Therapists for Teens in Buena Park, CA
Is your toddler, child, teen or adult family member struggling to thrive due to family dynamics, cultural pressures, or other challenges? I can help you to reconnect and understand your child as well as yourself. A key aspect of my therapeutic approach utilizes insights from my extensive experience with full service partnership (FSP) wraparound programs. This family-based, community-driven model has deepened my understanding of how to address mental health needs through a holistic, culturally-responsive lens.
Is your toddler, child, teen or adult family member struggling to thrive due to family dynamics, cultural pressures, or other challenges? I can help you to reconnect and understand your child as well as yourself. A key aspect of my therapeutic approach utilizes insights from my extensive experience with full service partnership (FSP) wraparound programs. This family-based, community-driven model has deepened my understanding of how to address mental health needs through a holistic, culturally-responsive lens.
Sammy Glenn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620 (Online Only)
I have worked primarily with adults and teenagers in my career, who have struggled with anxiety and depression, family trauma, relationship problems, stress, and other severe mental illnesses.
My name is Sammy Glenn, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and I am licensed in Oregon, WV, Fl, TN, and California. My approach to therapy is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for all of my clients, no matter their experiences. CBT is a cornerstone of mental health treatment and the forerunner of many newer modalities. Thoughts, feelings, and actions make sense to us all, and these will be the foundations of our approach. My philosophy is this: "I'll always help, if you'll always try."
I have worked primarily with adults and teenagers in my career, who have struggled with anxiety and depression, family trauma, relationship problems, stress, and other severe mental illnesses.
My name is Sammy Glenn, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and I am licensed in Oregon, WV, Fl, TN, and California. My approach to therapy is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for all of my clients, no matter their experiences. CBT is a cornerstone of mental health treatment and the forerunner of many newer modalities. Thoughts, feelings, and actions make sense to us all, and these will be the foundations of our approach. My philosophy is this: "I'll always help, if you'll always try."
Every hardship or life event shapes us to be who we are but does not define us. My passion is to learn about people and where they are in their current life journey. I hope to help empower them to overcome their present hardships. I specialize in working with the LGBTQA+ community, families, children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and bipolar mania/depression. I combine holistic, client-centered, and evidence-based interventions to assist with their concerns best.
Every hardship or life event shapes us to be who we are but does not define us. My passion is to learn about people and where they are in their current life journey. I hope to help empower them to overcome their present hardships. I specialize in working with the LGBTQA+ community, families, children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and bipolar mania/depression. I combine holistic, client-centered, and evidence-based interventions to assist with their concerns best.
Tiffiny Turner- You Are Worthy: Therapy & Training
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620 (Online Only)
Are you a Caregiver, Parent, or Helping Professional/ Associate in need of clinical supervisor? It isn’t easy putting someone else’s needs above your own daily. It is also important to make space for your needs. This is an official invite to pause. I want to hear your values, your feelings, your goals. I will be a listening ear with more questions than answers. Think of me as a mirror to help you see and understand YOU more clearly. I’ll be a microphone for you when it is hard to hear your voice or need an advocate in your corner to help you get connected to resources. We cannot pour from empty cups; call and book time to fill up!
Are you a Caregiver, Parent, or Helping Professional/ Associate in need of clinical supervisor? It isn’t easy putting someone else’s needs above your own daily. It is also important to make space for your needs. This is an official invite to pause. I want to hear your values, your feelings, your goals. I will be a listening ear with more questions than answers. Think of me as a mirror to help you see and understand YOU more clearly. I’ll be a microphone for you when it is hard to hear your voice or need an advocate in your corner to help you get connected to resources. We cannot pour from empty cups; call and book time to fill up!
Valentina Torrence
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults, including members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Welcome! My name is Valentina Torrence. I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist committed to guiding clients through life's challenges. Whether it's navigating relationships, life transitions, trauma, or grief, I offer empathetic support and a safe space for growth. I'm truly passionate about helping individuals achieve positive change and healing. My approach centers on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. I also draw from solution-focused therapy, psychodynamic, and narrative therapy techniques to create a tailored treatment plan that suits your unique needs.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults, including members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Welcome! My name is Valentina Torrence. I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist committed to guiding clients through life's challenges. Whether it's navigating relationships, life transitions, trauma, or grief, I offer empathetic support and a safe space for growth. I'm truly passionate about helping individuals achieve positive change and healing. My approach centers on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. I also draw from solution-focused therapy, psychodynamic, and narrative therapy techniques to create a tailored treatment plan that suits your unique needs.
Seeing your child struggle in school can be challenging and it might feel overwhelming on where to start and where to get help. I work with families to answer questions about student challenges and identify learning strengths and areas of need. I provide psycho-educational testing to examine suspected learning disabilities, attention difficulties, social communication and interaction, depression, and anxiety. If your child is struggling in school, I would love to help figure out why and provide recommendations to help them thrive.
Seeing your child struggle in school can be challenging and it might feel overwhelming on where to start and where to get help. I work with families to answer questions about student challenges and identify learning strengths and areas of need. I provide psycho-educational testing to examine suspected learning disabilities, attention difficulties, social communication and interaction, depression, and anxiety. If your child is struggling in school, I would love to help figure out why and provide recommendations to help them thrive.
