Preteen Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

Do you have challenges with your preteen and teen as a parent? You know that navigating the world of children and teens can sometimes be a bit of a rollercoaster, and I'm here to help make the ride smoother. If you're navigating the challenges of parenting and seeking support for your children and teenagers, I specialize in assisting parents like you. My focus is on helping young preteen/teen cope with a range of issues, including stress, life changes, anxiety, sadness, and past traumas. Positive teenage transformation brings profound changes. Increased teen self-worth and resilience reshape relationships and boost academic success.

I am a bilingual (Spanish) licensed psychotherapist who specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, and young children and their parents. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them understand the root of their symptoms and suffering so they can move forward in building the life and relationships they envision for themselves. Incorporating mindfulness and acceptance, I work to help individuals change relationships with painful thoughts and difficult emotions so they can fully engage in what is meaningful to them.

Our goal is to provide a safe place for all who may be experiencing challenges due to trauma, family, work, or life. At Healing Counseling Center, Inc we strive to promote wholeness by healing one person or family at a time by developing inner strength through self-expression.

I treat children, adolescents and their families in my practice. Examples of issues I address include depression, anxiety, learning and behavioral challenges, bullying and conflict with peers, divorce, step-families, death of a parent or sibling, sexual, emotional or physical abuse, school refusal, school phobia, self-harming behaviors, and identity issues.

I am Dr. Ann Susan Murphy, PsyD; I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, have an MFT license, and an MS in Sec. Ed, an MA in Counseling Psyc and a BS in Fash. Merch/Social Sciences. I can see the potential for true health in every individual and am positive and excited about each client I see. I believe in the power of the mind. I prefer Psychodynamic Therapy, as this gets quickly to the underlying cause, the real issue (s) blocking us from living to our full potential. Everyone needs to briefly uncover perceptions from the past and recognize how these perceptions can block us from living a balanced life in the present.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Stephanie combines her 10- years of experience in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) with her practice of Psychotherapy. This fusion brings a unique style to assisting adults, children, and families with achieving their goals, while creating a space for individuals to feel secure and connect with self. Throughout her career, she has provided therapy to clients within various communities, schools, and agencies, as well as through private practice.

At times, we may face challenges which can leave us feeling overwhelmed, confused, and alone. I'll meet you where you are and highlight your strengths as we work together to identify patterns or behaviors that aren't serving you. I understand that everyone’s therapeutic journey is different and offer personalized care and coaching as you pursue your therapeutic goals. I work well with individuals who seek to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression and learn healthy coping mechanisms in aiming to foster personal growth. I am also passionate about working with individuals who seek to develop healthier romantic relationships.

Do you feel as though your anxiety and depression are unmanageable? How about feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or helplessness like you’ve hit rock bottom and are struggling to find hope for tomorrow? Once we start to unravel the details of our past and trauma we give ourselves the ability to process feelings that we have long suppressed. I aim to collaborate with you and provide tools to decrease the challenging feelings you are currently facing and achieve a more integrated and balanced sense of self, leading to emotional healing and personal growth.

Hi there, I am Dr. Jennifer Pfeuffer. Have the past few years been especially difficult on you? Are you feeling as though you are existing, as opposed to truly living an authentic life? Do you find it challenging to be in the present moment and engage in self love?

You have to come this site because you are looking to make a change. You have been told that therapy might just be able to help you improve your life. Maybe this is your first time seeking therapy, or maybe you know exactly what you want when looking for a therapist. Either way, you will find I provide a warm, thoughtful environment to help my patients feel safe sharing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I help adults, parents, teens, and children deal with the issues that are getting in the way of having a fulfilling relationship, work, and family life.

Hi, my name is Daniela - nice to meet you! Starting therapy is an important step in becoming and feeling your best self. We all struggle in life, but we are not meant to do it alone. That is where I come in - I offer a safe space to work through whatever you are dealing with. A place where you can feel heard and understood. We will together work to gain a better understanding of yourself and your relationships. Most importantly, we will build on your strengths so you can learn to apply them towards healing, growth, and change. I am so glad that you are here - let's connect and begin this journey together!

It is an honor to meet you. I am CEO/lead psychologist at Empowerment Psychology. I am a dynamic, intuitive and committed psychologist who believes that personal healing and social transformation go hand-in-hand. I value those qualities that make you human, while recognizing those issues that impact your vitality, passion, purpose and ability to live fully inside of your life, with your loved ones, at work, in society. I create a safe and inviting space for you to share who you are and develop an authentic rapport with me based on trust and non-judgement. As a result, I can better walk with you in your journey of growth and healing.

I love to work with people who are motivated to change. You might not know exactly what needs to change, but perhaps you have a vague feeling something better is out there. In my experience, new motivation or working harder is rarely what is needed. What we usually do need is to find a way to have relationships that are as soft, safe and connected as possible.

I am proud to say that I have been practicing psychotherapy for almost thirty years! I work primarily with adults but also have significant training working with adolescents. I am an empathic, engaged, experienced and focused therapist. My primary task is to help you find positive goals for yourself and to resolve core issues that are interfering with your capacity to lead a happy and productive life. Together, as a team we will build your capacity to deal with whatever is causing unhappiness

Dr. Weiss is skilled in providing therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. She works with her clients (and their families) in a collaborative and respectful manner utilizing a combination of treatment approaches (including CBT) tailored to meet each client's specific needs. Dr. Weiss has helped clients cope with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, self-esteem issues, life transitions, eating disorders, body image issues, and academic stress. Dr. Weiss is also well known for conducting comprehensive psychological, neuropsychological, and educational testing as well as IQ testing for schools that require IQ testing for admission.

My name is Rita Romero and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California. I help clients manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, relationship stress, dual diagnoses and mood disorders. I treat both adolescent and adult clients. My approach to therapy is specific to my client's needs. My person-centered approach helps clients and I build a mutual understanding of the therapeutic process that best serves them. The most common therapeutic modalities I use include Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.

Struggling with relationship or dating anxiety? Do your own needs take a backseat for others? Maybe you're exhausted from the whiplash of ADHD - or maybe you're in a mix of all of this and looking for grounded, compassionate guidance to help you navigate? Helping people find pragmatic solutions, sharpen their intuition, and cultivate insight and emotional clarity is my passion; and ADHD, relationship anxiety, and codependency are my areas of expertise.

Childhood trauma can cripple us, it creates overpowering ‘intense’ emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger when left unattended which begins to create physical symptoms to defend our bodies from the internal wounds. Has there ever been a time in your life where you have experienced this reaction? Are you experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, early teens, adolescence, adulthood, or as a senior? I aim to utilize a variety of actionable techniques to help reduce trauma-related symptoms and make lasting changes in life.

As a highly qualified and compassionate associate marriage and family therapist, I am committed to providing exceptional care to children and their families. With a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, specializing in marriage and family counseling from Pepperdine University, and an undergraduate degree from Boston University, I have extensive knowledge and experience in counseling and working with children. My passion for working with children is the driving force behind my therapeutic approach, which is deeply rooted in a neurobiological perspective.