Parenting Therapists in Manhattan Beach, CA
Chelsea Derossi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
I also work with couples who may not be facing parent challenges, but would rather focus on communication struggles, navigating life transitions, or who are seeking to reignite the spark in the relationship.
If you're navigating the unique challenges of pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period or the parenting and family stages thereafter, I am here to support you. Deeply knowing the joys and struggles that come with parenthood, I know it is a big, important, life changing role. One that I know you want to show up to with as much wholeness, love and emotional health as possible. And sometimes challenges point you to where you need support so that you can into step into that next level of emotional health you know will serve you and your family.
I also work with couples who may not be facing parent challenges, but would rather focus on communication struggles, navigating life transitions, or who are seeking to reignite the spark in the relationship.
If you're navigating the unique challenges of pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period or the parenting and family stages thereafter, I am here to support you. Deeply knowing the joys and struggles that come with parenthood, I know it is a big, important, life changing role. One that I know you want to show up to with as much wholeness, love and emotional health as possible. And sometimes challenges point you to where you need support so that you can into step into that next level of emotional health you know will serve you and your family.
Victoria Zal
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (Online Only)
You matter! I'm here to assist you in making your relationships succeed, starting with communication that makes a difference. Together we will uncover your beauty and resilience. Begin your quest to heal, understand and find answers, as well as empower your positive growth. Besides my passion for relationships, couples therapy, psychology, art and life I have experience with parenting, marriage, divorce, dating, couples issues, dealing with family members with ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, grief, loss, immigration, teenagers, not fitting in and much more. Text directly 310.746.7223
You matter! I'm here to assist you in making your relationships succeed, starting with communication that makes a difference. Together we will uncover your beauty and resilience. Begin your quest to heal, understand and find answers, as well as empower your positive growth. Besides my passion for relationships, couples therapy, psychology, art and life I have experience with parenting, marriage, divorce, dating, couples issues, dealing with family members with ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, grief, loss, immigration, teenagers, not fitting in and much more. Text directly 310.746.7223
Andrea Mendoza
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for over 17 years. Specializing in working with children, adolescents, and families from primarily a solution-focused, cognitive behavioral approach, I offer a variety of interventions best matched to fit my client's individual needs. Adept in working with childhood disorders, trauma experiences, grief and loss, anger management, and parenting issues, I strive to look at the "whole picture" and incorporate collaterals and family members, as needed.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for over 17 years. Specializing in working with children, adolescents, and families from primarily a solution-focused, cognitive behavioral approach, I offer a variety of interventions best matched to fit my client's individual needs. Adept in working with childhood disorders, trauma experiences, grief and loss, anger management, and parenting issues, I strive to look at the "whole picture" and incorporate collaterals and family members, as needed.
Getting support after childbirth can be helpful in learning how to cope with postpartum issues and feeling overwhelmed with all the changes that come with becoming a parent.
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?
Getting support after childbirth can be helpful in learning how to cope with postpartum issues and feeling overwhelmed with all the changes that come with becoming a parent.
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?
I am experienced working with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, codependency, infidelity, parenting, and grief.
If you are ready to create meaningful change in your life, your mood, or your relationships, call or email me. I get to know my clients and help them identify and use the tools they need to tackle their struggles. I will stand beside you and help you make the change in your life, your mood, and your relationships that you want and need. My office is across the street from the beach which allows me to offer Walk & Talk sessions by the beach in addition to office appointments.
I am experienced working with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, codependency, infidelity, parenting, and grief.
If you are ready to create meaningful change in your life, your mood, or your relationships, call or email me. I get to know my clients and help them identify and use the tools they need to tackle their struggles. I will stand beside you and help you make the change in your life, your mood, and your relationships that you want and need. My office is across the street from the beach which allows me to offer Walk & Talk sessions by the beach in addition to office appointments.
I am direct with both parent and child.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults and their families during periods of turmoil and crisis. Your son or daughter has become more distant; grades are less predictable; friends may have changed and there is more conflict at home. Intuitively, you know something is going on, but aren't able to reach them. This is often the time where a therapist can bridge the gap.
I am direct with both parent and child.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults and their families during periods of turmoil and crisis. Your son or daughter has become more distant; grades are less predictable; friends may have changed and there is more conflict at home. Intuitively, you know something is going on, but aren't able to reach them. This is often the time where a therapist can bridge the gap.
Virginia Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Need to improve your relationship with your children right now without bribes or stress? Do you and your partner argue over parenting styles? I've helped families raise thousands of children. There is nothing I haven't seen. I work with YOU to give you easy, proven tools. You need to be focused on your career: your job has its own stress points. Wouldn't it be nice to come home to calm? I can help that happen. Today can be different. Start now with my free 5 step guide to Happy Parenting. Try one of the tools today.
