Child Therapists in Commerce, CA
Melissa Ricard-Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Commerce, CA 90040 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with your day to day activities? Is your child struggling in school or sustaining relationships? Are you experiencing distress in your relationships? Do you observe emotional changes within your child? if you answered yes to any of these questions let's have a consultation to explore your needs.
There are times in which we experience challenges, unexpected changes in our lives, or other disruptions in our relationships. We may have coped through it all before however sometimes things change and we need a new perspective and a safe place to process these experiences. Reaching out for support can be a difficult step, I am here with my hand out when you are ready for that first step to provide an empathic and compassionate space so that you can develop the appropriate skills to process difficult emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
Are you struggling with your day to day activities? Is your child struggling in school or sustaining relationships? Are you experiencing distress in your relationships? Do you observe emotional changes within your child? if you answered yes to any of these questions let's have a consultation to explore your needs.
There are times in which we experience challenges, unexpected changes in our lives, or other disruptions in our relationships. We may have coped through it all before however sometimes things change and we need a new perspective and a safe place to process these experiences. Reaching out for support can be a difficult step, I am here with my hand out when you are ready for that first step to provide an empathic and compassionate space so that you can develop the appropriate skills to process difficult emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
Sunrise Psychological Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Commerce, CA 90040 (Online Only)
Our focus is to help individuals and families heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We specialize in treating depressive and anxiety disorders, trauma (specifically, victims of crime) and substance abuse. If needed, we can assist you with applying for the California Victim Compensation Program. We accept VOC, Blue Shield PPO, Cigna, Kaiser, United Healthcare/Optum, and private pay clients. We conduct individual, conjoint, and family therapy. We work with children, adolescents and adults.
Our focus is to help individuals and families heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We specialize in treating depressive and anxiety disorders, trauma (specifically, victims of crime) and substance abuse. If needed, we can assist you with applying for the California Victim Compensation Program. We accept VOC, Blue Shield PPO, Cigna, Kaiser, United Healthcare/Optum, and private pay clients. We conduct individual, conjoint, and family therapy. We work with children, adolescents and adults.
In order to accommodate for busy individuals, children, couples, and families, I offer evening and weekend appointments so that you don’t have to worry about therapy not fitting into your lifestyle.
When life gets tough, you often find yourself wondering what you can do to feel better.
In order to accommodate for busy individuals, children, couples, and families, I offer evening and weekend appointments so that you don’t have to worry about therapy not fitting into your lifestyle.
When life gets tough, you often find yourself wondering what you can do to feel better.
At some point in our lives we must cope with distress and pain, whether, it is related to changes within our family system, job related issues, or just the chaos and turmoil of our day to day life. These stressful situations can result in overwhelming emotions ranging from sadness, to fear and anger. Therapy can be a safe, non-judgmental place to help you explore these issues, unlock your inner-wisdom and identify key skills to help you manage difficult situations. The objective in treatment is to develop an individualized plan that offers you the opportunity to explore underlying needs and gain insight on ways to manage emotions, heal from past trauma, and accomplish self-love.
At some point in our lives we must cope with distress and pain, whether, it is related to changes within our family system, job related issues, or just the chaos and turmoil of our day to day life. These stressful situations can result in overwhelming emotions ranging from sadness, to fear and anger. Therapy can be a safe, non-judgmental place to help you explore these issues, unlock your inner-wisdom and identify key skills to help you manage difficult situations. The objective in treatment is to develop an individualized plan that offers you the opportunity to explore underlying needs and gain insight on ways to manage emotions, heal from past trauma, and accomplish self-love.
The use of alcohol and drugs, domestic violence, suicide, chronic grief and loss, internalized oppression, emotional, spiritual, and mental wounds are ALL symptoms not causes of imbalance. In order to heal, a community needs to deal with the causes of historical and generational, unresolved trauma and move toward balance. We acknowledge our inter-connectedness to all that has been created in this life and the unseen world. Healing will take place through the use of cultural and spiritual knowledge including creation stories, ancestral teachings, journeying into balance and wellness, as it takes everyone to heal the community.
The use of alcohol and drugs, domestic violence, suicide, chronic grief and loss, internalized oppression, emotional, spiritual, and mental wounds are ALL symptoms not causes of imbalance. In order to heal, a community needs to deal with the causes of historical and generational, unresolved trauma and move toward balance. We acknowledge our inter-connectedness to all that has been created in this life and the unseen world. Healing will take place through the use of cultural and spiritual knowledge including creation stories, ancestral teachings, journeying into balance and wellness, as it takes everyone to heal the community.
