Therapists for Teens in Sacramento, CA
My name is Helen Lozano (LCSW 101068) and my approach to therapy is collaborative, as you are the expert on your life and my role is to assist in achieving your goals. The overarching focus of my areas of practice is to increase healing and decrease pain, hurt; this is done by addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and other underlying issues. I have typically worked with pre- adolescent, adolescent, adults, and older adults providing treatment to address anxiety, depressive, trauma, and stressor conditions.
My name is Helen Lozano (LCSW 101068) and my approach to therapy is collaborative, as you are the expert on your life and my role is to assist in achieving your goals. The overarching focus of my areas of practice is to increase healing and decrease pain, hurt; this is done by addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and other underlying issues. I have typically worked with pre- adolescent, adolescent, adults, and older adults providing treatment to address anxiety, depressive, trauma, and stressor conditions.
Both teens & adults have benefited from EMDR treatment in seeing faster, longer lasting therapeutic results.
Now accepting new referrals (as of 10/2024) for Teens, Adults, & EMDR. Parents: Are you worried about your teenager? Do they seem anxious, depressed, or overly stressed? I'm happy to work with your teen, and support you as a parent. Adults: Are you living a contented life? Or Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or “in your head” a lot, ruminating about your relationships? work? the future? I’d like to help. I’m an experienced, licensed psychotherapist whose been in full-time private practice with teens, adults, and families for over 15 years.
Both teens & adults have benefited from EMDR treatment in seeing faster, longer lasting therapeutic results.
Now accepting new referrals (as of 10/2024) for Teens, Adults, & EMDR. Parents: Are you worried about your teenager? Do they seem anxious, depressed, or overly stressed? I'm happy to work with your teen, and support you as a parent. Adults: Are you living a contented life? Or Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or “in your head” a lot, ruminating about your relationships? work? the future? I’d like to help. I’m an experienced, licensed psychotherapist whose been in full-time private practice with teens, adults, and families for over 15 years.
Christina Villanueva
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816 (Online Only)
Many times while on our journey through life we can become confused and experience difficulty finding our way. My hope is to help you process difficulties that you might be facing and help you focus on what matters most to you. I treat many issues and areas of concern such as, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, life transitions, separation, loss, self-esteem, codependency, anger, co-parenting, childhood trauma, teen issues and concerns, sexuality, and marital concerns. Availability: Monday - Wednesday early evenings and Saturday mornings and afternoons.
Many times while on our journey through life we can become confused and experience difficulty finding our way. My hope is to help you process difficulties that you might be facing and help you focus on what matters most to you. I treat many issues and areas of concern such as, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, life transitions, separation, loss, self-esteem, codependency, anger, co-parenting, childhood trauma, teen issues and concerns, sexuality, and marital concerns. Availability: Monday - Wednesday early evenings and Saturday mornings and afternoons.
Regina Huerta
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95829 (Online Only)
I currently provide therapy throughout the California region via telehealth to teens and adults.
Hello, I am Regina Huerta, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provide online therapy to clients in California. I have over two decades of experience providing mental health services to teens and adults. I work with individuals from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing trauma, poor self-esteem, domestic violence, teen violence, grief, life transitions, and more. My intention is to provide you the support and space you need to feel safe to express yourself without judgment. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.
I currently provide therapy throughout the California region via telehealth to teens and adults.
Hello, I am Regina Huerta, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provide online therapy to clients in California. I have over two decades of experience providing mental health services to teens and adults. I work with individuals from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing trauma, poor self-esteem, domestic violence, teen violence, grief, life transitions, and more. My intention is to provide you the support and space you need to feel safe to express yourself without judgment. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.
At American River Family Counseling, we provide attachment focused individual, family and couples therapy with a special emphasis on treating adopted families, children/ teens and adults with anxiety and all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
During these stressful times, many of us are experiencing higher levels of anxiety and/or sadness. Are you worried about your child or teen, concerned about your marriage or struggling with family relationships? Do you need new tools to help you feel more confident in parenting your adopted or special needs child/ teen? Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community who is looking for a supportive therapist who understands your unique strengths and challenges. I created American River Family Counseling because I believe that we all deserve happy, healthy and connected relationships.
