Preteen Therapists in El Segundo, CA

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Elizabeth Danielle Mead
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-DBT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
El Segundo, CA 90245
Do you find yourself struggling with Anxiety, Depression, gender or sexual identity, grief/loss, or acute/chronic medical illness? The desire to feel better about ourselves is a part of our intrinsic being. I can be there as a support and sounding board for you, your loved ones & family. With the goal of accepting your perfectly imperfect self, we can work effectively with each other to find your joy, or at the very least, how to make it through each day to the next. Discovering that you are deserving and important can be life changing and attainable.
Do you find yourself struggling with Anxiety, Depression, gender or sexual identity, grief/loss, or acute/chronic medical illness? The desire to feel better about ourselves is a part of our intrinsic being. I can be there as a support and sounding board for you, your loved ones & family. With the goal of accepting your perfectly imperfect self, we can work effectively with each other to find your joy, or at the very least, how to make it through each day to the next. Discovering that you are deserving and important can be life changing and attainable.
(424) 349-4574 View (424) 349-4574
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Amy Ruffolo Quinn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSW, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Segundo, CA 90245
Life is an amazing gift. It brings excitement and adventure but also can be quite frustrating and overwhelming. My approach to therapy is transparent, curious, and compassionate. I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, relational issues, and pre/postnatal maternal mental health. I use a combination of different therapeutic approaches which depends on needs. If you are struggling with an eating disorder/or unhealthy relationship with food or exercise, anxiety, substance abuse, low self-esteem, restricting, binging, purging, and/or other destructive patterns, you have come to the right place.
Life is an amazing gift. It brings excitement and adventure but also can be quite frustrating and overwhelming. My approach to therapy is transparent, curious, and compassionate. I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, relational issues, and pre/postnatal maternal mental health. I use a combination of different therapeutic approaches which depends on needs. If you are struggling with an eating disorder/or unhealthy relationship with food or exercise, anxiety, substance abuse, low self-esteem, restricting, binging, purging, and/or other destructive patterns, you have come to the right place.
(310) 494-7836 View (310) 494-7836
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Tanisha Tatum
Psychologist, MS, LEP, BCBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Segundo, CA 90245
Have you or your child ever talked about feeling "different" or "out of place"? Maybe you struggle to identify with the people & world around you. Perhaps, as a young adult, you feel unprepared for "adulting", frustrated, and overwhelmed. These are common thoughts of my clients; pre-teens, teens & young(ish) adults who want support whether struggling with school, work stress, socializing, self-esteem, identity, and want to learn more about themselves. My services include mental health counseling (ages 13+) and private psychoeducational evaluations (ages 7+) with an emphasis on Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Autism.
Have you or your child ever talked about feeling "different" or "out of place"? Maybe you struggle to identify with the people & world around you. Perhaps, as a young adult, you feel unprepared for "adulting", frustrated, and overwhelmed. These are common thoughts of my clients; pre-teens, teens & young(ish) adults who want support whether struggling with school, work stress, socializing, self-esteem, identity, and want to learn more about themselves. My services include mental health counseling (ages 13+) and private psychoeducational evaluations (ages 7+) with an emphasis on Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Autism.
(424) 396-0021 View (424) 396-0021
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Brenda Grow
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
El Segundo, CA 90245  (Online Only)
Life's transitions and daily demands can feel overwhelming. If you're seeking balance and clarity, I'm here to support you. Our sessions will be a compassionate space where we collaboratively explore your challenges, identify your strengths, and develop practical strategies to foster lasting well-being.
Life's transitions and daily demands can feel overwhelming. If you're seeking balance and clarity, I'm here to support you. Our sessions will be a compassionate space where we collaboratively explore your challenges, identify your strengths, and develop practical strategies to foster lasting well-being.
(424) 401-3189 View (424) 401-3189
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Maria Cappetta
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
El Segundo, CA 90245
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression due to family and work stressors, personal relationships, stage of life transitions, or trauma? Life is filled with challenges and there are many reasons you may find yourself looking for support. Researching therapists is an important first step towards actualizing your highest and best self. Isn't it time to step into your power? Using somatic interventions and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, I will work collaboratively with you to implement easily practiced wellness skills into your everyday life that promote a sense of connection and well-being.
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression due to family and work stressors, personal relationships, stage of life transitions, or trauma? Life is filled with challenges and there are many reasons you may find yourself looking for support. Researching therapists is an important first step towards actualizing your highest and best self. Isn't it time to step into your power? Using somatic interventions and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, I will work collaboratively with you to implement easily practiced wellness skills into your everyday life that promote a sense of connection and well-being.
