Therapists for Teens in Montebello, CA

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Edith D Arias
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montebello, CA 90640  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Life and Wellness Coach in Los Angeles, my area of focus is on the individual's well-being. I integrate a treatment modality that heals and strengthens the mind, body, and spirit. As a wellness practitioner, I understand the challenges we face and want to support, you towards a positive and wholehearted life.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Life and Wellness Coach in Los Angeles, my area of focus is on the individual's well-being. I integrate a treatment modality that heals and strengthens the mind, body, and spirit. As a wellness practitioner, I understand the challenges we face and want to support, you towards a positive and wholehearted life.
(323) 990-6625 View (323) 990-6625
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Evelyn Alicea-Samaniego
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Montebello, CA 90640
Hello, My name is Dr. Alicea-Samaniego. I have been a California Licensed Psychologist since 2003. In my years as a Psychologist, I have had a private practice, served as adjunct instructor in a Masters program and was the Chief Psychologist at a corrections facility in California. I work with a variety of clients that present with different issues. My focus has been to provide services to the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, Spanish speaking individuals and women's issues.
Hello, My name is Dr. Alicea-Samaniego. I have been a California Licensed Psychologist since 2003. In my years as a Psychologist, I have had a private practice, served as adjunct instructor in a Masters program and was the Chief Psychologist at a corrections facility in California. I work with a variety of clients that present with different issues. My focus has been to provide services to the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, Spanish speaking individuals and women's issues.
(562) 784-5740 View (562) 784-5740
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Marcia Berger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montebello, CA 90640
Hello, I'm Marcia Naomi Berger, an experienced, well-trained individual and couple's therapist. I integrate process, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic approaches for each person's unique situation. I'm practical, friendly, accepting, and the author of two helpful books: "Marriage Minded: An A-To-Z Dating Guide for Lasting Love," and "Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love: 30 Minutes a Week to the Relationship You've Always Wanted." I typically work with clients who have relationship issues with a marriage or romantic partner, a family member, or a work associate.
Hello, I'm Marcia Naomi Berger, an experienced, well-trained individual and couple's therapist. I integrate process, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic approaches for each person's unique situation. I'm practical, friendly, accepting, and the author of two helpful books: "Marriage Minded: An A-To-Z Dating Guide for Lasting Love," and "Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love: 30 Minutes a Week to the Relationship You've Always Wanted." I typically work with clients who have relationship issues with a marriage or romantic partner, a family member, or a work associate.
(562) 222-5615 View (562) 222-5615
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Melissa Craven
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Montebello, CA 90640
Are overwhelming emotions and self-criticism holding you back from life goals? I'd like to help you see beyond this difficult moment- I'd love to help you enjoy your life more. I'm Melissa Craven, licensed MFT (52019) with an emphasis in Expressive Arts Therapy and over fif teen years experience helping clients like you build skills to creatively cope with stress and overwhelming moods. Clients come to me at an impasse- when it's difficult to shake difficult moods and work through life stressors. Prevailing issues may include anxiety, depression, sleep problems, relationship conflict, and loss of purpose.
Are overwhelming emotions and self-criticism holding you back from life goals? I'd like to help you see beyond this difficult moment- I'd love to help you enjoy your life more. I'm Melissa Craven, licensed MFT (52019) with an emphasis in Expressive Arts Therapy and over fif teen years experience helping clients like you build skills to creatively cope with stress and overwhelming moods. Clients come to me at an impasse- when it's difficult to shake difficult moods and work through life stressors. Prevailing issues may include anxiety, depression, sleep problems, relationship conflict, and loss of purpose.
(562) 620-7871 View (562) 620-7871
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Crystal Chaidez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montebello, CA 90640  (Online Only)
This is the beginning of your journey to discover your truth. I will provide a therapeutic environment that allows you to feel safe and supported throughout the therapeutic process. We will work together and develop the skills needed to thrive to be your very best. With therapy you will learn to gain healthy coping skills and the courage to find your truth. My therapeutic style is collaborative and empathetic. I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or would like a free 15 minute consultation.
