Therapists for Teens in Richmond, CA
Although I can't say I insist on being "comfortable" when treating clients, I have had success treating those with Parenting Conflicts, Stage of Life Changes, Generalized Anxiety Disorders, Poor Self-Image, Mood Dysregulation, Substance Abuse, Teen and Identity Issues.
Nancy Jo Rettig LMFT 32326. In my 30+ years of counseling, I find the best approach to be candid yet caring. Together we will find insight, support, and commitment to change, to get you where you want to be. The best therapeutic practices result in behavioral and psychological changes that relate to real-life situations. Therefore, I lean heavily on Cognitive Behavioral, Coaching, Mediation, and Goal-Oriented strategies.
Although I can't say I insist on being "comfortable" when treating clients, I have had success treating those with Parenting Conflicts, Stage of Life Changes, Generalized Anxiety Disorders, Poor Self-Image, Mood Dysregulation, Substance Abuse, Teen and Identity Issues.
Nancy Jo Rettig LMFT 32326. In my 30+ years of counseling, I find the best approach to be candid yet caring. Together we will find insight, support, and commitment to change, to get you where you want to be. The best therapeutic practices result in behavioral and psychological changes that relate to real-life situations. Therefore, I lean heavily on Cognitive Behavioral, Coaching, Mediation, and Goal-Oriented strategies.
Are you looking for help, guidance or support as a parent, adolescent, adult, or couple? Do you feel out of tune with your friends or family? Overwhelmed with demands? Or stuck in relational or behavioral patterns? Therapy can open you to new perspectives. As your therapist, I can help you widen your view, find your competence and reconnect with yourself, so you feel up to life’s challenges. I will be a curious and empathic listener and provide a secure, contained space to explore.
Are you looking for help, guidance or support as a parent, adolescent, adult, or couple? Do you feel out of tune with your friends or family? Overwhelmed with demands? Or stuck in relational or behavioral patterns? Therapy can open you to new perspectives. As your therapist, I can help you widen your view, find your competence and reconnect with yourself, so you feel up to life’s challenges. I will be a curious and empathic listener and provide a secure, contained space to explore.
Beatriz Chavez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, CA 94801
I'm so glad you have found your way to my therapy practice Creative Wisdom Therapy! My intention is to support you, your teen, or your child use the power of creativity to make the changes you seek. Are you an adult or teen who would like to use your creative expression to learn about yourself, heal old or recurring wounds, and build healthy coping skills? Do you have a child who has lots of worries or big emotions? Is your child struggling with a difficult life event or transition? Are you a parent feeling stressed in your parenting role or experiencing a shift in your family dynamics?
I'm so glad you have found your way to my therapy practice Creative Wisdom Therapy! My intention is to support you, your teen, or your child use the power of creativity to make the changes you seek. Are you an adult or teen who would like to use your creative expression to learn about yourself, heal old or recurring wounds, and build healthy coping skills? Do you have a child who has lots of worries or big emotions? Is your child struggling with a difficult life event or transition? Are you a parent feeling stressed in your parenting role or experiencing a shift in your family dynamics?
Hello, my name is Vicki Matthews and, I am an M.A. LPCC dual licensed in CA and NM. I focus on guiding my child, teen, and adult clients to be their own agents of change, catering to their needs, and meeting my clients where they are at in life. I focus on realistic and attainable goals working together with my clients to achieve therapeutic wellness, towards improving their daily functioning. My goal is to be a part of the curative process for all my clients.
Hello, my name is Vicki Matthews and, I am an M.A. LPCC dual licensed in CA and NM. I focus on guiding my child, teen, and adult clients to be their own agents of change, catering to their needs, and meeting my clients where they are at in life. I focus on realistic and attainable goals working together with my clients to achieve therapeutic wellness, towards improving their daily functioning. My goal is to be a part of the curative process for all my clients.
Hello, my name is Mario W. Victor, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). Offering a holistic approach in supporting clients using skills developed in 20 years as a therapist. I focus on assisting clients of any age in learning the best ways for them to cope with life’s challenges. I have expertise in working with the adolescent population, as well as the adult population. I offer consultations for parents with concerns about their child(ren). I have significant experience assisting individuals with stress/anxiety, depression, and helping them to develop coping skills.
