Therapists for Teens in Santee, CA
Hi. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) which means I pretty much work with everybody, adults, teens, and families. I help people reduce anxiety and suffering by increasing their self-esteem. You may wonder, "what the heck is self-esteem? And how do I get it?" I know I did. Those who work with me are most often suffering from intense anxiety which they have learned to cope with using unsustainable behaviors such as oppositional behavior, eating disorders, isolation, and social avoidance. I especially work well with resolving parent- teen relations, those suffering from anxiety, and all types of eating disorders.
Hi. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) which means I pretty much work with everybody, adults, teens, and families. I help people reduce anxiety and suffering by increasing their self-esteem. You may wonder, "what the heck is self-esteem? And how do I get it?" I know I did. Those who work with me are most often suffering from intense anxiety which they have learned to cope with using unsustainable behaviors such as oppositional behavior, eating disorders, isolation, and social avoidance. I especially work well with resolving parent- teen relations, those suffering from anxiety, and all types of eating disorders.
Eric Dice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in pre- teen, teens, & transitional age youth(18-26) and adults.
Hi, my name is Eric Dice and I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) psychotherapist. I specialize in working with individuals seeking support for anxiety, depression, perfectionism, self-esteem issues, people-pleasing, trauma, life transitions, and interpersonal issues. I provide a safe non-judgmental space where you can be your authentic self and dive deep into your thoughts, emotions, and past experiences on your road to healing. I take a strengths based approach building upon the skills and qualities you already have recognizing it is about progress, not perfection.
I specialize in pre- teen, teens, & transitional age youth(18-26) and adults.
Hi, my name is Eric Dice and I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) psychotherapist. I specialize in working with individuals seeking support for anxiety, depression, perfectionism, self-esteem issues, people-pleasing, trauma, life transitions, and interpersonal issues. I provide a safe non-judgmental space where you can be your authentic self and dive deep into your thoughts, emotions, and past experiences on your road to healing. I take a strengths based approach building upon the skills and qualities you already have recognizing it is about progress, not perfection.
Does your self esteem need a boost? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Do you have a teen struggling with their mood, which may be affecting their learning or relationships? You may need some support for yourself, your primary relationship, or your family. Everyone needs a little extra help sometimes. There is joy in the solving and you are already on your way.
Does your self esteem need a boost? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Do you have a teen struggling with their mood, which may be affecting their learning or relationships? You may need some support for yourself, your primary relationship, or your family. Everyone needs a little extra help sometimes. There is joy in the solving and you are already on your way.
Krystle Joy Briese
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santee, CA 92071
Is your child or teen struggling at home, school, or in their everyday life? Are you trying to figure out how to be the best parent for them? As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor I can help your child or teen work through their struggles and help you, as their parent, help them too.
Is your child or teen struggling at home, school, or in their everyday life? Are you trying to figure out how to be the best parent for them? As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor I can help your child or teen work through their struggles and help you, as their parent, help them too.
My name is Stacey Ruiz and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Southern California. I work with children and adolescents to help navigate feelings of anxiety, stress, and grief and loss, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play-based interventions to help them begin feeling better. My approach to therapy starts with creating a safe and supportive space to identify each client's needs. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play-based interventions to help my clients develop healthy thinking patterns and coping strategies.
My name is Stacey Ruiz and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Southern California. I work with children and adolescents to help navigate feelings of anxiety, stress, and grief and loss, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play-based interventions to help them begin feeling better. My approach to therapy starts with creating a safe and supportive space to identify each client's needs. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play-based interventions to help my clients develop healthy thinking patterns and coping strategies.
Life is sometimes unexpectedly difficult and suffering can be inevitable. However, how you respond to life circumstances can drastically change your ability to enjoy life. I have worked with those that believed in lies about themselves after a traumatic incident, childhood, or their own minds. These lies can be crippling and result in anxiety, depression, addictions, school related difficulties, stress, anger, parenting, communication difficulties, relational issues, family problems, job dissatisfaction and more. I provide different perspectives that encourage personal healing and relief. Change your mind change your life
Life is sometimes unexpectedly difficult and suffering can be inevitable. However, how you respond to life circumstances can drastically change your ability to enjoy life. I have worked with those that believed in lies about themselves after a traumatic incident, childhood, or their own minds. These lies can be crippling and result in anxiety, depression, addictions, school related difficulties, stress, anger, parenting, communication difficulties, relational issues, family problems, job dissatisfaction and more. I provide different perspectives that encourage personal healing and relief. Change your mind change your life
Andrea Guttman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071 (Online Only)
Hi! I’m Andrea, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the owner of Tulipa Therapy. I have over 15 years of experience in community mental health, juvenile justice, and school system settings. I work with adults and teens and love holding space for people and their experiences. I’m certified in maternal mental health and my specialties include, anxiety, burnout, grief/loss, life transitions, perfectionism, self-esteem, stress, motherhood, and parenting.
