Parenting Therapists in Santa Ana, CA
My expertise includes the areas of parenting, family, peer relationships, work relationships, and couples counseling, with a particular focus on bi-cultural relationships.
Fluent in English and Spanish, I offer a comprehensive range of therapy and psychological testing services, specializing in supporting professionals, athletes, coaches and trainers. My focus is on helping you effectively manage anxiety and stress. I am a native Spanish speaker with over 18 years of experience in a professional mental health setting, and I am passionate about helping individuals from all walks of life find positive solutions to their problems. I enjoy serving couples, adults, teens, children, and parents and offer a compassionate and solution-oriented approach to mental health.
My expertise includes the areas of parenting, family, peer relationships, work relationships, and couples counseling, with a particular focus on bi-cultural relationships.
Fluent in English and Spanish, I offer a comprehensive range of therapy and psychological testing services, specializing in supporting professionals, athletes, coaches and trainers. My focus is on helping you effectively manage anxiety and stress. I am a native Spanish speaker with over 18 years of experience in a professional mental health setting, and I am passionate about helping individuals from all walks of life find positive solutions to their problems. I enjoy serving couples, adults, teens, children, and parents and offer a compassionate and solution-oriented approach to mental health.
My practice focus is in parenting help that is immediate and effective. I translate your child's behaviors into meaningful and immediately usable information. If your experience includes childhood abuse, I provide a therapy environment that is casual and comfortable to support you.
My practice focus is in parenting help that is immediate and effective. I translate your child's behaviors into meaningful and immediately usable information. If your experience includes childhood abuse, I provide a therapy environment that is casual and comfortable to support you.
Working with families and children over the past 35 years has naturally required me to have expertise in parenting issues and developing behavioral contracts to manage difficult behavior in children coupled with traditional individual or family therapy.
I love working with children and adolescents. Before I get a history from you, I like to meet with your teenager to let them feel like they have a choice in picking their therapist. This gives them a sense of control and they are then more committed to the therapy. I will integrate the family as necessary. I have extensive success with children of divorce, those experiencing anxiety, depression, low self esteem and difficulty managing anger. I also connect well with adults and young adults dealing with life transitions.
Working with families and children over the past 35 years has naturally required me to have expertise in parenting issues and developing behavioral contracts to manage difficult behavior in children coupled with traditional individual or family therapy.
I love working with children and adolescents. Before I get a history from you, I like to meet with your teenager to let them feel like they have a choice in picking their therapist. This gives them a sense of control and they are then more committed to the therapy. I will integrate the family as necessary. I have extensive success with children of divorce, those experiencing anxiety, depression, low self esteem and difficulty managing anger. I also connect well with adults and young adults dealing with life transitions.
Cristina Minchala
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Are you a parent struggling to have a better relationship with your child? Are you, or someone else (teachers, family) worried about your child's behavior? Are you or your family going through a difficult time? If so, you need a therapist with experience working with children, teens, and families. I am a Bilingual (Spanish) licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 17 years of experience specializing in working with children from ages 2 to 21. I have worked with children and their families dealing with a variety of issues including learning difficulties, ADHD, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, and loss.
Are you a parent struggling to have a better relationship with your child? Are you, or someone else (teachers, family) worried about your child's behavior? Are you or your family going through a difficult time? If so, you need a therapist with experience working with children, teens, and families. I am a Bilingual (Spanish) licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 17 years of experience specializing in working with children from ages 2 to 21. I have worked with children and their families dealing with a variety of issues including learning difficulties, ADHD, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, and loss.
, depression & loss, parent education & support, all types of anxiety and help for children with ADHD/ADD.
At Clarity Psychological Services, we believe that everyone is an individual so treatment is designed with that in mind. We also feel that therapy should be meaningful to the client and that the client leaves treatment with the tools that they need in order to have quality and balance in their lives.
, depression & loss, parent education & support, all types of anxiety and help for children with ADHD/ADD.
