Therapists for Teens in Los Angeles, CA

Hi, I'm Brianna! I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California and Colorado and love being able to make a positive impact in the world through therapy. My professional journey more recently has included counseling adults through anxiety and depression, relationships, and life's obstacles as well as young professionals experiencing distress.

Your child is a source of light. But perhaps you've noticed their light has dimmed recently and you feel concerned. Perhaps your teen is falling behind in school, having difficulty connecting with their friends, or experiencing confusion as they explore their gender identity. Your young child may be having anger outbursts or challenges with their behavior at home. Adjusting to the post-COVID lifestyle might be causing ongoing worries and changes in mood or personality. Or your child might have experienced a major stressor like divorce, a death in the family, or even a traumatic event like a car accident or an act of violence.

I can help you find your inner strength to make positive changes in your life. Once you have made the decision to look inward, you can embark on a fascinating, challenging and rewarding journey. We can work together to find your life’s purpose. You can learn to take charge, make positive changes to your life, and be the best version of yourself. Live the life that feels right for you. We work together to become better attuned to your own needs, develop a sense of who you really are, and grow to be your authentic self.

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.

Whether you are struggling with relationships or dating, parenting, finding your purpose, or feeling anxious, stressed, or depressed, beginning therapy can be the first step to finding relief. My work is guided by the notion that therapy should be, above all, helpful. Some days, you may find that you want specific techniques and strategies. Other days, you may benefit from a patient, listening ear. Sometimes, you may wish to delve into earlier experiences to understand why you are feeling the way you do. I believe these are all important aspects of the therapeutic journey, and I am here to here to help you in the ways you need most.

Reaching out to find a therapist for your child may be an overwhelming experience. It means that your child may need some extra support, and that your efforts to find them that support are based in love and maybe some frustration. Perhaps you’ve noticed some concerning changes in your young child’s demeanor, a lack of confidence or increased temper tantrums. Maybe you've observed your teenager slipping into depression or anxiety as they merge into young adulthood. I’m here to support you and your family.

First off, congrats on taking this first step toward your mental health journey! Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, unresolved childhood trauma, relationship issues or grief, I'm here to help. I work with clients to improve communication styles, set healthy boundaries and increase emotional regulation through mindfulness and grounding techniques. I'm here to assist my clients in navigating life's uncertainty, while promoting insight and self-awareness. My hope is that through this collaboration, you gain a new sense of empowerment, well-being and healing that allows you to live your best life!

Neda Sanai, MFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Sanai Therapy. Sanai Therapy is an online therapy practice helping clients gain insight about themselves and their relationships, reduce stress, enhance their lives, and gain interpersonal feedback. Sanai Therapy offers individual, parent consultation, friends therapy, couples therapy, premarital counseling, child & teen therapy, group therapy, and family therapy. Neda began her career in the mental health community as a behavioral therapist. While obtaining her Masters, she worked at The Maple Counseling Center (TMCC) In Beverly Hills.

I love working with teens and pre-teens. If you have tried everything you can think of to help your teen and they are still struggling, it’s not your fault. It doesn't mean defeat when you ask for help, it means you are smart and you know your child deserves better. Being a teenager is hard. There’s so much pressure from parents, coaches, friends, romantic interests, teachers, and an enormous amount of pressure they put on themselves. They want someone to talk to as they figure out who they are and who they want to be. It can be difficult to be vulnerable and friends often have well-meaning, but misguided advice.

Welcome! I'm Dr. Cristal Lopez, a licensed psychologist dedicated to guiding you, your child, or family towards healing and well-being. With a background in child and adolescent psychology, I've trained at top US children's hospitals, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Do you have an an issue or concern that you're currently going through and want to be able to feel heard and understood? As a licensed Clinical Social Worker I can provide a safe and welcoming place where you can feel open to share those concerns or worries. Together we can work toward creating more balance in your life. I use a collaborative style to build on your strengths and resources and use them as the foundation of the helping process. I have 18 years experience working with children, families, and individuals as a social worker, six of them as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

I am an adolescent and young adult therapist with a passion for helping young people navigate the challenges that life presents. I specialize in helping those with anxiety, or who have experienced trauma to gain the insight and skills they need to live the life they want. My approach to therapy is collaborative, helping clients to find the solutions that work for them. I believe therapy should be a combination of gaining insight into yourself as well as developing concrete strategies and skills to create change.

Dr. Alexander Gantman, received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA; and he obtained Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University - Stanford University Medical School Psy.D Consortium in 2008. Until recently, when he decided to move into private practice, he was a Clinical Psychologist at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, as well as an Assistant Director of the UCLA PEERS Program. Dr. Gantman was also an Autism Clinical Instructor at the UCLA Tarjan Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.

A licensed child and adolescent psychologist, I understand the challenges children and adolescents in managing anxiety and OCD. I am dedicated to offering compassionate and effective care using evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). My mission is to empower parents with the tools they need to support their children through difficulties such as anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, and behavioral issues. I am here to provide the support your family needs, striving to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and families.

Are you struggling with overwhelming emotions? Have you experienced loss, trauma, or other challenges? I am here for you, to help you overcome the emotional pain of past experiences. As a teen, I myself personally experienced the devastating losses of multiple loved ones. Through my own heartbreak, emotional pain, and grief, I was even more inspired to comfort and sit with others during their most challenging times. Funny thing is: I knew I wanted to become a psychotherapist before I even know what a therapist was! I feel so lucky today to counsel clients with such diverse and different stories, backgrounds, and experiences.

My practice welcomes adults and adolescents facing concerns such as managing stress, dealing with loss and trauma, improving relationships, loneliness, eating and body-image issues, self-esteem, anxiety, sadness and depression. My approach to therapy emphasizes the development of a mutually respectful helping bond and integrates attachment, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral perspectives. I will work to help you more effectively manage distress and maximize growth and joy.

I have been in private practice as a psychotherapist foreclose to 40 years and have had the good fortune of working with individuals, couples and families dealing with a variety of life's challenges. I work with issues of sexuality,life needs, anxiety, adolescent and family problems,depression,abuse, addictions, special needs children and interpersonal relationships.I also do extensive work with people confronting the hard work of grief and loss and with individuals who have lost someone to suicide. My goals as a clinician are to guide individuals toward healing and self-understanding in an atmosphere of trust and self-respect.

Do you feel powerless, hopeless and lost with your pre-teen/adolescent? Are your emotional, physical and mental state becoming impacted by the stressors of your parenting, home and work demands? I provide client-centered individual parent therapy, individual adolescent therapy (ages 11-17), and parent & child counseling. I treat clients who may suffer from conditions including, but not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, trauma, adjustment, and interpersonal issues.

As a Black clinician, I also provide a unique perspective by integrating a strong multicultural framework to fully understand your experiences, relationships and the way you navigate to the world around you. Brionne (Bri) Clemons is an Associate Clinical Social Worker, born and raised in the heart of Los Angeles. Bri received her Undergraduate Degree from California State University Northridge in 2016, Majoring in Sociology: Criminology and Criminal Justice as well Minoring in Africana Studies. Bri continued her education at California State University Northridge receiving her Masters in Social Work, Class of 2018.