(424) 532-8573 View (424) 532-8573
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Mary Donaldson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
El Segundo, CA 90245
Accepting new clients - teens, romantic partnerships, adults, and families. It can feel really good to finally get help, and yet, it can still be hard to accept that you deserve it. Wherever you are in this process, I’ll meet you there. I encourage you to come as you are - bring your anxiety, dark humor, skepticism, anger, hopelessness, and questions; we'll take a closer look together. With a collaborative and authentic approach, I'll both challenge you and honor your pace. I’m not a fixer, but I draw from evidence-based and trauma-informed care to help you help yourself.
Accepting new clients - teens, romantic partnerships, adults, and families. It can feel really good to finally get help, and yet, it can still be hard to accept that you deserve it. Wherever you are in this process, I’ll meet you there. I encourage you to come as you are - bring your anxiety, dark humor, skepticism, anger, hopelessness, and questions; we'll take a closer look together. With a collaborative and authentic approach, I'll both challenge you and honor your pace. I’m not a fixer, but I draw from evidence-based and trauma-informed care to help you help yourself.
(310) 853-1591 View (310) 853-1591
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Mycah McNamara
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
El Segundo, CA 90245
It can be challenging to ask for help, whether it is for yourself or someone you know. I am here to help make it easier. I work with kids, teens, and their families that are struggling to connect or understand one another amongst a wide range of other struggles. Some include depression, anxiety, trauma, impulsivity, anger, and defiance. My clients needs range from those struggling to clearly communicate to finding coping skills that work for their depression, suicide ideation, self-harm, anxiety, anger, and other intense emotions.
It can be challenging to ask for help, whether it is for yourself or someone you know. I am here to help make it easier. I work with kids, teens, and their families that are struggling to connect or understand one another amongst a wide range of other struggles. Some include depression, anxiety, trauma, impulsivity, anger, and defiance. My clients needs range from those struggling to clearly communicate to finding coping skills that work for their depression, suicide ideation, self-harm, anxiety, anger, and other intense emotions.
(424) 999-7050 View (424) 999-7050
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Brad Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Segundo, CA 90245  (Online Only)
I help my clients walk onto paths and lives that align with their own values. As a therapist and healer, my job is not to fix you, but to walk alongside you. I work with my clients to define what an aligned life looks like for them, then equip them with the tools to achieve it. No two clients are the same, and I use an eclectic approach, incorporating client feedback, to find what works best for each person. With every client, my goal is to eventually build a foundation of self-trust and emotional resilience that allows you to graduate from therapy. After working with me, my clients report a greater feeling of daily wellbeing.
I help my clients walk onto paths and lives that align with their own values. As a therapist and healer, my job is not to fix you, but to walk alongside you. I work with my clients to define what an aligned life looks like for them, then equip them with the tools to achieve it. No two clients are the same, and I use an eclectic approach, incorporating client feedback, to find what works best for each person. With every client, my goal is to eventually build a foundation of self-trust and emotional resilience that allows you to graduate from therapy. After working with me, my clients report a greater feeling of daily wellbeing.
(424) 379-0037 View (424) 379-0037
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Rose Gray
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Segundo, CA 90245
My clients are curious, thoughtful and willing to question conventional wisdom in search of their own values and passions. Expectations about how we’re supposed to show up as women, men, parents, couples, kids etc. get in the way of our unique perspectives and strengths. I love helping discover those strengths, joys and passions that hide behind expectation. Together we can notice specific places of power that feed the preferred parts and engage in challenging conversations in a safe, shame free place.
My clients are curious, thoughtful and willing to question conventional wisdom in search of their own values and passions. Expectations about how we’re supposed to show up as women, men, parents, couples, kids etc. get in the way of our unique perspectives and strengths. I love helping discover those strengths, joys and passions that hide behind expectation. Together we can notice specific places of power that feed the preferred parts and engage in challenging conversations in a safe, shame free place.
(424) 552-2037 View (424) 552-2037
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Kerstin Hutchings
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
El Segundo, CA 90245  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! I specialize in working with teens and young adults as they navigate the challenges and changes of life. I also am trained to work with pregnant women and new moms who are struggling with adjusting to motherhood and who also may be experiencing depression or anxiety.
Hello and welcome! I specialize in working with teens and young adults as they navigate the challenges and changes of life. I also am trained to work with pregnant women and new moms who are struggling with adjusting to motherhood and who also may be experiencing depression or anxiety.
(424) 398-8771 View (424) 398-8771
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Lisa LaGuardia Fischer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
El Segundo, CA 90245
Accepting new (in-person/telehealth) clients. Lisa is an LMFT & a Board Certified Health Coach. She received her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University Los Angeles. Lisa provides a unique approach of blending Mindfulness-Based techniques; challenging negative thoughts/beliefs (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/CBT); coping tools/actionable steps; 12-Step Recovery (if applicable); and the exploration of the unconscious mind/childhood trauma/wounds. She trained as a Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapist at the Center for Mindful Living where she learned to incorporate self-compassion as an intricate part of her treatment.