Vanessa Del Rio
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620
Hello there, my name is Vanessa Del Rio, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in Palm Springs, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help my clients feel better and make progress that will enhance their lives. My overall approach is warm and personable. My therapy styles vary based on the needs of each client I work with.
Hello there, my name is Vanessa Del Rio, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in Palm Springs, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help my clients feel better and make progress that will enhance their lives. My overall approach is warm and personable. My therapy styles vary based on the needs of each client I work with.
Do you feel stuck, depressed, lost, confused, or in emotional pain that does not seem to change? My priority is to provide a safe space where you can really feel seen and heard and not feel alone with what you are going through. Together we will slow down and explore what you are feeling and experiencing in order to stabilize and Impower you to make positive changes toward a healthier and more fulfilled life.
Do you feel stuck, depressed, lost, confused, or in emotional pain that does not seem to change? My priority is to provide a safe space where you can really feel seen and heard and not feel alone with what you are going through. Together we will slow down and explore what you are feeling and experiencing in order to stabilize and Impower you to make positive changes toward a healthier and more fulfilled life.
Hi, my name is Marguerite Ferrell, known also as Meg. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (137647). My goal in therapy is to offer you a safe, empathic, and compassionate environment, helping you address the concerns you are presently facing. Sometimes when we talk about trauma it floods our mind, body, and emotions. I will help to guide the conversations toward hope and healing, and together we will collaborate on the best solutions to help you overcome these negative thoughts, and return to your best and most complete, renewed, and authentic self.
Hi, my name is Marguerite Ferrell, known also as Meg. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (137647). My goal in therapy is to offer you a safe, empathic, and compassionate environment, helping you address the concerns you are presently facing. Sometimes when we talk about trauma it floods our mind, body, and emotions. I will help to guide the conversations toward hope and healing, and together we will collaborate on the best solutions to help you overcome these negative thoughts, and return to your best and most complete, renewed, and authentic self.
My name is Angelica Rivas. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I like to use a behavioral approach in therapy, focusing on both short-term and long-term goals to help those in need of change in their lives. I prefer to use either a humanistic or behavioral approach with an overall intent to help clients meet their goals. I have extensive experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My name is Angelica Rivas. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I like to use a behavioral approach in therapy, focusing on both short-term and long-term goals to help those in need of change in their lives. I prefer to use either a humanistic or behavioral approach with an overall intent to help clients meet their goals. I have extensive experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Jacqueline Gordon
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620
I work with teens, adults, and couples who have had emotional regulation trauma healing challenges, are stuck in self-defeating patterns, have repeated relationship conflicts, or have stopped progressing in life.
Jacqueline Gordon, LPCC - Our sessions will be problem-solving and focused on teaching you critical skills to better manage life and your important relationships. I work with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
I work with teens, adults, and couples who have had emotional regulation trauma healing challenges, are stuck in self-defeating patterns, have repeated relationship conflicts, or have stopped progressing in life.
Jacqueline Gordon, LPCC - Our sessions will be problem-solving and focused on teaching you critical skills to better manage life and your important relationships. I work with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90621 (Online Only)
Are you living your best life and achieving your personal goals? Or are you facing challenges in your marriage, experiencing significant life changes, or struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties? My mission is to support you in living your life to the fullest. Don’t let addictive behaviors prevent you from enjoying a fulfilling life. If you are grieving a loss and need support, or if parenting conflicts and chaotic family dynamics are disrupting your lifestyle, I am here to help.
Are you living your best life and achieving your personal goals? Or are you facing challenges in your marriage, experiencing significant life changes, or struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties? My mission is to support you in living your life to the fullest. Don’t let addictive behaviors prevent you from enjoying a fulfilling life. If you are grieving a loss and need support, or if parenting conflicts and chaotic family dynamics are disrupting your lifestyle, I am here to help.
I am a Latinx therapist and I know what it's like to have a therapist that doesn’t understand common challenges that a female-Latinx person in the USA faces. I understand the many roles we all have and how complex we are as I have many roles to juggle (mother, daughter, wife, sister, professional, etc) and value your complexity. I am passionate about serving the community and helping others live a purposeful and optimal life. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and somatic techniques to best serve you in meeting your goals.
I am a Latinx therapist and I know what it's like to have a therapist that doesn’t understand common challenges that a female-Latinx person in the USA faces. I understand the many roles we all have and how complex we are as I have many roles to juggle (mother, daughter, wife, sister, professional, etc) and value your complexity. I am passionate about serving the community and helping others live a purposeful and optimal life. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and somatic techniques to best serve you in meeting your goals.
Matthew Lee is "an empathetic therapist" "warm and inviting approach" "deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind" "dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals and live a fulfilling life"
Matthew Lee is "an empathetic therapist" "warm and inviting approach" "deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind" "dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals and live a fulfilling life"
Utilizing a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, Faith Chin creates a safe and empathetic space where clients can explore and process their emotions, navigate through trauma, and build healthier relationships. Her therapeutic philosophy is rooted in the belief that every person possesses the innate capacity for change and resilience.
