Child Therapists in Santa Monica, CA
Dr. Shirin Setarehshenas
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401
My professional background includes a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology, Masters degree in Clinical Psychology with child specialty, and Clinical Marriage and Family board licensure.
As a clinican, I work together with individuals throughout the process of therapy, having a comfortable environment where we can discuss and address the issues that are present. I provide therapy to individuals including children, adolescents, young adults, and families who are facing everyday life stressors and mental health concerns. I have an extensive expertise in treating children with emotional and behavioral struggles and working with families and the school system. I utilize different treatment approaches that are appropriate for each individual that I am working with.
My professional background includes a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology, Masters degree in Clinical Psychology with child specialty, and Clinical Marriage and Family board licensure.
As a clinican, I work together with individuals throughout the process of therapy, having a comfortable environment where we can discuss and address the issues that are present. I provide therapy to individuals including children, adolescents, young adults, and families who are facing everyday life stressors and mental health concerns. I have an extensive expertise in treating children with emotional and behavioral struggles and working with families and the school system. I utilize different treatment approaches that are appropriate for each individual that I am working with.
My name is Adrian de Leon Sanchez, LMFT. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Therapist. My primary focus is to help promote change for personal growth, confidence and a healthy self-esteem. I assist with Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Losses, Stress, Divorce/Marital Problems, Career/Work Related Issues, Relationship/Identity Challenges, Spirituality, Addictions, and more. My goal is not only to get you through this difficult time in your life, but to help you develop ways to be better able to handle the future. I provide therapeutic counseling services to children, adolescents and adults as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor.
My name is Adrian de Leon Sanchez, LMFT. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Therapist. My primary focus is to help promote change for personal growth, confidence and a healthy self-esteem. I assist with Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Losses, Stress, Divorce/Marital Problems, Career/Work Related Issues, Relationship/Identity Challenges, Spirituality, Addictions, and more. My goal is not only to get you through this difficult time in your life, but to help you develop ways to be better able to handle the future. I provide therapeutic counseling services to children, adolescents and adults as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor.
LaViza Fuentes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
I have experience supporting clients with childhood trauma, ancestral healing, relational dynamics, gender and sexuality exploration, grief, and shame.
I hold therapy as a sacred space, and I wholeheartedly believe that you have within you all of the resources and wisdom needed to guide your journey toward healing. My role is to make room for your inner wisdom to shine through and lead the way. We will collaborate and creatively explore what can be brought into our work. I integrate a liberation lens in my approach and utilize tools such as mindfulness, somatic awareness and experiencing, narrative therapy, dreamwork and ritual. I also honor the significance of reclaiming the practices and healing modalities that have served your ancestors, I welcome those here.
I have experience supporting clients with childhood trauma, ancestral healing, relational dynamics, gender and sexuality exploration, grief, and shame.
I hold therapy as a sacred space, and I wholeheartedly believe that you have within you all of the resources and wisdom needed to guide your journey toward healing. My role is to make room for your inner wisdom to shine through and lead the way. We will collaborate and creatively explore what can be brought into our work. I integrate a liberation lens in my approach and utilize tools such as mindfulness, somatic awareness and experiencing, narrative therapy, dreamwork and ritual. I also honor the significance of reclaiming the practices and healing modalities that have served your ancestors, I welcome those here.
Welcome! If you made it to my profile you are not alone. Now more than ever, children, individuals & couples are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships. I invite you to engage in curiosity and exploration and begin a new journey to understand yourself better. Many people who seek out therapy with me are children, teens, and individuals who struggle with anxiety, feel disconnected from themselves/others, and have negative thoughts. I help individuals respond to their pain, punishment, criticism, shame, or trauma and begin to reconstruct their new narrative.
Welcome! If you made it to my profile you are not alone. Now more than ever, children, individuals & couples are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships. I invite you to engage in curiosity and exploration and begin a new journey to understand yourself better. Many people who seek out therapy with me are children, teens, and individuals who struggle with anxiety, feel disconnected from themselves/others, and have negative thoughts. I help individuals respond to their pain, punishment, criticism, shame, or trauma and begin to reconstruct their new narrative.
