Child Therapists in Santa Monica, CA
My years working at Providence Saint John's with young children and families, training therapists, and developing a nationally recognized program prepared me to help you quickly get to the root cause of the challenges your child is facing.
Are you wondering how to best support your struggling child? You may find yourself at a loss after reading and researching, wishing you could optimize your parenting intuition and do what's best for YOUR child. The infancy, toddler, and childhood years provide a unique opportunity for families looking to rise above old patterns, and I gently support you in taking hold of this moment to set your child up for a lifetime of mental and relational wellness. Rather than someone to fix your child, you need an expert who can empower you to guide your child through the challenges of life.
My years working at Providence Saint John's with young children and families, training therapists, and developing a nationally recognized program prepared me to help you quickly get to the root cause of the challenges your child is facing.
Are you wondering how to best support your struggling child? You may find yourself at a loss after reading and researching, wishing you could optimize your parenting intuition and do what's best for YOUR child. The infancy, toddler, and childhood years provide a unique opportunity for families looking to rise above old patterns, and I gently support you in taking hold of this moment to set your child up for a lifetime of mental and relational wellness. Rather than someone to fix your child, you need an expert who can empower you to guide your child through the challenges of life.
I also treat children, adolescents, and teens with issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma/stressor-related disorders through evidence-based therapies and nurturing individual strengths.
As a parent, we know our children better than anyone else. Even so, there are times when behavioral, emotional, and cognitive challenges don’t seem to make sense. You may be noticing these problems interfere with areas such as academic success, relationships, and self-esteem. My goal is to help discover areas of strength and of potential growth by providing psychological assessments for children, adolescents, teens, and adults. I use comprehensive, research-based psychological evaluations with a therapeutic approach and strive to ensure testing concludes with a solid understanding of the issues, process, and next steps.
I also treat children, adolescents, and teens with issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma/stressor-related disorders through evidence-based therapies and nurturing individual strengths.
As a parent, we know our children better than anyone else. Even so, there are times when behavioral, emotional, and cognitive challenges don’t seem to make sense. You may be noticing these problems interfere with areas such as academic success, relationships, and self-esteem. My goal is to help discover areas of strength and of potential growth by providing psychological assessments for children, adolescents, teens, and adults. I use comprehensive, research-based psychological evaluations with a therapeutic approach and strive to ensure testing concludes with a solid understanding of the issues, process, and next steps.
Hannah Grant
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Through an integrative approach that blends skill-building and age-appropriate talk therapy, I assist children in gaining a deeper emotional awareness and safely and naturally expressing themselves.
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and self-esteem. Whether you or your child are having difficulties integrating socially, struggling with emotional regulation issues, or showing signs of withdrawal and isolation, I'm here to help.
Through an integrative approach that blends skill-building and age-appropriate talk therapy, I assist children in gaining a deeper emotional awareness and safely and naturally expressing themselves.
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and self-esteem. Whether you or your child are having difficulties integrating socially, struggling with emotional regulation issues, or showing signs of withdrawal and isolation, I'm here to help.
And many, especially the children I work with, are happily surprised to find that there can be playful approaches to serious problems.
It has been my privilege to help people of all ages and backgrounds live their preferred story - to feel, think, and experience life the way they want. Your, and/or your children's, well-being, personal growth, healing, and desired way of experiencing yourself and your life are my priority. Whether you are a young person, a parent, or simply a fellow human being, you can grow, learn, change & heal. It is all possible. And I see therapy not just as a way to decrease what you aren’t wanting but also a chance to increase what you’d like to experience in yourself, your life, & your family.
And many, especially the children I work with, are happily surprised to find that there can be playful approaches to serious problems.
It has been my privilege to help people of all ages and backgrounds live their preferred story - to feel, think, and experience life the way they want. Your, and/or your children's, well-being, personal growth, healing, and desired way of experiencing yourself and your life are my priority. Whether you are a young person, a parent, or simply a fellow human being, you can grow, learn, change & heal. It is all possible. And I see therapy not just as a way to decrease what you aren’t wanting but also a chance to increase what you’d like to experience in yourself, your life, & your family.