Need to improve your relationship with your children right now without bribes or stress? Do you and your partner argue over parenting styles? I've helped families raise thousands of children. There is nothing I haven't seen. I work with YOU to give you easy, proven tools. You need to be focused on your career: your job has its own stress points. Wouldn't it be nice to come home to calm? I can help that happen. Today can be different. Start now with my free 5 step guide to Happy Parenting. Try one of the tools today.
Join me in exploring your parenting and family needs - sign up for masterclasses, invite to seminars and community gatherings and build the foundation for lifelong connection.
Please check out my website:drloribaudino.com. I focus on integrative therapeutic support for children & parents. Utilizing a body centered movement approach that is playful, engaging and beneficial. I specialize with children from behavioral, attachment, learning challenges and developmental needs to those with severe medical and physical illness. I support parents on this journey to best communicate, support and find joy in their child/family! I fit approaches to your family needs and preferences. I believe that children are capable and competent and with this support they reach their potential!
Join me in exploring your parenting and family needs - sign up for masterclasses, invite to seminars and community gatherings and build the foundation for lifelong connection.
Please check out my website:drloribaudino.com. I focus on integrative therapeutic support for children & parents. Utilizing a body centered movement approach that is playful, engaging and beneficial. I specialize with children from behavioral, attachment, learning challenges and developmental needs to those with severe medical and physical illness. I support parents on this journey to best communicate, support and find joy in their child/family! I fit approaches to your family needs and preferences. I believe that children are capable and competent and with this support they reach their potential!
Stacy Knupfer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
My specialty includes depression, anxiety, self-esteem, postpartum depression, teenage transitions, mindful parenting, co- parenting, interpersonal relationships, and grief.
Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, marital issues, parenting concerns, or anything else--you should know that there is a better way to manage your life. Supporting mothers throughout the stages of motherhood is something I hold close to my heart. I am also extremely passionate about my work with teen girls, especially those who struggle with academic pressures. I facilitate two girls' group each week that focuses on friendships, self-esteem, self-care, and coping skills for middle and high school.
My specialty includes depression, anxiety, self-esteem, postpartum depression, teenage transitions, mindful parenting, co- parenting, interpersonal relationships, and grief.
Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, marital issues, parenting concerns, or anything else--you should know that there is a better way to manage your life. Supporting mothers throughout the stages of motherhood is something I hold close to my heart. I am also extremely passionate about my work with teen girls, especially those who struggle with academic pressures. I facilitate two girls' group each week that focuses on friendships, self-esteem, self-care, and coping skills for middle and high school.
Rebecca Hotzel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Do you believe that there is power in connection? That the healthier we are as individuals, the healthier our relationships are? I believe that it is through connection that we can heal. We must first be able to create a healthy connection with the self to be in healthy contact with others. However, oftentimes challenges such as life transitions, parenting, school, career, anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss may inhibit us from connecting with the self and others.
Do you believe that there is power in connection? That the healthier we are as individuals, the healthier our relationships are? I believe that it is through connection that we can heal. We must first be able to create a healthy connection with the self to be in healthy contact with others. However, oftentimes challenges such as life transitions, parenting, school, career, anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss may inhibit us from connecting with the self and others.
Amarri Simms
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked in the clinical fields of behavioral therapy, parenting, eating disorders, domestic violence, clinical research, EAP services, and vocational counseling.
Do you need support to remove barriers and work through obstacles? Do you want to accomplish goals and live in your purpose? Do you feel highly accomplished and just need a little help in maintaining your life balance and successes? Everyday, in every way we have the ability to get better and better, and I would be honored to support you in your journey. I have a passion and purpose to be of meaningful service to others. I combine my education, professional and real world experience to provide gentle, honest, and insightful care within a compassionate, client centered, spiritual approach.
I have worked in the clinical fields of behavioral therapy, parenting, eating disorders, domestic violence, clinical research, EAP services, and vocational counseling.
Do you need support to remove barriers and work through obstacles? Do you want to accomplish goals and live in your purpose? Do you feel highly accomplished and just need a little help in maintaining your life balance and successes? Everyday, in every way we have the ability to get better and better, and I would be honored to support you in your journey. I have a passion and purpose to be of meaningful service to others. I combine my education, professional and real world experience to provide gentle, honest, and insightful care within a compassionate, client centered, spiritual approach.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Are you a parent struggling with your child or teens emotions and anxiety? Does it feel like you just can't say the right thing when they are struggling with friends? I am passionate about serving children, teens, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, relationships, and emotion regulation. Whether your kid is having a hard with friends, feeling controlled by their emotions, or anxiety is inhibiting them, my goal is help your child build the skills to overcome this. I recognize that growing up in the age of social media and covid-19 has had a great impact on us all. Together, we can navigate this complex environment.
