Parenting Therapists in Laguna Hills, CA
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Jay Jameson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Teen Success is the motto for my practice. I specialize in adolescent/family counseling and parent coaching. I am a clinician with over 14 years of experience in treating struggling adolescents and their families. My goal is to help teens and families get through this often difficult period of life. I also enjoy helping young adults transition towards independence.
Teen Success is the motto for my practice. I specialize in adolescent/family counseling and parent coaching. I am a clinician with over 14 years of experience in treating struggling adolescents and their families. My goal is to help teens and families get through this often difficult period of life. I also enjoy helping young adults transition towards independence.
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I have special training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
I have been working with individuals and families for over 20 years. I love helping individuals and families feel more competent and happy. Whether it is an issue with your preschooler or communication problems with your teenager, I can help find a solution that everyone can live with.
I have special training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
I have been working with individuals and families for over 20 years. I love helping individuals and families feel more competent and happy. Whether it is an issue with your preschooler or communication problems with your teenager, I can help find a solution that everyone can live with.
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Whether you are a parent seeking support for disruptive behaviors in your young child, observing signs of anxiety in your adolescent, or recently experienced a change in your family system, We are here to help you understand your child's overall functioning, and offer accessible solutions for the entire family.
At the Child and Family Connection, we believe that all children want to do well. Children, like anyone, are limited by the skills and tools available to them. This principal guides our work with children and families to identify the underlying cause through multi-modality approaches and bring out the best for both the child and caregiver. Our skilled, licensed mental health professionals have the experience, training, and education to help with each child's individualized psychological, behavioral, and educational needs.
Whether you are a parent seeking support for disruptive behaviors in your young child, observing signs of anxiety in your adolescent, or recently experienced a change in your family system, We are here to help you understand your child's overall functioning, and offer accessible solutions for the entire family.
At the Child and Family Connection, we believe that all children want to do well. Children, like anyone, are limited by the skills and tools available to them. This principal guides our work with children and families to identify the underlying cause through multi-modality approaches and bring out the best for both the child and caregiver. Our skilled, licensed mental health professionals have the experience, training, and education to help with each child's individualized psychological, behavioral, and educational needs.
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I have worked with children and adolescents in groups and individually, provided parenting groups and classes, worked with parents of special education children to obtain services through the IEP process and done home studies for pre adoption placements.
Are your children having difficulties at home or school? Problems with friends? Outbursts? You don't need to continue the struggle! I am a Registered Play Therapist who utilizes play therapy techniques to help children work through behavior issues and trauma. I have a passion for helping families re-establish and maintain equilibrium for a peaceful home environment.
I have worked with children and adolescents in groups and individually, provided parenting groups and classes, worked with parents of special education children to obtain services through the IEP process and done home studies for pre adoption placements.
Are your children having difficulties at home or school? Problems with friends? Outbursts? You don't need to continue the struggle! I am a Registered Play Therapist who utilizes play therapy techniques to help children work through behavior issues and trauma. I have a passion for helping families re-establish and maintain equilibrium for a peaceful home environment.
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Hegi Khajavi
Marriage & Family Therapist, EMDR
Verified Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92637 (Online Only)
If you are struggling in your relationship, you need professional parent advise for your child, or you suffer from anxiety, depression, and have experienced trauma and want to get help you are at the right place.
If you are struggling in your relationship, you need professional parent advise for your child, or you suffer from anxiety, depression, and have experienced trauma and want to get help you are at the right place.
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If you are struggling with low self-esteem, confusion, anxiety, or depression, I will be a compassionate guide. If you have self-defeating beliefs and patterns, together we can create a new mindset. If your relationships are disappointing, I will help you confront the roadblocks. If your marriage is stagnant, I can assist you to intentionally create the "WOW in your VOW". If you are reeling from betrayal, broken relationships, family conflict, parenting or step-parenting issues, I can assist you in developing a strategy that will work for you. If you are grieving, I will walk beside you.