This is the beginning of your journey to discover your truth. I will provide a therapeutic environment that allows you to feel safe and supported throughout the therapeutic process. We will work together and develop the skills needed to thrive to be your very best. With therapy you will learn to gain healthy coping skills and the courage to find your truth. My therapeutic style is collaborative and empathetic. I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or would like a free 15 minute consultation.
(323) 765-1237 View (323) 765-1237
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Rosa K Gilbert
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Montebello, CA 90640
Does it feel like life has been pulled out from under you? Do you feel overwhelmed or discouraged? Perhaps you’re dealing with trust or communication issues in your family or marriage. I work with couples and individuals struggling with problems like family conflict, past abuse, anxiety, substance misuse, and more. Throughout my 35 years of experience as a mental health professional, I’ve learned that most people are seeking one thing in particular – to feel more in control of their life. We all need validation and support. I provide this for my clients, while helping them feel more confident and hopeful about the future.
Does it feel like life has been pulled out from under you? Do you feel overwhelmed or discouraged? Perhaps you’re dealing with trust or communication issues in your family or marriage. I work with couples and individuals struggling with problems like family conflict, past abuse, anxiety, substance misuse, and more. Throughout my 35 years of experience as a mental health professional, I’ve learned that most people are seeking one thing in particular – to feel more in control of their life. We all need validation and support. I provide this for my clients, while helping them feel more confident and hopeful about the future.
(714) 881-4577 View (714) 881-4577
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Ana L. Aguilar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montebello, CA 90640
Are you feeling hopeless, lonely, or helpless? Algun dia te has sentido, agustiado o agobiado por las responsabilidades de esta vida? Let me help you! Dejame ayudarte! Collaboratively, in therapy, I will help you embark in your healing journey. You are not alone! NO estas solo. Juntos caminaremos hacia tu total restauracion y sanidad emocional, fisica, y mental, e espiritual. Together we will walk through the valleys and shadows into the paths of restoration, healing and light.
Are you feeling hopeless, lonely, or helpless? Algun dia te has sentido, agustiado o agobiado por las responsabilidades de esta vida? Let me help you! Dejame ayudarte! Collaboratively, in therapy, I will help you embark in your healing journey. You are not alone! NO estas solo. Juntos caminaremos hacia tu total restauracion y sanidad emocional, fisica, y mental, e espiritual. Together we will walk through the valleys and shadows into the paths of restoration, healing and light.
(323) 693-9884 View (323) 693-9884
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Roger Portillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montebello, CA 90640  (Online Only)
I can help folks with doubts and difficulties focusing on their future, past and present. I can address underlying needs that sometimes are set aside for the wants of others. I can help folks that need an opportunity to share their version of a story and help develop self-compassion and explore guilt, anger, and dissatisfaction. I can help adults, children, and families that want to understand their journey, be okay with selfless and selfish behaviors, and challenge the status quo.
I can help folks with doubts and difficulties focusing on their future, past and present. I can address underlying needs that sometimes are set aside for the wants of others. I can help folks that need an opportunity to share their version of a story and help develop self-compassion and explore guilt, anger, and dissatisfaction. I can help adults, children, and families that want to understand their journey, be okay with selfless and selfish behaviors, and challenge the status quo.
(323) 863-8176 View (323) 863-8176
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Susan Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, M Ed
Verified Verified
Montebello, CA 90640  (Online Only)
As a first generation, bilingual (English and Spanish) and bicultural psychotherapist, I am passionate about working with the Latino community. Therapy is a conversation to express your feelings in a safe, non- judgmental therapeutic environment based mutual respect and empathy. Within my practice, I cover a wide-range of services/issues that are common in everyday life. I offer a free 15 min consultation to give you an opportunity to get a sense of my therapeutic approach and determine if we are a good fit.
As a first generation, bilingual (English and Spanish) and bicultural psychotherapist, I am passionate about working with the Latino community. Therapy is a conversation to express your feelings in a safe, non- judgmental therapeutic environment based mutual respect and empathy. Within my practice, I cover a wide-range of services/issues that are common in everyday life. I offer a free 15 min consultation to give you an opportunity to get a sense of my therapeutic approach and determine if we are a good fit.
(562) 561-1643 View (562) 561-1643
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Lizbeth Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Montebello, CA 90640
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults.
Making the first step to seek therapy can be difficult. My first goal is to make you feel comfortable and trust the therapeutic relationship. Once you develop trust in me as your therapist, we can work together in finding the coping skills you need to return to functioning in day to day life. Let me help you regain control of your life. I look forward to helping you meet your goals.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults.
