Preteen Therapists in California

Is your child, tween, teen or college age adult, having problems with increasing stress, increasing anxiety, feeling hopeless, depressed, harming themselves or threatening suicide? Do you have a child that has special needs in school and needs help to get them the services they need and deserve? You have taken the first step in finding a therapist that can both benefit your child and your family, by working as a team. As a women, are you going through one of lives transitions such as: birth, children with special needs, divorce, empty nest, grief and loss, personal growth, etc. Lets talk.

Hi, I'm Lisa Kim. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 49076) who is client-centered and driven to collaborate with clients in search of solution-focused ideas to overcome barriers. I am an experienced psychotherapist and MFT with a demonstrated history of working in community mental health and the hospital/healthcare industry. My specializations include child/adolescent developmental psychology, family systems, trauma-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, and spiritual counseling since 2007.

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?

I am an experienced therapist who has been working with teens, individuals, couples and families for over 30 years. I see therapy as a partnership: you enter this process with your particular issues and uniqueness and together, through building trust, being curious and using specialized techniques, you progress. My approach is based on my client's personal history and their needs and, in general, I am quite interactive. I provide short-term as well as long-term treatment.

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.

Teen angst? Bring it on! I work with adolescents, teens, and parents in navigating some of the most difficult years. If you are having difficulty connecting with your child, tween, or teen I will assist you with enhancing your connection while simultaneously setting boundaries as a parent. Sounds like a difficult feat? I know! But isn't it from the challenging times that we gain the most? Do you remember what it was like getting through middle school? Many of us would like to forget, however, with assistance it does not have to be so difficult for your child or for you to reach them.

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT 123208. I worked as a teacher and decided to go back to school and continue my education, to enable me to work with families, couples and individuals in a therapeutic setting. My focus is family, marriage and couples counseling. I have experience working with families that have unconventional lifestyles. In addition, I have experience working with couples, teens, groups and children. I have worked with the school district as a mental health counselor, as well as conducted group therapy in all settings. I am certified for Bariatric Surgery Psychological Assessments.

As the parent of a struggling tween or teen with ADHD or anxiety, you may find yourself wondering how you can best help them feel better. Whether your teenager is struggling with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, their grades, or social issues, it's not easy to know how to help them. When you're unsure of how you can help your child, reaching out to a therapist is an important step to getting you and your child the support they need.

Each person is unique, therefore so are their concerns. I approach therapy based on the individuality of each adult, teen, and child, and their personal needs. Assisting you in working though thought patterns and feelings that are causing you distress is my goal. Being the parent of a tween/teen, you might find yourself looking for answers to questions that allude you. Often there are issues you would like to have a better understanding of, or a way to process them. I will assist you in finding the tools needed for you or your child to live a less stressful and more fulfilling life.

Do you have a child or “tween” that is highly sensitive, bright, and a bit overwhelmed? Do they have trouble identifying and managing strong feelings? Could they use help developing positive coping strategies? Are they struggling to communicate with peers, parents, or siblings? In my private practice office, I specialize in helping children understand the benefits of their sensitivity and how to manage its inherent challenges. And I can help you… help them.

I specialize in working with tween/teenagers dealing with issues such as: school/work/social stress, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and grief. My primary focus is to establish and maintain a genuine and collaborative relationship toward a more flexible mindset, increased capacity to manage symptoms, and improved self-esteem. Additionally, I work with parents of teens dealing with stress related to parenting. I view my task as collaborating with you to set goals and keep the therapy on track toward meeting these goals.

I commend you for searching for help! My empathetic, caring, and encouraging approach along with my education, specialized training, and life experiences continues to be of help to most people, while having a niche with tween/teen boys, men, veterans, couples, and parents. My life experience with adoption, military life, leading non-profits, marital challenges, men's issues, raising teens, overcoming addictions, and struggles with faith may also help you. Training to help with trauma, addictions, depression, and anxiety with Brainspotting and EMDR can provide the healing you and your loved one's have been seeking for some time.

I believe in meeting my client's where they are at in life. I realize there are a number of struggles we each face whether alone or amongst our families, children, or within parts of our lives such as in work and school. Listening to your needs or those of your child will help guide our work together. We will pull from your strengths and learning style to find new ways to create positive change in your life.

I help kids, grownups, and everyone in between find their own True Voice, so they can live the lives they deserve. Maybe your child is misbehaving at school, or your teenager is sullen and distanced, or you're in love and know you'd like to stay with this person, if you could only change a few things that really scare you. Or maybe there's an aggressive part of you that your parents didn't know how to handle, or a hurt and vulnerable side that you've always felt too ashamed to feel.

Are there areas of your life where you're struggling to function effectively? Do you find yourself feeling angry, anxious, depressed, withdrawn or overwhelmed? Whether you are seeking assistance with feeling better, increased self-esteem & self-worth, managing overwhelming emotions, identity exploration, intentional parenting & behavior modification, navigating complex life events, or achieving professional advancement, I'm here to help you deepen your understanding of your current circumstances and find your course to improved wellbeing.

You had imagined your life unfolding in this uniquely wonderful way; having a career that fulfilled you and you were excited about, a strong and committed relationship and a great group of friends who supported you and you share exciting experiences with. Now it feels like some areas are just ok and other seem to not be working at all. It also seems like others lives are going great when you look at social media. You feel stuck. Uncertain of the next move or even how to get back to a place of feeling confident and empowered.

Not feeling like your "usual self" but can't figure out why? Are you irritable, uninterested in your previously enjoyable activities, or disengaged from daily life? Is your mind replaying old scenarios or repeating "What if" questions and worrisome thoughts? Perhaps your current coping skills just aren't hitting the mark this time... Involved in a relationship where either you or your partner seem plagued by "trust issues", insecurity, and revolving arguments? Are you seeing changes in expressions of love and sexual interest or thinking "my significant other doesn't understand me?"

Are you or your child facing challenges related to ADHD, autism, depression, and/or anxiety? Curious about neurodiversity diagnosis? Whether it's improved coping strategies, emotional regulation, or greater self-awareness you seek, let's explore together. I invite you to embark on a collaborative journey, leveraging evidence-based approaches to navigate challenges, uncover strengths, and cultivate resilience for lasting positive change. Your path to well-being begins with understanding and empowerment; reach out to start this transformative process today.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Stuck? You do not have to face this alone. Together, we can identify what is tripping you up and what can help you move forward in a more healthy and productive way. I work with clients who are walking through transitions, struggling with low self-worth, facing anxiety, stress, depression, relational difficulties, and many other challenging life situations. Using evidence-based practices, we can work together to help you move forward in your journey toward healing one step at a time.