Hi! I’m Andrea, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the owner of Tulipa Therapy. I have over 15 years of experience in community mental health, juvenile justice, and school system settings. I work with adults and teens and love holding space for people and their experiences. I’m certified in maternal mental health and my specialties include, anxiety, burnout, grief/loss, life transitions, perfectionism, self-esteem, stress, motherhood, and parenting.
Samantha Lopez Imf Supervisor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071
To best serve you, we offer WEEKEND and EVENING APPOINTMENTS as well as SUPERVISION FOR ASSOCIATE INTERNS and TRAINEES. There are as many different kinds of therapists as there are people in the world and the best way to gain the most benefits from therapy is to find a therapist who is a good fit for you. A goal I have is to help people recognize that to receive therapy is to receive guidance in a way that builds a person up less through advise and more so through thought provoking personal insight and unconditional acceptance. To come to therapy shows you have the strength, courage, and desire to be a better you. Way to go!
To best serve you, we offer WEEKEND and EVENING APPOINTMENTS as well as SUPERVISION FOR ASSOCIATE INTERNS and TRAINEES. There are as many different kinds of therapists as there are people in the world and the best way to gain the most benefits from therapy is to find a therapist who is a good fit for you. A goal I have is to help people recognize that to receive therapy is to receive guidance in a way that builds a person up less through advise and more so through thought provoking personal insight and unconditional acceptance. To come to therapy shows you have the strength, courage, and desire to be a better you. Way to go!
My name is Kaitlin Olson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). My therapeutic approach involves exploring your past to identify and ultimately change current problem behaviors. I believe gaining insight and healing from past experiences, and relationships is the key to finding peace in your life. I find using a combination of theoretical approaches is helpful for my clients. I combine attachment theory and cognitive behavioral therapy to help my clients identify and change the areas in their lives they find problematic.
My name is Kaitlin Olson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). My therapeutic approach involves exploring your past to identify and ultimately change current problem behaviors. I believe gaining insight and healing from past experiences, and relationships is the key to finding peace in your life. I find using a combination of theoretical approaches is helpful for my clients. I combine attachment theory and cognitive behavioral therapy to help my clients identify and change the areas in their lives they find problematic.
Deal with your relationships issues with a caring professional. We help Individuals and couples with: trust issues (hiding texting, cell calls, affairs), anger problems, communication problems and excessive arguing. Now is the time to make that call, get out of the same old rut and start to feel better today.
Deal with your relationships issues with a caring professional. We help Individuals and couples with: trust issues (hiding texting, cell calls, affairs), anger problems, communication problems and excessive arguing. Now is the time to make that call, get out of the same old rut and start to feel better today.
Victoria Buskirk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, CCht
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071
Waitlist for new clients
I am a dedicated Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Strategic MRI, Solution Focused Therapy, and REBT. I have a heart-centered approach with specialties focused on trauma, inner child healing, substance abuse, women's issues and perinatal and postnatal mood disorders. I enjoy integrating individualized spirituality to enhance psychological well-being. My focus is on brief therapy, targeting specific goals to equip you with resilience and skills for life's challenges. Let’s explore your path to healing together! Email Preferred.
I am a dedicated Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Strategic MRI, Solution Focused Therapy, and REBT. I have a heart-centered approach with specialties focused on trauma, inner child healing, substance abuse, women's issues and perinatal and postnatal mood disorders. I enjoy integrating individualized spirituality to enhance psychological well-being. My focus is on brief therapy, targeting specific goals to equip you with resilience and skills for life's challenges. Let’s explore your path to healing together! Email Preferred.
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Hi! My name is Michelle and I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist. I am currently accepting new referrals. I have over 10 years experience working with children, parents and families. I specialize in relationships between children and parents, biracial parenting, multi-racial children and I enjoy helping family systems navigate daily struggles of living at home during the pandemic. You can read more about me at www.counselingsdc.com I would love to connect mpark@counselingsdc.com
Hi! My name is Michelle and I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist. I am currently accepting new referrals. I have over 10 years experience working with children, parents and families. I specialize in relationships between children and parents, biracial parenting, multi-racial children and I enjoy helping family systems navigate daily struggles of living at home during the pandemic. You can read more about me at www.counselingsdc.com I would love to connect mpark@counselingsdc.com
Hi, My name is Jose Gonzalez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 10 years of experience. I have worked with clients ages 3-98 years old. I believe that everyone deserves fair, good, and quality care. I have experience working in many different Mental Health Services capacities. I feel privileged to work with individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and all other mental illness. My approach to therapy varies depending on where the client is at in treatment. I mainly utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Hi, My name is Jose Gonzalez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 10 years of experience. I have worked with clients ages 3-98 years old. I believe that everyone deserves fair, good, and quality care. I have experience working in many different Mental Health Services capacities. I feel privileged to work with individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and all other mental illness. My approach to therapy varies depending on where the client is at in treatment. I mainly utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Grow Through Life Counseling Santee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santee, CA 92071
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Santee, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during the various stages of life to be healthier.