Julia Marino
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Online Only)
I have a passion for supporting clients through transformative periods of their lives. Some are seeking to heal from past traumas, move on from a relationship or career, or let go of old habits that are no longer serving them. Some are going through a profound, yet challenging, spiritual process. Though our work I will help you reinvent and step closer to your true self. I enjoy working with adults, teens and children. The adults I work with often have a sense they are on the verge of stepping into something greater and more meaningful in life.
I have a passion for supporting clients through transformative periods of their lives. Some are seeking to heal from past traumas, move on from a relationship or career, or let go of old habits that are no longer serving them. Some are going through a profound, yet challenging, spiritual process. Though our work I will help you reinvent and step closer to your true self. I enjoy working with adults, teens and children. The adults I work with often have a sense they are on the verge of stepping into something greater and more meaningful in life.
Sharon Kwon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT 200
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90404 (Online Only)
Are you an adult child of immigrants who struggles with setting boundaries with your parents, family, friends, and/or partner? Maybe you're used to being the fixer, caregiver, co-parent, and all around problem solver for your family. Does the idea of saying "no" make you feel guilty? Perhaps you've never really put yourself first because the idea of choosing yourself over others is unthinkable. Do you feel a constant battle between your head and your heart? It's hard not to feel stuck when you're unable to move forward on the path you really want for yourself or when you don't even know what you want and need.
Are you an adult child of immigrants who struggles with setting boundaries with your parents, family, friends, and/or partner? Maybe you're used to being the fixer, caregiver, co-parent, and all around problem solver for your family. Does the idea of saying "no" make you feel guilty? Perhaps you've never really put yourself first because the idea of choosing yourself over others is unthinkable. Do you feel a constant battle between your head and your heart? It's hard not to feel stuck when you're unable to move forward on the path you really want for yourself or when you don't even know what you want and need.
Together, we first learn how to build trust and safety with yourself and your body, I will teach you the power of your breath and mindfulness techniques, we will acknowledge all the feelings that have not been seen, heard, acknowledged, or understood, we will use breath work, mindfulness, clear mirroring, somatic movement, and inner child healing.
You have done therapy for years now, are aware of your patterns intellectually, and where your trauma stems from. You are ready for the next layer of your healing journey. You’re thinking about even stopping therapy for good because it is no longer helping you, but you know you still don’t feel your best and have been seeking alternative healing modalities because you know deep down that feeling your best and being the most authentic version of you if possible. You still feel stuck and feel like nothing has really changed in your life since starting therapy.
Together, we first learn how to build trust and safety with yourself and your body, I will teach you the power of your breath and mindfulness techniques, we will acknowledge all the feelings that have not been seen, heard, acknowledged, or understood, we will use breath work, mindfulness, clear mirroring, somatic movement, and inner child healing.
You have done therapy for years now, are aware of your patterns intellectually, and where your trauma stems from. You are ready for the next layer of your healing journey. You’re thinking about even stopping therapy for good because it is no longer helping you, but you know you still don’t feel your best and have been seeking alternative healing modalities because you know deep down that feeling your best and being the most authentic version of you if possible. You still feel stuck and feel like nothing has really changed in your life since starting therapy.
Anna Ward
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Looking for a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if your life isn’t how you’ve envisioned it. Are you and your partner having a hard time understanding each other? Are your children struggling to display their strengths and put their best self forward? Is your family in a perpetual pattern of conflict? Do you feel lost after your last break-up? Do you wonder who you are and what you really want from life? Therapy will give you a safe space to sort out your feelings.
Looking for a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if your life isn’t how you’ve envisioned it. Are you and your partner having a hard time understanding each other? Are your children struggling to display their strengths and put their best self forward? Is your family in a perpetual pattern of conflict? Do you feel lost after your last break-up? Do you wonder who you are and what you really want from life? Therapy will give you a safe space to sort out your feelings.
Westside Therapy Collective
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90403
If you are looking for long-term change and a team of highly effective therapists, look no further. We believe that therapy begins with finding the right fit with the perfect therapist who takes a collaborative and holistic approach. Our team incorporates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and motivational therapy. Please contact Shannon Kalberg, LMFT to book a free 20-minute phone consultation.