Accepting new (in-person/telehealth) clients. Lisa is an LMFT & a Board Certified Health Coach. She received her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University Los Angeles. Lisa provides a unique approach of blending Mindfulness-Based techniques; challenging negative thoughts/beliefs (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/CBT); coping tools/actionable steps; 12-Step Recovery (if applicable); and the exploration of the unconscious mind/childhood trauma/wounds. She trained as a Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapist at the Center for Mindful Living where she learned to incorporate self-compassion as an intricate part of her treatment.
(310) 881-8592 View (310) 881-8592
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Carter Care Therapeutic Services, Margena Carter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
El Segundo, CA 90245
Are you interested in living life to the fullest but struggle to achieve it? You've taken the first steps towards healing. Carter Care Therapeutic Services is dedicated to you! Regardless of what you're going through, our team of Licensed Therapist will strive to bring out the best in you. You're not alone. We can assist you in resolving your past pain! We will affirm your strengths and challenge you to use them. While promoting insight, healing and change in an environment full of warmth and genuineness. Carter Care Therapist are here to provide a safe, unbiased and non-judgmental environment.
Are you interested in living life to the fullest but struggle to achieve it? You've taken the first steps towards healing. Carter Care Therapeutic Services is dedicated to you! Regardless of what you're going through, our team of Licensed Therapist will strive to bring out the best in you. You're not alone. We can assist you in resolving your past pain! We will affirm your strengths and challenge you to use them. While promoting insight, healing and change in an environment full of warmth and genuineness. Carter Care Therapist are here to provide a safe, unbiased and non-judgmental environment.
(415) 319-9641 View (415) 319-9641
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Cynthia L. Clarke
Registered Psychological Assistant, EdD
Verified Verified
El Segundo, CA 90245
Are you looking to thrive in your performance and improve your mental skills for your Sport or Artistic Performance? As a Sport Psychology Consultant, I collaborate with my clients to design personalized program to enhance their performance. I am specialized in sports, performance and exercise psychology. My passion is to promote psychological well-being and teach core mental skills so that my clients can perform at their best when it matters most. I work with a variety of athletic backgrounds to aid clients with the mental skills necessary to reach individualized goals.
Are you looking to thrive in your performance and improve your mental skills for your Sport or Artistic Performance? As a Sport Psychology Consultant, I collaborate with my clients to design personalized program to enhance their performance. I am specialized in sports, performance and exercise psychology. My passion is to promote psychological well-being and teach core mental skills so that my clients can perform at their best when it matters most. I work with a variety of athletic backgrounds to aid clients with the mental skills necessary to reach individualized goals.
(424) 383-7804 View (424) 383-7804
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Leah Turano
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
El Segundo, CA 90245
I believe that we are holistic, interdependent, relational beings, more than the sum of our parts with deep complexity. I value the here and now and I am deeply committed to helping folks be fully alive in their bodies, relationships, and work. It is an honor to witness clients uncovering their own truth and live it. I incorporate the deeper aspects of clients’ history, personality, aspirations and context to assist unlocking their potential for living a fully expressed life. The body and nervous system, along with the mind, are used to facilitate healing and growth which is not always available in traditional talk therapy.
I believe that we are holistic, interdependent, relational beings, more than the sum of our parts with deep complexity. I value the here and now and I am deeply committed to helping folks be fully alive in their bodies, relationships, and work. It is an honor to witness clients uncovering their own truth and live it. I incorporate the deeper aspects of clients’ history, personality, aspirations and context to assist unlocking their potential for living a fully expressed life. The body and nervous system, along with the mind, are used to facilitate healing and growth which is not always available in traditional talk therapy.
(310) 929-6265 View (310) 929-6265
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Christina Matso
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
El Segundo, CA 90245
I enjoyed very much my post licensure work at a family institute. Whether working with a child, an adolescent, an adult, a dyad or the whole family, I will initially focus on the person suffering the most. Based on the presenting symptom, I may do brief crisis intervention to stabilize a situation until an individual's underlying issue has been crystallized. The life issue causing depression, anxiety, and fears will then be addressed in more depth. My approach is to assist people in their own healing, maximizing on their own strengths and resources.
I enjoyed very much my post licensure work at a family institute. Whether working with a child, an adolescent, an adult, a dyad or the whole family, I will initially focus on the person suffering the most. Based on the presenting symptom, I may do brief crisis intervention to stabilize a situation until an individual's underlying issue has been crystallized. The life issue causing depression, anxiety, and fears will then be addressed in more depth. My approach is to assist people in their own healing, maximizing on their own strengths and resources.
