Preteen Therapists in Santa Clarita, CA

Hello, my name is Leticia Haret, I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2006. My professional experience ranges from working with children, teens, individuals, and families experiencing multiple mood and anxiety disorders. Modalities I implement in my therapy Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and strengths-based approaches. I implement techniques and modalities to suit your needs and your goals.

For the first time in our lifetime, we are experiencing a global pandemic with implications for added stressors and changes in our lives. During this difficult time, I can help with the stress, sadness, fear, and anxiety that surrounds the uncertainty. Living in distress is neither healthy nor desirable. As a clinical psychologist I can help address your felt distress. Together, we can conquer what is troubling you. My general approach is person-centered, strength-based, multi-modal, while providing you a safe place where you will find support, encouragement, and unconditional positive regard. I am experienced in the treatment of:

Hi, I am Amanda Johnson, LCSW (101426). I approach therapy from a client centered lens. It's important to me that my client's feel safe, heard, and have input in their treatment. I use a Strength Based approach with a variety of other therapeutic modalities to work with many DSM5 diagnosis. Depression, anxiety, attachment, personality disorder, bipolar, and substance abuse are some of my most worked with disorders. Some of the populations I have served are, families that have encountered the CPS system, domestic violence survivors, teens released from psychiatric care, and pre-teens.

Do you struggle to communicate in ways that allow you to feel heard and understood? Would you like to learn how to create healthy boundaries and feel valued? Are you struggling as you navigate through life’s challenges? As a therapist, I help families, and individuals of all ages to answer these questions and help them understand the importance of emotional, relational, and spiritual healing. These are key components of self that often need strengthening to establish healthy relationships and a better understanding of self-worth. Together we can begin the process of healing and growth.

I believe everyone has the capacity to achieve their goals and become their authentic self. My approach to therapy involves empowering individuals to better understand themselves and tap into inner resources needed to heal and make desired life changes. I focus on helping you develop a deeper exploration of who you are and help you understand obstacles and trauma getting in the way of you achieving what you desire in life. We cannot change the past, but together we can work together to create a better future. Therapy is difficult self -work, but I will work alongside you to create the space to promote healing and empower you.

My name is Yesica Solorio, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a therapist with over 13 years of experience, I enjoy working with children, families, adolescents, and the elderly. I enjoy providing support, understanding, and giving positive feedback to my clients. My goal is to support clients explore and understand their issues, build on their strengths, develop effective coping mechanism skills. The common types of therapy I focus on are Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Interpersonal therapy, Family therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, Art therapy, and Psychoeducation. I am fully bilingual/bicultural in Spanish.

As a licensed clinical social worker, I have been in the field of mental health with a focus on complex trauma and substance use since 2013. When partnering with someone in therapy, my focus is relearning to care for our wounded parts with love and empathy. My clinical experience is broad; most recently my work has been with intergenerational trauma, managing emotional flooding, attachment, and creating a culturally compassionate space for Native folks.

My name is Caroline Yoon, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I take a person-centered approach to therapy, and I believe that a lot of healing comes from being able to tell your story. My focus areas of practice are clients with depression and anxiety. I am good at helping people who have anxiety or depression. I have experience working with people who have severe mental illness. I have working in substance use treatment. I enjoy working with children.

Hello, my name is Cristina Vigil (she/ella) and I am a LCSW. Over the past decade, I've dedicated myself to supporting gender-expansive and LGBTQ+ children, adolescents, and their parents/families/caregivers. I provide a safe haven where individuals of all ages are not just acknowledged but embraced and assisted in their journey of self-discovery. One of the main modalities that I use in my practice is CBT, where we explore how your thoughts affect your emotions. During treatment, you will learn how to question and push back against those thoughts and notice how your feelings reflect this inquiry.

Are you struggling with identity? Feeling worthless or like an imposter? Are you snapping at loved ones over little things? Or repeating relationships, patterns, or situations, and wishing you could break the cycle? Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. That's where I come in. My job is to listen, help you understand the root causes of your issues, break unwanted patterns, and teach you practical tools to change your life. Therapy isn't always easy, but neither is the distress you're feeling now. And it's ok to need help; we all do.

My professional voyage has traversed healthcare, the realm of workers' compensation, and the corridors of education, all of which have endowed me with a rich tapestry of skills. I’m Kathryn Star Gutierrez, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, educator, and artist specializing in the art of healing. I focus on patients who grapple with the weight of chronic pain, dance with the shadows of anxiety and depression, and bear the scars of trauma. I treat adults who are struggling with women issues, anxiety and depression as well as those who had a physical injury followed by a sequela of chronic pain.

Hello, my name is Meghan, and I am excited to work with you! Deciding to participate in therapy can be scary, and we will move at a pace that is comfortable for you. I generally work with people that have dealt with long term trauma, people who are engaging in problematic behaviors related to substance use, people who are grieving or who are experiencing depression and/or anxiety. People experiencing family communication issues and relationship problems are also welcome.

Hello, my name is Michelle (Shelly) McDaniel. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups within mental health and medical settings. My therapy style is collaborative and multifaceted. I use multiple theories to guide my practice however I most often utilize, Solution Focused, CBT, and Narrative Therapy. My goal as a therapist is to instill improved self-confidence in order for you to navigate life’s obstacles.

Life can be challenging at times, but if you are reading this you are taking the first step to make a difference in your personal life. I want to warmly welcome you in this new journey of change. My name is Jessica Rojas, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working as an outpatient therapist for 7 years. My array of experience includes providing mental health to children, teens, adults and family from various cultural background both English and Spanish and different mental health issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, traumatic stress and disruptive behavior.

I am here to support you in your healing process. LET’S FOCUS ON YOU. I provide a safe space where you can take the time to share your difficulties, hopes and needs. In turn, I will help untangle your thoughts, assist you in discovering more about yourself and guide you in exploring your own solutions. With compassion and understanding, I can help you work through your challenges, support the changes towards your personal growth and celebrate your triumphs.

I am aware of the cultural factors that impact how we move and navigate through the world, which is why I humbly seek to provide culturally competent services.

Accepting new referrals! If you are struggling with relationship issues your in the right place. If you feel stuck and it seems there is no way to make things better, you may wonder if your relationship can change. I have good news. There is a path to change, but your relationship is stuck in a negative cycle. This negative cycle keeps you from being able to communicate, resolve conflict, and discuss problems. If your relationship is struggling, it is probably because you are caught in a negative cycle. I want to help you get out of the negative cycle.

Anxiety can give us all the feels… and not the pleasant ones. Overwhelm, exhaustion, panic, nervousness, distraction… you name it, Anxiety is a big deal. It can keep us from doing the things we love, spending time with family and friends, and keeps us from our day to day responsibilities. In therapy, you will learn skillful responses to anxiety… ‘cause let’s be real.. anxiety isn’t going away. So let’s find out how to to beat anxiety and win your life back. Because you are worth it!

Hello and warm welcome to you! I'm Leila, LMFT, and I believe that people are naturally resilient with the right support. I provide trauma-informed therapy with a focus on childhood attachment wound theory, using a compassionate, client-centered/humanistic approach. I specialize in EMDR, chronic depression, anxiety, life-changes, stress, self-esteem issues, and inner-child/shadow work; utilizing somatic and eclectic methods. My clients walk away from therapy with me feeling a transformed sense of inner peace and self-worth, a regaining of control over their lives and decisions, and the empowerment to awaken their full potential.