Hello, my name is Mario W. Victor, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). Offering a holistic approach in supporting clients using skills developed in 20 years as a therapist. I focus on assisting clients of any age in learning the best ways for them to cope with life’s challenges. I have expertise in working with the adolescent population, as well as the adult population. I offer consultations for parents with concerns about their child(ren). I have significant experience assisting individuals with stress/anxiety, depression, and helping them to develop coping skills.
Dr. Aretha Hampton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Richmond, CA 94801
I specialize in: • trauma (childhood and adult experiences), • adolescent struggles • co-parenting conflict • couple's communication • workplace stress • complicated family dynamics • mood challenges • maternal, paternal and perinatal mental health.
Navigating this thing called Life is truly a trip! My mission is to support you to have more effective communication and coping skills, develop an uncompromising and joyful sense of self, develop stronger life skills, increased healthy coping with life transitions and heal traumas so that you can be the person you need to be.
I specialize in: • trauma (childhood and adult experiences), • adolescent struggles • co-parenting conflict • couple's communication • workplace stress • complicated family dynamics • mood challenges • maternal, paternal and perinatal mental health.
Navigating this thing called Life is truly a trip! My mission is to support you to have more effective communication and coping skills, develop an uncompromising and joyful sense of self, develop stronger life skills, increased healthy coping with life transitions and heal traumas so that you can be the person you need to be.
John Jakubowski
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94803
Things are really hard right now - it is more important than ever to have support. That looks different for everyone, but whether it's parenting, relationship, work, family - or all of the above, create some space and a plan to walk through it - together. It is a journey of insight, compassion, respect, honesty, integrity and courage.
Things are really hard right now - it is more important than ever to have support. That looks different for everyone, but whether it's parenting, relationship, work, family - or all of the above, create some space and a plan to walk through it - together. It is a journey of insight, compassion, respect, honesty, integrity and courage.
Dedicating much of my clinical work to helping adolescents, young adults, adults, and families, I have experience providing individual therapy for all ages and groups, including pre-marital work. I assist clients coping with stress, anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, marital and relationship issues, loss, eating disorders, oppositional behavior, life-skills work, adoptions/foster care, parenting issues, sexual identification struggles, and any life changes. I am passionate about helping my clients turn difficult experiences into opportunities for growth. I understand that stressful situations can be overwhelming.
Dedicating much of my clinical work to helping adolescents, young adults, adults, and families, I have experience providing individual therapy for all ages and groups, including pre-marital work. I assist clients coping with stress, anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, marital and relationship issues, loss, eating disorders, oppositional behavior, life-skills work, adoptions/foster care, parenting issues, sexual identification struggles, and any life changes. I am passionate about helping my clients turn difficult experiences into opportunities for growth. I understand that stressful situations can be overwhelming.
Dora Ritzer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94805 (Online Only)
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Play is the language of childhood and I speak it fluently. Whatever situation your child is going through, we will face it together. We might be adventurers, exploring the rocky seas of emotion regulation. Perhaps we are princes and princesses trapped in a castle of loneliness, race car drivers going around on the track of ADHD, or warriors battling monsters in the dark. We might even teach a bear to use the potty.
Play is the language of childhood and I speak it fluently. Whatever situation your child is going through, we will face it together. We might be adventurers, exploring the rocky seas of emotion regulation. Perhaps we are princes and princesses trapped in a castle of loneliness, race car drivers going around on the track of ADHD, or warriors battling monsters in the dark. We might even teach a bear to use the potty.
Hi, there, I'm Lucinda! My name is Lucinda Guarino, and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with women and men ages 14 and over and specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and emotional challenges. I use Humanistic/Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients progress and start feeling better. I'm also happy to work with clients who desire to meet with someone from a faith-based, Christian perspective.
Hi, there, I'm Lucinda! My name is Lucinda Guarino, and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with women and men ages 14 and over and specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and emotional challenges. I use Humanistic/Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients progress and start feeling better. I'm also happy to work with clients who desire to meet with someone from a faith-based, Christian perspective.
Kimberly G Latigue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, CA 94801 (Online Only)
You are a millennial who could check “all the boxes” for a fabulous life but simply don’t feel happy. Career and educational successes have been within your reach but your motivation to keep succeeding has declined. You worry about living up to others expectations within your life and career and you feel less confident. Perhaps you also spend time comparing yourself to others and feel insecure. I am passionate about working with millennials who have reached the point of burnout in their lives and careers. We can work together to discover a positive path forward towards the life that you want.