At Clarity Psychological Services, we believe that everyone is an individual so treatment is designed with that in mind. We also feel that therapy should be meaningful to the client and that the client leaves treatment with the tools that they need in order to have quality and balance in their lives.
Marie Jakobi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, BEd, MA
Verified Verified
Santa Ana, CA 92708 (Online Only)
I specialize in parenting, postpartum, anxiety, depressive thoughts, life transitions, adults with ADHD and self-esteem.
What brings you to therapy today? Maybe you’re experiencing loneliness, struggling with anxious emotions, having negative thoughts, or feeling emotionally fragmented in your day-to-day life. Maybe you want to experience emotional growth or increase your self-awareness. You might be struggling in relationships with friends, children, a partner, coworkers or family members. Whether it’s a new stressor or one that's been weighing on you, I am here to walk alongside you. We will work together to create an environment in which your personal experiences, cultural identity, sexual orientation, and emotions are respected and validated.
I specialize in parenting, postpartum, anxiety, depressive thoughts, life transitions, adults with ADHD and self-esteem.
What brings you to therapy today? Maybe you’re experiencing loneliness, struggling with anxious emotions, having negative thoughts, or feeling emotionally fragmented in your day-to-day life. Maybe you want to experience emotional growth or increase your self-awareness. You might be struggling in relationships with friends, children, a partner, coworkers or family members. Whether it’s a new stressor or one that's been weighing on you, I am here to walk alongside you. We will work together to create an environment in which your personal experiences, cultural identity, sexual orientation, and emotions are respected and validated.
Veronica Dominguez - Bilingual English-Español
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, NPT-C®
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Ana, CA 92701
I have specially worked with Depression and Anxiety, Parenting and Behavioral Problems, Acculturation Problems and Domestic Violence.
Hello! Congratulations for being the best advocate for your health! It would be an honor to join you in this journey. Therapy is a space where you will find no judgement, compassion, patience and research based strategies to help you. My goal is to understand at my best your life experience and collaborate with you to create a plan that would help you achieve your goals, whether they are about work, health, relationships, family or personal growth.
I have specially worked with Depression and Anxiety, Parenting and Behavioral Problems, Acculturation Problems and Domestic Violence.
Hello! Congratulations for being the best advocate for your health! It would be an honor to join you in this journey. Therapy is a space where you will find no judgement, compassion, patience and research based strategies to help you. My goal is to understand at my best your life experience and collaborate with you to create a plan that would help you achieve your goals, whether they are about work, health, relationships, family or personal growth.
Hi there, I'm Catherine! I am an LMFT with experience treating severe mental health disorders, and adolescents dealing with a wide variety of trauma, domestic violence, sex trafficking, addiction, and parenting practices. No matter what the experience is, I work from a trauma-informed care approach which provides an environment of understanding, compassion, and a non-judgmental experience. I often practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, depending on what is needed for the client. I also integrate Attachment Theory into many of my sessions.
Hi there, I'm Catherine! I am an LMFT with experience treating severe mental health disorders, and adolescents dealing with a wide variety of trauma, domestic violence, sex trafficking, addiction, and parenting practices. No matter what the experience is, I work from a trauma-informed care approach which provides an environment of understanding, compassion, and a non-judgmental experience. I often practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, depending on what is needed for the client. I also integrate Attachment Theory into many of my sessions.
I have 10 years of experience working with individuals and families that struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, grief and loss, ADHD, behavioral issues, life transitions, communication issues, family conflict, parenting issues, marital/premarital issues, low self-esteem, substance abuse and trauma.
I have 10 years of experience working with individuals and families that struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, grief and loss, ADHD, behavioral issues, life transitions, communication issues, family conflict, parenting issues, marital/premarital issues, low self-esteem, substance abuse and trauma.
Hello, I am Jeanie Takaki, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker! I look forward to meeting with you! You may need assistance with a new adjustment in life, stress, anxiety, depression, or overcoming past trauma. We can write a new future for your Life Path using a Vision Board or any method of goal setting that you prefer. Please let me know what you want to get started on . . . :-) I have experience in working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, parent and child conflicts. I have specific training in working with clients who have experienced trauma.
