Child Therapists in Hermosa Beach, CA
Chloe Canton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, MA
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
In addition to utilizing diverse experience working with children, teens and families, I provide a unique framework through which individuals emerging into adulthood may find the clarity and confidence to enter the next stage of life.
Watching your child struggle is uniquely painful. Your family functions as a system, and as your child continues to face hardships, it impacts each member in different ways. While one child suffers, siblings feel overlooked, caregivers are consumed with worry, and the parental unit struggles to attend to one another. The good news is, you have every resource needed to bring the family system back into functionality. Here, the family is the solution. Our work will uncover the strengths that already exist within your child and family unit, while providing you with the tools and knowledge needed to capitalize on those strengths.
In addition to utilizing diverse experience working with children, teens and families, I provide a unique framework through which individuals emerging into adulthood may find the clarity and confidence to enter the next stage of life.
Watching your child struggle is uniquely painful. Your family functions as a system, and as your child continues to face hardships, it impacts each member in different ways. While one child suffers, siblings feel overlooked, caregivers are consumed with worry, and the parental unit struggles to attend to one another. The good news is, you have every resource needed to bring the family system back into functionality. Here, the family is the solution. Our work will uncover the strengths that already exist within your child and family unit, while providing you with the tools and knowledge needed to capitalize on those strengths.
Shireen Sonefeldt
Psychologist, PsyD, BCBA
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
My practice includes individual, parent- child, and family therapy.
Welcome! As a licensed psychologist, certified perinatal mental health provider, and specialist in infant/early childhood mental health, I enjoy helping families and children from birth through the elementary school years. I specialize in parent- child relational challenges, anxiety, behavior problems, postpartum depression/anxiety/adjustment, and testing and evaluation.
My practice includes individual, parent- child, and family therapy.
Welcome! As a licensed psychologist, certified perinatal mental health provider, and specialist in infant/early childhood mental health, I enjoy helping families and children from birth through the elementary school years. I specialize in parent- child relational challenges, anxiety, behavior problems, postpartum depression/anxiety/adjustment, and testing and evaluation.
Right now I am seeing more adults than children, but I really enjoy working with children of all ages as well.
I enjoy working with people of all ages from young children to adults. Because I have been practicing for 25+ years, I have a certain amount of expertise in a number of areas. I think you will find me to be kind, thoughtful, and able to help you understand what is troubling you and what steps you can take to make a change. My goal is help people to feel understood, valued, and challenged to make positive changes.
Right now I am seeing more adults than children, but I really enjoy working with children of all ages as well.
I enjoy working with people of all ages from young children to adults. Because I have been practicing for 25+ years, I have a certain amount of expertise in a number of areas. I think you will find me to be kind, thoughtful, and able to help you understand what is troubling you and what steps you can take to make a change. My goal is help people to feel understood, valued, and challenged to make positive changes.
Morgan D. Pinedo
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Counseling is not something I “do,” counseling is a path we travel together as therapist and client; it is a collaborative relationship and dual effort between the two of us. In a safe and trusting environment, I work with you to identify goals and potential solutions to problems causing emotional turmoil, help you improve communication and coping skills, and support you to strengthen self-esteem and promote behavior change, resulting in improved mental health. I look forward to meeting you . . . or your child! — Morgan
Counseling is not something I “do,” counseling is a path we travel together as therapist and client; it is a collaborative relationship and dual effort between the two of us. In a safe and trusting environment, I work with you to identify goals and potential solutions to problems causing emotional turmoil, help you improve communication and coping skills, and support you to strengthen self-esteem and promote behavior change, resulting in improved mental health. I look forward to meeting you . . . or your child! — Morgan
Shauna B Letvin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I am and Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Hermosa Beach and I specialize working with children and adolescents.
Going to therapy for the first time can often be overwhelming and flat out scary. Who really wants to tell a stranger about the challenges in their life. If you are here on my page looking for a therapist you have taken the first step, which is great.
I am and Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Hermosa Beach and I specialize working with children and adolescents.
Going to therapy for the first time can often be overwhelming and flat out scary. Who really wants to tell a stranger about the challenges in their life. If you are here on my page looking for a therapist you have taken the first step, which is great.
Giti and her team also advocate for children in the school environment and the support of a home environment that is the most optimal for individual success.
