice, I also work as a Crisis Counselor at a high school in Lafayette. I work individually to find better ways to cope with the presenting problem at hand. Perhaps your child or teen is having difficulties in school, making friends and/or struggling to get along with family members or peers. I can help with these issues. I help my clients explore ways to make healthier life choices. I collaborate with parents and teachers to help them set up a more successful experience for the child or teen.
I work with children, teens and adults. In addition to my private practice, I also work as a Crisis Counselor at a high school in Lafayette. I work individually to find better ways to cope with the presenting problem at hand. Perhaps your child or teen is having difficulties in school, making friends and/or struggling to get along with family members or peers. I can help with these issues. I help my clients explore ways to make healthier life choices. I collaborate with parents and teachers to help them set up a more successful experience for the child or teen.
Nasrin Barkhordari
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
Tarzana, CA 91356
The clients which I feel very adept at working with effectively could be presenting any number of issues that haunt couples, children, adolescents, and individuals. These concern developmental, emotional, relational, and social topics.
The clients which I feel very adept at working with effectively could be presenting any number of issues that haunt couples, children, adolescents, and individuals. These concern developmental, emotional, relational, and social topics.
Dr. Monique Boswell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calabasas, CA 91302
I have found particular interest in working with children, adolescents, parents, and athletes using a CBT framework for treating a variety of problems. My services include individual therapy for children and adolescents, parent training, mental skills training and community outreach. I use learning theory, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and DBT in conjunction with cultural and contextual factors to provide a tailored approach to treatment that balances the individual’s (or family’s) clinical and personal needs. My strengths lie in building strong, compassionate, collaborative relationships, which are the basis of therapy.
I have found particular interest in working with children, adolescents, parents, and athletes using a CBT framework for treating a variety of problems. My services include individual therapy for children and adolescents, parent training, mental skills training and community outreach. I use learning theory, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and DBT in conjunction with cultural and contextual factors to provide a tailored approach to treatment that balances the individual’s (or family’s) clinical and personal needs. My strengths lie in building strong, compassionate, collaborative relationships, which are the basis of therapy.
Michelle Castillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92618 (Online Only)
I am a licensed and bilingual Marriage and Family Therapist with over 8 years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, adults and families. I also have experience and currently offer supervision to students and interns in the field. Lastly, I also dedicate some of my time in teaching the future providers of our field as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University. I have extensive experience in providing evidence-based practices to children, adolescents, adults and families. I have worked in a variety of settings including, outpatient community agencies, county-contracted agencies, schools and hospital setting.
I am a licensed and bilingual Marriage and Family Therapist with over 8 years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, adults and families. I also have experience and currently offer supervision to students and interns in the field. Lastly, I also dedicate some of my time in teaching the future providers of our field as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University. I have extensive experience in providing evidence-based practices to children, adolescents, adults and families. I have worked in a variety of settings including, outpatient community agencies, county-contracted agencies, schools and hospital setting.
Jeannemarie Leone
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Thanks so much for stopping by! Maybe you’re a new or expectant parent who is struggling? Or perhaps you’d like to get support for your child who is having a hard time? I support children and adults in managing overwhelming thoughts and feelings, difficult parent-child relationships, difficult births, traumatic events, etc., in finding relief.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Maybe you’re a new or expectant parent who is struggling? Or perhaps you’d like to get support for your child who is having a hard time? I support children and adults in managing overwhelming thoughts and feelings, difficult parent-child relationships, difficult births, traumatic events, etc., in finding relief.
Aditi Uttarwar - Little Seedlings Therapy Center
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alameda, CA 94501
My focus centers on the sacred and transformative bond between parents and their children.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and a registered dance movement therapist. My expertise encompasses postpartum, pregnancy, parenting, as well as support for infants, children, and families. My therapeutic approach is rooted in harnessing the body's wisdom, allowing us to explore and effect change through the body. I guide you in understanding body signals and collaboratively develop strategies to facilitate the desired transformations. I believe in the power of nonverbal communication and self-expression to foster emotional growth and strengthen connections within these vital relationships.
My focus centers on the sacred and transformative bond between parents and their children.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and a registered dance movement therapist. My expertise encompasses postpartum, pregnancy, parenting, as well as support for infants, children, and families. My therapeutic approach is rooted in harnessing the body's wisdom, allowing us to explore and effect change through the body. I guide you in understanding body signals and collaboratively develop strategies to facilitate the desired transformations. I believe in the power of nonverbal communication and self-expression to foster emotional growth and strengthen connections within these vital relationships.
