Child Therapists in Newport Beach, CA

As a parent, there is nothing that you wouldn't do for your child and their success. However, sometimes the day to day stress and demands of everyday life impact our relationships in a negative way. I have over 15 years experience working directly with children, adolescents, and families struggling with a variety of issues.

My goal is to assist teens and their families establish healthy communication and connection. I offer warmth and empathy, coupled with education, experience, and evidence-based tools. For the past ten years I have help teens improve their self-concept, establish healthy boundaries, improve mood, and work through traumas. Also, my training in family systems theory allows me to understand the important role each family member plays in the well-being of their child. Therefore, I work with parents on providing the support and structure needed to help their teen strive.

My therapeutic approach focuses very much on the here-and-now. While events in your past certainly played some role in your present distress, the past can not be changed. I believe the primary goal of psychotherapy is to teach you the tools you need to change the current patterns that are causing you problems. I also have special training and experience working with children and adolescents. While the techniques used with youths are obviously different from those used with adults, the goal remains the same: to provide the tools that will bring about positive change.

OC Kids Therapy was created out of the need for brief solution focused treatment for children and their families. With counseling and coaching we help children, teens and their families gain the tools to deal with many of the common issues kids experience such as: Anxiety, depression, self harm and lack of motivation. Often, typical "teen" and "child" issues such as acting out, parent child conflict, academic issues and social difficulties can be addressed within as little as 5 sessions.

My name is Jake Stowell, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Costa Mesa, California at Journeys Counseling Ministry. I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Much of my experience has been with minors and adult men who struggle with issues including addiction, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, divorce, grief, and trauma. Counseling takes many forms, as it is important to tailor treatment to each person or family's needs. When working with children, I strongly believe in incorporating caregivers as much as possible, as this helps ensure lasting health and wellness.

If you are ready to explore the parts of your life that have been holding you back, or if your teenager is struggling with emotions and behaviors that seem out of control, I’m here to help. My clients tell me that they appreciate my direct and compassionate style, and kids and teens tell me they get my sense of humor. I have been working in the helping profession for over a decade, and can help you in understanding how to talk to your child so they can hear you, in working with your teenager to navigate adolescence and young adulthood, or in discovering what is keeping you stuck in a rut instead of chasing your dreams.

Life can be really hard sometimes, whether you are a college student feeling overwhelmed or a parent watching a child struggle. If you or your child/adolescent is regularly experiencing overwhelming feelings of worry, anxiety, panic, sadness (or all of the above!) and feel stuck in them, I can help. I specialize in therapy that brings an enduring sense of calm and confidence, frees us to focus on what really matters in life, and is grounded in the latest science. I am often described as a supportive, warm, and relatable clinician who gives freedom for authenticity, humor and exploration.

When deciding if your child or adolescent could benefit from therapy services, it can be a stressful experience fueled by uncertainty. Whether your child is struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, managing emotions/behavior, social skills, or issues at school, the goal of therapy is to identify the underlying cause and help the child develop the skills and tools necessary to better manage life's challenges. While addressing an individual child's specific challenges, it is also important to engage parents and other family members to identify how to best support long term positive change within the family unit.

I specialize in working with infants, children and their families. I believe the process of psychotherapy is a shared experience between a therapist and a client. In our work, we together will create a space where we can reflect on your and your child’s feelings, thoughts and behaviours. I use play therapy and welcome parents into the world of their child.

Anxiety, depression, stress, divorce, parenting, co-parenting, teen anxiety, children behavioral issues, navigating adult pressures.... Oh my! It’s a lot to manage on your own. Life is going to present its challenges and you don't have to deal with them alone. Together we can get you living the life you want.

Has your child or teen been struggling with anxiety, OCD, worry or feeling stressed out? Does she avoid situations that makes her anxious? Does he have difficulty sleeping? Is it hard to get him off to school in the morning? Do you find yourself wondering if she will ever grow out of this? Are you at a loss of what else to do to help your child/teen? If so, please know many kids and teens struggle with anxiety and you are not alone.

Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges; have you lost your way and have no idea how to steer back; do you feel like you've let yourself or others down; are you suffocating from anxiety; has grief left your heart shattered; do you want a more meaningful and fulfilling life for yourself and your loved ones; do you feel like no one understands and you're all alone; are you having difficulty navigating parenthood; do you have a child who challenges you and you feel defeated; do you feel stressed because of your job, school, or marriage; have you given up on yourself; have you lost your all joy?

No matter what you're feeling or thinking or going through, I'd welcome the chance to work through it by your side--whether you're a teen or an adult, we can start figuring it out, together. If you're reading this, you might be ready to jump right in or you might be taking that first tentative step towards finding someone to talk to; either way, you've already actively moved forward (though I know it sometimes doesn't feel that way). If you're struggling with your feelings, your thoughts, or a difficult situation, I hope that you'll reach out; nobody is meant to handle everything on their own, and you absolutely don't have to.

Cornell Custody Solutions works with families dealing with divorce and custody related issues. CCS was founded by Dr. Nelson de Ramirez. The same founder of OC Kids Therapy. We provide individual, reunification, co-parenting and mediation that is focused on getting results.

HABLO ESPANOL! If you are here you may be considering a specific life situation (trauma, challenge, worry, loss, parenting issue) that is preventing you from moving forward in the direction of your goals and dreams. Maybe you need to gain clarity on a situation (new job, recently engaged, contemplating having kids, purchasing a home). I believe that therapy is for everyone!

Has life become overwhelming, stressful, or unmanageable? Not sure how to help yourself, kids, or relationship, and life has become out of control? You don't need to cope with stress and unhappiness alone. With good treatment individuals will feel and function better. I offer excellent training, insight, warmth and honesty. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist certified with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. I received my BA degree from the University of Arizona in communications and earned my MA degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Is your child controlling your household with their demands, tantrums and power struggles? Are you feeling exhausted, out of control and defeated? Are you embarrassed in public and afraid that people see your child's behavior as your failure? Are you tired of fighting, struggling, and trying so hard, but getting nowhere?

When you have tried to resolve issues on your own, and things just aren't changing, it is time to seek professional help. Perhaps your or your significant other's past and unresolved issues are what is creating the distress; an inability to trust, to feel joy and happiness, to pursue dreams. It is important to seek help early on so that things do not worsen. Whether you are seeking marriage counseling, individual therapy, or therapy for your teen, I can help you get on track to a healthier more fulfilling life.

Struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues? Do you want to have better relationships with your families and loved ones? Is your child struggling with school/family related issues such as test anxiety, bullying or stress from divorce? I can help! I believe that it's often necessary to challenge my clients and work within their pasts, to assist them in finding the root of their issues and not simply masking the symptoms. I develop highly personalized coping skills with my clients and create a warm, caring environment to assist them in engaging, in the sometimes uncomfortable processes of therapy.