Dr. Shari Giti is a child & adolescent psychologist and the Clinical Director of South Bay Child and Family Therapy--a comprehensive psychological practice in Hermosa Beach and Torrance/Palos Verdes. At SBCFT, Dr. Giti provides child, teen, and family therapy. She also specializes in psychological, educational, and AD/HD, assessment services. In addition to training and experience in child therapy, Dr. Giti completed a prestigious fellowship in Child/Adolescent Assessment and Diagnostics. She works hand-in-hand with educators, physicians and other treatment team members to ensure the highest quality care for her patients.
Giti and her team also advocate for children in the school environment and the support of a home environment that is the most optimal for individual success.
Dr. Shari Giti is a child & adolescent psychologist and the Clinical Director of South Bay Child and Family Therapy--a comprehensive psychological practice in Hermosa Beach and Torrance/Palos Verdes. At SBCFT, Dr. Giti provides child, teen, and family therapy. She also specializes in psychological, educational, and AD/HD, assessment services. In addition to training and experience in child therapy, Dr. Giti completed a prestigious fellowship in Child/Adolescent Assessment and Diagnostics. She works hand-in-hand with educators, physicians and other treatment team members to ensure the highest quality care for her patients.
Erin Rieger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LEP
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (Online Only)
If you or your child are having educational difficulties I provide testing and educational consultation.
You have taken the brave first step towards feeling better and I am here to support you every step of the way. Clients report that they feel safe, understood and cared about when working with me. I provide an empathetic, non-judgmental space in which my clients can express their feelings, make positive change, gain keen insight into themselves, improve their self-esteem and create the life they want. After working together, clients report improved mood and increased self-worth.
If you or your child are having educational difficulties I provide testing and educational consultation.
You have taken the brave first step towards feeling better and I am here to support you every step of the way. Clients report that they feel safe, understood and cared about when working with me. I provide an empathetic, non-judgmental space in which my clients can express their feelings, make positive change, gain keen insight into themselves, improve their self-esteem and create the life they want. After working together, clients report improved mood and increased self-worth.
Evelyn Jacobson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I utilize play therapy with children to help with a range of issues and behaviors.
I strive to create safe space where clients can feel comfortable examining their strengths and challenges. I see myself as a guide on this journey of self-discovery, and I believe it's important to look together at the multiple contexts that affect us as individuals, from our family backgrounds to the meanings that we attach to our experiences in order to find our authenticity. I use an individualized approach grounded in family systems to guide clients on their journeys of self-exploration, weaving mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques into sessions. I am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention through IOCDF.org.
I utilize play therapy with children to help with a range of issues and behaviors.
I strive to create safe space where clients can feel comfortable examining their strengths and challenges. I see myself as a guide on this journey of self-discovery, and I believe it's important to look together at the multiple contexts that affect us as individuals, from our family backgrounds to the meanings that we attach to our experiences in order to find our authenticity. I use an individualized approach grounded in family systems to guide clients on their journeys of self-exploration, weaving mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques into sessions. I am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention through IOCDF.org.
I have had over 20 years experience impacting the lives of children, adolescents and adults with emotional disturbances and often extensive trauma histories. The symptom presentation can range but often the cause is a mixture of biological factors and environmental stress combined with an inability to effectively process and deal with these stresses. I create meaningful working relationships, even when someone may be skeptical of the benefits of therapy. I then work collaboratively to improve coping skills and the ability to handle challenging situations with minimal to no impairment today and in the future.
I have had over 20 years experience impacting the lives of children, adolescents and adults with emotional disturbances and often extensive trauma histories. The symptom presentation can range but often the cause is a mixture of biological factors and environmental stress combined with an inability to effectively process and deal with these stresses. I create meaningful working relationships, even when someone may be skeptical of the benefits of therapy. I then work collaboratively to improve coping skills and the ability to handle challenging situations with minimal to no impairment today and in the future.
In addition to therapy with children and adolescents, I also provide therapy for adults.
Does your child have frequent angry outbursts, problems getting along with peers, anxiety and worry, or difficulty focusing in school? Are you feeling overwhelmed with family problems and do not know how to fix what is wrong? Have you recently had baby and are struggling with depression, anxiety or just having difficulty adjusting to parenthood?
In addition to therapy with children and adolescents, I also provide therapy for adults.
