Parenting Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

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Heather Kagan Ward
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90066  (Online Only)
In addition, I am a certified in perinatal mental health and offer parenting tips and consults.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I hope that that we have a chance to connect. I love helping people realize their strengths and reflect on their feelings and experiences in a non judgmental environment. I am happy to chat to see if I am a good fit for what you currently need.
In addition, I am a certified in perinatal mental health and offer parenting tips and consults.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I hope that that we have a chance to connect. I love helping people realize their strengths and reflect on their feelings and experiences in a non judgmental environment. I am happy to chat to see if I am a good fit for what you currently need.
(310) 362-5871 View (310) 362-5871
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Azita Sachmechian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I am certified in parenting education and I have 10 years of experience from Cedars Sinai hospital.
I treat children, adolescents and adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, and relational issues. I help couples understand each other's emotional needs to have a more meaningful satisfying relationships. I also help parents deal with their children's anger, social and academic issues. The goal of treatment is to identify the individual's strengths, enhance them and identify and treat factors that jeopardize getting to ones ultimate potentials. I have treated factors contributing to Enuresis, and Encopresis and selective mutism.
I am certified in parenting education and I have 10 years of experience from Cedars Sinai hospital.
I treat children, adolescents and adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, and relational issues. I help couples understand each other's emotional needs to have a more meaningful satisfying relationships. I also help parents deal with their children's anger, social and academic issues. The goal of treatment is to identify the individual's strengths, enhance them and identify and treat factors that jeopardize getting to ones ultimate potentials. I have treated factors contributing to Enuresis, and Encopresis and selective mutism.
(424) 295-7307 View (424) 295-7307
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Jeshana Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025  (Online Only)
In addition to my specialization in trauma and working with individuals, I also have expertise in parenting, couples therapy, and working with teens.
Hi, My name is Jeshana, I am passionate and dedicated therapist working with individuals, with a focus on supporting individuals of color in their healing journey. I believe that everyone deserves a safe and inclusive space to explore their experiences and work through traumas. Using a holistic approach, I integrate various therapeutic modalities such as Brain-spotting (trauma), Mindfulness and self-love practices to promote self-awareness, self-compassion, and emotional regulation. This will then allow you to cultivate a deeper sense of self-acceptance and resilience.
In addition to my specialization in trauma and working with individuals, I also have expertise in parenting, couples therapy, and working with teens.
Hi, My name is Jeshana, I am passionate and dedicated therapist working with individuals, with a focus on supporting individuals of color in their healing journey. I believe that everyone deserves a safe and inclusive space to explore their experiences and work through traumas. Using a holistic approach, I integrate various therapeutic modalities such as Brain-spotting (trauma), Mindfulness and self-love practices to promote self-awareness, self-compassion, and emotional regulation. This will then allow you to cultivate a deeper sense of self-acceptance and resilience.
(310) 986-3760 View (310) 986-3760
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Pamela Haddad
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Mindful Parenting.
I work with a focus on the mindbody connection through ​Brainspotting, ​Integrative Body Psychotherapy, and Mindfulness. By integrating the body, mind, and spirit in the process, my clients are able to find a connection to the origin of the problem. They are also able to find solutions. Solutions that are effective and more permanent. This by changing neuro-pathways leading to change in thought patterns, behaviors & emotions.​ My goal is to support you in transforming and healing and to be able to empower and inspire you to make use of what you have been through, allowing your experiences to become your strengths.
Mindful Parenting.
I work with a focus on the mindbody connection through ​Brainspotting, ​Integrative Body Psychotherapy, and Mindfulness. By integrating the body, mind, and spirit in the process, my clients are able to find a connection to the origin of the problem. They are also able to find solutions. Solutions that are effective and more permanent. This by changing neuro-pathways leading to change in thought patterns, behaviors & emotions.​ My goal is to support you in transforming and healing and to be able to empower and inspire you to make use of what you have been through, allowing your experiences to become your strengths.
(626) 720-4620 View (626) 720-4620
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Ronna Spiegel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90034  (Online Only)
Are you a woman grappling with the challenges of parenting, career shifts, or family dynamics? Maybe you’re navigating relationship challenges or the career question of "what’s next?" Life's unexpected twists and turns can leave even the most grounded feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Wherever you are in your life’s journey, I am here to partner with you as you tackle the barriers that may be preventing you from living the life you want. Let's work together to develop the skills and awareness you need to navigate life's transitions and it's ups and downs and with confidence and resilience. I look forward to working with you.
Are you a woman grappling with the challenges of parenting, career shifts, or family dynamics? Maybe you’re navigating relationship challenges or the career question of "what’s next?" Life's unexpected twists and turns can leave even the most grounded feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Wherever you are in your life’s journey, I am here to partner with you as you tackle the barriers that may be preventing you from living the life you want. Let's work together to develop the skills and awareness you need to navigate life's transitions and it's ups and downs and with confidence and resilience. I look forward to working with you.