Making the first step to seek therapy can be difficult. My first goal is to make you feel comfortable and trust the therapeutic relationship. Once you develop trust in me as your therapist, we can work together in finding the coping skills you need to return to functioning in day to day life. Let me help you regain control of your life. I look forward to helping you meet your goals.
(626) 243-7594 View (626) 243-7594
Elena Mojica
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Montebello, CA 90640
Waitlist for new clients
I help families deal with difficulties in life to achieve happiness and well-being through the process of growth and healing
I help families deal with difficulties in life to achieve happiness and well-being through the process of growth and healing
(562) 392-8599 View (562) 392-8599
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Elizabeth Ramos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Montebello, CA 90640  (Online Only)
I respect the whole person, mind, emotion, body and soul. My approach is non-judgement and I support by accompanying the client not leading Together the client and I work to improve mental health in a safe environment creating opportunities for growth and rapid healing.
I respect the whole person, mind, emotion, body and soul. My approach is non-judgement and I support by accompanying the client not leading Together the client and I work to improve mental health in a safe environment creating opportunities for growth and rapid healing.
(562) 376-5210 View (562) 376-5210
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Carolyn Lee Wong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montebello, CA 90640  (Online Only)
Being a first generation born Asian American can be an alienating experience. Having someone who can understand your experience can make all the difference. When someone really "gets" you, will work alongside you through the challenges you face, then you can have a different experience in a relationship that helps you to do what you didn't think you could before. I will listen to you, support you, help you understand yourself better, and help you learn new skills.
Being a first generation born Asian American can be an alienating experience. Having someone who can understand your experience can make all the difference. When someone really "gets" you, will work alongside you through the challenges you face, then you can have a different experience in a relationship that helps you to do what you didn't think you could before. I will listen to you, support you, help you understand yourself better, and help you learn new skills.
(626) 478-2541 View (626) 478-2541
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Lilly Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Montebello, CA 90640
When life gets tough, you often find yourself wondering what you can do to feel better.
When life gets tough, you often find yourself wondering what you can do to feel better.
(323) 797-5941 View (323) 797-5941
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Amey Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Montebello, CA 90640
Hello and welcome! My name is Amey Davis, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Over time, I have had the honor of being a part of growth and healing with a variety of clients. While my licensure type might imply, I work solely with couples or families, I have a great deal of experience working with individual clients, as well. My hope is to provide a comfortable and compassionate environment that allows clients to explore and communicate their emotions in a way that will improve their life and their relationships.
Hello and welcome! My name is Amey Davis, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Over time, I have had the honor of being a part of growth and healing with a variety of clients. While my licensure type might imply, I work solely with couples or families, I have a great deal of experience working with individual clients, as well. My hope is to provide a comfortable and compassionate environment that allows clients to explore and communicate their emotions in a way that will improve their life and their relationships.
(562) 451-8824 View (562) 451-8824
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Melissa Portillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montebello, CA 90640
Are your relationships worrying you or making you feel anxious? Do you find yourself putting others’ feelings and needs in front of your own? Are you left feeling confused, misunderstood, sad, guilty or stressed? Do you feel as if your relationships are not fulfilling you and instead drain your energy? Perhaps you don't feel confident in asserting your wants and needs, resulting in resentment and hurt. Imagine gaining confidence and power to set boundaries and let go of unhealthy patterns in your relationships. Imagine a life where your needs come first without compromising who you are. This version of yourself is achievable.
Are your relationships worrying you or making you feel anxious? Do you find yourself putting others’ feelings and needs in front of your own? Are you left feeling confused, misunderstood, sad, guilty or stressed? Do you feel as if your relationships are not fulfilling you and instead drain your energy? Perhaps you don't feel confident in asserting your wants and needs, resulting in resentment and hurt. Imagine gaining confidence and power to set boundaries and let go of unhealthy patterns in your relationships. Imagine a life where your needs come first without compromising who you are. This version of yourself is achievable.
