Children (6 to 10) Therapists in Laguna Woods, CA

Are you a parent seeking to gain more information about your child or adolescent’s learning strengths and areas of need? Do you suspect your child to have a learning disability or struggles with planning, organization, and time management? Are you an adult who is attending college and having a hard time focusing during tests, recalling information, and paying attention in class? If so, I could be of great help! My name is Edgar Shahnazari and I am a Licensed Educational Psychologist who has been practicing as a School Psychologist for the last 12 years.

Sometimes it's hard to be a parent; you love your child and want to help them live a healthy life. You've tried everything, but nothing seems to help. You desire answers to help your child regain that happy smile they once had. Parenting is one of the most rewarding and challenging things you will do in your life. The good news is that as a parent, you have the opportunity to shape your child's future in a positive direction. My passion is working with children and parents to regain the of life and healthy relationships that every parent desires for their child.

I am a licensed psychologist whose research and practice in dance, education, and psychology support my innovative use of the most effective and empirically based treatment strategies. From your first appointment, my goal is to help you figure out your current obstacles and how to get past them. I will listen carefully to your concerns, ask a few questions and then try to provide an accurate and compassionate summary of my understanding of your situation. I will offer some treatment options and give you a sense of how we might work together so you can move forward in your life.

Deane (Dean) Henryson is the author of the self-help book, Be Yourself (at Amazon.com), and the creator of the popular app TIC-Therapy AI Coping (at Google play). With over 26 years of clinical experience, he has worked with most psychological dilemmas and the steps to overcome them. In particular, people struggling with anxiety, fears, worry, depression, and stress have found more peace with Deane. He has spent an extended amount of time understanding fear and emotion, with endless hours writing horror novels. He works well with artists, as he has studied the creative process and participated in it in depth.

Mind Thrive Health specializes in Mental Health, Anxiety and Addiction disorders. we specialize in Intensive outpatient, Group Therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy and Indvidual therapy. please reach out if you are looking for support.

Now offering telehealth services for children, adolescents, and adults. We live in a fast-paced society that fosters stress, anxiety, and perfectionism, often at the expense of balance and well-being. As a psychologist, I work with clients to help them increase healthy functioning and create the balance they are seeking in their lives, behaviors and relationships. Unfortunately, many of the stressors of modern life begin to be felt early. I work with not only adults, but children and adolescents to help them learn healthy ways of managing the demands they face.

My approach to therapy is client centered and focused based practice. Empathy and personal growth are the approaches I take, creating a safe space for each and every client. Utilizing a strength-based and solution focused intervention, I utilize a variety of treatment modalities to guide clients in identifying strengths and developing treatment plans that move them towards their goals.

Relationships are challenging - even in the best circumstances. This is certainly true when building or maintaining a relationship with someone who feels stressed, sad, or acting out in anger. Many people today feel overwhelmed, alone, judged or misunderstood. There is hope, though, in that you can be the solution! Through a unique approach, I work with children, teenagers, and adults to develop their sense of selves, decrease stress, and establish rewarding relationships. Having this space has helped many people better understand and manage their lives. Also proficient in complex psychological testing for Autism, ADHD, PTSD, BPD.

Currently accepting new clients! Sometimes life in general can feel overwhelming. This feeling can intensify if you also struggle with unprocessed trauma and/or feelings of low self-worth. My clients have either had a chaotic childhood or a single traumatic experience that has led to self-consciousness, self-sabotage or simply difficulty handling stress. They have so much compassion for others, yet struggle to turn it inward. Their coping strategies "make sense" but they struggle to believe in their own worth. The individuals I work with are hoping to find peace, stability and increased self-esteem.

Offering psychological testing (ADHD, autism, diagnostic clarity) in person and through telehealth (depending on your insurance). Our office solely offers psychological testing. I accept most insurance plans.

Accepting New Clients for In-Person and Virtual Sessions! Life has taken a toll on you and your loved ones lately and there are likely feelings of exhaustion, frustration, loneliness, and mood changes that have re-occurred or are new and concerning. Whether it's life transitions or relationships; new parenthood or parenting your kids; trauma or grief/loss; or even concern about loved ones who are struggling, you are feeling helpless and uncertain of where to turn or how to feel better.

It's time- New year, new You. Stressed out & Burned out from everyday life and years of trauma, feels suffocating. Being fed up, defeated, exhausted, & fatigued. There's no place to recharge. It's a struggle of surviving Desi values in an all- American society HECK- being a Desi kid is hard. Adulting, juggling kids, managing parents, and a job is even harder. Life keeps getting harder and you have no choice but to keep going. Feelings of dread keep you up at night, disrupts your work, and destroys your relationships.

I am a licensed psychologist who has extensive therapy experience treating children, adolescents, adults and families in a wide variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, residential, and school settings. I have provided individual, family and group therapy services to, as well as conducted psychological evaluations on, children, adolescents, adults and families of varying cultures, ethnicities, religions affiliations, sexual orientations, and levels of socioeconomic status. My areas of expertise include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, relational problems,and disorders usually diagnosed during childhood. I value each client as a unique individual and tailor my treatment approaches based on individual characteristics.

Whether you are struggling with depression, suffering with anxiety or panic attacks, wrestling with your marriage, coping with divorce, dealing with an illness or death, feeling controlled or humiliated by your significant other, or living with a history of sexual abuse or assault, I can help you work on these issues. With over 22 years of clinical experience, I have helped many people improve their lives. Find your solutions and start feeling better today!

Emotions all over the place with yourself, family or your children? I work with all ages to help my clients as individuals to better understand themselves and build skills to improve functioning in their environment more constructively. I work within their reality to use real life examples that make sense to them and therefore applicable to their lives. Role-play, reenactments, visual aids, art, play therapy constructs, puppets, etc. are examples utilized with younger ages. Different modalities of talk therapy which allow the client to set specific goals of treatment at a pace that feels comfortable are utilized with adults.