(323) 641-4732 View (323) 641-4732
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Guisela Carrera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90071  (Online Only)
Do you feel powerless, hopeless and lost with your pre-teen/adolescent? Are your emotional, physical and mental state becoming impacted by the stressors of your parenting, home and work demands? I provide client-centered individual parent therapy, individual adolescent therapy (ages 11-17), and parent & child counseling. I treat clients who may suffer from conditions including, but not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, trauma, adjustment, and interpersonal issues.
Do you feel powerless, hopeless and lost with your pre-teen/adolescent? Are your emotional, physical and mental state becoming impacted by the stressors of your parenting, home and work demands? I provide client-centered individual parent therapy, individual adolescent therapy (ages 11-17), and parent & child counseling. I treat clients who may suffer from conditions including, but not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, trauma, adjustment, and interpersonal issues.
(562) 573-6877 View (562) 573-6877
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Susan Lofgren
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90027  (Online Only)
I believe that all individuals are their own best experts. Acting as a co-detective and working alongside clients to connect them with the person they want to be has proven to be both effective and inspirational. From anxiety and depression to parenting issues to PTSD, the ability to connect and provide a safe productive place to explore, reflect and dig deep has served my diverse clientele well. I am honored to be let into my clients' worlds and feel lucky to join forces and help forge a path to healing, re-awakening and transformation.
I believe that all individuals are their own best experts. Acting as a co-detective and working alongside clients to connect them with the person they want to be has proven to be both effective and inspirational. From anxiety and depression to parenting issues to PTSD, the ability to connect and provide a safe productive place to explore, reflect and dig deep has served my diverse clientele well. I am honored to be let into my clients' worlds and feel lucky to join forces and help forge a path to healing, re-awakening and transformation.
(626) 414-5724 View (626) 414-5724
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Deborah Howell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Waitlist for new clients
People enter into therapy for many reasons. Often the catalyst is difficulty with a relationship, a job, or a way of coping. Anxiety and depression can provide the stimulus to seek help. When they intrude into everyday waking consciousness they are indicators that something is out of balance and needs to be addressed. Areas of particular interest within my practice are parent-child difficulties, especially the early stages of parenting; relationships; finding one's voice and inner authority; creativity; grief and loss; and the struggle to live one's own life.
People enter into therapy for many reasons. Often the catalyst is difficulty with a relationship, a job, or a way of coping. Anxiety and depression can provide the stimulus to seek help. When they intrude into everyday waking consciousness they are indicators that something is out of balance and needs to be addressed. Areas of particular interest within my practice are parent-child difficulties, especially the early stages of parenting; relationships; finding one's voice and inner authority; creativity; grief and loss; and the struggle to live one's own life.
(310) 879-5538 View (310) 879-5538
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Functional Parenting with Dr. Lisa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, OTD, OTR/L
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064  (Online Only)
My ideal client is likely a parent experiencing challenges in understanding and meeting their child's developmental needs. They seek guidance in fostering a nurturing family environment while balancing their own personal and professional responsibilities. They desire support in navigating parenting complexities with empathy and practical strategies tailored to their child's unique requirements while aiming to enhance their parenting skills, strengthen family bonds, and promote their child's development. Ultimately, they seek to create a harmonious and fulfilling family life, where both parent and child thrive.
My ideal client is likely a parent experiencing challenges in understanding and meeting their child's developmental needs. They seek guidance in fostering a nurturing family environment while balancing their own personal and professional responsibilities. They desire support in navigating parenting complexities with empathy and practical strategies tailored to their child's unique requirements while aiming to enhance their parenting skills, strengthen family bonds, and promote their child's development. Ultimately, they seek to create a harmonious and fulfilling family life, where both parent and child thrive.
(310) 620-9490 View (310) 620-9490
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Hebe Leine De Mare
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90045
I think parents are very important. Most parents raise their children the best way they can. Sometimes the best way your parent or parents raised you did not match your needs or your emotional personality. I believe each person is able to identify their needs when properly supported. My main focus when working with clients is to develop an understanding of their main strengths as well as areas that were not supported by their parents' parenting style. Our work together will focus on improving your overall understanding of your potentialities and will support your efforts at achieving them.
I think parents are very important. Most parents raise their children the best way they can. Sometimes the best way your parent or parents raised you did not match your needs or your emotional personality. I believe each person is able to identify their needs when properly supported. My main focus when working with clients is to develop an understanding of their main strengths as well as areas that were not supported by their parents' parenting style. Our work together will focus on improving your overall understanding of your potentialities and will support your efforts at achieving them.