If you are looking for long-term change and a team of highly effective therapists, look no further. We believe that therapy begins with finding the right fit with the perfect therapist who takes a collaborative and holistic approach. Our team incorporates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and motivational therapy. Please contact Shannon Kalberg, LMFT to book a free 20-minute phone consultation.
Dr. Carrie Canales
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90403 (Online Only)
As a full-time professor of psychology, I teach courses focused on human interactions, mental health, and how to grow as an individual. I remind students each semester that everyone needs help and support at some point in life. My private practice is based on the ideology of self-awareness, understanding cognitive patterns, changing behavior, and self-improvement. Click on the website, call, or email me to book an appointment.
As a full-time professor of psychology, I teach courses focused on human interactions, mental health, and how to grow as an individual. I remind students each semester that everyone needs help and support at some point in life. My private practice is based on the ideology of self-awareness, understanding cognitive patterns, changing behavior, and self-improvement. Click on the website, call, or email me to book an appointment.
Annie Armstrong Miyao
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
As a psychotherapist I work from a compassionate and practical perspective. My work is holistic and includes a creative exploration of the client's life experience, building awareness and mindfulness, reconnecting to the cues the body gives, and reinforcing positive experiences. I help clients to identify undiscovered potential, create change, and work through a myriad of issues. These issues range from depression and anxiety to questions about where to go next in career and, "Why do I keep dating the wrong person?". Clients come to me to work through trauma, eating disorders, substance abuse, low self-esteem, loss of meaning, and relationship issues.
As a psychotherapist I work from a compassionate and practical perspective. My work is holistic and includes a creative exploration of the client's life experience, building awareness and mindfulness, reconnecting to the cues the body gives, and reinforcing positive experiences. I help clients to identify undiscovered potential, create change, and work through a myriad of issues. These issues range from depression and anxiety to questions about where to go next in career and, "Why do I keep dating the wrong person?". Clients come to me to work through trauma, eating disorders, substance abuse, low self-esteem, loss of meaning, and relationship issues.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, CST, AASECT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
I have training in grief counseling, antibullying and childhood development.
Change is possible. With over 25+ years of experience, I have successfully worked with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families to reduce anxiety, depression, and overall conflict, whether it be at home or work. As little as 3-5 sessions, my clients have reported that they have higher self-esteem and greater confidence in all areas of their lives. High stress can hit you during times of change: birth, separation, divorce, or death of a loved one. I will help guide you through this difficult time. Each client's therapy is individualized, collaborative, and strength-based. I offer a 2-hour deep intensive couples therapy.
I have training in grief counseling, antibullying and childhood development.
Change is possible. With over 25+ years of experience, I have successfully worked with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families to reduce anxiety, depression, and overall conflict, whether it be at home or work. As little as 3-5 sessions, my clients have reported that they have higher self-esteem and greater confidence in all areas of their lives. High stress can hit you during times of change: birth, separation, divorce, or death of a loved one. I will help guide you through this difficult time. Each client's therapy is individualized, collaborative, and strength-based. I offer a 2-hour deep intensive couples therapy.
LA Teen Whisperer - Emerging Adulthood Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401
I assist teens who are lagging in their developmental skills to boost their self-esteem, perform better in school, and prepare for college environments. I help parents to identify and support their teen’s needs, so they can better reach their maximum potential.
I assist teens who are lagging in their developmental skills to boost their self-esteem, perform better in school, and prepare for college environments. I help parents to identify and support their teen’s needs, so they can better reach their maximum potential.
Kathryn Sparks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90402
With a background in the entertainment business, I have always been fascinated with other people and their stories. I see therapy as a creative, collaborative process in which I work closely with individuals, couples and families to find new ways of understanding their unique narrative. I believe I can help clients find acceptance, empowerment and purpose.
With a background in the entertainment business, I have always been fascinated with other people and their stories. I see therapy as a creative, collaborative process in which I work closely with individuals, couples and families to find new ways of understanding their unique narrative. I believe I can help clients find acceptance, empowerment and purpose.
In therapy with me you will feel understood and supported. I utilize a compassionate strengths-based approach along with engaging, profound, and varied interventions such as mindfulness, art therapy, sand-tray and humour that increase a sense of self awareness and inner-wisdom leading to emotional well-being. ~ En terapia conmigo, usted se sentira' plenamente entendida/o y apoyada/o. Mi enfoque es compasivo, basado en hacer brillar las fortalezas de mis clientes. Utilizo intervenciones profundas y variadas, incluyendo arte y humor, que incrementan su consciencia personal para lograr un estado estable de bienestar emocional.