Hello, I am Jeanie Takaki, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker! I look forward to meeting with you! You may need assistance with a new adjustment in life, stress, anxiety, depression, or overcoming past trauma. We can write a new future for your Life Path using a Vision Board or any method of goal setting that you prefer. Please let me know what you want to get started on . . . :-) I have experience in working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, parent and child conflicts. I have specific training in working with clients who have experienced trauma.
At Footprints Behavioral Interventions, what sets us apart from other behavioral health agencies is that we offer comprehensive psychological services including the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning Disability, developmental problems, mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and neurocognitive impairments. Our psychological services also include individual child and adult psychotherapy, ABA interventions, psychoeducation, parenting groups, and social skills training.
At Footprints Behavioral Interventions, what sets us apart from other behavioral health agencies is that we offer comprehensive psychological services including the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning Disability, developmental problems, mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and neurocognitive impairments. Our psychological services also include individual child and adult psychotherapy, ABA interventions, psychoeducation, parenting groups, and social skills training.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Ana, CA 92701
I works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families seeking healing and growth, to move from surviving to thriving. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, couple connection, dynamic parenting, teen complexities; within each addressing the overall feeling of “being stuck.” I utilize Internal Family Systems to help each person understand and transform their internal world and external world.
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My name is Laura Melendez and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) based in Carlsbad, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals, teens, and children/ parenting. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness when working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and parent coaching to help my clients meet their goals. Each individual is unique, therefore I get to know my client and based on their need I will match them with the best therapeutic approach. I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
My name is Laura Melendez and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) based in Carlsbad, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals, teens, and children/ parenting. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness when working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and parent coaching to help my clients meet their goals. Each individual is unique, therefore I get to know my client and based on their need I will match them with the best therapeutic approach. I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
My expertise covers partner betrayal, infidelity, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting challenges, and overall well-being.
I am dedicated to creating a nurturing and empowering space where you can freely share your story and tackle life's challenges. My goal is to help you rebuild a strong connection with yourself, especially after facing difficult times. Throughout our therapeutic journey, I will support and empower you, focusing on self-awareness, understanding your past experiences, and developing skills for healthy relationships and emotional well-being.
My expertise covers partner betrayal, infidelity, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting challenges, and overall well-being.
I am dedicated to creating a nurturing and empowering space where you can freely share your story and tackle life's challenges. My goal is to help you rebuild a strong connection with yourself, especially after facing difficult times. Throughout our therapeutic journey, I will support and empower you, focusing on self-awareness, understanding your past experiences, and developing skills for healthy relationships and emotional well-being.
Hi, my name is Beth Cohen, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is to provide individualized and compassionate care while providing you with practical tools to help you solve the problems that are concerning you. I can help all ages who are dealing with relationship or family issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, health and disabilities, parenting, life transitions, and stress management. I am very comfortable working with all ages, from adolescents to seniors. I see individuals primarily, but also couples and parent-child dyads.
Hi, my name is Beth Cohen, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is to provide individualized and compassionate care while providing you with practical tools to help you solve the problems that are concerning you. I can help all ages who are dealing with relationship or family issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, health and disabilities, parenting, life transitions, and stress management. I am very comfortable working with all ages, from adolescents to seniors. I see individuals primarily, but also couples and parent-child dyads.
In terms of Evidence-Based Practices (EBP's) that I have experience with include but are not limited to Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP), Seeking Safety, and Parent-Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT).
Hello, my name is Ian Hansen and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked with children, families, and adults in multiple settings. I have experience working with children and families involved with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Children and Adults with Trauma, and those in danger of being homeless or who are already homeless. I am also experienced with using evidenced-based practices to assist my clients with increasing their ability to cope with their situations and move forward over time.
In terms of Evidence-Based Practices (EBP's) that I have experience with include but are not limited to Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP), Seeking Safety, and Parent-Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT).