At American River Family Counseling, we provide attachment focused individual, family and couples therapy with a special emphasis on treating adopted families, children/ teens and adults with anxiety and all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
During these stressful times, many of us are experiencing higher levels of anxiety and/or sadness. Are you worried about your child or teen, concerned about your marriage or struggling with family relationships? Do you need new tools to help you feel more confident in parenting your adopted or special needs child/ teen? Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community who is looking for a supportive therapist who understands your unique strengths and challenges. I created American River Family Counseling because I believe that we all deserve happy, healthy and connected relationships.
Messina Basta
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816 (Online Only)
Some of my favorite clinical acomplishments include reconnecting partners after a diagnosis of psychosis and supporting a transgender teen in coming out to his parents.
I’m comfortable working with clients across the lifespan, but I work best with those who have historically felt misunderstood and unheard, and even those that are distrustful of the therapy process. With that in mind, my goal is to make each client feel special and empowered during and after their time with me. I enjoy talking about “hard things” or even “taboo” things, and encourage my clients to use their time with me in whatever way they need. I don’t believe that progress is linear and I am interested in meeting my client where they are with their goals even if the starting point is simply making an appointment and showing up.
Some of my favorite clinical acomplishments include reconnecting partners after a diagnosis of psychosis and supporting a transgender teen in coming out to his parents.
I’m comfortable working with clients across the lifespan, but I work best with those who have historically felt misunderstood and unheard, and even those that are distrustful of the therapy process. With that in mind, my goal is to make each client feel special and empowered during and after their time with me. I enjoy talking about “hard things” or even “taboo” things, and encourage my clients to use their time with me in whatever way they need. I don’t believe that progress is linear and I am interested in meeting my client where they are with their goals even if the starting point is simply making an appointment and showing up.
Hi, my name is Darlene. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I am have experience working with couples in re-establishing safety and connection in relationships. I have worked with couples with infidelity, separation and high conflict. I am also passionate about working with individuals in helping them unpack childhood emotional trauma wounds, to foster new healthy attachments. I also work well with pre- teen and teenage girls through the many changes they experience. I have 10 years experience working with children and families. In family work, I help to restore connection, trust and belonging.
Hi, my name is Darlene. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I am have experience working with couples in re-establishing safety and connection in relationships. I have worked with couples with infidelity, separation and high conflict. I am also passionate about working with individuals in helping them unpack childhood emotional trauma wounds, to foster new healthy attachments. I also work well with pre- teen and teenage girls through the many changes they experience. I have 10 years experience working with children and families. In family work, I help to restore connection, trust and belonging.
If you have a child, teen or young adult in your life who is struggling and could benefit from some outside support, I'd be happy to assist with warmth, kindness, and patience.
Growing up can be tough, and at times it might feel like everything you try when supporting your child isn't working, leaving you frustrated, tired and maybe even overwhelmed. I work to support children, teens and young adults as they work to conquer their current life obstacles and nurture their inner strengths.
If you have a child, teen or young adult in your life who is struggling and could benefit from some outside support, I'd be happy to assist with warmth, kindness, and patience.
Growing up can be tough, and at times it might feel like everything you try when supporting your child isn't working, leaving you frustrated, tired and maybe even overwhelmed. I work to support children, teens and young adults as they work to conquer their current life obstacles and nurture their inner strengths.
Brieana Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816 (Online Only)
I offer therapy for children, teens, adults, couples, families, individuals, and parents-child/ teen.
Hello! My theoretical orientation draws from integrative and humanistic-existential psychology, meaning I believe in providing well rounded care that emphasizes the inherent value of being human. With my education in Catholic theology, I seek to provide quality care that empowers my clients to develop the confidence to manage their mental health and gain greater fulfillment in their lives by integrating their mental health and Catholic faith. Whether this means addressing childhood trauma or current and brief stressors, my goal is to assist a client in cultivating a greater self-understanding and acceptance of who they are in God.
I offer therapy for children, teens, adults, couples, families, individuals, and parents-child/ teen.
Hello! My theoretical orientation draws from integrative and humanistic-existential psychology, meaning I believe in providing well rounded care that emphasizes the inherent value of being human. With my education in Catholic theology, I seek to provide quality care that empowers my clients to develop the confidence to manage their mental health and gain greater fulfillment in their lives by integrating their mental health and Catholic faith. Whether this means addressing childhood trauma or current and brief stressors, my goal is to assist a client in cultivating a greater self-understanding and acceptance of who they are in God.
Experienced in adjustment phase of life events, conflictual relationships, divorce, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, communication problems, & teen issues.
Therapy is a journey, and my role is to help guide and encourage individuals, couples, and families to work through their challenges and bring calmness and joy into their lives through insight and resolution. A supportive direct communication style is used to allow clients to explore, discover and heal themselves.