In therapy with me you will feel understood and supported. I utilize a compassionate strengths-based approach along with engaging, profound, and varied interventions such as mindfulness, art therapy, sand-tray and humour that increase a sense of self awareness and inner-wisdom leading to emotional well-being. ~ En terapia conmigo, usted se sentira' plenamente entendida/o y apoyada/o. Mi enfoque es compasivo, basado en hacer brillar las fortalezas de mis clientes. Utilizo intervenciones profundas y variadas, incluyendo arte y humor, que incrementan su consciencia personal para lograr un estado estable de bienestar emocional.
Psychotherapy is one of the most powerful tools for transforming one's life, and seeking support takes courage. I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, and families and the obstacles they face throughout life transitions. I am particularly interested in supporting parents through complex challenges ranging from pregnancy and infertility, adulting teen difficulties and the college process, relationships and high achievement issues, divorce, and the "empty nest." As a heart-focused therapist, I am committed to empowering people to build the internal strengths and resources to live their desired life.
Psychotherapy is one of the most powerful tools for transforming one's life, and seeking support takes courage. I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, and families and the obstacles they face throughout life transitions. I am particularly interested in supporting parents through complex challenges ranging from pregnancy and infertility, adulting teen difficulties and the college process, relationships and high achievement issues, divorce, and the "empty nest." As a heart-focused therapist, I am committed to empowering people to build the internal strengths and resources to live their desired life.
L.A. Teen Therapist & Parenting Teens Coach
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401
I will help you get the whole picture of what's going on in your child's mind, including the developmental changes that occur during adolescence.
For adolescents with a history of anxiety, depression, substance-abuse, or ADD, the coping skills they may have developed could be hindering the attainment of their life goals. I help teens & young-adults reconcile their history and temperament -- with their future aspirations.
I will help you get the whole picture of what's going on in your child's mind, including the developmental changes that occur during adolescence.
For adolescents with a history of anxiety, depression, substance-abuse, or ADD, the coping skills they may have developed could be hindering the attainment of their life goals. I help teens & young-adults reconcile their history and temperament -- with their future aspirations.
Do you feel stuck, depressed, alone? Are you ready to take the next step, but don't know where to begin or to whom to turn? My practice is firmly rooted in depth psychology built on the traditions of Carl Jung and Buddhist thought with emphasis on employing the imagination and dream work. I am a firm believer in human potential and growth and have a deep reverence for the workings of spirit and soul. Psychotherapy is an adventure in self-discovery and healing. Let's begin your journey.
Do you feel stuck, depressed, alone? Are you ready to take the next step, but don't know where to begin or to whom to turn? My practice is firmly rooted in depth psychology built on the traditions of Carl Jung and Buddhist thought with emphasis on employing the imagination and dream work. I am a firm believer in human potential and growth and have a deep reverence for the workings of spirit and soul. Psychotherapy is an adventure in self-discovery and healing. Let's begin your journey.
Curt Widhalm
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Are you looking for a more straightforward approach to your struggles? I receive feedback from many of my clients about how I'm different than other therapists. I take this to mean that I have been able to establish real, honest relationships with my clients. I treat my clients with respect, fairness, and an opportunity to be their true selves.
Are you looking for a more straightforward approach to your struggles? I receive feedback from many of my clients about how I'm different than other therapists. I take this to mean that I have been able to establish real, honest relationships with my clients. I treat my clients with respect, fairness, and an opportunity to be their true selves.
My collaborative approach is to uncover the solutions that will best promote healthy and authentic relationships, by increasing meaningful communication, reducing anxiety, and successfully navigating transitions. I work with individuals and couples, and within the dynamic of families and business systems, to build on and enhance strengths.
My collaborative approach is to uncover the solutions that will best promote healthy and authentic relationships, by increasing meaningful communication, reducing anxiety, and successfully navigating transitions. I work with individuals and couples, and within the dynamic of families and business systems, to build on and enhance strengths.
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