Preteen Therapists in Hermosa Beach, CA
![Photo of Michelle Parker, ACSW](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d69d679c-d3c6-4bb4-927c-e77cd820f22a/3/320x400.jpeg)
Hello and welcome! Is your child struggling to navigate high school or middle school? Are you a 20-something overwhelmed with all the uncertainty that comes with this phase of life? I love working with tweens, teens, and young adults in their journey toward wellness and wholeness. I take a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach rooted in respect and a sense of humor. Whether you are brand new to therapy or have tried it out before, it is so important to connect with someone who feels like the right fit for you - for more info about myself and my style, feel free to check out my website at michelleparkertherapy.com.
Hello and welcome! Is your child struggling to navigate high school or middle school? Are you a 20-something overwhelmed with all the uncertainty that comes with this phase of life? I love working with tweens, teens, and young adults in their journey toward wellness and wholeness. I take a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach rooted in respect and a sense of humor. Whether you are brand new to therapy or have tried it out before, it is so important to connect with someone who feels like the right fit for you - for more info about myself and my style, feel free to check out my website at michelleparkertherapy.com.
![Photo of Kelly Warren, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d908f00-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Everyone has within them the ability to attain personal growth by gaining insight into their unique strengths. During times of stress, this inner resilience can be called upon to guide them in discovering purpose and meaning in their lives, improving interpersonal relationships, and adapting to healthier patterns of relating to others. I take a collaborative, yet challenging approach in assisting children, adults, couples, and families on their path towards positive change. I use a solution-focused exploration of current struggles to help them break unhealthy patterns and develop coping skills and a sense of hope and strength.
Everyone has within them the ability to attain personal growth by gaining insight into their unique strengths. During times of stress, this inner resilience can be called upon to guide them in discovering purpose and meaning in their lives, improving interpersonal relationships, and adapting to healthier patterns of relating to others. I take a collaborative, yet challenging approach in assisting children, adults, couples, and families on their path towards positive change. I use a solution-focused exploration of current struggles to help them break unhealthy patterns and develop coping skills and a sense of hope and strength.
![Photo of Lou Figueroa, LMFT, MS, CHT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4f53efd8-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am an experienced bilingual clinician who works with adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with a variety of mental health issues. I utilize a number of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, clinical hypnosis and hypnotically-facilitated psychotherapy. My areas of specialization include addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, grief/loss, and bipolar disorder. My life experience has given me broad exposure to divorce, blended families, bi-cultural families, midlife career changes, families with special needs members, special needs advocacy, and sports performance.
I am an experienced bilingual clinician who works with adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with a variety of mental health issues. I utilize a number of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, clinical hypnosis and hypnotically-facilitated psychotherapy. My areas of specialization include addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, grief/loss, and bipolar disorder. My life experience has given me broad exposure to divorce, blended families, bi-cultural families, midlife career changes, families with special needs members, special needs advocacy, and sports performance.
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Taylor Glaspie-Walton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Taylor is a clinician with research and clinical experience that focuses on high performance in sport and in life. His primary clinical focus is performance in sport through positive psychology, as well as improving the overall mental health of clients of all ages. Taylor has gained experience working with children, adolescents and young adults dealing with issues of anxiety, depression, PTSD, suicidal ideation, grief, and loss. He also has experience working in trauma and sexual assault and domestic abuse. Taylor's current research interest is anxiety's effects on athletes and approaches to improving performance and well-being.
Taylor is a clinician with research and clinical experience that focuses on high performance in sport and in life. His primary clinical focus is performance in sport through positive psychology, as well as improving the overall mental health of clients of all ages. Taylor has gained experience working with children, adolescents and young adults dealing with issues of anxiety, depression, PTSD, suicidal ideation, grief, and loss. He also has experience working in trauma and sexual assault and domestic abuse. Taylor's current research interest is anxiety's effects on athletes and approaches to improving performance and well-being.
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Cassandra Giornali Sorrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
A genuine relationship between people is one in which you are comfortable to be yourself and in which the other clearly sees your potential and supports its growth. Compassion, acceptance, comfort, respect and safety is what I strive to create in a relationship with a client. This encourages a deepening trust to develop while allowing the work towards true healing to begin. People often come to therapy searching for relief from depression, anxiety, grief and difficult relationships. I have extensive experience working with adults, couples and teens.
A genuine relationship between people is one in which you are comfortable to be yourself and in which the other clearly sees your potential and supports its growth. Compassion, acceptance, comfort, respect and safety is what I strive to create in a relationship with a client. This encourages a deepening trust to develop while allowing the work towards true healing to begin. People often come to therapy searching for relief from depression, anxiety, grief and difficult relationships. I have extensive experience working with adults, couples and teens.