(424) 235-1758 View (424) 235-1758
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Theodore Seeds
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
El Segundo, CA 90245
Welcome. My name is Teddy Seeds, and I am a licensed therapist with a passion for helping adults, adolescents, and couples improve their lives. To that end, I employ elements of humanistic, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
Welcome. My name is Teddy Seeds, and I am a licensed therapist with a passion for helping adults, adolescents, and couples improve their lives. To that end, I employ elements of humanistic, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
(310) 928-9393 View (310) 928-9393
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Andrea McCann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
El Segundo, CA 90245  (Online Only)
I believe that everyone has present inside of them the ability to significantly improve their life. My goal is to help empower you to believe in yourself and teach you to implement the tools necessary to achieve your goals. While we can't change the past, we can work to understand and resolve current challenges. We will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions, and replace them with healthy cognitive and behavioral skills which emphasize strength and resiliency. This will enable you to move forward in a positive manner, thus improving your overall sense of self, relationships, and satisfaction in life.
I believe that everyone has present inside of them the ability to significantly improve their life. My goal is to help empower you to believe in yourself and teach you to implement the tools necessary to achieve your goals. While we can't change the past, we can work to understand and resolve current challenges. We will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions, and replace them with healthy cognitive and behavioral skills which emphasize strength and resiliency. This will enable you to move forward in a positive manner, thus improving your overall sense of self, relationships, and satisfaction in life.
(310) 912-3464 View (310) 912-3464
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Debbie G Ramirez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
El Segundo, CA 90245
Welcome to LatinxWellness! My name is Debbie Ramirez and have been in the field for over 18 years. I am passionate about building wellness and healing in communities of color and in particular the Latinx community. As a child of Central American immigrants, I have the experience of growing up in a bicultural world and having to navigate the values of both cultures. People tend to describe me as a calming and grounding presence. I use techniques such as mindfulness and Brainspotting to really integrate the mind-body connection as well as facilitating intergeneration healing. Please feel free to contact me for a free consult to see if
Welcome to LatinxWellness! My name is Debbie Ramirez and have been in the field for over 18 years. I am passionate about building wellness and healing in communities of color and in particular the Latinx community. As a child of Central American immigrants, I have the experience of growing up in a bicultural world and having to navigate the values of both cultures. People tend to describe me as a calming and grounding presence. I use techniques such as mindfulness and Brainspotting to really integrate the mind-body connection as well as facilitating intergeneration healing. Please feel free to contact me for a free consult to see if
(310) 504-1821 View (310) 504-1821
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Jayne Goldman, Best Life Hypnotherapy
MBA, CHT
Verified Verified
El Segundo, CA 90245
As a Certified Hypnotherapist, NLP Coach and Time Line Therapy Practitioner, I believe that everyone has the answers they are seeking inside of themselves. I gently guide my clients in their self-discovery journey to create permanent, positive shifts in thinking at the subconscious level. I uniquely offer a 4-hour Power Breakthrough Session, employing a combination of proven Hypnotherapy and NLP Coaching techniques that enable you to surface and release years of emotional pain in a secure and relaxing environment. I invite you to reach out to set up a complimentary 30-minute phone consultation to discuss your specific needs.
As a Certified Hypnotherapist, NLP Coach and Time Line Therapy Practitioner, I believe that everyone has the answers they are seeking inside of themselves. I gently guide my clients in their self-discovery journey to create permanent, positive shifts in thinking at the subconscious level. I uniquely offer a 4-hour Power Breakthrough Session, employing a combination of proven Hypnotherapy and NLP Coaching techniques that enable you to surface and release years of emotional pain in a secure and relaxing environment. I invite you to reach out to set up a complimentary 30-minute phone consultation to discuss your specific needs.
(310) 422-7828 View (310) 422-7828
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Vanessa Gonzalez Aceves
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
El Segundo, CA 90245
Have you been wanting to be a parent for a long time and now that you are, it isn't what you thought it would be? Are you having a hard time feeling connected to your baby? How about to your partner? How about to yourself? Was your birth experience not what you expected? Regardless of where you may be in your parenting journey, whether it is in trying to conceive, navigating pregnancy, are new to parenthood, or are coping with pregnancy loss, I am here to help and guide you to a path of emotional healing and growth.
Have you been wanting to be a parent for a long time and now that you are, it isn't what you thought it would be? Are you having a hard time feeling connected to your baby? How about to your partner? How about to yourself? Was your birth experience not what you expected? Regardless of where you may be in your parenting journey, whether it is in trying to conceive, navigating pregnancy, are new to parenthood, or are coping with pregnancy loss, I am here to help and guide you to a path of emotional healing and growth.
(310) 935-3677 View (310) 935-3677
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