(323) 843-5508 View (323) 843-5508
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Pam Sirota
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Having children is the easy part however,raising them to be self-respecting and other respecting, successful individuals is more difficult. Let me be there to assist you on this journey alone, along with your spouse and also children. In addition to parenting and family issues, I work with individuals and couples dealing with early trauma, hostile communication dynamics,healing after infidelity and issues around major life cycle transitions. Children on the spectrum and their sibblings make up a substantial part of my work.
Having children is the easy part however,raising them to be self-respecting and other respecting, successful individuals is more difficult. Let me be there to assist you on this journey alone, along with your spouse and also children. In addition to parenting and family issues, I work with individuals and couples dealing with early trauma, hostile communication dynamics,healing after infidelity and issues around major life cycle transitions. Children on the spectrum and their sibblings make up a substantial part of my work.
(424) 401-3818 View (424) 401-3818
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Melissa Decraene
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90045  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with your work-life balance, family unit, parent-child relationship, or other relationships? Are these conflicts bringing you overwhelming emotions and distress? Are you in need of more healthy coping skills? As a professional therapist (LMFT) of over 11 years, I strive to empower client success while being a guiding presence in a supportive and safe space.
Are you struggling with your work-life balance, family unit, parent-child relationship, or other relationships? Are these conflicts bringing you overwhelming emotions and distress? Are you in need of more healthy coping skills? As a professional therapist (LMFT) of over 11 years, I strive to empower client success while being a guiding presence in a supportive and safe space.
(424) 365-1721 View (424) 365-1721
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Gitu Bhatia
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Besides psychotherapy, I provide parent training, child custody mediation, and work in a multidisciplinary team as a divorce coach and child expert in the collaborative divorce process to prevent emotional damage to all parties going through divorce, especially children.
As a cognitive-behavioral therapist, I believe that people's emotions and behaviors are influenced by their perceptions and interpretation of events. I work collaboratively with my clients in a proactive manner in order for them to learn effective strategies that they can use for the rest of their lives. I also believe that we are influenced by the cultural context in which we grow up. All relationships are, to some extent, are contextual and intercultural. People often face new challenges as they go through transitions in their lives. I bring my life experiences and professional knowledge to therapy.
Besides psychotherapy, I provide parent training, child custody mediation, and work in a multidisciplinary team as a divorce coach and child expert in the collaborative divorce process to prevent emotional damage to all parties going through divorce, especially children.
As a cognitive-behavioral therapist, I believe that people's emotions and behaviors are influenced by their perceptions and interpretation of events. I work collaboratively with my clients in a proactive manner in order for them to learn effective strategies that they can use for the rest of their lives. I also believe that we are influenced by the cultural context in which we grow up. All relationships are, to some extent, are contextual and intercultural. People often face new challenges as they go through transitions in their lives. I bring my life experiences and professional knowledge to therapy.
(424) 256-1535 View (424) 256-1535
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Iyashema Redd
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PPS, MS, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90045
I understand the unique needs of various families with their children. I have a strong background in working with children as a school-based therapist, school counselor, and administrator in the school setting throughout Los Angeles County. I specialized in catering to the unique needs of working mothers, adolescents, couples seeking counseling, and families with special needs children. I am skilled with various counseling services, including individual therapy sessions, couples therapy, family therapy, parenting support programs, and relationship coaching.
I understand the unique needs of various families with their children. I have a strong background in working with children as a school-based therapist, school counselor, and administrator in the school setting throughout Los Angeles County. I specialized in catering to the unique needs of working mothers, adolescents, couples seeking counseling, and families with special needs children. I am skilled with various counseling services, including individual therapy sessions, couples therapy, family therapy, parenting support programs, and relationship coaching.
(323) 643-6047 View (323) 643-6047
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Brooke Rawls
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90049
I imagine you landed on my page because there is something in your life making you feel stuck. I'm here to tell you that you do not need to do this alone. I help children, adolescents, young adults, and parents obtain a “light mind”, so they can get unstuck and live the life they deserve. Some of my areas of support include anxiety, depression, OCD, family conflict, and parent practices. I provide individual therapy, parent consultation, and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) coaching.
I imagine you landed on my page because there is something in your life making you feel stuck. I'm here to tell you that you do not need to do this alone. I help children, adolescents, young adults, and parents obtain a “light mind”, so they can get unstuck and live the life they deserve. Some of my areas of support include anxiety, depression, OCD, family conflict, and parent practices. I provide individual therapy, parent consultation, and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) coaching.
(310) 896-4683 View (310) 896-4683
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Elizabeth Carpenter Argila
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, JD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
I'm also a mother and have an affinity for working with children, adolescents, couples, and families on communication, parenting, and other issues.
