Therapists in California
Patricia M. Gutierrez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS , LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
Trained in EMDR, TF-CBT, CPP, and utilizing a trauma informed approach, I specialize in working with symptoms related to trauma (current or past), attachment, depression and anxiety in children, adolescents and adults.
(Services in Spanish available if needed) Processing difficult experiences with an empathic and informed therapist can make the process less difficult and can help diminish the impact symptoms are having on your every day life. My goal is to help you identify current challenges, learn new ways of coping, engaging and interacting, and empower you to make meaningful changes. Using evidenced-based approaches, I provide quality care, meet clients where they are at and tailor treatment plans to your current needs. I will promote a safe space where you can share your emotions and not feel judged when discussing your vulnerabilities.
Trained in EMDR, TF-CBT, CPP, and utilizing a trauma informed approach, I specialize in working with symptoms related to trauma (current or past), attachment, depression and anxiety in children, adolescents and adults.
(Services in Spanish available if needed) Processing difficult experiences with an empathic and informed therapist can make the process less difficult and can help diminish the impact symptoms are having on your every day life. My goal is to help you identify current challenges, learn new ways of coping, engaging and interacting, and empower you to make meaningful changes. Using evidenced-based approaches, I provide quality care, meet clients where they are at and tailor treatment plans to your current needs. I will promote a safe space where you can share your emotions and not feel judged when discussing your vulnerabilities.
Manuel Mercado
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90031
I have over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, children, and families contending with severe emotional disturbances, trauma, dual diagnosis, separation, abandonment, loss, victimization through local sex-trafficking, depression, anxiety etc.
Personal growth, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, issues surrounding sexual orientation or gender identification, life transitions or everyday life impediments are my primary focus for treatment. I draw upon your own personal strengths, talents, and desires to identify the options you have to move past the challenges you've identified and create alternative outcomes. Whatever the need, growth is a process that is worked on collaboratively in treatment. When the challenge exists between you and a loved one, treatment highlights the development of clear, honest, and respectful communication so that all parties may gain a greater appreciation and understanding of the person next to them.
I have over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, children, and families contending with severe emotional disturbances, trauma, dual diagnosis, separation, abandonment, loss, victimization through local sex-trafficking, depression, anxiety etc.
Personal growth, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, issues surrounding sexual orientation or gender identification, life transitions or everyday life impediments are my primary focus for treatment. I draw upon your own personal strengths, talents, and desires to identify the options you have to move past the challenges you've identified and create alternative outcomes. Whatever the need, growth is a process that is worked on collaboratively in treatment. When the challenge exists between you and a loved one, treatment highlights the development of clear, honest, and respectful communication so that all parties may gain a greater appreciation and understanding of the person next to them.
Ashley Boyer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94122
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I am a San Francisco Bay Area Child Psychologist. I specialize in anxiety and other related concerns such as perfectionism and difficult life adjustments. In my practice, I focus on the relationship and making you and your child feel comfortable through developmentally appropriate interventions. I want to help you work through your worries and achieve your best life.
Hi, I am a San Francisco Bay Area Child Psychologist. I specialize in anxiety and other related concerns such as perfectionism and difficult life adjustments. In my practice, I focus on the relationship and making you and your child feel comfortable through developmentally appropriate interventions. I want to help you work through your worries and achieve your best life.
Eileen Wright
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (Online Only)
My client population includes: Individuals, including children, adolescents, and adults; Couples; and Families.
Things have been hard for people lately. You are not alone if you have been feeling stretched too thin. Relationships can be challenging; learning communication skills to express yourself authentically to your partner is what I can offer couples. Understanding your own feelings first, learning emotional language to communicate those feelings, and learning how to listen and be heard in your relationship is the basis of what I do when working with couples. For parents, I help you see your child as a whole person from birth, and assist you in becoming a confident leader, developing healthy attachments, and fostering emotional security.
My client population includes: Individuals, including children, adolescents, and adults; Couples; and Families.
Things have been hard for people lately. You are not alone if you have been feeling stretched too thin. Relationships can be challenging; learning communication skills to express yourself authentically to your partner is what I can offer couples. Understanding your own feelings first, learning emotional language to communicate those feelings, and learning how to listen and be heard in your relationship is the basis of what I do when working with couples. For parents, I help you see your child as a whole person from birth, and assist you in becoming a confident leader, developing healthy attachments, and fostering emotional security.
Renee Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401
I've had specialized post-masters and post-doctoral training in the following areas: child and adolescent psychotherapy and accompanying parent work; loss and grief support; and pre and post-divorce counseling.
In my 30+ years of experience, I have tried to create a non-judgmental environment of openness and collaboration with my clients. I have found that most people are looking for understanding, clarification and a path to hope and healing.