Kaitlin Christy: Anxiety, OCD, Child/Teen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
For younger children, I incorporate art and play to process emotions, learn problem-solving, increase resilience to life stressors, and promote cognitive development.
My clients are sensitive to the world around them. They feel emotions deeply and have big internal or external reactions. I work with children (ages 3+), teens, and young adults on their journeys to grow, thrive, and create lasting change. I play an active role in sessions by teaching skills, reframing negative thought patterns, building self-esteem, and focusing on each individual's needs to create a life worth living. I support the unique abilities you already have, to overcome challenges, build resilience, and improve emotional understanding and communication, leading to more positive and productive behaviors and outcomes.
For younger children, I incorporate art and play to process emotions, learn problem-solving, increase resilience to life stressors, and promote cognitive development.
My clients are sensitive to the world around them. They feel emotions deeply and have big internal or external reactions. I work with children (ages 3+), teens, and young adults on their journeys to grow, thrive, and create lasting change. I play an active role in sessions by teaching skills, reframing negative thought patterns, building self-esteem, and focusing on each individual's needs to create a life worth living. I support the unique abilities you already have, to overcome challenges, build resilience, and improve emotional understanding and communication, leading to more positive and productive behaviors and outcomes.
Let's discuss your concerns and how therapy can help your child.
Are emotional upsets turning every day activities and transitions into overwhelming events? Talking, encouraging, consequences and rewards aren't helping. You feel stuck. You worry how this behavior will impact their future. Parenting is the most important but toughest job on the planet. It's heart wrenching to see fear, anger or sadness take hold of your child. Some days, you are exhausted when you drop your child off at school and wonder how you will get through the rest of the day.
Let's discuss your concerns and how therapy can help your child.
Are emotional upsets turning every day activities and transitions into overwhelming events? Talking, encouraging, consequences and rewards aren't helping. You feel stuck. You worry how this behavior will impact their future. Parenting is the most important but toughest job on the planet. It's heart wrenching to see fear, anger or sadness take hold of your child. Some days, you are exhausted when you drop your child off at school and wonder how you will get through the rest of the day.
The quality of attachment in the relationship between a caregiver and child provides valuable information about how future relationships develop.
I believe it is so important to develop strong and healthy relationships for all individuals, either as they relate to others in their world or how they relate within the family system. Understanding ourselves within our relationships is valuable across the lifespan. In my practice, I strive to have a nurturing and skilled relational approach with those who seek my help. I specialize in family systems and relationships, so I will incorporate those frameworks in my approach and with my interventions. I work with children 0-17, young adults, parents, families and couples.
The quality of attachment in the relationship between a caregiver and child provides valuable information about how future relationships develop.
I believe it is so important to develop strong and healthy relationships for all individuals, either as they relate to others in their world or how they relate within the family system. Understanding ourselves within our relationships is valuable across the lifespan. In my practice, I strive to have a nurturing and skilled relational approach with those who seek my help. I specialize in family systems and relationships, so I will incorporate those frameworks in my approach and with my interventions. I work with children 0-17, young adults, parents, families and couples.
I believe that change can happen when you least expect it, and therapy is a wonderful way to look at what is holding you back and understand yourself. I bring an empathic, caring persona to the therapeutic process and believe that the relationship developed in therapy is a powerful tool for insight and growth. I have worked with many patients to develop an increased capacity for self-reflection and to apply skills learned in therapy to creating a more fulfilled life. I see children, teens and adults in my practice.
I believe that change can happen when you least expect it, and therapy is a wonderful way to look at what is holding you back and understand yourself. I bring an empathic, caring persona to the therapeutic process and believe that the relationship developed in therapy is a powerful tool for insight and growth. I have worked with many patients to develop an increased capacity for self-reflection and to apply skills learned in therapy to creating a more fulfilled life. I see children, teens and adults in my practice.