Are you feeling stuck? Hopeless? Unsure where to turn? We have all been there. I believe therapy provides safety, hope, understanding, and a way forward. I'm committed to creating a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space for my clients. I know from experience that holding onto hope for meaningful change, even when clients can't hold onto that hope for themselves, is one of the most powerful things I can offer.
I'm also a mother and have an affinity for working with children, adolescents, couples, and families on communication, parenting, and other issues.
Are you feeling stuck? Hopeless? Unsure where to turn? We have all been there. I believe therapy provides safety, hope, understanding, and a way forward. I'm committed to creating a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space for my clients. I know from experience that holding onto hope for meaningful change, even when clients can't hold onto that hope for themselves, is one of the most powerful things I can offer.
(323) 784-9180 View (323) 784-9180
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Ingrid Caswell
Marriage & Family Therapist, CAMSIII
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Mindful Parenting.
I treat codependency...a fancy word for over-focusing on others and under-focusing on you. Letting others determine your self-esteem is a dangerous thing to do. But when you're harmed as a kid, you learn that you don't matter. You come away from childhood with broken "antennae". You don't see unhealthy traits in others. Too much pain teaches you to ignore your feelings and live in your head. It's a trick that gets you through childhood, but it sabotages adult relationships. My passion is helping you use your voice to get what you want.
Mindful Parenting.
I treat codependency...a fancy word for over-focusing on others and under-focusing on you. Letting others determine your self-esteem is a dangerous thing to do. But when you're harmed as a kid, you learn that you don't matter. You come away from childhood with broken "antennae". You don't see unhealthy traits in others. Too much pain teaches you to ignore your feelings and live in your head. It's a trick that gets you through childhood, but it sabotages adult relationships. My passion is helping you use your voice to get what you want.
(323) 400-4737 View (323) 400-4737
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Ragon Duffy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Parenting can be difficult and isolating.
I believe therapy is about connection. Therapy is based on the connection with your therapist to create a meaningful, supportive space to explore your most vulnerable emotions. Therapy can help you strengthen your connection with the people in your life in a positive and hopeful way. And most of all, therapy can grow your connection to your most authentic self. Therapy can help guide and support you through times of stress, build communication and interpersonal skills, and develop a deep understanding of who you are and what you want out of life.
Parenting can be difficult and isolating.
I believe therapy is about connection. Therapy is based on the connection with your therapist to create a meaningful, supportive space to explore your most vulnerable emotions. Therapy can help you strengthen your connection with the people in your life in a positive and hopeful way. And most of all, therapy can grow your connection to your most authentic self. Therapy can help guide and support you through times of stress, build communication and interpersonal skills, and develop a deep understanding of who you are and what you want out of life.
(424) 347-1704 View (424) 347-1704
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Hunter McClamrock
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Dealing with anxiety, complex relationship dynamics, or feeling stuck creatively? If you are motivated to change I am here for you. Leaping from a creative profession to my lifelong dream of being a psychotherapist, I know the courage it takes to embrace change. Whether you're a teen, a young adult, or a parent like me, I would love to help you gain clarity, lessen stress, and enrich relationships. Working together we can build real and practical skills to have the confidence to live the present and fulfilled life you deserve.
Dealing with anxiety, complex relationship dynamics, or feeling stuck creatively? If you are motivated to change I am here for you. Leaping from a creative profession to my lifelong dream of being a psychotherapist, I know the courage it takes to embrace change. Whether you're a teen, a young adult, or a parent like me, I would love to help you gain clarity, lessen stress, and enrich relationships. Working together we can build real and practical skills to have the confidence to live the present and fulfilled life you deserve.
(213) 855-4736 View (213) 855-4736
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Zo Harris
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90027
We each begin our journey with a unique set of strengths and vulnerabilities. We strive for joy and authenticity, but are often derailed by toxic relationships, distorted thinking, and self-destructive behaviors. Let me partner with you to heIp you discover your best self, as a parent, a partner, a life participant. I offer a safe space in which to examine your life's path. I have 25 years of experience providing counseling and therapy to adults, adolescents and children. My areas of expertise are the treatment of childhood trauma, childhood behavior problems, attachment and parenting, adoption, grief, and the treatment of anxiety and depression.
We each begin our journey with a unique set of strengths and vulnerabilities. We strive for joy and authenticity, but are often derailed by toxic relationships, distorted thinking, and self-destructive behaviors. Let me partner with you to heIp you discover your best self, as a parent, a partner, a life participant. I offer a safe space in which to examine your life's path. I have 25 years of experience providing counseling and therapy to adults, adolescents and children. My areas of expertise are the treatment of childhood trauma, childhood behavior problems, attachment and parenting, adoption, grief, and the treatment of anxiety and depression.
(323) 841-3596 View (323) 841-3596

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.