![Photo of Kryss Castle, MS, LMFT, EFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/47b2d4ab-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Kryss Castle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Teens are fabulous in all their glory and craziness! Helping teens and young adults find their courage to transform, change ways that don’t serve them, and be who they are is my passion. I work with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use. In addition to in-office sessions, I’ve worked in more than ten schools throughout the South Bay providing group and individual therapy to students. I also work with adults and professionals in high-stress careers who have come to a crossroads with a relationship or career, are struggling with stress and anxiety, or are having trouble finding passion and purpose in their lives.
Teens are fabulous in all their glory and craziness! Helping teens and young adults find their courage to transform, change ways that don’t serve them, and be who they are is my passion. I work with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use. In addition to in-office sessions, I’ve worked in more than ten schools throughout the South Bay providing group and individual therapy to students. I also work with adults and professionals in high-stress careers who have come to a crossroads with a relationship or career, are struggling with stress and anxiety, or are having trouble finding passion and purpose in their lives.
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Lindsy Grace
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, EMDR
Not Verified Not Verified
5 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Feeling overwhelmed? Life's stressors can sneak up on us, creating a sense of constant overwhelm or even shutdown. I specialize in working with individuals using EMDR as well as other therapies. In therapy with me you will be fully listened to, valued and respected. I will be real and connect with you, giving you honest feedback and guidance.
Feeling overwhelmed? Life's stressors can sneak up on us, creating a sense of constant overwhelm or even shutdown. I specialize in working with individuals using EMDR as well as other therapies. In therapy with me you will be fully listened to, valued and respected. I will be real and connect with you, giving you honest feedback and guidance.
![Photo of John Webber, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c952ad2-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
John Webber
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I'm here to listen and help, daytime, evenings after work, and Saturdays. I treat teens, adults, couples, and families. I offer counseling and life-coaching for ordinary everyday challenges, and therapy for relationship problems, addiction issues, anxiety, depression, or a traumatic experience. I also treat those having difficulty coping with a crisis, a stressful life transition, or a painful loss due to a break-up, divorce, or death. You'll find comfort to explore these aspects and identify solutions that help you feel better, develop greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and healthier relationships.
I'm here to listen and help, daytime, evenings after work, and Saturdays. I treat teens, adults, couples, and families. I offer counseling and life-coaching for ordinary everyday challenges, and therapy for relationship problems, addiction issues, anxiety, depression, or a traumatic experience. I also treat those having difficulty coping with a crisis, a stressful life transition, or a painful loss due to a break-up, divorce, or death. You'll find comfort to explore these aspects and identify solutions that help you feel better, develop greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and healthier relationships.
![Photo of Leah Niehaus, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e3b50a9-7653-4ad5-8294-b5c379b9fef6/1/320x400.jpeg)
Leah Niehaus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Much of my professional experience has been working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I enjoy helping each family member find their voice and improve their communication and functioning as a family. I aim to help them to lift their depression and anxiety, communicate better in their relationships, and figure out who they are and what they stand for. In addition to individual and family therapy, we also offer numerous group therapies. I also provide Clinical Supervision to pre-licensed therapists and Associate positions.
Much of my professional experience has been working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I enjoy helping each family member find their voice and improve their communication and functioning as a family. I aim to help them to lift their depression and anxiety, communicate better in their relationships, and figure out who they are and what they stand for. In addition to individual and family therapy, we also offer numerous group therapies. I also provide Clinical Supervision to pre-licensed therapists and Associate positions.
![Photo of Maria Isabel Novoa, AMFT, MS, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/94a91ebf-7516-409b-9a54-627e49a79c4e/2/320x400.jpeg)
Maria Isabel Novoa
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I provide therapy to adults in English or Spanish experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, workplace burnout, high stress, low self-esteem, and family communication problems. My approach to therapy combines Attachment Theory, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Strengths-Focused, and Values-Focused methods for a holistic therapy experience.
I provide therapy to adults in English or Spanish experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, workplace burnout, high stress, low self-esteem, and family communication problems. My approach to therapy combines Attachment Theory, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Strengths-Focused, and Values-Focused methods for a holistic therapy experience.
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Dr. Helena R. Brown
Registered Psychological Associate, MS, PsyD
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Greetings! Let's tackle life's challenges together. I'm here to empower you in resolving internal conflicts and finding fulfillment. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and addiction recovery, I focus on enhancing relationships, fostering authenticity, and finding deeper meaning. Let's uncover your strengths and develop practical strategies for healing and growth.