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Santee, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during the various stages of life to be healthier.
Sadiyyah has been a therapist for over 15 years. She has dedicated her career to helping teenagers struggling with unhealthy interpersonal relationships, excessive worry/fear, low self-esteem, depressed mood, and intrusive thoughts; change their thinking and actively work towards solutions.She specializes in supporting dancers and student-athletes that are struggling with making their mental health a priority and continue doing what they love. As a former competitively trained dancer, Sadiyyah knows first hand the pressure of being an athlete and the impact of not prioritizing your mental health
Sadiyyah has been a therapist for over 15 years. She has dedicated her career to helping teenagers struggling with unhealthy interpersonal relationships, excessive worry/fear, low self-esteem, depressed mood, and intrusive thoughts; change their thinking and actively work towards solutions.She specializes in supporting dancers and student-athletes that are struggling with making their mental health a priority and continue doing what they love. As a former competitively trained dancer, Sadiyyah knows first hand the pressure of being an athlete and the impact of not prioritizing your mental health
Hi! I'm Sylvia Martinez-Gonzalez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker doing telehealth here in California. I know that for many people seeking therapy is not an easy choice and am honored to be considered to be a part of this journey with you. I've use a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills to treat anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, and other stressors causing distress.
Hi! I'm Sylvia Martinez-Gonzalez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker doing telehealth here in California. I know that for many people seeking therapy is not an easy choice and am honored to be considered to be a part of this journey with you. I've use a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills to treat anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, and other stressors causing distress.
Rosie Pappas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santee, CA 92071
Do you ever wonder why your anxious mind can’t rest? Or why relationships feel so hard? Or why you find yourself scrolling social media to avoid your feelings again? I love being a therapist because I help people make sense of these struggles. Together, we’ll explore the protective parts of you that work so hard to keep you safe, even when they feel stuck in old roles. By building compassionate relationships with these parts and leading from your most authentic Self, you can find greater freedom and fulfillment. Your pain matters, and you don’t have to carry it alone—I’m here for you.
Do you ever wonder why your anxious mind can’t rest? Or why relationships feel so hard? Or why you find yourself scrolling social media to avoid your feelings again? I love being a therapist because I help people make sense of these struggles. Together, we’ll explore the protective parts of you that work so hard to keep you safe, even when they feel stuck in old roles. By building compassionate relationships with these parts and leading from your most authentic Self, you can find greater freedom and fulfillment. Your pain matters, and you don’t have to carry it alone—I’m here for you.
Matt Johnson @ Grow Through Life Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santee, CA 92071
Hello! I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic support to individuals, couples, and families. My clinical experience includes working with clients managing ADHD, personality disorders, and supporting those wrestling with dual-diagnosis and substance-related challenges. I am also experienced in crisis intervention and premarital counseling. I have worked with diverse populations, including individuals experiencing psychosis, families facing complex relational dynamics, and children and adolescents struggling with emotional regulation. No matter where you are, I would be happy to help!
Hello! I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic support to individuals, couples, and families. My clinical experience includes working with clients managing ADHD, personality disorders, and supporting those wrestling with dual-diagnosis and substance-related challenges. I am also experienced in crisis intervention and premarital counseling. I have worked with diverse populations, including individuals experiencing psychosis, families facing complex relational dynamics, and children and adolescents struggling with emotional regulation. No matter where you are, I would be happy to help!
My passion is to empower those that have not found their potential. We all have our own stories and experiences which makes us perfect candidates for success when we have the right support. Whether you have lived it, experienced it or witnessed it, the effects of trauma are devastating. Quit beating yourself up. It is time to heal. With 20 years experience in addiction and over 10 working with trauma, it is time to recover from the past, survive the present, and flourish into the future. It all starts with you.
My passion is to empower those that have not found their potential. We all have our own stories and experiences which makes us perfect candidates for success when we have the right support. Whether you have lived it, experienced it or witnessed it, the effects of trauma are devastating. Quit beating yourself up. It is time to heal. With 20 years experience in addiction and over 10 working with trauma, it is time to recover from the past, survive the present, and flourish into the future. It all starts with you.
My name is Darrin Oliver and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work primarily with adult individuals specializing in anxiety, stress, grief/bereavement, and adjustment disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress toward feeling better and more capable. I've found that my style and approach are a good fit for people of color who may be dealing with challenges of life transitions, coping with stress, adjusting to change, or who may have difficulty with processing trauma (lived or vicarious).
My name is Darrin Oliver and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work primarily with adult individuals specializing in anxiety, stress, grief/bereavement, and adjustment disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress toward feeling better and more capable. I've found that my style and approach are a good fit for people of color who may be dealing with challenges of life transitions, coping with stress, adjusting to change, or who may have difficulty with processing trauma (lived or vicarious).
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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.