Does your child have frequent angry outbursts, problems getting along with peers, anxiety and worry, or difficulty focusing in school? Are you feeling overwhelmed with family problems and do not know how to fix what is wrong? Have you recently had baby and are struggling with depression, anxiety or just having difficulty adjusting to parenthood?
I work closely with parents to help guide and education them to create a better parent- child connection.
As both a therapist and professor at the University of North Florida, I specialize in young children and parenting. I help families facilitate a healthy, loving relationship with each other while helping children learn how to feel, process, and communicate feelings. This leads to more connection and understanding of themselves and others. As a parenting and play therapist specialist, I work with children of divorce, anger, tantrums, trauma, sibling rivalry, anxiety, depression, academic difficulties, and self esteem issues.
I work closely with parents to help guide and education them to create a better parent- child connection.
As both a therapist and professor at the University of North Florida, I specialize in young children and parenting. I help families facilitate a healthy, loving relationship with each other while helping children learn how to feel, process, and communicate feelings. This leads to more connection and understanding of themselves and others. As a parenting and play therapist specialist, I work with children of divorce, anger, tantrums, trauma, sibling rivalry, anxiety, depression, academic difficulties, and self esteem issues.
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I thoroughly value working with adults and children to help my clients lead a more fulfilling, insightful, and balanced life.
I specialize in working with parents, children, and teens on a variety of presenting issues ranging from anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, crisis management and general relational issues. I prescribe to the belief that in most cases involving children, therapy should be brief and time limited. I have provided counseling services in various settings including local schools, a community mental health center, and now in my private practice. I work from a family systems and humanistic lens to meet the individual needs of my clients. I also utilize evidence-based treatments such as CBT.
I thoroughly value working with adults and children to help my clients lead a more fulfilling, insightful, and balanced life.
I specialize in working with parents, children, and teens on a variety of presenting issues ranging from anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, crisis management and general relational issues. I prescribe to the belief that in most cases involving children, therapy should be brief and time limited. I have provided counseling services in various settings including local schools, a community mental health center, and now in my private practice. I work from a family systems and humanistic lens to meet the individual needs of my clients. I also utilize evidence-based treatments such as CBT.
Sabrina Santiago
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I specialize in working with children and teens, as young as 4 and up.
I have been working in the field since 2014 and throughout my time I have worked with adults, children/teens, and individuals with neurodivergence. When working with my clients I make sure to tailor therapy to meet their needs including: finding ways to make interacting with their world easier and more manageable, developing coping skills, and working on communication skills. I aim to empower my clients and help them realize that they are amazing and capable. When possible I also try to incorporate the family dynamic into treatment as family is an important factor.
I specialize in working with children and teens, as young as 4 and up.
I have been working in the field since 2014 and throughout my time I have worked with adults, children/teens, and individuals with neurodivergence. When working with my clients I make sure to tailor therapy to meet their needs including: finding ways to make interacting with their world easier and more manageable, developing coping skills, and working on communication skills. I aim to empower my clients and help them realize that they are amazing and capable. When possible I also try to incorporate the family dynamic into treatment as family is an important factor.
Cristy Pareti
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I also have specialized training in working with young children, as well as adolescents and young adults, and the stress and conflicts they experience transitioning into adulthood.
I am passionate about helping clients raise their level of self-awareness and transform themselves and their relationships into the level they have always wanted. Whether anxiety, depression, past traumas or failed relationships are currently making you or your relationships feel stuck, I am dedicated to helping you discover new ways of challenging old patterns of thoughts and behaviors. You can create a renewed sense of empowerment and increase your overall sense of well-being.
I also have specialized training in working with young children, as well as adolescents and young adults, and the stress and conflicts they experience transitioning into adulthood.
I am passionate about helping clients raise their level of self-awareness and transform themselves and their relationships into the level they have always wanted. Whether anxiety, depression, past traumas or failed relationships are currently making you or your relationships feel stuck, I am dedicated to helping you discover new ways of challenging old patterns of thoughts and behaviors. You can create a renewed sense of empowerment and increase your overall sense of well-being.
I have raised and successfully launched 3 (now adult) children.