I've had specialized post-masters and post-doctoral training in the following areas: child and adolescent psychotherapy and accompanying parent work; loss and grief support; and pre and post-divorce counseling.
In my 30+ years of experience, I have tried to create a non-judgmental environment of openness and collaboration with my clients. I have found that most people are looking for understanding, clarification and a path to hope and healing.
Kasey Andruski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACP, MFT
Verified Verified
Hesperia, CA 92345
I believe that all relationships matter. Everyone deserves to have a therapist that they can work with and feel safe with, especially children and teenagers. I love working with all clients. I believe that all marriages and relationships are worth saving!
I believe that all relationships matter. Everyone deserves to have a therapist that they can work with and feel safe with, especially children and teenagers. I love working with all clients. I believe that all marriages and relationships are worth saving!
Tamar Kodish
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I specialize in evidence-based treatments for children, adolescents, and young adults with depression, anxiety and life stress. I have experience working with clients with diverse and intersecting identities and strongly value integrating evidence-based treatments into the fabric of their lives. I believe that each individual is the expert on themselves and I work to tailor and integrate therapeutic skills into clients’ lives in creative and effective ways.
I specialize in evidence-based treatments for children, adolescents, and young adults with depression, anxiety and life stress. I have experience working with clients with diverse and intersecting identities and strongly value integrating evidence-based treatments into the fabric of their lives. I believe that each individual is the expert on themselves and I work to tailor and integrate therapeutic skills into clients’ lives in creative and effective ways.
Malena Ally
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
I offer groups for older children (10-13 years), teens (14-18 years) and young adults (19-30 years) experiencing anxiety, difficulty with peer relationships, depression, and/or life stressors.
Hello! I work with tweens, teens, and millennials to help them go from isolation, sadness, dropping grades, excessive worry and difficulty managing life/family stress to feeling more confident, happier, able to manage school/life, hanging out with friends on the weekends, and deeper relationships with family. I love working with people who feel like they just don't fit in and helping them to find that confidence to be themselves. I also love helping people to connect more to their friends and/or family and to build those natural support systems.
I offer groups for older children (10-13 years), teens (14-18 years) and young adults (19-30 years) experiencing anxiety, difficulty with peer relationships, depression, and/or life stressors.
Hello! I work with tweens, teens, and millennials to help them go from isolation, sadness, dropping grades, excessive worry and difficulty managing life/family stress to feeling more confident, happier, able to manage school/life, hanging out with friends on the weekends, and deeper relationships with family. I love working with people who feel like they just don't fit in and helping them to find that confidence to be themselves. I also love helping people to connect more to their friends and/or family and to build those natural support systems.
Brittan Chow
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94705
With children, I create a safe and affirming space for your child to make sense of and process their unique experiences and help them develop adaptive patterns of communicating and relating to others.
I work with clients of all ages to find a unique path through the difficulties they are seeking help with and in their efforts to live fully. My approach is relational, depth-oriented, playful, and based in compassion. Psychotherapy can be a deeply personal and enlivening process, through which you may notice an emerging sense of self and find greater internal freedom. With adults, this involves creating a space where you feel recognized, understood, and safe enough to explore the depths and complexity of your emotional experiences as well as the forces (internal and external) impacting the areas of life most concerning to you now.
With children, I create a safe and affirming space for your child to make sense of and process their unique experiences and help them develop adaptive patterns of communicating and relating to others.
I work with clients of all ages to find a unique path through the difficulties they are seeking help with and in their efforts to live fully. My approach is relational, depth-oriented, playful, and based in compassion. Psychotherapy can be a deeply personal and enlivening process, through which you may notice an emerging sense of self and find greater internal freedom. With adults, this involves creating a space where you feel recognized, understood, and safe enough to explore the depths and complexity of your emotional experiences as well as the forces (internal and external) impacting the areas of life most concerning to you now.
Ethan Davis Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95678
I focus on couple's issues, parenting and child issues, men's issues, anxiety, depression, working with teenagers and family dynamics.
Many times people feel they don't have anyone who truly understands them or anyone to show them the compassion they need. I am passionate about providing both understanding and compassion to all of my clients. I really want to hear your own story, understand the dynamics of your specific relationships and help you reach your personal goals and dreams. I've loved and cherished my family relationships, both while growing up, and now with my wife and children. I strive to provide a safe environment to share highs and lows and hopes and fears with clients as they too pursue those cherished relationships.
I focus on couple's issues, parenting and child issues, men's issues, anxiety, depression, working with teenagers and family dynamics.