Greetings! Let's tackle life's challenges together. I'm here to empower you in resolving internal conflicts and finding fulfillment. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and addiction recovery, I focus on enhancing relationships, fostering authenticity, and finding deeper meaning. Let's uncover your strengths and develop practical strategies for healing and growth.
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Vanessa Ramirez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Hi there! I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, couples, or families who are willing to begin or continue their therapeutic journey. I service clients from all walks of life who are wanting help untangling the difficult challenges that come with being a human.
Hi there! I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, couples, or families who are willing to begin or continue their therapeutic journey. I service clients from all walks of life who are wanting help untangling the difficult challenges that come with being a human.
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Kelsi Elizabeth Dahn
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (Online Only)
Tired of waking up staring out into the abyss staring back at you? Being a human is hard, no matter how you go about it, and trying to make meaning out of the chaos can be overwhelming. I support my clients to align their lives with their Authentic Self, while collaboratively honoring and transforming anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and other feelings or behaviors that seem out of balance with everyday life. I believe that coming from a place of authenticity opens the door to a wider range of possibilities for your life's path, and makes interpersonal relationships along the journey better and more fulfilling.
Tired of waking up staring out into the abyss staring back at you? Being a human is hard, no matter how you go about it, and trying to make meaning out of the chaos can be overwhelming. I support my clients to align their lives with their Authentic Self, while collaboratively honoring and transforming anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and other feelings or behaviors that seem out of balance with everyday life. I believe that coming from a place of authenticity opens the door to a wider range of possibilities for your life's path, and makes interpersonal relationships along the journey better and more fulfilling.
![Photo of Marissa Velasco-Adania, AMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a3688085-0994-4885-8ce9-b7c77cbcc3c9/3/320x400.jpeg)
Marissa Velasco-Adania
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I know how scary it can be to reach out for help and let someone in on your struggles. It can feel devestating when your life feels like it's not working. The guilt and overwhelm that comes when your attempts to make changes fall short. This is why I believe therapy can be so helpful. My role is to support you through the ebs and flows of life as well as provide you a trustworthy therapeutic relationship to work through past and present experiences or stuck points in relationships that are keeping you from feeling fulfilled.
I know how scary it can be to reach out for help and let someone in on your struggles. It can feel devestating when your life feels like it's not working. The guilt and overwhelm that comes when your attempts to make changes fall short. This is why I believe therapy can be so helpful. My role is to support you through the ebs and flows of life as well as provide you a trustworthy therapeutic relationship to work through past and present experiences or stuck points in relationships that are keeping you from feeling fulfilled.
![Photo of Veronica Calkins, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5b8ca9c4-ebfd-403a-9bf2-52fa939ba81f/2/320x400.jpeg)
Veronica Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (Online Only)
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
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Anya Kavanaugh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
As a neurodivergent or queer individual in today's society, you feel pressured to conceal your true self, anxious about potential rejection if you express yourself authentically. You often mimic others to fit in, hide your true self, and strive for perfection to gain acceptance. Simply for being yourself, you're labeled as "weird," "strange," or "different," which deepens feelings of isolation. Whether you're exploring your neurodivergence, gender, or sexuality for the first time or grappling with understanding your needs, there is a path forward from surviving to thriving.
As a neurodivergent or queer individual in today's society, you feel pressured to conceal your true self, anxious about potential rejection if you express yourself authentically. You often mimic others to fit in, hide your true self, and strive for perfection to gain acceptance. Simply for being yourself, you're labeled as "weird," "strange," or "different," which deepens feelings of isolation. Whether you're exploring your neurodivergence, gender, or sexuality for the first time or grappling with understanding your needs, there is a path forward from surviving to thriving.
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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?
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?
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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.
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.
![Photo of Cathy Chambliss, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3dd4d08b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you married or in a relationship and struggling to get along, communicate or feel close to your partner? Believe it or not, there are skills that couples need to learn to manage their relationship in a healthy way and feel close. Many couples end up putting their relationship at the bottom of the priorities because of busy work schedules, raising children and managing life. Happy, healthy relationships take work and effort. I teach couples how to get "unstuck" in their dynamics to create more connection, intimacy and fun. I also work with couples dealing with the trauma of infidelity and how to work through the pain and sadness.
Are you married or in a relationship and struggling to get along, communicate or feel close to your partner? Believe it or not, there are skills that couples need to learn to manage their relationship in a healthy way and feel close. Many couples end up putting their relationship at the bottom of the priorities because of busy work schedules, raising children and managing life. Happy, healthy relationships take work and effort. I teach couples how to get "unstuck" in their dynamics to create more connection, intimacy and fun. I also work with couples dealing with the trauma of infidelity and how to work through the pain and sadness.
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Evelyn Jacobson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
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 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.
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