Experienced in adjustment phase of life events, conflictual relationships, divorce, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, communication problems, & teen issues.
Therapy is a journey, and my role is to help guide and encourage individuals, couples, and families to work through their challenges and bring calmness and joy into their lives through insight and resolution. A supportive direct communication style is used to allow clients to explore, discover and heal themselves.
Katie Houston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BCBA
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95817
Waitlist for new clients
I encourage parents and adolescents to reach out for a consultation.
As an adolescent therapist, my goal is to help my clients identify their own growth opportunities, values, and needs. Living a life with purpose and connection to self can be challenging and fulfilling. I encourage my clients to learn tools, language, and thinking that will help them navigate their lives in a meaningful way. I have experience in working with children and adolescents who face challenges with anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, sexuality, identity, executive functioning, relationships, and life transitions. Let's be honest, being a teenager is difficult at times. It can make a difference to have someone to talk to.
I encourage parents and adolescents to reach out for a consultation.
As an adolescent therapist, my goal is to help my clients identify their own growth opportunities, values, and needs. Living a life with purpose and connection to self can be challenging and fulfilling. I encourage my clients to learn tools, language, and thinking that will help them navigate their lives in a meaningful way. I have experience in working with children and adolescents who face challenges with anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, sexuality, identity, executive functioning, relationships, and life transitions. Let's be honest, being a teenager is difficult at times. It can make a difference to have someone to talk to.
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Do you feel controlled by your mind and unable to reach your full potential due to past trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, etc? Do you have a teenager struggling to navigate the challenges of adolescents such as, self-esteem, social media, social/academic pressures, future planning, anxiety or depression? Do you and your spouse feel stuck; although desperate for reconnection, peace and a path forward? I want to help! I partner with my clients to process trauma, unpack patterns of thinking and behavior, promote self-awareness and achieve balance in their daily lives and relationships.
Do you feel controlled by your mind and unable to reach your full potential due to past trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, etc? Do you have a teenager struggling to navigate the challenges of adolescents such as, self-esteem, social media, social/academic pressures, future planning, anxiety or depression? Do you and your spouse feel stuck; although desperate for reconnection, peace and a path forward? I want to help! I partner with my clients to process trauma, unpack patterns of thinking and behavior, promote self-awareness and achieve balance in their daily lives and relationships.
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Our Workshops include: *** Teen Anger Management & Addiction.
I Do Services is a Woman Minority Owned, Small Business providing Trauma-informed care to our community a Behavior Change specialist, Author & Chaplain. I actively work as a School Psychologist in a local school district. I serve Veterans, 1st Responders, Law Enforcers, & their families that experience trauma and suffer from PTSD through Psycho-educational Workshops. During this Health Pandemic, economic despair, racial disparities, & educational variances, we have experienced negative influences which have exacerbated any & all social emotional functioning systems of communication & interpersonal relationships.
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Loren Doug Pound
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95819
Hi I'm Loren, and I have been helping people manage their mental health and life problems for 24 years, and I deeply respect our individual needs for health, and happiness. If you are a teen or an adult struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationships problems, then I might be an excellent therapist for you. I want to help you have more control of what you can control: your mind, your emotions, your self-esteem, and your sense of hope. And I want to help you challenge what is holding you back your life. Let's work together on your empowerment and your pursuit of your of health and happiness.
Hi I'm Loren, and I have been helping people manage their mental health and life problems for 24 years, and I deeply respect our individual needs for health, and happiness. If you are a teen or an adult struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationships problems, then I might be an excellent therapist for you. I want to help you have more control of what you can control: your mind, your emotions, your self-esteem, and your sense of hope. And I want to help you challenge what is holding you back your life. Let's work together on your empowerment and your pursuit of your of health and happiness.