Hello, my name is Ian Hansen and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked with children, families, and adults in multiple settings. I have experience working with children and families involved with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Children and Adults with Trauma, and those in danger of being homeless or who are already homeless. I am also experienced with using evidenced-based practices to assist my clients with increasing their ability to cope with their situations and move forward over time.
Are you looking for counseling that integrates your Christian faith into the healing process? Are you looking for a therapist who can both understand the issue you struggle with as well as your spirituality? The Soul Restoration Project is a group of Marriage and Family Therapists (licensed and pre-licensed) who help individuals and couples find hope and healing. With nine therapists on staff we have a number of areas of expertise including: sexual addiction, relationship issues, eating disorders, couples therapy, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety and parenting.
Are you looking for counseling that integrates your Christian faith into the healing process? Are you looking for a therapist who can both understand the issue you struggle with as well as your spirituality? The Soul Restoration Project is a group of Marriage and Family Therapists (licensed and pre-licensed) who help individuals and couples find hope and healing. With nine therapists on staff we have a number of areas of expertise including: sexual addiction, relationship issues, eating disorders, couples therapy, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety and parenting.
Welcome "To Your Journey of Self or Couple Empowerment-Enhancing Your Inner Self!" I work with both individuals and couples who identify as either Heterosexual or LGBTQ+; I specialize working to create and maintain a loving, respectful and thriving relationship with themselves or a partner relationship. My goal is to assist my clients to problem solve their various life issues, such as low self-esteem, career stressors and relationship choices through these strategies: improving communication, intimacy building, managing conflicts, reducing stress, and strengthening parenting and co- parenting skills.
Welcome "To Your Journey of Self or Couple Empowerment-Enhancing Your Inner Self!" I work with both individuals and couples who identify as either Heterosexual or LGBTQ+; I specialize working to create and maintain a loving, respectful and thriving relationship with themselves or a partner relationship. My goal is to assist my clients to problem solve their various life issues, such as low self-esteem, career stressors and relationship choices through these strategies: improving communication, intimacy building, managing conflicts, reducing stress, and strengthening parenting and co- parenting skills.
I currently teach court-mandated parenting, anger management, and domestic violence classes and have given lectures on various topics related to mental health and education at universities such as UCLA, LMU, Antioch University, and LA Southwest College.
My name is Andres J. Ruiz and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I hold a Bachelor's in Liberal Arts and a Master's in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Community Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. My experience encompasses over 15 years of working with children, adolescents, and adults providing psychoeducation, social services, and direct mental health therapy in both English and Spanish. I've successfully treated clients from different ethnic, cultural, sexuality and gender, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
I currently teach court-mandated parenting, anger management, and domestic violence classes and have given lectures on various topics related to mental health and education at universities such as UCLA, LMU, Antioch University, and LA Southwest College.
My name is Andres J. Ruiz and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I hold a Bachelor's in Liberal Arts and a Master's in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Community Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. My experience encompasses over 15 years of working with children, adolescents, and adults providing psychoeducation, social services, and direct mental health therapy in both English and Spanish. I've successfully treated clients from different ethnic, cultural, sexuality and gender, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Veronica E Wadsworth
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Veronica has experience working with clients on issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, infidelity, couples communication, parenting, children's anxiety, and trauma.
Veronica’s education, training and personal experience has prepared her to work with couples, families, and children in all stages of life. Her goal is to provide a comfortable and nurturing environment for clients to gain empowerment, insight, and self-awareness. She walks alongside her clients with compassion and acceptance as clients heal, grow, and reach their goals. Veronica is a bilingual therapist fluent in Spanish and English, with experience providing therapy in Spanish.
Veronica has experience working with clients on issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, infidelity, couples communication, parenting, children's anxiety, and trauma.
Veronica’s education, training and personal experience has prepared her to work with couples, families, and children in all stages of life. Her goal is to provide a comfortable and nurturing environment for clients to gain empowerment, insight, and self-awareness. She walks alongside her clients with compassion and acceptance as clients heal, grow, and reach their goals. Veronica is a bilingual therapist fluent in Spanish and English, with experience providing therapy in Spanish.
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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.