Utilizing a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, Faith Chin creates a safe and empathetic space where clients can explore and process their emotions, navigate through trauma, and build healthier relationships. Her therapeutic philosophy is rooted in the belief that every person possesses the innate capacity for change and resilience.
My name is Nancy Lynch, and I am thrilled that you took the first step in healing and self-discovery. Whether you suffer from depression and anxiety or only need someone to talk to, finding the right therapist is not easy. Hopefully, you can find helpful information about me to decide if we are a good match. I am a licensed clinical Marriage and Family Therapist. My experience treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma-related symptoms is extensive. I have had the privilege of working with foster children and their families. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples to help to reach their therapeutic goals.
My name is Nancy Lynch, and I am thrilled that you took the first step in healing and self-discovery. Whether you suffer from depression and anxiety or only need someone to talk to, finding the right therapist is not easy. Hopefully, you can find helpful information about me to decide if we are a good match. I am a licensed clinical Marriage and Family Therapist. My experience treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma-related symptoms is extensive. I have had the privilege of working with foster children and their families. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples to help to reach their therapeutic goals.
Allison Clay is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in decreasing impairing symptoms of anxiety and mood disorders to improve daily functioning and quality of life. After receiving her BA in Psychology from California State University, Northridge, Allison found herself in what felt like the most unlikely of places…a middle school! And while working with teens in education was not her plan, she discovered it was her calling. Ms. Clay found her true joy and passion in advocating for the social and emotional wellness of students.
Allison Clay is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in decreasing impairing symptoms of anxiety and mood disorders to improve daily functioning and quality of life. After receiving her BA in Psychology from California State University, Northridge, Allison found herself in what felt like the most unlikely of places…a middle school! And while working with teens in education was not her plan, she discovered it was her calling. Ms. Clay found her true joy and passion in advocating for the social and emotional wellness of students.
Louis Yeng-lo Lee
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Buena Park, CA 90620 (Online Only)
I have experience working with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, family conflict, neurodivergence, low self-esteem, peer/interpersonal relationships, attachment, and emotional management in adults and adolescents.
No one has a perfect childhood. Early stressors, abuse, and neglect can continue to have profound effects on all of us and can manifest as depression, anxiety, anger, and low-self esteem. As we continue through life, enduring pain and distress, we often learn to suppress our emotions and neglect our needs in order to get by. My goal in therapy is to provide a supportive space that belongs to you, in which you may share as much as you are willing and at a pace that you are comfortable with. While working together, I aim to help you undo old ways of being and to help you begin fostering a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
I have experience working with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, family conflict, neurodivergence, low self-esteem, peer/interpersonal relationships, attachment, and emotional management in adults and adolescents.
No one has a perfect childhood. Early stressors, abuse, and neglect can continue to have profound effects on all of us and can manifest as depression, anxiety, anger, and low-self esteem. As we continue through life, enduring pain and distress, we often learn to suppress our emotions and neglect our needs in order to get by. My goal in therapy is to provide a supportive space that belongs to you, in which you may share as much as you are willing and at a pace that you are comfortable with. While working together, I aim to help you undo old ways of being and to help you begin fostering a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
Simone Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Buena Park, CA 90620
Whatever you have been through, or are going through, you have a right to find peace, enjoy your relationships, and create a life you love. Making changes can be a difficult process, with obstacles like depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, low self-esteem, lack of support, or difficulty communicating. Whether you are an adult who feels lost or stuck, a young person struggling to find your way, or a parent desperate to find help for your child, I am here to help you explore solutions and get back on track. My role is to be your mirror, guide, and anchor, as we clarify your goals and navigate your path toward them together.
Whatever you have been through, or are going through, you have a right to find peace, enjoy your relationships, and create a life you love. Making changes can be a difficult process, with obstacles like depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, low self-esteem, lack of support, or difficulty communicating. Whether you are an adult who feels lost or stuck, a young person struggling to find your way, or a parent desperate to find help for your child, I am here to help you explore solutions and get back on track. My role is to be your mirror, guide, and anchor, as we clarify your goals and navigate your path toward them together.
Benedict Choi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Buena Park, CA 90621
I enjoy working with adolescents/young adults as well as couples who are just starting out and looking to build a solid foundation.
I offer a safe and supportive environment to help you identify and resolve unhealthy patterns that keep you from moving forward. You might be feeling stuck due to becoming emotionally disconnected with your partner, experiencing a traumatic event or struggling to perform at your optimal level at work. You want to rediscover intimacy, purpose and joy. Let me join you in developing effective coping skills to manage life's daily challenges.
I enjoy working with adolescents/young adults as well as couples who are just starting out and looking to build a solid foundation.
I offer a safe and supportive environment to help you identify and resolve unhealthy patterns that keep you from moving forward. You might be feeling stuck due to becoming emotionally disconnected with your partner, experiencing a traumatic event or struggling to perform at your optimal level at work. You want to rediscover intimacy, purpose and joy. Let me join you in developing effective coping skills to manage life's daily challenges.
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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.