Are you a parent struggling with your child or teens emotions and anxiety? Does it feel like you just can't say the right thing when they are struggling with friends? I am passionate about serving children, teens, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, relationships, and emotion regulation. Whether your kid is having a hard with friends, feeling controlled by their emotions, or anxiety is inhibiting them, my goal is help your child build the skills to overcome this. I recognize that growing up in the age of social media and covid-19 has had a great impact on us all. Together, we can navigate this complex environment.
Bryan Sawlsville
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (Online Only)
I offer over 25 years' experience in Mental Health and Substance Use treatment services providing direct care across many settings & populations including adults, children, families and couples. While my style is based on presenting goals, attention to mindfulness, personal strengths and narratives are strong foundations to our work. I see people as being expert in themselves and want to honor their experiences in life to help guide treatment. I have success working with interpersonal and family issues, trauma, addiction, substance use, anxiety, depression, anger management, parenting, and crisis intervention.
I offer over 25 years' experience in Mental Health and Substance Use treatment services providing direct care across many settings & populations including adults, children, families and couples. While my style is based on presenting goals, attention to mindfulness, personal strengths and narratives are strong foundations to our work. I see people as being expert in themselves and want to honor their experiences in life to help guide treatment. I have success working with interpersonal and family issues, trauma, addiction, substance use, anxiety, depression, anger management, parenting, and crisis intervention.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I help women throughout every stage of motherhood from infertility issues and prenatal/postpartum to parenting littles to help you not just survive but thrive.
Hi, I’m Hilary, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am so glad you are here. My passion is helping women finally feel relief from anxiety and worry with science-backed strategies that actually work. I help clients break the cycle of anxiety and worry, stop overthinking, decrease stress & burnout, heal their root causes of anxiety and learn effective coping skills. Anxiety does not have to run your life. Relief is possible! Start living your life with less anxiety and more JOY. You deserve it.
I help women throughout every stage of motherhood from infertility issues and prenatal/postpartum to parenting littles to help you not just survive but thrive.
Hi, I’m Hilary, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am so glad you are here. My passion is helping women finally feel relief from anxiety and worry with science-backed strategies that actually work. I help clients break the cycle of anxiety and worry, stop overthinking, decrease stress & burnout, heal their root causes of anxiety and learn effective coping skills. Anxiety does not have to run your life. Relief is possible! Start living your life with less anxiety and more JOY. You deserve it.
Andrea McCann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (Online Only)
As an athlete, and a parent of highly competitive collegiate and club athletes, I have indepth knowledge, training, and years of personal experience in how visualization, mental toughness, passion, and a healthy body image are imperative to reaching the next level in a sport.
I believe that everyone has present inside of them the ability to significantly improve their life. My goal is to help empower you to believe in yourself and teach you to implement the tools necessary to achieve your goals. While we can't change the past, we can work to understand and resolve current challenges. We will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions, and replace them with healthy cognitive and behavioral skills which emphasize strength and resiliency. This will enable you to move forward in a positive manner, thus improving your overall sense of self, relationships, and satisfaction in life.
As an athlete, and a parent of highly competitive collegiate and club athletes, I have indepth knowledge, training, and years of personal experience in how visualization, mental toughness, passion, and a healthy body image are imperative to reaching the next level in a sport.
I believe that everyone has present inside of them the ability to significantly improve their life. My goal is to help empower you to believe in yourself and teach you to implement the tools necessary to achieve your goals. While we can't change the past, we can work to understand and resolve current challenges. We will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions, and replace them with healthy cognitive and behavioral skills which emphasize strength and resiliency. This will enable you to move forward in a positive manner, thus improving your overall sense of self, relationships, and satisfaction in life.
The heart of my practice centers around helping you increase self-acceptance, access inner strength, enhance emotion regulation skills, alter unhelpful behavior patterns, clarify what matters most in your life and act toward that end. Even if the events in your life don't change, your perspective on them and reaction to them can. Common areas of focus include relationship issues, depression, anxiety, career/life transitions, child/adolescent issues, divorce, parenting, assertiveness training/setting boundaries, intimacy/changing unhealthy relationship patterns.