I have worked internationally with children, teens, & adults for over 20 years, & have extensive experience with grief/bereavement, crisis intervention, health-related trauma & challenges, as well as other mental health issues, including depression & anger-management.
I believe that at times we all get sad, down, bummed-out, etc… but nobody needs to be depressed; I believe that therapy need not be: - intimidating; uncomfortable; awkward; unsafe; labeling/diagnostic, OR indoors; I believe that life can be really challenging, especially for those who try to get through it alone; I believe that nobody should even attempt to get through it alone; I believe that "craziness" is in the eye of the beholder & each of us is crazy in our own uniquely beautiful ways..
I have worked internationally with children, teens, & adults for over 20 years, & have extensive experience with grief/bereavement, crisis intervention, health-related trauma & challenges, as well as other mental health issues, including depression & anger-management.
I believe that at times we all get sad, down, bummed-out, etc… but nobody needs to be depressed; I believe that therapy need not be: - intimidating; uncomfortable; awkward; unsafe; labeling/diagnostic, OR indoors; I believe that life can be really challenging, especially for those who try to get through it alone; I believe that nobody should even attempt to get through it alone; I believe that "craziness" is in the eye of the beholder & each of us is crazy in our own uniquely beautiful ways..
I am a graduate psychoanalyst of the New Center for Psychoanalysis where I teach in the Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program.
Looking for a Psychologist can be an overwhelming task. I work in a collaborative way respecting each person's unique history, personality, cultural context, strengths, weaknesses and goals. I offer a warm, respectful and compassionate environment that promotes growth. I have extensive experience and expertise working with adults in psychotherapy struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, fears, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions and creative blocks that interfere with daily living in terms of creating and maintaining meaningful relationships or realizing fulfilling career goals.
I am a graduate psychoanalyst of the New Center for Psychoanalysis where I teach in the Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program.
Looking for a Psychologist can be an overwhelming task. I work in a collaborative way respecting each person's unique history, personality, cultural context, strengths, weaknesses and goals. I offer a warm, respectful and compassionate environment that promotes growth. I have extensive experience and expertise working with adults in psychotherapy struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, fears, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions and creative blocks that interfere with daily living in terms of creating and maintaining meaningful relationships or realizing fulfilling career goals.
Joshua Carroll
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90402
I have experience working with divorced and divorcing families, families with complex histories of trauma and/or serious mental illness, and families with children and teens with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I work with adults, children, teens, and families to address relational conflicts, behavioral and academic problems, and general family dysfunction. I also support parents, and work with them to better understand the underlying causes of their children's acting-out, self-harming, and/or self-isolating behaviors.
I have experience working with divorced and divorcing families, families with complex histories of trauma and/or serious mental illness, and families with children and teens with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I work with adults, children, teens, and families to address relational conflicts, behavioral and academic problems, and general family dysfunction. I also support parents, and work with them to better understand the underlying causes of their children's acting-out, self-harming, and/or self-isolating behaviors.
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Keren Geier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Keren, Geier, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Our lives are like pieces of a puzzle. How we choose to put them together is among the most important decisions we make. Effective therapeutic work begins when you and/or your child are ready to explore the areas of your life that would benefit from personal growth and change. As a caring change agent, I have successfully helped kids, teens, families, young professionals and adults through trying growth periods.
Our lives are like pieces of a puzzle. How we choose to put them together is among the most important decisions we make. Effective therapeutic work begins when you and/or your child are ready to explore the areas of your life that would benefit from personal growth and change. As a caring change agent, I have successfully helped kids, teens, families, young professionals and adults through trying growth periods.
Douglas Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
I help kids, grownups, and everyone in between find their own True Voice, so they can live the lives they deserve.
Maybe your child is misbehaving at school, or your teenager is sullen and distanced, or you're in love and know you'd like to stay with this person, if you could only change a few things that really scare you. Or maybe there's an aggressive part of you that your parents didn't know how to handle, or a hurt and vulnerable side that you've always felt too ashamed to feel.