(818) 532-5739 View (818) 532-5739
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Aisha Ishtiaq
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Montebello, CA 90640  (Online Only)
Do you feel as if every effort you make is never enough, that you are always striving for something bigger and better? Are you struggling in your relationship or marriage and cannot break the unhealthy patterns of how you and your partner relate to each other? As your therapist, I support individuals and couples to begin to heal from past traumas and learn to accept and love themselves. I help couples to break free from unhealthy patterns to truly enjoy each other's company and love.
Do you feel as if every effort you make is never enough, that you are always striving for something bigger and better? Are you struggling in your relationship or marriage and cannot break the unhealthy patterns of how you and your partner relate to each other? As your therapist, I support individuals and couples to begin to heal from past traumas and learn to accept and love themselves. I help couples to break free from unhealthy patterns to truly enjoy each other's company and love.
(323) 765-3101 x808 View (323) 765-3101 x808
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Esther Rosales
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Montebello, CA 90640
Waitlist for new clients
Proveo servicios a adolescentes, familias, parejas y adultos en el área de Los Ángeles.
Hi, my name is Esther Rosales and I am licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I bring a fresh approach to psychotherapy and invite you to call me for a free consultation. I provide services to teens, families, couples, and adults in the Los Angeles area. We will work together to overcome whatever challenge you may be struggling with. My experience includes working with those navigating challenges in Grief & Loss, Relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties. Hola, mi nombre es Esther Rosales, ofrezco un enfoque refrescante a la psicoterapia. Llama me para una consulta gratuita.
Proveo servicios a adolescentes, familias, parejas y adultos en el área de Los Ángeles.
Hi, my name is Esther Rosales and I am licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I bring a fresh approach to psychotherapy and invite you to call me for a free consultation. I provide services to teens, families, couples, and adults in the Los Angeles area. We will work together to overcome whatever challenge you may be struggling with. My experience includes working with those navigating challenges in Grief & Loss, Relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties. Hola, mi nombre es Esther Rosales, ofrezco un enfoque refrescante a la psicoterapia. Llama me para una consulta gratuita.
(323) 680-5986 View (323) 680-5986
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Joy Burgner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montebello, CA 90640
My name is Joy Burgner. I have been licensed in the state of California since 2011. My treatment modalities include person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy, the latter of which I have a specialization that I began working towards in 2012 through my extensive work with young people in the juvenile justice system. I am extremely open-minded, and there have been several experiences that have occurred in my life that have led me to adopt a completely non-judgmental stance when it comes to treating my clients.
My name is Joy Burgner. I have been licensed in the state of California since 2011. My treatment modalities include person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy, the latter of which I have a specialization that I began working towards in 2012 through my extensive work with young people in the juvenile justice system. I am extremely open-minded, and there have been several experiences that have occurred in my life that have led me to adopt a completely non-judgmental stance when it comes to treating my clients.
(559) 523-4253 View (559) 523-4253
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Cheryl Gilbert
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Montebello, CA 90640
Hi! My name is Cheryl Gilbert, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT, License 119597) based in Vista, California. I see clients as on a journey of self-discovery to reach their own goals for health and healing. I join my clients on this journey and help to facilitate this process, acting as a navigator while they direct the destination. I assist clients in discovering their strengths and support them in walking through their struggles, whether it be anxiety, depression, self-esteem, family, or relationship difficulties.
Hi! My name is Cheryl Gilbert, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT, License 119597) based in Vista, California. I see clients as on a journey of self-discovery to reach their own goals for health and healing. I join my clients on this journey and help to facilitate this process, acting as a navigator while they direct the destination. I assist clients in discovering their strengths and support them in walking through their struggles, whether it be anxiety, depression, self-esteem, family, or relationship difficulties.
(626) 469-5842 View (626) 469-5842
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Teen Therapists

What does therapy for teenagers look like?

When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.

How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?

There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.

How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?

It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.

How do you prepare teens for therapy?

You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.