You are a millennial who could check “all the boxes” for a fabulous life but simply don’t feel happy. Career and educational successes have been within your reach but your motivation to keep succeeding has declined. You worry about living up to others expectations within your life and career and you feel less confident. Perhaps you also spend time comparing yourself to others and feel insecure. I am passionate about working with millennials who have reached the point of burnout in their lives and careers. We can work together to discover a positive path forward towards the life that you want.
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My name is Audrey Ramos and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. My approach is Strength Based, but also challenging. I am skilled in Seeking Safety, CBT techniques, Solution Focused and Motivational Interviewing. I enjoy establishing rapport with my clients and building on working, trusting, supportive environment to help my clients heal and grow. I practice reflective listening and help client's process difficult emotions to help them build empathy for themselves to move toward a place of progress, growth and an increase in overall functioning.
My name is Audrey Ramos and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. My approach is Strength Based, but also challenging. I am skilled in Seeking Safety, CBT techniques, Solution Focused and Motivational Interviewing. I enjoy establishing rapport with my clients and building on working, trusting, supportive environment to help my clients heal and grow. I practice reflective listening and help client's process difficult emotions to help them build empathy for themselves to move toward a place of progress, growth and an increase in overall functioning.
Sarah Quesnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, CA 94801 (Online Only)
“Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.”- Joseph Campbell. Welcome! Servicios en español. Services en français. I’m passionate about helping people achieve transformation and well-being during challenging times in life. Over the years, many of my clients have shared with me that they’ve benefited from my ability to deeply listen, and to hold space for them during their most difficult moments. I’m so honored by this feedback. It serves as my inspiration to continue to assist in facilitating change and relief for my clients.
“Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.”- Joseph Campbell. Welcome! Servicios en español. Services en français. I’m passionate about helping people achieve transformation and well-being during challenging times in life. Over the years, many of my clients have shared with me that they’ve benefited from my ability to deeply listen, and to hold space for them during their most difficult moments. I’m so honored by this feedback. It serves as my inspiration to continue to assist in facilitating change and relief for my clients.
Sara Rodenburg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94801 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm so glad you are here. As your therapist, I offer compassionate ear, gentle guidance, tools and skills you can use to help enhance your life, strengthen your inner power, brighten your light and live the life you have always envisioned. Whether you are grieving, struggling with addiction or substance use, feeling depressed, anxious, having a hard time coping with life's challenges, or going through changes, big or small, in your life, I can help. My clients tell me they feel heard and supported. I will walk with you through whatever you are going through, and help you forward with your journey.
Hello! I'm so glad you are here. As your therapist, I offer compassionate ear, gentle guidance, tools and skills you can use to help enhance your life, strengthen your inner power, brighten your light and live the life you have always envisioned. Whether you are grieving, struggling with addiction or substance use, feeling depressed, anxious, having a hard time coping with life's challenges, or going through changes, big or small, in your life, I can help. My clients tell me they feel heard and supported. I will walk with you through whatever you are going through, and help you forward with your journey.
Lise Serrie Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94805 (Online Only)
Whatever it is that brought your here, whether it is a personal crisis, long term wounds of trauma, or the disappointment of a life not fully lived. You are not alone. These are the very human concerns that we all share. Along with a desire to heal into greater fullness, authenticity, creativity and more meaningful connection with ourselves and others. I believe that we all know what want most deeply - and even, how to get there. But we are blocked by limiting beliefs about ourselves, often from the past.
Whatever it is that brought your here, whether it is a personal crisis, long term wounds of trauma, or the disappointment of a life not fully lived. You are not alone. These are the very human concerns that we all share. Along with a desire to heal into greater fullness, authenticity, creativity and more meaningful connection with ourselves and others. I believe that we all know what want most deeply - and even, how to get there. But we are blocked by limiting beliefs about ourselves, often from the past.
Ana Lourdes Herrador
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, CA 94805
As a bi-cultural/bi-lingual Latina Therapist with over twenty years of experience, I have had the pleasure of working with children, teens and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. I provide psychotherapy to individuals from a holistic approach that incorporates mindfulness, relational, cognitive and psychodynamic theories. I love helping people, who are working in self-empowerment, managing anxiety, and relationship issues. I am a warm, compassionate therapist who strives to provide a welcoming place where my patients feel safe to address and work on their presenting symptoms and challenges.