Many times people feel they don't have anyone who truly understands them or anyone to show them the compassion they need. I am passionate about providing both understanding and compassion to all of my clients. I really want to hear your own story, understand the dynamics of your specific relationships and help you reach your personal goals and dreams. I've loved and cherished my family relationships, both while growing up, and now with my wife and children. I strive to provide a safe environment to share highs and lows and hopes and fears with clients as they too pursue those cherished relationships.
Dr. Tracy Ballardo
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Making the decision to start therapy can come with apprehension. I believe your best judgement guided you to search for the right therapist. I have a direct and compassionate style of working with children, adolescents, college students, and adults. I assist clients in reducing anxiety and depression in order to feel confident, achieve a healthier sense of self, and live in accordance to their values. I believe honoring one's intuition is the key to healing- whether that be through play therapy, creative art interventions, or talk therapy. I enjoy helping others explore their identity and to accept various parts of themselves.
Making the decision to start therapy can come with apprehension. I believe your best judgement guided you to search for the right therapist. I have a direct and compassionate style of working with children, adolescents, college students, and adults. I assist clients in reducing anxiety and depression in order to feel confident, achieve a healthier sense of self, and live in accordance to their values. I believe honoring one's intuition is the key to healing- whether that be through play therapy, creative art interventions, or talk therapy. I enjoy helping others explore their identity and to accept various parts of themselves.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780
Waitlist for new clients
A pleasure to have you here! I'm Ariana an Associate Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist. In therapy, I use an integrated mindful approach tailored to each of my client’s unique spectrum of needs. Together we will examine the interplay of history, thoughts, behaviors, and emotions currently manifesting for you. I have 5 years of experience working with: children, adolescents, emotional dysregulation, behavioral issues, family systems, new parents, and Neurodivergent populations (Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Down's Syndrome, and Dyslexia).
A pleasure to have you here! I'm Ariana an Associate Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist. In therapy, I use an integrated mindful approach tailored to each of my client’s unique spectrum of needs. Together we will examine the interplay of history, thoughts, behaviors, and emotions currently manifesting for you. I have 5 years of experience working with: children, adolescents, emotional dysregulation, behavioral issues, family systems, new parents, and Neurodivergent populations (Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Down's Syndrome, and Dyslexia).
Monique Montalvo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Orange, CA 92867
I specialize in working with children and families.
Your goals can become reality. Not only can you change for the better, but you can continue fulfillment in life past the walls of treatment. During treatment I hope to communicate that therapy does not have to be scary, sad, or judgmental. Instead, I aspire to create a safe space that allows clients to gain lasting insight and growth. Thus, as a trained professional and passionate individual, my mission is to foster self-sufficiency for my clients by promoting growth and success beyond the time of treatment.
I specialize in working with children and families.
Your goals can become reality. Not only can you change for the better, but you can continue fulfillment in life past the walls of treatment. During treatment I hope to communicate that therapy does not have to be scary, sad, or judgmental. Instead, I aspire to create a safe space that allows clients to gain lasting insight and growth. Thus, as a trained professional and passionate individual, my mission is to foster self-sufficiency for my clients by promoting growth and success beyond the time of treatment.
Buffy Schroller
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Are you concerned about your child's wellbeing? As a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience, I specialize in treating children/adolescents who present with anxiety, depression, and disruptive behaviors that impact their functioning in home, school, and social settings. I enjoy working with children and their parents helping children learn how to regulate and tolerate feelings (anger, frustration, sadness, and anxiety), manage challenging/disruptive/impulsive behaviors, and acquire adaptive, positive coping skills. I assist parents in learning how to regulate their own feelings and be aware of their behaviors so they can help their child.
Are you concerned about your child's wellbeing? As a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience, I specialize in treating children/adolescents who present with anxiety, depression, and disruptive behaviors that impact their functioning in home, school, and social settings. I enjoy working with children and their parents helping children learn how to regulate and tolerate feelings (anger, frustration, sadness, and anxiety), manage challenging/disruptive/impulsive behaviors, and acquire adaptive, positive coping skills. I assist parents in learning how to regulate their own feelings and be aware of their behaviors so they can help their child.
Paola Gancman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, CPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91356
I works with individuals, couples, families, and children.
I received B.A in Psychology from the University of Judaism and earned my M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. I also have an associate degree in early childhood education and I am a certified professional life coach. My experience in education includes being a preschool teacher as well as preschool director at Page Private School and director of middle school admissions at Milken Community High School. Currently I have a life coaching practice where I work with parents, teens and young adults guiding and providing them with real life tools to find balance.
I works with individuals, couples, families, and children.
I received B.A in Psychology from the University of Judaism and earned my M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. I also have an associate degree in early childhood education and I am a certified professional life coach. My experience in education includes being a preschool teacher as well as preschool director at Page Private School and director of middle school admissions at Milken Community High School. Currently I have a life coaching practice where I work with parents, teens and young adults guiding and providing them with real life tools to find balance.
