Preteen Therapists in Encino, CA

Is Your School Age Child, Preteen, or Teen, having difficulty at home, in school, or in their relationships with others? Does Your Young Adult have difficulty finding and keeping friends or jobs? Are You Concerned About Your Infant or Toddler's development? Do they have behaviors that are difficult to manage? Are You Feeling Frustrated because you don't know how to help?

Tired of searching for the right therapist that takes your insurance ? We are a group practice with a variety of different therapist to chose from with one phone call. Our world is very unpredictable right now. Are you finding yourself worrying more than usual or struggling with how to adjust to being home and under quarantine? Feeling even more alone and isolated than usual? It’s time to pick up the phone and call us. Your NOT alone. We will be there for you week after week while the world is changing . We can work with you on a consistent basis to get through this and help you decrease your stress and anxiety.

As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I am dedicated to supporting individuals who are ready to embark on a journey of self-reflection and growth in order to improve their lives. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and their parents. I also enjoy working with adults, especially during transitional stages in their lives, as our work together can help them thrive at these defining moments and forge a fulfilling path forward.

My mental performance work centers around building confidence, managing emotions and practicing mindfulness through client-centered 1:1 sessions. I specialize in sports performance to help my clients build a mental toolbox to cope in high-pressured situations and perform optimally.

Hello! I specialize in working with adoption related issues. Whether you are a parent or a child/youth, I am here to help you with any challenges you may be experiencing. Perhaps you are contemplating becoming an adoptive parent or you have already finalized your adoption. Maybe you are a child who has been adopted...wherever you are in the process, I am here to support you.

Hello! I work with tweens, teens, and millennials to help them go from isolation, sadness, dropping grades, excessive worry and difficulty managing life/family stress to feeling more confident, happier, able to manage school/life, hanging out with friends on the weekends, and deeper relationships with family. I love working with people who feel like they just don't fit in and helping them to find that confidence to be themselves. I also love helping people to connect more to their friends and/or family and to build those natural support systems.

Stephanie is a Marriage, Family, Child Psychotherapist in private practice specializes in treating individuals, children, couples, and families. She has 30 years of experience, is known for her warm, direct, authentic, creative, compassionate, and safe approach to treating diverse clients. She integrates the most effective and contemporary clinical skills, including EMDR and Somatic Therapies, to relieve the life-constricting effects of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, medical trauma, and relationship issues. She is renowned for her expertise in treating adults with medical issues and chronically or terminally ill.

Life is full of challenges. We all face hard times, stress and struggles at some point during our lives. Unfortunately, we cannot change the past, but we can change our thoughts and feelings about what has happened to us and choose how to deal with it and the effect it will have on us in the future. I specialize in working with teens, adults, families and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, relationship problems and life transitions (marriage, divorce, becoming a parent, moving, becoming empty nesters, grief and loss, etc.).

My name is Ken Goodman and I am passionate about helping adults, teens, and children conquer their anxiety, OCD, fears, phobias, panic attacks, compulsions, worry, trauma, and depression. In my 30 plus years working with patients, I have been a part of the most amazing transformations. Check out the success stories at KenGoodmanTherapy.com as well as the free self-help audios, articles, webinars, and videos. Don't put off getting help. You can get better. There's no reason to suffer.

Of special interest to me are those individuals who have been raised to believe that they are not special, and experience the suffering resulting from focusing more on the needs and feelings of others than their own. I assist my clients in developing their personal boundaries and limitations required to establish their own equal "space" within relationships, and to achieve the necessary freedom from re-enacting their familial role and associated feelings with that role.

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards."- Kierkegaard. Are you feeling stuck and unable to move forward from unhealthy behaviors, maladaptive patterns, negative thoughts and feelings, anxiety or stress? Do you wish your life was more fulfilling, better or different than it is but struggle to make a change? I understand how scary and challenging it can be to take that first step. However, I also believe that achieving an adequate, satisfying, and productive life with the right support is possible. Together we can explore the underlying reasons that are holding you back and identify new ways of coping.

I love what I do. My job is to listen carefully to what you say or don't say when sharing your story. I want to help you navigate challenging issues that keep you from moving forward by finding your authentic self and voice. I am a directive, interactive, patient therapist and see the therapy as proactive, mutual journey where you will learn to express yourself and be heard. Learn to take the steps toward fulfilling your emotional goals while achieving a feeling of contentment. I return all calls the day that I receive them and if I am unable to help you I will try to direct you. wcccla.com

I am a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 38 years of experience - successful - caring - warm - grounded - private and confidential. I believe in full respect living, diversity, and decency. Trained in trauma resolution, narrative and attachment theory, inner child work, and full respect relationship styles. I can be your individual therapist-and reliable confidential safe sounding board, relationship counselor and coach, or workshop provider/presenter as I have presented for over 20 years for the Motion Picture/Television Industry.

Your child feels overwhelmed, worried, or is having a difficult time adjusting to change. Teachers may have noticed and approached you about it. Perhaps your child is falling behind either academically or having difficulty connecting with peers as a result. You may have also noticed behavioral changes and are concerned about how best to support your child. Or, maybe you yourself feel overwhelmed, worried, burned out, or are tired of going through the motions in life. Perhaps others have commented about your symptoms and you feel that your relationships are suffering because of the way you are feeling.

Clients bring a wide range of concerns to my office. They experience problems with addiction, depression, loss, grief, stress, relationship problems & family dynamics. Many of my clients are high achieving people struggling w/ a problem. I draw upon my clients' strengths to assist them with making meaningful changes that make a difference in their lives. Because medication combined with psychotherapy is sometimes necessary, I'm available for confidential consultation with your physician or psychiatrist. If you don't have one who can prescribe medication for you, I can provide you with referrals for an evaluation w/ a psychiatrist

Terry Brussel-Rogers created the Seven Keys to Self-Actualization, a systematic program that uses self-hypnosis within a customized framework to enable you to overcome the present challenges in your life and move beyond them to Self-Actualization. You CAN realize your highest potential [and as a hypnotherapist, coach, or healing professional, help your clients reach theirs] in areas physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual as well as financial!

Do you struggle to set boundaries in both your personal and professional life? Do you find yourself auto-piloting through each day and feeling stuck? Is it common for you to neglect your needs and feel guilty for taking care of yourself?

Every phase of life brings a new challenge, whether our own or of someone we care about. Sometimes, we need a little extra help to successfully get through yet another phase. Those are the times to seek therapy. I would like to empower you to help yourself by taking that step to improve your and possibly your loved one's quality of life. As a wife, a mother, a daughter, and a professional woman, I have an intricate ability to understand the struggles that one might face in life as we transition in and out of each of these roles, daily.

Today you are one step closer to a better you and on a positive path to growth and well-being. By going on this website you have already taken an important and courageous step towards making YOU the most important person in your life. Here GROWTH begins. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential utilizing an eclectic approach including systems, CBT, solution focused, etc. I specialize in working with blended families, couples, divorce, and any relational issues. I enjoy working with all age groups. I also supervise psychological assistants that can offer services at a sliding scale.