As a bi-cultural/bi-lingual Latina Therapist with over twenty years of experience, I have had the pleasure of working with children, teens and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. I provide psychotherapy to individuals from a holistic approach that incorporates mindfulness, relational, cognitive and psychodynamic theories. I love helping people, who are working in self-empowerment, managing anxiety, and relationship issues. I am a warm, compassionate therapist who strives to provide a welcoming place where my patients feel safe to address and work on their presenting symptoms and challenges.
I like to think of myself as a mental health mentor. I am a psychologist with expertise in child development, women’s health, and parenting. I have been practicing for over a decade. I’m also a science nerd: I've spent many years dedicated to studying how mental health develops and how to promote mental wellness. Lastly, I am a person who has reflected on and gained wisdom from my own experiences with anxiety, stress, and challenging life experiences. Through this blend of professional insight and personal understanding, I see myself as a mentor bringing curiosity, collaboration, and expertise to the spaces I hold for my clients.
I like to think of myself as a mental health mentor. I am a psychologist with expertise in child development, women’s health, and parenting. I have been practicing for over a decade. I’m also a science nerd: I've spent many years dedicated to studying how mental health develops and how to promote mental wellness. Lastly, I am a person who has reflected on and gained wisdom from my own experiences with anxiety, stress, and challenging life experiences. Through this blend of professional insight and personal understanding, I see myself as a mentor bringing curiosity, collaboration, and expertise to the spaces I hold for my clients.
Are you or a loved one struggling with ADHD? Wondering if you have ADHD? I have been supporting individuals and families with ADHD for 20 years, using a combination of ADHD coaching and therapy. You can turn struggle into fulfillment by learning about your ADHD type, and developing new skills and ADHD friendly habits. As well as healing the pain that comes from experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, shame and overwhelm. I know how much frustration there is living with ADHD and how little control you may feel right now. There is hope. Call me and let's talk about how I can help. It's your time to thrive!
Are you or a loved one struggling with ADHD? Wondering if you have ADHD? I have been supporting individuals and families with ADHD for 20 years, using a combination of ADHD coaching and therapy. You can turn struggle into fulfillment by learning about your ADHD type, and developing new skills and ADHD friendly habits. As well as healing the pain that comes from experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, shame and overwhelm. I know how much frustration there is living with ADHD and how little control you may feel right now. There is hope. Call me and let's talk about how I can help. It's your time to thrive!
If you are struggling with anxiety, conflict in your relationships or depression, I can support you & offer a path forward to a better you. As a bilingual LCSW, my work focuses on targeting negative thoughts, identifying your thinking style, & exploring your communication habits. In a safe, non judgmental environment, we will work together utilizing cognitive behavioral tools to learn the necessary coping skills to building a better you. I believe in a strengths based approach as we collaborate together on your therapeutic journey.
If you are struggling with anxiety, conflict in your relationships or depression, I can support you & offer a path forward to a better you. As a bilingual LCSW, my work focuses on targeting negative thoughts, identifying your thinking style, & exploring your communication habits. In a safe, non judgmental environment, we will work together utilizing cognitive behavioral tools to learn the necessary coping skills to building a better you. I believe in a strengths based approach as we collaborate together on your therapeutic journey.
Raquel Castellanos Miller, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94801 (Online Only)
Utilizing a trauma informed approach, I work to build a safe therapeutic relationship with you, in order to address the underlying question of "What happened to you?," rather than "What's wrong with you?" Understanding that depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges stem from complex and myriad issues, including systemic social issues related to racism and oppression, family of origin issues, and the impact of trauma and adverse life experiences. My goal is to assist you to utilize life's adversities to discover and cultivate your inner strength and resilience, in service of your lifelong journey of growth and healing.
Utilizing a trauma informed approach, I work to build a safe therapeutic relationship with you, in order to address the underlying question of "What happened to you?," rather than "What's wrong with you?" Understanding that depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges stem from complex and myriad issues, including systemic social issues related to racism and oppression, family of origin issues, and the impact of trauma and adverse life experiences. My goal is to assist you to utilize life's adversities to discover and cultivate your inner strength and resilience, in service of your lifelong journey of growth and healing.
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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.