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Maria Cruz Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Montebello, CA 90640
Did you wake up this morning, feeling sad or with untold anxiety about starting your day? A day fraught with dealing with relational issues child(ren), your significant other, family members or others individuals? This be the day you pick up the phone to garner the support you deserve in making some much needed changes in your life. Help is but a phone call away.
Did you wake up this morning, feeling sad or with untold anxiety about starting your day? A day fraught with dealing with relational issues child(ren), your significant other, family members or others individuals? This be the day you pick up the phone to garner the support you deserve in making some much needed changes in your life. Help is but a phone call away.
Kandi Lopez
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90022 (Online Only)
I have four years of experience working with children and families impacted by autism.
Espanol marca a 5592063048 Are you a young woman or an adult woman struggling to cope with life's challenges? Are you looking for help for your daughter? Difficulties in life can lead to crisis, guilt, shame, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, a lack of faith and hope, and uncertainty about your identity and values. If you are interested in finding direction, gaining clarity and strengthening your faith, please consider reaching out.
I have four years of experience working with children and families impacted by autism.
Espanol marca a 5592063048 Are you a young woman or an adult woman struggling to cope with life's challenges? Are you looking for help for your daughter? Difficulties in life can lead to crisis, guilt, shame, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, a lack of faith and hope, and uncertainty about your identity and values. If you are interested in finding direction, gaining clarity and strengthening your faith, please consider reaching out.
Together we can work towards developing goals that will promote insight, increase flexibility, and build resilience to adapt to difficult situations as well as manage unpleasant emotions in yourself or a child in your life.
Hello, I am Claudia Garcia Sanchez, LPCC a psychotherapist focused on treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges that can be found within families, children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I have extensive experience working with a diverse population, in areas such as behavioral challenges, developmental delays, and neurodivergence.
Together we can work towards developing goals that will promote insight, increase flexibility, and build resilience to adapt to difficult situations as well as manage unpleasant emotions in yourself or a child in your life.
Hello, I am Claudia Garcia Sanchez, LPCC a psychotherapist focused on treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges that can be found within families, children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I have extensive experience working with a diverse population, in areas such as behavioral challenges, developmental delays, and neurodivergence.
Life transitions, difficulties in relationships or at work, family dynamics, friendships, raising children, self-esteem, postpartum depression, couples therapy, and support groups.
My name is Lynne Joachim and I'm a licensed Psychotherapist and have been seeing people of all ages for 30 years. I encourage people in therapy because it transforms lives and relationships in significant ways, especially the relationship with oneself. I was trained in Psychodynamic, insight-oriented therapy and am well versed in many different approaches to understanding the life span: adult development, the psychology of women, adolescents, couples therapy, and group therapy/support groups.
Life transitions, difficulties in relationships or at work, family dynamics, friendships, raising children, self-esteem, postpartum depression, couples therapy, and support groups.
My name is Lynne Joachim and I'm a licensed Psychotherapist and have been seeing people of all ages for 30 years. I encourage people in therapy because it transforms lives and relationships in significant ways, especially the relationship with oneself. I was trained in Psychodynamic, insight-oriented therapy and am well versed in many different approaches to understanding the life span: adult development, the psychology of women, adolescents, couples therapy, and group therapy/support groups.
Roe Sanchez, LMFT, RPT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90040
Do you constantly worry about different things? are you tired of overthinking? Do you want to process a painful life event that has left you hurt or afraid? Do you want to make sense of how to align with your values and beliefs? Are you wondering why your relationship is not working out or if you should stay together? You've had enough of the same patterns and are ready to make some changes in your life. Does your child have frequent emotional outbursts? Does your child/ teen have social anxiety? I see adults, teens, and children who deal w/ anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, phobias, selective mutism, low self esteem, grief, and ADHD.
Do you constantly worry about different things? are you tired of overthinking? Do you want to process a painful life event that has left you hurt or afraid? Do you want to make sense of how to align with your values and beliefs? Are you wondering why your relationship is not working out or if you should stay together? You've had enough of the same patterns and are ready to make some changes in your life. Does your child have frequent emotional outbursts? Does your child/ teen have social anxiety? I see adults, teens, and children who deal w/ anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, phobias, selective mutism, low self esteem, grief, and ADHD.