Kitu Jhawar-Terris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Petaluma, CA 94952
My goal is to provide a safe, genuine place to help you or your child gain and sustain a strong sense of self and good relationships.
Therapy provides the opportunity to address personal concerns while identifying strengths to improve functioning, recovery, and growth. By taking a non-judgemental collaborative stance in therapy, I am able to help support positive and long lasting change. I offer a variety of methods to clients of all ages who are interested in exploring and resolving internal conflicts and overcoming challenges that prevent them from realizing their full potential. I can help you or your child build self-esteem and social skills, improve communication skills, and provide the tools to help cope with emotions.
My goal is to provide a safe, genuine place to help you or your child gain and sustain a strong sense of self and good relationships.
Therapy provides the opportunity to address personal concerns while identifying strengths to improve functioning, recovery, and growth. By taking a non-judgemental collaborative stance in therapy, I am able to help support positive and long lasting change. I offer a variety of methods to clients of all ages who are interested in exploring and resolving internal conflicts and overcoming challenges that prevent them from realizing their full potential. I can help you or your child build self-esteem and social skills, improve communication skills, and provide the tools to help cope with emotions.
Kathleen Huff
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103
I know you are an expert on you! I collaborate with you and help you create a happier, healthier life. I am here to learn and understand your own unique lived experiences. My passion is for play, art and mindfulness, and I bring these into the therapeutic space. I also work to reflect on the larger social systems that impact us. I enjoy working with children, teens, young adults, the family system and those struggling with anxiety, low mood, and perfectionism. I also love assisting parents navigate their child's needs to help everyone in the family live a more peaceful and happy life.
I know you are an expert on you! I collaborate with you and help you create a happier, healthier life. I am here to learn and understand your own unique lived experiences. My passion is for play, art and mindfulness, and I bring these into the therapeutic space. I also work to reflect on the larger social systems that impact us. I enjoy working with children, teens, young adults, the family system and those struggling with anxiety, low mood, and perfectionism. I also love assisting parents navigate their child's needs to help everyone in the family live a more peaceful and happy life.
Carolyn Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
I'm a California licensed (LCSW), nationally certified TF-CBT therapist. I work with children, adolescent and adults with significant trauma histories. I've been practicing psychotherapy for 20 years with people experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss. My practice is an individualized combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy. I have flexible hours that include evenings and Saturdays. Please feel free to give me a call or send me an email if you have additional questions about my practice, or would like to schedule an appointment.
I'm a California licensed (LCSW), nationally certified TF-CBT therapist. I work with children, adolescent and adults with significant trauma histories. I've been practicing psychotherapy for 20 years with people experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss. My practice is an individualized combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy. I have flexible hours that include evenings and Saturdays. Please feel free to give me a call or send me an email if you have additional questions about my practice, or would like to schedule an appointment.
Barbara Stanforth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCHT
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
Are you worried about your child? Is he/she defiant/aggressive or avoidant? Sometimes parents feel something is wrong yet can’t pinpoint a specific problem. I have had great success in helping parents with these problems. When you feel like you have tried everything possible and don't know what to do next, it's time to call a professional. I can help restore harmony to your family!
Are you worried about your child? Is he/she defiant/aggressive or avoidant? Sometimes parents feel something is wrong yet can’t pinpoint a specific problem. I have had great success in helping parents with these problems. When you feel like you have tried everything possible and don't know what to do next, it's time to call a professional. I can help restore harmony to your family!
Dr. Kammy Kwok
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94609
My approach is collaborative and parent involvement is vital to the child or teen’s overall treatment.
Starting therapy can be scary, exciting, and bring up feelings of uncertainty. You may feel alone, stuck, have difficulty expressing your thoughts/feelings, and not know who to share these intimate and vulnerable thoughts/feelings with. An important part of having a positive therapy experience is a warm, trusting, and open therapeutic relationship. My aim is to provide this positive experience and support your overall well-being. I also speak Cantonese (廣東話) with native fluency and have experience in providing psychotherapy and parent support in Cantonese.
My approach is collaborative and parent involvement is vital to the child or teen’s overall treatment.
Starting therapy can be scary, exciting, and bring up feelings of uncertainty. You may feel alone, stuck, have difficulty expressing your thoughts/feelings, and not know who to share these intimate and vulnerable thoughts/feelings with. An important part of having a positive therapy experience is a warm, trusting, and open therapeutic relationship. My aim is to provide this positive experience and support your overall well-being. I also speak Cantonese (廣東話) with native fluency and have experience in providing psychotherapy and parent support in Cantonese.
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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.