Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Lakewood, CA

As a Level 1 trained Gottman Marital Therapist, I help couples strengthen their relationships. Couples learn to replace negative conflict patterns with positive interactions and to repair past hurts. Interventions are designed to increase closeness and intimacy, improve friendship, and deepen their emotional connection. Using primarily a cognitive-behavioral approach, I provide both short and longer term therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a broad range of presenting problems.

I will help you get to know yourself again, and take back control of your life. I will be happy to discuss what to expect in therapy during your free 15 minute consultation. My ideal clients are those that are seeking results and ready to make progress in their lives. I work well with clients seeking help with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and postpartum issues.

One of the most important things that therapy can help you to achieve is awareness. Awareness allows for change. This is a phrase I have coined that you will hear from me often. When we achieve awareness within ourselves, awareness of our environment, and awareness of our patterns of thoughts and behaviors - that's when positive changes can start to happen. As your therapist, I will be an additional resource for you as you endeavor to explore the areas of your life that need your energy and attention. You and I will develop a therapeutic relationship wherein we get to know one another and we work together toward your treatment goals

What is your story? Listening to people’s stories and being a part of their unique journey has always been my passion. The ability to share personal information is not always easy and being open to guidance may not always be natural. I strive to create a supportive environment in which this process becomes more comfortable. My professional experience is centered around working with individuals, children, adolescents and their families.

Do you struggle to open up with others? To feel emotions deeply? To understand others? I welcome you into a space to bravely uncover and acknowledge your hardest moments in life, to be curious, to re-process those times, and to find freedom and empowerment in redefining yourself, your life and your future.

Hello and welcome! Finding the right therapist can be a challenging task and I want to acknowledge your courage for taking the first step towards creating vital change in your life. When reaching out for help, we all want to feel at ease and comfortable; working with someone free of judgement who treats us with kindness and respect. I am very easy to talk to and my aim is to assist you in obtaining a more meaningful and fulfilling life. I have been working with children, adults, teenagers, families and couples for over 10 years.

Hi there. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose goal is to provide you tools to enhance the potential you already possess. I style is to be direct and encouraging while allowing you to choose what your priority is. I have experience working with children as young as 6 months doing parent child attunement therapy. I have trained in parent child attachment therapy for children up to age 8 and utilize trauma focus work to address areas such as child abuse, domestic violence and other forms of trauma.

Hello. While working together, I strive to accomplish significant milestones for your child and family. Some examples of skills learned for a child and their family include fostering independent dressing, facilitating the transition from non-verbal to functional communication with AACD, and addressing self-injurious behaviors like head-banging. We guide children to express distress through alternative means, such as hitting their thighs or stomping their feet. Applying evidence-based ABA techniques has a profound impact, enhancing family communication, refining dressing routines, and offering an alternative behavior to self-injury.

I specialize in working with individuals and families that have been impacted by foster care, adoption, attachment, and trauma. I am passionate about supporting youth and adults in thriving; including providing parenting support, utilizing strengths, and overall providing a safe place for you to begin your journey. We all are able to heal and thrive through the support of healthy relationships.

I'm so glad you're taking the time to begin your healing journey! Life, and the uncertainty that comes along with it, can be very difficult to navigate. I have the experience and treatment skills necessary to help you achieve a better quality of life. I have helped both children and adults process trauma, and gain effective coping skills for managing anxiety and unwanted thoughts to help them live a more fulfilling life. Our work together will help you gain clarity on how to navigate the problems you are facing by providing you with a safe environment as you begin your journey toward healing.

Is your toddler, child, teen or adult family member struggling to thrive due to family dynamics, cultural pressures, or other challenges? I can help you to reconnect and understand your child as well as yourself. A key aspect of my therapeutic approach utilizes insights from my extensive experience with full service partnership (FSP) wraparound programs. This family-based, community-driven model has deepened my understanding of how to address mental health needs through a holistic, culturally-responsive lens.

Hello, I am Megan Miller Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been practicing as a therapist for over ten years in the Los Angeles area. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked in Early Childhood Education for ten years. I take a client-centered approach to the support I provide and value all of an individual's life experiences that have brought them to where they currently are. I am Endorsed by the State of California as an Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and Reflective Practice Facilitator.

Hola! Hello! I am Karla Mazariego and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who truly believes in the power of healing through various healthy methods of support including mental health therapy. I have earn my Master's in Social Work at the University of Southern California and a total of 9 years in the mental health field. I have worked in various sectors of the mental health field including foster care, drug court, outpatient mental health, college counseling, and K-12 schools. My past experience has prepared me to become a therapist through a trauma and culture sensitive lens.