Pat Stepler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93003
Pat specializes in parenting and family issues, child and adolescent development, women issues including pregnancy and postpartum concerns, and grief.
Pat Stepler believes healing occurs through supportive and nurturing relationships. She has provided mental health counseling in community-based, educational, and private practice settings for over 20 years. She is passionate about working with teens, families, and individuals. She successfully supports people through life transitions during adolescence, parenting, and loss. She joins with clients on their journey to healing. Her approach incorporates mindfulness, problem-solving, creative expression, and play to discover strength, increase hope, and conquer challenges.
Pat specializes in parenting and family issues, child and adolescent development, women issues including pregnancy and postpartum concerns, and grief.
Pat Stepler believes healing occurs through supportive and nurturing relationships. She has provided mental health counseling in community-based, educational, and private practice settings for over 20 years. She is passionate about working with teens, families, and individuals. She successfully supports people through life transitions during adolescence, parenting, and loss. She joins with clients on their journey to healing. Her approach incorporates mindfulness, problem-solving, creative expression, and play to discover strength, increase hope, and conquer challenges.
Walter Patrick Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR-C, C-LENS, CATP, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92054
Began Practice in 1999 Walter begins treatment with a brief solution focus treatment plan for couples, adults, children, teens. His style is respectful, interactive and dynamic. Walter also has published a book titled "Heart and Soul Toward Intimacy: Couples Workbook." Certified in LENS treatment helps your brain heal with low energy feedback, utilizing EEG color brain mapping technology provides freedom of life long symptoms. BEGIN by Logging into website, 1st complete new patient paperwork, 2nd schedule your appointment online at orange banner. Refundable Deposit required.
Began Practice in 1999 Walter begins treatment with a brief solution focus treatment plan for couples, adults, children, teens. His style is respectful, interactive and dynamic. Walter also has published a book titled "Heart and Soul Toward Intimacy: Couples Workbook." Certified in LENS treatment helps your brain heal with low energy feedback, utilizing EEG color brain mapping technology provides freedom of life long symptoms. BEGIN by Logging into website, 1st complete new patient paperwork, 2nd schedule your appointment online at orange banner. Refundable Deposit required.
Karen Derman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Is Your School Age Child, Preteen, or Teen, having difficulty at home, in school, or in their relationships with others? Does Your Young Adult have difficulty finding and keeping friends or jobs? Are You Concerned About Your Infant or Toddler's development? Do they have behaviors that are difficult to manage? Are You Feeling Frustrated because you don't know how to help?
Is Your School Age Child, Preteen, or Teen, having difficulty at home, in school, or in their relationships with others? Does Your Young Adult have difficulty finding and keeping friends or jobs? Are You Concerned About Your Infant or Toddler's development? Do they have behaviors that are difficult to manage? Are You Feeling Frustrated because you don't know how to help?
Rebecca Orchard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fresno, CA 93720
You can have healing, confidence, peace, and harmony in your life. I have experience with adults, teens, and children. Topics include: emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, anxiety (and anxiety related topics like hoarding, OCD, OCPD, and panic attacks), anger management, grief, suicidal thoughts, cutting, performance growth (music, sports, acting), negative or intrusive thoughts, depression, trauma, secondary trauma, abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, spiritual), infertility, chronic pain, and parenting support.
You can have healing, confidence, peace, and harmony in your life. I have experience with adults, teens, and children. Topics include: emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, anxiety (and anxiety related topics like hoarding, OCD, OCPD, and panic attacks), anger management, grief, suicidal thoughts, cutting, performance growth (music, sports, acting), negative or intrusive thoughts, depression, trauma, secondary trauma, abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, spiritual), infertility, chronic pain, and parenting support.