The heart of my practice centers around helping you increase self-acceptance, access inner strength, enhance emotion regulation skills, alter unhelpful behavior patterns, clarify what matters most in your life and act toward that end. Even if the events in your life don't change, your perspective on them and reaction to them can. Common areas of focus include relationship issues, depression, anxiety, career/life transitions, child/adolescent issues, divorce, parenting, assertiveness training/setting boundaries, intimacy/changing unhealthy relationship patterns.
I believe "Love is Love". I help individuals, couples & families through life transitions, such as making sense of a hard situation, becoming a parent, or adjusting to life. My sacred work is rooted in being productive (so you can gather healthy ways to cope with life), being focused on your therapy goals (so you can transition out of therapy), and being supportive towards the balance of life (spiritually, physically, mentally & emotionally). I offer parenting (traditional, single + alternative) therapeutic support, consultations & workshops on Positive Mothering, Let your Soul Glow and How to find your Authentic Self.
I believe "Love is Love". I help individuals, couples & families through life transitions, such as making sense of a hard situation, becoming a parent, or adjusting to life. My sacred work is rooted in being productive (so you can gather healthy ways to cope with life), being focused on your therapy goals (so you can transition out of therapy), and being supportive towards the balance of life (spiritually, physically, mentally & emotionally). I offer parenting (traditional, single + alternative) therapeutic support, consultations & workshops on Positive Mothering, Let your Soul Glow and How to find your Authentic Self.
Stacey Calcagno
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (Online Only)
My specialty areas include working with adults, who are suffering from symptom's of depression and/or anxiety due to, relationship and/or parenting challenges, co-dependency issues, work and/or school related stress, childhood trauma, women’s issues, men’s issues, grief & loss, life transitions (college, career choices, divorce, aging).
This has been a challenging time for all, especially for college students. I welcome those who are looking to re-engage in therapy , & for those who are reaching out for the first time! My main focus within the therapeutic process is to provide a warm, caring environment, which allows you to feel safe & at ease. I believe that empathy, acceptance, and true genuineness are essential in creating a trusting therapeutic relationship. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space, which allows you to feel a sense of relief, if you have not been receiving this in your own family of origin, or in your current environment.
My specialty areas include working with adults, who are suffering from symptom's of depression and/or anxiety due to, relationship and/or parenting challenges, co-dependency issues, work and/or school related stress, childhood trauma, women’s issues, men’s issues, grief & loss, life transitions (college, career choices, divorce, aging).
This has been a challenging time for all, especially for college students. I welcome those who are looking to re-engage in therapy , & for those who are reaching out for the first time! My main focus within the therapeutic process is to provide a warm, caring environment, which allows you to feel safe & at ease. I believe that empathy, acceptance, and true genuineness are essential in creating a trusting therapeutic relationship. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space, which allows you to feel a sense of relief, if you have not been receiving this in your own family of origin, or in your current environment.
If you are someone looking to deal with challenges related to anxiety, ADHD, substance use, traumatic experiences or want to work on parenting, relationships or family healing, I have specific training and expertise in these areas.
You might be looking for support to manage a challenge that has come your way. This is a wise and life affirming choice. I find that obstacles arise as a way of offering an invitation to develop as human beings. It definitely doesn’t look and feel that way at first, but, as we look back on experiences, we know this is so. Meeting that invitation head on by having the neutral and clear guidance of a trained third party can make all the difference.
If you are someone looking to deal with challenges related to anxiety, ADHD, substance use, traumatic experiences or want to work on parenting, relationships or family healing, I have specific training and expertise in these areas.
You might be looking for support to manage a challenge that has come your way. This is a wise and life affirming choice. I find that obstacles arise as a way of offering an invitation to develop as human beings. It definitely doesn’t look and feel that way at first, but, as we look back on experiences, we know this is so. Meeting that invitation head on by having the neutral and clear guidance of a trained third party can make all the difference.
Dr. Elana Jablon
Registered Psychological Associate, PhD
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
As of 5/24, no in-person spots available. At Q Psychology Group, Dr. Jablon utilizes a variety of tools, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) for couples, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). She also teaches relevant behavioral techniques to parents and utilizes psychodynamic techniques focused on increasing clients’ self-awareness and recognizing their behavioral patterns. She specializes in mood disorders, personality disorders, specific phobias, romantic relational problems, parent-child relational problems, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
As of 5/24, no in-person spots available. At Q Psychology Group, Dr. Jablon utilizes a variety of tools, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) for couples, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). She also teaches relevant behavioral techniques to parents and utilizes psychodynamic techniques focused on increasing clients’ self-awareness and recognizing their behavioral patterns. She specializes in mood disorders, personality disorders, specific phobias, romantic relational problems, parent-child relational problems, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
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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.