Steve Debenedetti-Emanuel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
Who am I? I've been married for 20+ years. My wife and I have a teenage son. I'm personable, friendly and like to laugh. I talk and ask questions. I won't sit silently and wait for you to talk. I won't say, "How does that make you feel?" I've been told that I'm a "normal guy." Who are you? Someone who wants to feel better? Or wants your teenager to talk to someone? Or wants to be happier and more secure in your committed relationship? Let's keep it simple and work together to find solutions. To learn more about me, check out my website: www.rivercitycounseling.com
Who am I? I've been married for 20+ years. My wife and I have a teenage son. I'm personable, friendly and like to laugh. I talk and ask questions. I won't sit silently and wait for you to talk. I won't say, "How does that make you feel?" I've been told that I'm a "normal guy." Who are you? Someone who wants to feel better? Or wants your teenager to talk to someone? Or wants to be happier and more secure in your committed relationship? Let's keep it simple and work together to find solutions. To learn more about me, check out my website: www.rivercitycounseling.com
Maria Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95864 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience with adult and adolescent clients and their families dealing with eating disorders, anxiety, stress management, self hatred, trauma, life transitions, depression, addictions, and identity issues.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or out of control? I offer effective and compassionate psychotherapy services to adults and couples. I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues. You'll find me to be a compassionate listener, working with you to help you achieve the changes you would like to see in your life. Together we will identify and develop your strengths and interests so you can achieve your goals. I offer a safe place for you to talk about your fears and worries, body image and self-esteem struggles, relationship challenges, career and life transitions.
I have extensive experience with adult and adolescent clients and their families dealing with eating disorders, anxiety, stress management, self hatred, trauma, life transitions, depression, addictions, and identity issues.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or out of control? I offer effective and compassionate psychotherapy services to adults and couples. I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues. You'll find me to be a compassionate listener, working with you to help you achieve the changes you would like to see in your life. Together we will identify and develop your strengths and interests so you can achieve your goals. I offer a safe place for you to talk about your fears and worries, body image and self-esteem struggles, relationship challenges, career and life transitions.
Aires Adalim
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
Let's understand the milestones of your life together: If you're a high school teen, college student, or young adult who knows that things can be better but unsure how to get there, reach out.
Are you a teen or young adult feeling stuck in life or lost after college? Do you want to build friendships, but don't know where to start, or wish you had a community to share your interests with? Whether you're facing challenges with relationships, career choices, or the uncertainties of post-grad life, I've got your back. My natural optimism and genuine love for connecting with people will help you discover the untapped possibilities in every situation. I can be the person you trust with the fragmented and uncertain parts of yourself, helping you weave together a coherent narrative of healing, self-discovery, and growth.
Let's understand the milestones of your life together: If you're a high school teen, college student, or young adult who knows that things can be better but unsure how to get there, reach out.
Are you a teen or young adult feeling stuck in life or lost after college? Do you want to build friendships, but don't know where to start, or wish you had a community to share your interests with? Whether you're facing challenges with relationships, career choices, or the uncertainties of post-grad life, I've got your back. My natural optimism and genuine love for connecting with people will help you discover the untapped possibilities in every situation. I can be the person you trust with the fragmented and uncertain parts of yourself, helping you weave together a coherent narrative of healing, self-discovery, and growth.
If you are a child/ teen, tell a parent you're ready to start therapy.
You are worried about your child. They have started to show signs of anxiety or depression which is starting to make you concerned. You try to lighten the mood when you can, but it is getting harder everyday. You never know what might make them upset and feel completely lost on what to do. You feel bad about the tension in the home and hate arguing with them, but sometimes its's the only thing you can do to get them to listen. You feel worried about what they may be thinking or doing like self-harm or suicidal thoughts and that terrifies you.
If you are a child/ teen, tell a parent you're ready to start therapy.
You are worried about your child. They have started to show signs of anxiety or depression which is starting to make you concerned. You try to lighten the mood when you can, but it is getting harder everyday. You never know what might make them upset and feel completely lost on what to do. You feel bad about the tension in the home and hate arguing with them, but sometimes its's the only thing you can do to get them to listen. You feel worried about what they may be thinking or doing like self-harm or suicidal thoughts and that terrifies you.
Kamal Ahmed
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95843 (Online Only)
Hello, I specialize in working with the following: Teen/Young Adult Issues- I help teens/young adults learn valuable skills that help them make sense of their thoughts, feelings, and values; this helps them be better equipped and empowered to make better decisions in their relationships, school, and work. Counseling with me can help teens and young adults build their confidence, bounce back from setbacks, focus on their goals, manage stress, and have healthy relationships.
Hello, I specialize in working with the following: Teen/Young Adult Issues- I help teens/young adults learn valuable skills that help them make sense of their thoughts, feelings, and values; this helps them be better equipped and empowered to make better decisions in their relationships, school, and work. Counseling with me can help teens and young adults build their confidence, bounce back from setbacks, focus on their goals, manage stress, and have healthy relationships.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.