Therapists for Teens in Monterey Park, CA

Hi there! I am a second-generation Filipinx-American therapist from Union City and based in Los Angeles, California. With experience in the home, school, and medical settings, I have provided 1:1 therapy, family counseling, support groups, Mental Health First Aid training, coalition-building, and supervision for clinicians and interns as the clinical program manager for a non-profit agency. With the understanding that wellness is holistic and the arts are healing, I am inspired by people’s stories and believe in the therapeutic elements of self-expression for personal growth and greater social change.

Se habla Español. Are you going through changes i.e. a traumatic experience or a life transition that is causing you to feel conflicted, low energy, anxious or stress? Is the lack of communication or support at home making it dificult to get through the tough time? If yes, we are here to help you. Lamas Counseling’s mission is to help individuals and families improve communication in the home, stress/ anxiety management, heal any pain from the past or present, gain insight on behavioral patterns, and work towards a healthier life and family environment.

Through telehealth-, home-, and school-based services, I meet my clients where they are. Usually families come to me because they feel stuck. Their child has difficult emotions, acts out, and cannot seem to listen. Teachers and parents struggle to feel effective and worry about the child’s future. Everything feels complicated and out of control.

My name is Francesca Campos, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, life transitions, gender and sexuality issues, multicultural identity issues, and sexual, relational, and intergenerational traumas. We will work collaboratively to highlight and expand upon your strengths and develop coping strategies and skills to help improve your overall well-being while ensuring we move at a comfortable pace.

I lived in 3 different countries throughout my formative years which has inspired in me a love for multiculturalism, open-heartedness, resilience, and a passion for helping people heal. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist. Additionally, I am genuinely respectful and considerate of all different sexual and gender identities, cultures, ethnicities, and faiths. I draw from my interest, knowledge, and experience with somatic experiencing, EMDR, depth psychotherapy, mythology, and eco-therapy to assist my clients.

I have worked in a variety of settings, including community mental health centers, college counseling centers, hospital clinics, and HMO clinics. Therefore, I have experience working with a diverse range of patient populations and presenting issues. My predoctoral training helped me to assist clients with depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. My postdoctoral training focused on trauma work, including sexual assault and child abuse. I welcome a complimentary phone consultation.

Fabiola Calderon, LMFT I’m a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist. I know that life stressors and culture influence mental health. My approach is focused on getting to know the individual, identifying your personal struggles, needs, and goals. Treatment would be a collaborative effort to help the individual to manage symptoms and behaviors. I have experience in treating trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, loss and grief, parenting stressors, and depression.

Tracy Duckworth, LCSW is a therapist who believes we all have the capacity to grow and looks forward to helping you on your mental health journey. Is it possible you have come to a point in your life where you want change, need to get in control of you or your environment? . With direction, support, serenity you can learn to master negative thought processes that bring about negative emotions and behaviors. She believes together, you will build upon your strengths, identify your concerns and you will overcome your challenges.

**Telehealth Video sessions are available** Are you having trouble controlling your drinking but feel like "rehab" isn't for you? Have loved ones in your life pleaded with you to stop? Is your alcohol or drug use causing relationship issues? Anxiety problems? I know exactly how you’re feeling. Alcohol or drug abuse can be extremely difficult to manage on your own. For the last 19 years I’ve been helping clients navigate the personal recovery process and the trials and tribulations they come with it. If you are in a place in your life where you are ready to make some needed changes, I can help you be free from the grips of addiction.

Hi, My name is Karin Huang and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 120305 in California. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

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.

LCSW with experience working with an array of populations such as children & family, life stage transitions, life counseling, severe mental illness developmental disabilities, and women's wellness.

Hello, I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Coronavirus has triggered pervasive anxiety and is transforming how we work, live, consider our health, and engage in social interactions. I specialize in providing culturally-sensitive and empowering online video therapy with the goal of positive change. Therapy is an active platform for growth. I hope to help you process the stress and anxiety of shelter-in-place, working from home, social isolation, and the uncertainty that looms ahead while helping you to stay connected to a positive attitude.

My name is Elena Manucharyan and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Fresno, California and work with clients via telehealth. I have experience working with adolescents and foster youth with high needs and specialize in anxiety, trauma, stress, and depressive disorders, using Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client Centered Therapy to help my clients process their life events and progress forward. I have found that my approach and style is a good fit for youth and adults who may be dealing with challenges of life and social pressures or have experienced criticism or disapproval for choices made.

Hi! I’m Christine Dufrayer and I go by my Hawaiian name Kukui. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist. Can you think of a time you really felt heard, understood, and supported? That is my goal in the work I do with the wonderful individuals and families I partner with. I have three main approaches in my therapy tool belt- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy interventions, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Understanding how the ways we think, feel, and act are interconnected can be a really important aspect of growth, and making adjustments can help free up that stuck feeling.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Is your worry keeping you awake at night? We believe that life can present challenges that require the help and support of counseling. We provide a safe space where you can feel comfortable to share and be heard. We prioritize listening and reflecting and compassion in our practice. Utilizing mindful practices, we will meet with each client individually to create goals that will help and encourage you to find fulfilment and serenity in your life. We know that life can be extremely challenging and at times feel insurmountable. At Mindful Pasadena, we are here to help and work with you.

My approach to therapy is to do what works for my clients. Some people need to examine their past so that they can cope and move forward. While others just need to work on what is currently happening in their lives. I can help with both.

Hi there! My name is Elizabeth Christy and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Educator. I utilize a strengths-based approach to collaborate with patients to reach their goals and improve their overall well-being. I utilize a mindfulness-based approach to develop individualized treatment plans that support reducing the impact of emotional and mental challenges that can influence day-to-day well-being. I specialize in supporting Patient's coping with symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Grief, Loss, Trauma, transition, and/or other emotional and mental challenges.

I assist teens and adults who may be battling anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, low self-esteem, or people-pleasing tendencies. My clients seek to be empowered with a sense of agency and autonomy to become the catalyst of change in their lives. I will ensure to create a safe environment that is conducive to growth and healing. Together, we can increase self-awareness and insight, explore repeating patterns, and examine the values that you determine to be important to build a fuller, more meaningful life.