I help kids, grownups, and everyone in between find their own True Voice, so they can live the lives they deserve.
Maybe your child is misbehaving at school, or your teenager is sullen and distanced, or you're in love and know you'd like to stay with this person, if you could only change a few things that really scare you. Or maybe there's an aggressive part of you that your parents didn't know how to handle, or a hurt and vulnerable side that you've always felt too ashamed to feel.
My education and research background uniquely qua me to provide care to children and adolescents who can benefit from the positive influence of competent psychological care.
I received my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine and am a licensed psychologist at UCLA Medical Hospital where I help some of the most respected researchers in the nation conduct studies that will improve children, adolescents, and adults psychological care.
I am approachable and experienced in working with a variety of issues including transitioning into foster and adoptive homes, Chronic Tic Disorder and Tourette's, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Attention-Deficit Disorders, general anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. My approach to treatment is using evidence based treatments to address the client's presenting issues
My education and research background uniquely qua me to provide care to children and adolescents who can benefit from the positive influence of competent psychological care.
I received my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine and am a licensed psychologist at UCLA Medical Hospital where I help some of the most respected researchers in the nation conduct studies that will improve children, adolescents, and adults psychological care.
I am approachable and experienced in working with a variety of issues including transitioning into foster and adoptive homes, Chronic Tic Disorder and Tourette's, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Attention-Deficit Disorders, general anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. My approach to treatment is using evidence based treatments to address the client's presenting issues
Guided into self understanding in a safe, illuminating therapeutic relationship- children with losses & mood issues, teens in crisis due to world & family events or social anxiety, and adults & couples struggling in relationship, parenting, and prior family of origin conditioning- gain healthier coping skills and capacity for a more generative life.
I am an experienced therapist with a compassionate, respectful approach to the growth of each person/family who enters psychotherapy. With over 20 years leading a full private practice of children, adolescents and adults, I have a deep understanding of developmental life stages, mood disorders, the effects of trauma, and the ways to psychological growth. I accompany each client in identifying painful issues and in creating a more generative life in an environment of curiosity, respect, and hope. In the interest of offering best care, I am committed to regular consultation and training with other professionals.
Guided into self understanding in a safe, illuminating therapeutic relationship- children with losses & mood issues, teens in crisis due to world & family events or social anxiety, and adults & couples struggling in relationship, parenting, and prior family of origin conditioning- gain healthier coping skills and capacity for a more generative life.
I am an experienced therapist with a compassionate, respectful approach to the growth of each person/family who enters psychotherapy. With over 20 years leading a full private practice of children, adolescents and adults, I have a deep understanding of developmental life stages, mood disorders, the effects of trauma, and the ways to psychological growth. I accompany each client in identifying painful issues and in creating a more generative life in an environment of curiosity, respect, and hope. In the interest of offering best care, I am committed to regular consultation and training with other professionals.
I have worked with children and adolescents throughout my training and career in settings such as schools, clinics and hospitals as well as in private practice.
I work with a variety of adult clients with career-work, relationship and life-transitional issues.
I have been licensed as a Psychologist and practicing for over 20 years. I recieved my BA at the University of Michigan and have a MA in Human Development from the University of Chicago I also have an MA and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology.
I have worked with children and adolescents throughout my training and career in settings such as schools, clinics and hospitals as well as in private practice.
I work with a variety of adult clients with career-work, relationship and life-transitional issues.
I have been licensed as a Psychologist and practicing for over 20 years. I recieved my BA at the University of Michigan and have a MA in Human Development from the University of Chicago I also have an MA and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology.
Author, LA Times bestseller The Power of Your Child's Imagination: How to Transform Stress and Anxiety into Joy and Success (Perigee/Penguin.