I was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan and grew up in a single-parent family youngest of five children. I am also a trauma survivor. I completed my doctoral work at the University of Southern California, and my master’s at Loma Linda University, I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have 29 years of experience working with children, youth, families, and adults in non-profit, for-profit, government, acute care, and hospice settings, as well as private practice. My specialties include children, adolescents, grief, loss, abuse and neglect, and trauma.
I was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan and grew up in a single-parent family youngest of five children. I am also a trauma survivor. I completed my doctoral work at the University of Southern California, and my master’s at Loma Linda University, I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have 29 years of experience working with children, youth, families, and adults in non-profit, for-profit, government, acute care, and hospice settings, as well as private practice. My specialties include children, adolescents, grief, loss, abuse and neglect, and trauma.
Danielle Norman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90103 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked extensively with children, adolescents, adults and families for over 10 years and have expertise in parenting and family issues.
Asking for help can be scary. But, sometimes, taking the right risks, often lead to rewarding outcomes. People come to therapy for a number of reasons. If you are struggling with family or relationship issues, self esteem or depression or anxiety I can help. If you are looking to connect with me it is best to reach me through email or by visiting my website! I look forward to connecting with you soon!
I have worked extensively with children, adolescents, adults and families for over 10 years and have expertise in parenting and family issues.
Asking for help can be scary. But, sometimes, taking the right risks, often lead to rewarding outcomes. People come to therapy for a number of reasons. If you are struggling with family or relationship issues, self esteem or depression or anxiety I can help. If you are looking to connect with me it is best to reach me through email or by visiting my website! I look forward to connecting with you soon!
Izzy Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90103 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist providing evidence-based practices. When I'm not in private practice, I'm working at UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences treating children, adolescents, and their families. Living in the Bay Area has many advantages and opportunities that motivate us to become the best, most successful version of ourselves. At times, occupational and social demands can bring overwhelming amounts of stress, pressure, and anxiety. I'm currently focusing my practice for families and couples as well as young professionals and athletes who have experienced trauma and/or high stress.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist providing evidence-based practices. When I'm not in private practice, I'm working at UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences treating children, adolescents, and their families. Living in the Bay Area has many advantages and opportunities that motivate us to become the best, most successful version of ourselves. At times, occupational and social demands can bring overwhelming amounts of stress, pressure, and anxiety. I'm currently focusing my practice for families and couples as well as young professionals and athletes who have experienced trauma and/or high stress.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults.
Making the first step to seek therapy can be difficult. My first goal is to make you feel comfortable and trust the therapeutic relationship. Once you develop trust in me as your therapist, we can work together in finding the coping skills you need to return to functioning in day to day life. Let me help you regain control of your life. I look forward to helping you meet your goals.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults.
Making the first step to seek therapy can be difficult. My first goal is to make you feel comfortable and trust the therapeutic relationship. Once you develop trust in me as your therapist, we can work together in finding the coping skills you need to return to functioning in day to day life. Let me help you regain control of your life. I look forward to helping you meet your goals.
Tracy Duckworth is an who has been providing tailor made therapy to a wide variety of individuals, children, couples and families experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety for over 10 years.
Tracy Duckworth, LCSW is a therapist who believes we all have the capacity to grow and looks forward to helping you on your mental health journey. Is it possible you have come to a point in your life where you want change, need to get in control of you or your environment? . With direction, support, serenity you can learn to master negative thought processes that bring about negative emotions and behaviors. She believes together, you will build upon your strengths, identify your concerns and you will overcome your challenges.
Tracy Duckworth is an who has been providing tailor made therapy to a wide variety of individuals, children, couples and families experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety for over 10 years.
Tracy Duckworth, LCSW is a therapist who believes we all have the capacity to grow and looks forward to helping you on your mental health journey. Is it possible you have come to a point in your life where you want change, need to get in control of you or your environment? . With direction, support, serenity you can learn to master negative thought processes that bring about negative emotions and behaviors. She believes together, you will build upon your strengths, identify your concerns and you will overcome your challenges.