If you are struggling with low self-esteem, confusion, anxiety, or depression, I will be a compassionate guide. If you have self-defeating beliefs and patterns, together we can create a new mindset. If your relationships are disappointing, I will help you confront the roadblocks. If your marriage is stagnant, I can assist you to intentionally create the "WOW in your VOW". If you are reeling from betrayal, broken relationships, family conflict, parenting or step-parenting issues, I can assist you in developing a strategy that will work for you. If you are grieving, I will walk beside you.
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Wave After Wave Counseling
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
First, we'll establish a trusting relationship, with parent involvement for at least the 1st session.
Your son is definitely going through something. You're worried about the pre-teen, teen, or young adult in your life. He seems down, depressed, discouraged, but then just tunes out the world with his screens. He's anxious, dealing with pressure, school, friends, & he needs to face his struggles. He won't open up much to you or other family members. He seems to be isolating more - you think he might have some addiction going on. He's not as interested in his usual activities. You're basically concerned about the direction of his life. What you really want is your kid to be happy, motivated, and moving in a better direction.
First, we'll establish a trusting relationship, with parent involvement for at least the 1st session.
Your son is definitely going through something. You're worried about the pre-teen, teen, or young adult in your life. He seems down, depressed, discouraged, but then just tunes out the world with his screens. He's anxious, dealing with pressure, school, friends, & he needs to face his struggles. He won't open up much to you or other family members. He seems to be isolating more - you think he might have some addiction going on. He's not as interested in his usual activities. You're basically concerned about the direction of his life. What you really want is your kid to be happy, motivated, and moving in a better direction.
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Are you struggling to get through the day? Are you afraid that you will never feel good again? If you're going through a personal crisis, keeping painful secrets, or feeling sad and scared, I can help you face your fears and change the way you view the world. I will teach you practical skills to navigate your current crisis and overcome any future challenges. I work with patients experiencing medical crises; post-traumatic stress; grief and loss; marital/relationship problems; parent-child issues and job/career changes. Share your story with me, and we can work together to rebuild your life and restore your hope.
Are you struggling to get through the day? Are you afraid that you will never feel good again? If you're going through a personal crisis, keeping painful secrets, or feeling sad and scared, I can help you face your fears and change the way you view the world. I will teach you practical skills to navigate your current crisis and overcome any future challenges. I work with patients experiencing medical crises; post-traumatic stress; grief and loss; marital/relationship problems; parent-child issues and job/career changes. Share your story with me, and we can work together to rebuild your life and restore your hope.
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Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
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Sharon Chan,LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Sharon has current openings in the office and through telehealth (if you reside in California). Is your teen struggling socially, emotionally, behaviorally, or with difficult thoughts? As a parent, are you overwhelmed by all of the demands of being a parent? Does your youth have a difficult time making friends or communicating with others? Is your child highly sensitive? Some teens have a difficult time managing their emotions and it may result in isolation, difficulty concentrating and/or other behaviors. I can help by providing support and guidance to help them to reach their goals.
Sharon has current openings in the office and through telehealth (if you reside in California). Is your teen struggling socially, emotionally, behaviorally, or with difficult thoughts? As a parent, are you overwhelmed by all of the demands of being a parent? Does your youth have a difficult time making friends or communicating with others? Is your child highly sensitive? Some teens have a difficult time managing their emotions and it may result in isolation, difficulty concentrating and/or other behaviors. I can help by providing support and guidance to help them to reach their goals.
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Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
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Joan Cantor Backer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (Online Only)
My other areas of expertise include interpersonal relationships, parenting, developing communication skills, anger, depression, mental illness (psychotic/schizoprhrenic disorders).
I am committed to helping others gain an understanding and acceptance of themselves; realize their full potential, and achieve their goals. I specialize in treating individuals, couples, and children. Through my extensive life experiences and clinical training, I am qualified to work with a wide range of issues for women, including life transitions, menopause, aging, loss and grief, and developing self esteem. “Hi, Joan, I want to thank you for your guidance during our sessions. The issues we discussed and acknowledged, gave me a sense of empowerment. I was very aware of what was going on around me and how it made me feel. "MK"
My other areas of expertise include interpersonal relationships, parenting, developing communication skills, anger, depression, mental illness (psychotic/schizoprhrenic disorders).