The challenges of growing up in today's rapidly changing society are enormous. Children need to be equipped with skills for survival and growth that were never before imagined. I focus on teaching self-healing and self-control techniques that empower youth to develop the emotional skills necessary for a happy and successful life and realize their potential throughout their lifetime.
Using the positive power of their imagination, children learn to reduce stress, deal effectively with anger and frustration, reduce stomachaches, headaches, and tics, cope with divorce and death, reduce parental and sibling conflicts, increase concentration, sleep peacefully, and more.
Author, LA Times bestseller The Power of Your Child's Imagination: How to Transform Stress and Anxiety into Joy and Success (Perigee/Penguin.
The challenges of growing up in today's rapidly changing society are enormous. Children need to be equipped with skills for survival and growth that were never before imagined. I focus on teaching self-healing and self-control techniques that empower youth to develop the emotional skills necessary for a happy and successful life and realize their potential throughout their lifetime.
Using the positive power of their imagination, children learn to reduce stress, deal effectively with anger and frustration, reduce stomachaches, headaches, and tics, cope with divorce and death, reduce parental and sibling conflicts, increase concentration, sleep peacefully, and more.
John Grienenberger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Waitlist for new clients
I am currently a Co-Investigator on a major federally funded grant from NICHD awarded to do an outcome study of my early intervention model working with parents of young children.
I currently see adolescents, adults, parents, and couples in private practice specializing in psychotherapy. I work from a contemporary psychodynamic/attachment based model. I seek to create an emphathic environment to help clients feel understood, while also challenging them to go to greater depths by confronting self-defeating or growth inhibiting patterns of relating to self and others.
I am currently a Co-Investigator on a major federally funded grant from NICHD awarded to do an outcome study of my early intervention model working with parents of young children.
I currently see adolescents, adults, parents, and couples in private practice specializing in psychotherapy. I work from a contemporary psychodynamic/attachment based model. I seek to create an emphathic environment to help clients feel understood, while also challenging them to go to greater depths by confronting self-defeating or growth inhibiting patterns of relating to self and others.
Cognitive Testing for Children; Twice Exceptional; Gifted and Highly Gifted -
Play Therapy with Children; Adolescents Psychotherapy;
Adult Individual Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis.
I have been practicing psychotherapy for 25 plus years. I have an undergraduate degree and completed graduate work in Child Development, before I earned my Masters and PhD in Clinical Psychology. I take a developmental perspective with my work with children and adults. I received additional training at LAISPS for a PSY.D in psychoanalysis and I am a practicing psychoanalyst.
Cognitive Testing for Children; Twice Exceptional; Gifted and Highly Gifted -
Play Therapy with Children; Adolescents Psychotherapy;
Adult Individual Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis.
I have been practicing psychotherapy for 25 plus years. I have an undergraduate degree and completed graduate work in Child Development, before I earned my Masters and PhD in Clinical Psychology. I take a developmental perspective with my work with children and adults. I received additional training at LAISPS for a PSY.D in psychoanalysis and I am a practicing psychoanalyst.
Annie Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Working with individuals, couples, parents, and children from preschool age to adulthood requires an integrative way of working.
In my many years of experience, I have been fortunate to witness the curative benefits of the therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals, couples, and families, from young children to adults, who are suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, loss, and trauma continue to The children and adolescents I have had in my practice have struggled with issues of divorce, adoption, peer pressures, anxiety, depression, sibling rivalry, and social difficulties. Utilizing a somatic understanding and integrating EMDR, has deepened the work with many clients, especially those who have experienced trauma.
Working with individuals, couples, parents, and children from preschool age to adulthood requires an integrative way of working.
In my many years of experience, I have been fortunate to witness the curative benefits of the therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals, couples, and families, from young children to adults, who are suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, loss, and trauma continue to The children and adolescents I have had in my practice have struggled with issues of divorce, adoption, peer pressures, anxiety, depression, sibling rivalry, and social difficulties. Utilizing a somatic understanding and integrating EMDR, has deepened the work with many clients, especially those who have experienced trauma.
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