Juntos Therapy and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Whether you are here for your inner child or for the present you, way to go! You’ve made the first step. Unlock healing and resilience with compassionate therapy tailored to address and overcome the effects of trauma,anxiety,depression,divorce,family problems or everyday life stressors.I am a skilled child trauma therapist here to help guide towards a brighter, empowered future. Invest in well-being today. I work with adults, teens and children and have a life purpose to help our communities heal. Los servicios pueden ser en Ingles, Spanglish o Espanol
Whether you are here for your inner child or for the present you, way to go! You’ve made the first step. Unlock healing and resilience with compassionate therapy tailored to address and overcome the effects of trauma,anxiety,depression,divorce,family problems or everyday life stressors.I am a skilled child trauma therapist here to help guide towards a brighter, empowered future. Invest in well-being today. I work with adults, teens and children and have a life purpose to help our communities heal. Los servicios pueden ser en Ingles, Spanglish o Espanol
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94710
Deciding that you, your child, or your family need some help is a brave step, and I’m excited to learn more about what you’re looking for.
I offer neurodiversity-affirming, client-focused care to neurodivergent children, adolescents and adults. My clients tend to have several of these qualities: They are highly intelligent and verbal. They often feel like they don’t fit in, but may form fewer and deeper friendships. They throw themselves enthusiastically into the things they’re passionate about. They struggle to find appropriate outlets for intense emotions. They often have “geeky” hobbies. Many identify as neurodivergent, autistic, or a person with ADHD, with or without a diagnosis.
Deciding that you, your child, or your family need some help is a brave step, and I’m excited to learn more about what you’re looking for.
I offer neurodiversity-affirming, client-focused care to neurodivergent children, adolescents and adults. My clients tend to have several of these qualities: They are highly intelligent and verbal. They often feel like they don’t fit in, but may form fewer and deeper friendships. They throw themselves enthusiastically into the things they’re passionate about. They struggle to find appropriate outlets for intense emotions. They often have “geeky” hobbies. Many identify as neurodivergent, autistic, or a person with ADHD, with or without a diagnosis.
Shawnti Bortoli
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Campbell, CA 95008 (Online Only)
I work with adults, children, and adolescents.
Therapy is a place where you can understand yourself at a deeper level. You will be able to realize how things work in your life and ways of changing things up to make you feel better. I will listen closely to your story and together we will come to an understanding of how you are making things work and if something is not working we will come up with other, more helpful ways to cope with situations.
I work with adults, children, and adolescents.
Therapy is a place where you can understand yourself at a deeper level. You will be able to realize how things work in your life and ways of changing things up to make you feel better. I will listen closely to your story and together we will come to an understanding of how you are making things work and if something is not working we will come up with other, more helpful ways to cope with situations.
Toni Li
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94611
Do you describe yourself as a “people pleaser”? Perhaps frozen from imposter syndrome or perfectionism? Feeling dissatisfied with your life or work? Or are you a parent who is worried about your child? I've worked with adults, children, teens and families experiencing anxiety, depression, and stress. Additionally, I have experience in working with people diagnosed with ADHD, as they often need support for feelings of inadequacy, regret, anxiety, and depression.
Do you describe yourself as a “people pleaser”? Perhaps frozen from imposter syndrome or perfectionism? Feeling dissatisfied with your life or work? Or are you a parent who is worried about your child? I've worked with adults, children, teens and families experiencing anxiety, depression, and stress. Additionally, I have experience in working with people diagnosed with ADHD, as they often need support for feelings of inadequacy, regret, anxiety, and depression.
Kelly Shah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Pleasanton, CA 94566
I have extensive experience working with children, teens, families and adults in elementary school settings, adolescent inpatient care and community-based mental health clinics.
Change comes from within, my role as a therapist is to join with clients on their journey to discovering and utilizing their own resources of strength to achieve overall emotional well-being. Serving as a compassionate other, I apply myself from a mindful, strengths-based and trauma-informed lens to work with clients on developing a meaningful process of being and healing. With a passion for and dedication to fostering authentic relationships with clients and a strong belief in the powers of human resiliency, I provide a safe, open, non-judgmental space of healing.
I have extensive experience working with children, teens, families and adults in elementary school settings, adolescent inpatient care and community-based mental health clinics.
Change comes from within, my role as a therapist is to join with clients on their journey to discovering and utilizing their own resources of strength to achieve overall emotional well-being. Serving as a compassionate other, I apply myself from a mindful, strengths-based and trauma-informed lens to work with clients on developing a meaningful process of being and healing. With a passion for and dedication to fostering authentic relationships with clients and a strong belief in the powers of human resiliency, I provide a safe, open, non-judgmental space of healing.
Nicole Bermensolo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Online Only)
I see children and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, strains in romantic and family relationships, low self-esteem and body image, unhealthy coping habits, and grief and loss.