Does your middle school or high school aged child need some additional support? Are they struggling in school or with maintaining friendships? Perhaps someone in the family is ill with cancer or has a substance abuse issue? I specialize in working with children and families navigating life's difficult moments and transitions. With over 20 years of experience as a school counselor, and over 30 years in practice as a therapist, I bring a unique perspective in helping individuals adjust. I work with the entire family to help promote positive behavior and teach coping skills.
I have raised and successfully launched 3 (now adult) children.
Does your middle school or high school aged child need some additional support? Are they struggling in school or with maintaining friendships? Perhaps someone in the family is ill with cancer or has a substance abuse issue? I specialize in working with children and families navigating life's difficult moments and transitions. With over 20 years of experience as a school counselor, and over 30 years in practice as a therapist, I bring a unique perspective in helping individuals adjust. I work with the entire family to help promote positive behavior and teach coping skills.
Andrea Mendoza
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
An expert in the field, I have provided training seminars both locally and nationally, focusing on treating children within the context of their families.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for over 17 years. Specializing in working with children, adolescents, and families from primarily a solution-focused, cognitive behavioral approach, I offer a variety of interventions best matched to fit my client's individual needs. Adept in working with childhood disorders, trauma experiences, grief and loss, anger management, and parenting issues, I strive to look at the "whole picture" and incorporate collaterals and family members, as needed.
An expert in the field, I have provided training seminars both locally and nationally, focusing on treating children within the context of their families.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for over 17 years. Specializing in working with children, adolescents, and families from primarily a solution-focused, cognitive behavioral approach, I offer a variety of interventions best matched to fit my client's individual needs. Adept in working with childhood disorders, trauma experiences, grief and loss, anger management, and parenting issues, I strive to look at the "whole picture" and incorporate collaterals and family members, as needed.
Albert A Knapp Jr
Psychologist, PsyD, BCBA-D, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
We are open 7 days a week, and have many clinicians with various specialties to meet the needs of children and their families.
I enjoy working with children, tweens, teenagers, and young adults, from a Play Therapy and CBT perspective.
We are open 7 days a week, and have many clinicians with various specialties to meet the needs of children and their families.
I enjoy working with children, tweens, teenagers, and young adults, from a Play Therapy and CBT perspective.
Welcome! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist that supports children, adolescents, adults and families. I am devoted to creating a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment for all individuals and families to address their mental health needs.
Welcome! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist that supports children, adolescents, adults and families. I am devoted to creating a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment for all individuals and families to address their mental health needs.
Christina King - Child And Teen Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I help children, teens, and adults learn tools to overcome obstacles.
Are you a parent struggling with your child or teens emotions and anxiety? Does it feel like you just can't say the right thing when they are struggling with friends? I am passionate about serving children, teens, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, relationships, and emotion regulation. Whether your kid is having a hard with friends, feeling controlled by their emotions, or anxiety is inhibiting them, my goal is help your child build the skills to overcome this. I recognize that growing up in the age of social media and covid-19 has had a great impact on us all. Together, we can navigate this complex environment.
I help children, teens, and adults learn tools to overcome obstacles.
Are you a parent struggling with your child or teens emotions and anxiety? Does it feel like you just can't say the right thing when they are struggling with friends? I am passionate about serving children, teens, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, relationships, and emotion regulation. Whether your kid is having a hard with friends, feeling controlled by their emotions, or anxiety is inhibiting them, my goal is help your child build the skills to overcome this. I recognize that growing up in the age of social media and covid-19 has had a great impact on us all. Together, we can navigate this complex environment.
Living in a changing and challenging world, it is normal to experience psychological dysregulation at one point or another. The new reality of living has presented and will continue to present numerous challenges. I assist patients with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety (including school, personal or work-induced – social anxiety), behavioral issues, adjustment disorders, maternal mental health, trauma, and relational challenges. I have worked within the mental health field since 2006 and developed my skills and expertise working with children, adults, and older adults.
Living in a changing and challenging world, it is normal to experience psychological dysregulation at one point or another. The new reality of living has presented and will continue to present numerous challenges. I assist patients with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety (including school, personal or work-induced – social anxiety), behavioral issues, adjustment disorders, maternal mental health, trauma, and relational challenges. I have worked within the mental health field since 2006 and developed my skills and expertise working with children, adults, and older adults.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Hermosa Beach, 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 Hermosa Beach 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 Hermosa Beach 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.