I am committed to helping others gain an understanding and acceptance of themselves; realize their full potential, and achieve their goals. I specialize in treating individuals, couples, and children. Through my extensive life experiences and clinical training, I am qualified to work with a wide range of issues for women, including life transitions, menopause, aging, loss and grief, and developing self esteem. “Hi, Joan, I want to thank you for your guidance during our sessions. The issues we discussed and acknowledged, gave me a sense of empowerment. I was very aware of what was going on around me and how it made me feel. "MK"
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I also provide developmental guidance and effective parenting skills for parents.
We are living in a time of uncertainty and added stress. Many of us feel unmotivated, anxious, depressed and overwhelmed. While we may crave more connection we may find ourselves self-sabotaging and later feeling critical of ourselves. Your suffering is a symptom of your stress, and it presents an opportunity for change. My goal is to help clients discover, trust their instincts and reach their potential to live a life full of meaning and connection. My goal is to help you get unstuck, shift habits of negative thinking, and bring unconscious thoughts and feelings to awareness.
I also provide developmental guidance and effective parenting skills for parents.
We are living in a time of uncertainty and added stress. Many of us feel unmotivated, anxious, depressed and overwhelmed. While we may crave more connection we may find ourselves self-sabotaging and later feeling critical of ourselves. Your suffering is a symptom of your stress, and it presents an opportunity for change. My goal is to help clients discover, trust their instincts and reach their potential to live a life full of meaning and connection. My goal is to help you get unstuck, shift habits of negative thinking, and bring unconscious thoughts and feelings to awareness.
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Welcome "To Your Journey of Self or Couple Empowerment-Enhancing Your Inner Self!" I work with both individuals and couples who identify as either Heterosexual or LGBTQ+; I specialize working to create and maintain a loving, respectful and thriving relationship with themselves or a partner relationship. My goal is to assist my clients to problem solve their various life issues, such as low self-esteem, career stressors and relationship choices through these strategies: improving communication, intimacy building, managing conflicts, reducing stress, and strengthening parenting and co-parenting skills.
Welcome "To Your Journey of Self or Couple Empowerment-Enhancing Your Inner Self!" I work with both individuals and couples who identify as either Heterosexual or LGBTQ+; I specialize working to create and maintain a loving, respectful and thriving relationship with themselves or a partner relationship. My goal is to assist my clients to problem solve their various life issues, such as low self-esteem, career stressors and relationship choices through these strategies: improving communication, intimacy building, managing conflicts, reducing stress, and strengthening parenting and co-parenting skills.
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Vicki Asher Wills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Clients looking for help with relationship difficulties, depression or anxiety, Parenting issues, life transitions, grief, feelings of emptiness, stress management, and compulsive behaviors can learn to take back control, change faulty thinking, and make the steps necessary to lead more fulfilling lives and relationships.
Sometimes life hands you situations that pop the lid off your typical ability to manage. You may need to learn some new skills and have an experienced objective perspective to get to feeling better about your life and relationships. That's where I can help. My cooperative approach to therapy is individually tailored to work with you to give you the support you need, teach you new skills, and provide feedback that can help you make changes.
Clients looking for help with relationship difficulties, depression or anxiety, Parenting issues, life transitions, grief, feelings of emptiness, stress management, and compulsive behaviors can learn to take back control, change faulty thinking, and make the steps necessary to lead more fulfilling lives and relationships.
Sometimes life hands you situations that pop the lid off your typical ability to manage. You may need to learn some new skills and have an experienced objective perspective to get to feeling better about your life and relationships. That's where I can help. My cooperative approach to therapy is individually tailored to work with you to give you the support you need, teach you new skills, and provide feedback that can help you make changes.
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Outcome studies have demonstrated important changes in parent-child interactional patterns and have repeatedly shown significant changes with children's behavior problems.
Is your child controlling your household with their demands, tantrums and power struggles? Are you feeling exhausted, out of control and defeated? Are you embarrassed in public and afraid that people see your child's behavior as your failure? Are you tired of fighting, struggling, and trying so hard, but getting nowhere?
Outcome studies have demonstrated important changes in parent-child interactional patterns and have repeatedly shown significant changes with children's behavior problems.