Andriette Pieron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
East Los Angeles, CA 90022 (Online Only)
Do you need a place to be yourself? To be seen and fully accepted for who you are and encouraged to take leaps and risks to craft who you want to be? The fear of failure and judgments, our own and others, often holds us back from exploring the edge of our possibilities. I am passionate about creating a nurturing relationship where you can begin to practice and embody the changes you want to create in your own life. I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents and families. I specialize in women who are reinventing themselves and family members of individuals with mental illness.
Do you need a place to be yourself? To be seen and fully accepted for who you are and encouraged to take leaps and risks to craft who you want to be? The fear of failure and judgments, our own and others, often holds us back from exploring the edge of our possibilities. I am passionate about creating a nurturing relationship where you can begin to practice and embody the changes you want to create in your own life. I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents and families. I specialize in women who are reinventing themselves and family members of individuals with mental illness.
Roberta Fernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montebello, CA 90640
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and particularly interested in the following: females of all ages, adolescents, and teenagers. Furthermore, I am interested in working with those that desire more authentic and intimate relationships with themselves and others. I have experience working in corporate settings, both public accounting and mortgage finance, for a total of 10 years. As a result, I am able to help individuals navigate the demands of a corporate world. Roberta's experience also involves children, adolescents, and adults that have experienced and are attempting to recover from debilitating perfectionism, anxiety, worry, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and particularly interested in the following: females of all ages, adolescents, and teenagers. Furthermore, I am interested in working with those that desire more authentic and intimate relationships with themselves and others. I have experience working in corporate settings, both public accounting and mortgage finance, for a total of 10 years. As a result, I am able to help individuals navigate the demands of a corporate world. Roberta's experience also involves children, adolescents, and adults that have experienced and are attempting to recover from debilitating perfectionism, anxiety, worry, and trauma.
My name is Hector Barajas, and I am a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping children, adolescents and families meet their full potential. I work with children and teens who are struggling with emotional dysregulation, defiance, anger, depression and social-emotional challenges. My expertise lies in working with children, and teen/adolescents who suffer from depression, anxiety, anger and defiance. I specialize in treating adolescents and juveniles in a group setting.
My name is Hector Barajas, and I am a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping children, adolescents and families meet their full potential. I work with children and teens who are struggling with emotional dysregulation, defiance, anger, depression and social-emotional challenges. My expertise lies in working with children, and teen/adolescents who suffer from depression, anxiety, anger and defiance. I specialize in treating adolescents and juveniles in a group setting.
Eddy Martin Gana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monterey Park, CA 91754 (Online Only)
My specialization is children and adolescent mental health.
Hi there! I am a second-generation Filipinx-American therapist from Union City and based in Los Angeles, California. With experience in the home, school, and medical settings, I have provided 1:1 therapy, family counseling, support groups, Mental Health First Aid training, coalition-building, and supervision for clinicians and interns as the clinical program manager for a non-profit agency. With the understanding that wellness is holistic and the arts are healing, I am inspired by people’s stories and believe in the therapeutic elements of self-expression for personal growth and greater social change.
My specialization is children and adolescent mental health.
Hi there! I am a second-generation Filipinx-American therapist from Union City and based in Los Angeles, California. With experience in the home, school, and medical settings, I have provided 1:1 therapy, family counseling, support groups, Mental Health First Aid training, coalition-building, and supervision for clinicians and interns as the clinical program manager for a non-profit agency. With the understanding that wellness is holistic and the arts are healing, I am inspired by people’s stories and believe in the therapeutic elements of self-expression for personal growth and greater social change.
He has worked with children, families, individuals, couples, and special populations such as the elderly and individuals with multiple comorbidities.
Dr. Badal is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist. Additionally, he is also a registered psychological associate with the state of California. His educational training includes a graduate degree as well as a doctorate degree and training in clinical psychology with an emphasis on psychopharmacology and pain management. He has more than 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field and many years of experience in higher education, research, and educational and career advising.
He has worked with children, families, individuals, couples, and special populations such as the elderly and individuals with multiple comorbidities.
Dr. Badal is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist. Additionally, he is also a registered psychological associate with the state of California. His educational training includes a graduate degree as well as a doctorate degree and training in clinical psychology with an emphasis on psychopharmacology and pain management. He has more than 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field and many years of experience in higher education, research, and educational and career advising.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Commerce, CA provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Commerce build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Commerce build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.