The therapeutic process has the ability to transform. I am living proof of this. At my lowest point, I was anxious, depressed, suicidal, and trapped in addictions. With the help of a skilled therapist, I was able to come out of this darkness - inspiring me to leave the business world in order to help others who are suffering. I believe that everyone deserves a fighting chance to overcome trauma and abuse and live a rich, full, and satisfying life. I believe that we can change and grow at any time in our lives. I believe in the beauty, resiliency, and strength of the human spirit. I believe that we are all worthy and capable of love.
I see children and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, strains in romantic and family relationships, low self-esteem and body image, unhealthy coping habits, and grief and loss.
The therapeutic process has the ability to transform. I am living proof of this. At my lowest point, I was anxious, depressed, suicidal, and trapped in addictions. With the help of a skilled therapist, I was able to come out of this darkness - inspiring me to leave the business world in order to help others who are suffering. I believe that everyone deserves a fighting chance to overcome trauma and abuse and live a rich, full, and satisfying life. I believe that we can change and grow at any time in our lives. I believe in the beauty, resiliency, and strength of the human spirit. I believe that we are all worthy and capable of love.
Channel Patrice Bigelow
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Redding, CA 96002
My name is Chanel Bigelow! I work with children, adolescents, teen, individuals, and couples. I specialize in relieving anxiety, alleviating depression, and reducing trauma symptoms. I have experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Mindfulness.
My name is Chanel Bigelow! I work with children, adolescents, teen, individuals, and couples. I specialize in relieving anxiety, alleviating depression, and reducing trauma symptoms. I have experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Alison Gracia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780
I use cognitive behavioral techniques as well as mindfulness techniques to assist you, your relationship, or your child to improve in overall wellness.
I believe life can be hard at times and it takes courage to seek help and make changes. I have a very open and empathetic approach to therapy and look forward to hearing each client's story as well as see their strength in overcoming whatever might be present in their life. I have experience working with trauma as well as with childhood disorders, relationship difficulties, and family therapy. I understand how difficult it can be to parent, juggle life's stressors as well as our relationships.
I use cognitive behavioral techniques as well as mindfulness techniques to assist you, your relationship, or your child to improve in overall wellness.
I believe life can be hard at times and it takes courage to seek help and make changes. I have a very open and empathetic approach to therapy and look forward to hearing each client's story as well as see their strength in overcoming whatever might be present in their life. I have experience working with trauma as well as with childhood disorders, relationship difficulties, and family therapy. I understand how difficult it can be to parent, juggle life's stressors as well as our relationships.
Patrick Brian Dickey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90403 (Online Only)
I have experience helping children, adolescents, adults and Autism Spectrum.
Life keeps rolling on whether we experience depression, anxiety, grief, loss, or conflicts with your loved ones. Getting yourself unstuck can be quite frustrating. For some, the challenge can create feelings of despair and hopelessness. But you can create a life that’s meaningful. Together we will collaborate on building on your existing strengths and create a new, purposeful, and worthwhile future.
I have experience helping children, adolescents, adults and Autism Spectrum.
Life keeps rolling on whether we experience depression, anxiety, grief, loss, or conflicts with your loved ones. Getting yourself unstuck can be quite frustrating. For some, the challenge can create feelings of despair and hopelessness. But you can create a life that’s meaningful. Together we will collaborate on building on your existing strengths and create a new, purposeful, and worthwhile future.
Saralinda Subbiondo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience in working with children of all ages, & their parents.
My approach is generally solution-focused, and based on the premise that it's easier to make changes based on our strengths than our deficits. My style is down-to-earth, friendly, and collaborative. There is no problem too big that we can’t resolve together in a collaborative style. I build a therapeutic relationship on mutual respect and support people in using their strengths to overcome challenges. I very much enjoy my work and consider it an honor to be invited into the lives of the people with whom I work.
I have extensive experience in working with children of all ages, & their parents.
My approach is generally solution-focused, and based on the premise that it's easier to make changes based on our strengths than our deficits. My style is down-to-earth, friendly, and collaborative. There is no problem too big that we can’t resolve together in a collaborative style. I build a therapeutic relationship on mutual respect and support people in using their strengths to overcome challenges. I very much enjoy my work and consider it an honor to be invited into the lives of the people with whom I work.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in California provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in California build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in California build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.