Is your child controlling your household with their demands, tantrums and power struggles? Are you feeling exhausted, out of control and defeated? Are you embarrassed in public and afraid that people see your child's behavior as your failure? Are you tired of fighting, struggling, and trying so hard, but getting nowhere?
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I provide individual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults as well as couple therapy. I also lead three psychoeducational groups (Men's Group; Relationship Group; and Parenting Group) and facilitate a dynamic psychotherapy process group. Romantic relationship difficulties (including narcissistic and codependent styles), life transition issues, chronic self-sabotaging patterns, low self-esteem, sexual compulsivity, adolescent development, and parent-teen conflict are my main areas of expertise.
I provide individual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults as well as couple therapy. I also lead three psychoeducational groups (Men's Group; Relationship Group; and Parenting Group) and facilitate a dynamic psychotherapy process group. Romantic relationship difficulties (including narcissistic and codependent styles), life transition issues, chronic self-sabotaging patterns, low self-esteem, sexual compulsivity, adolescent development, and parent-teen conflict are my main areas of expertise.
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Allison Davis Maxon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Hi, my name is Allison. I've been a therapist for thirty years working with individuals and teens who have experienced trauma. I specialize in Attachment and Complex Developmental Trauma . My clinical orientation in Attachment is specialized in complex family systems and relational (complex) trauma. I'm the co-author of the 'Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency: A Comprehensive Guide to Promoting Understanding and Healing in Adoption, Foster Care, Kinship Families and Third Party Reproduction', as well as 'The Seven Core Issues Workbook for Parents of Traumatized Children and Teens'. To learn more please visit my website.
Hi, my name is Allison. I've been a therapist for thirty years working with individuals and teens who have experienced trauma. I specialize in Attachment and Complex Developmental Trauma . My clinical orientation in Attachment is specialized in complex family systems and relational (complex) trauma. I'm the co-author of the 'Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency: A Comprehensive Guide to Promoting Understanding and Healing in Adoption, Foster Care, Kinship Families and Third Party Reproduction', as well as 'The Seven Core Issues Workbook for Parents of Traumatized Children and Teens'. To learn more please visit my website.
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Eric A. Herrera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Do you often ask yourself, is this the best life has to offer? Maybe you’re feeling anxious, depressed, isolated, or lonely. Perhaps you've noticed changes in your mood or behavior that are causing you to feel fearful. Are you feeling as if you’re losing your teen or are you struggling to connect with your aging parents? Could it be the sense of safety and love you once felt for your partner is no longer there? Or maybe you’re not sure what’s wrong – you’re just sick of feeling stuck. I'm Eric. Let us work together to find the answers to these and many other questions that may be causing you to feel tired and empty.
Do you often ask yourself, is this the best life has to offer? Maybe you’re feeling anxious, depressed, isolated, or lonely. Perhaps you've noticed changes in your mood or behavior that are causing you to feel fearful. Are you feeling as if you’re losing your teen or are you struggling to connect with your aging parents? Could it be the sense of safety and love you once felt for your partner is no longer there? Or maybe you’re not sure what’s wrong – you’re just sick of feeling stuck. I'm Eric. Let us work together to find the answers to these and many other questions that may be causing you to feel tired and empty.
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Neurofeedback is a drug-free treatment that allows us to train an individual’s brain to achieve a healthier pattern of functioning. Neurofeedback guides brain functions by measuring brain waves and providing a feedback signal. Electroencephalography (EEG) is recorded during the neurofeedback treatment. Then, its various components are extracted and presented to the patient using a feedback loop in the form of either audio or video feedback. By utilizing the brain’s natural neuroplasticity, we can achieve long-lasting symptom improvement.
Neurofeedback is a drug-free treatment that allows us to train an individual’s brain to achieve a healthier pattern of functioning. Neurofeedback guides brain functions by measuring brain waves and providing a feedback signal. Electroencephalography (EEG) is recorded during the neurofeedback treatment. Then, its various components are extracted and presented to the patient using a feedback loop in the form of either audio or video feedback. By utilizing the brain’s natural neuroplasticity, we can achieve long-lasting symptom improvement.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.