Child Therapists in Studio City, CA
At Afterschool Village we provide an environment where children and families can flourish.
Kids in our communities today are stressed. Major social issues from racial and environmental injustice to economic precarity cast a daily shadow over their lives. The social dislocation and isolation of the pandemic has made a difficult situation worse. This situation has led to an epidemic of anxiety and depression among young people. More subtly it has also led to feelings of fragility and powerlessness even among kids who are “doing well”. Parents, themselves stressed out, overworked, and far from their families of origin want to help but don’t know how.
At Afterschool Village we provide an environment where children and families can flourish.
Kids in our communities today are stressed. Major social issues from racial and environmental injustice to economic precarity cast a daily shadow over their lives. The social dislocation and isolation of the pandemic has made a difficult situation worse. This situation has led to an epidemic of anxiety and depression among young people. More subtly it has also led to feelings of fragility and powerlessness even among kids who are “doing well”. Parents, themselves stressed out, overworked, and far from their families of origin want to help but don’t know how.
Elisheva (Ellie) Dorfman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604 (Online Only)
Do you (or your child) struggle with food? Do you cycle through diet after diet and find yourself unable to stick to any? Do you binge eat? Are you afraid of food? Do you hate your body or wish it looked different? Do food and body issues take up a lot of your energy? Have you (or your child) been diagnosed with an eating disorder and you don't know where to turn?
Do you (or your child) struggle with food? Do you cycle through diet after diet and find yourself unable to stick to any? Do you binge eat? Are you afraid of food? Do you hate your body or wish it looked different? Do food and body issues take up a lot of your energy? Have you (or your child) been diagnosed with an eating disorder and you don't know where to turn?
Laure Warner-Munroe
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
I am grateful to have the opportunity to work with you or your child.
Have you ever envisioned inner peace becoming your guiding light through life's twists and turns? Image yourself stepping into a haven of tranquility and acceptance, where your struggles are met with understanding and compassion. Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth, enveloped in unwavering positivity. Each person's story is a masterpiece, and I am here to honor and support yours. Clients like you love my "calm and sometimes funny" demeanor.
I am grateful to have the opportunity to work with you or your child.
Have you ever envisioned inner peace becoming your guiding light through life's twists and turns? Image yourself stepping into a haven of tranquility and acceptance, where your struggles are met with understanding and compassion. Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth, enveloped in unwavering positivity. Each person's story is a masterpiece, and I am here to honor and support yours. Clients like you love my "calm and sometimes funny" demeanor.
Jennifer Lowe, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604 (Online Only)
Providing quality care of adults, children, adolescents, and families, including parenting and co-parenting. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and board certified clinical art therapist. I earned by masters degree in marriage and family therapy and clinical art therapy from Loyola Marymount University in 1996. I have extensive experience working with adults, children, adolescents and their families with a variety of social, emotional and behavioral difficulties in the home, school and community environments. I also have experience working with parent education, parenting, and parents in conflict, divorce, custody and therapeutic supervised visitations.
Providing quality care of adults, children, adolescents, and families, including parenting and co-parenting. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and board certified clinical art therapist. I earned by masters degree in marriage and family therapy and clinical art therapy from Loyola Marymount University in 1996. I have extensive experience working with adults, children, adolescents and their families with a variety of social, emotional and behavioral difficulties in the home, school and community environments. I also have experience working with parent education, parenting, and parents in conflict, divorce, custody and therapeutic supervised visitations.
Jeremee ' Mimi ' Bouchard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604 (Online Only)
I have a great deal of experience working with children and adolescents in many settings.
As a therapist, I create a warm, safe, nonjudgmental environment for children, adolescents, adults, and couples to be able to open up and share their feelings and make sense of what is troubling them. I strive to empower people and help them realize the strength and potential they possess. My experience has prepared me well to be able to interact and connect with a wide variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds. I am especially confident in my ability to connect with children/teens that are resistant to or skeptical of therapy.
I have a great deal of experience working with children and adolescents in many settings.
As a therapist, I create a warm, safe, nonjudgmental environment for children, adolescents, adults, and couples to be able to open up and share their feelings and make sense of what is troubling them. I strive to empower people and help them realize the strength and potential they possess. My experience has prepared me well to be able to interact and connect with a wide variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds. I am especially confident in my ability to connect with children/teens that are resistant to or skeptical of therapy.
Whether you're looking for therapy for youself or your child, please know that you're not alone in this journey.
Are you interested in learning more about a therapeutic journey where art, play, and creativity will become powerful tools for healing and growth? I'm here to guide you through a world where therapy isn't just about talking – it's about painting, sculpting, and imagining. As a therapist deeply passionate about working with children, I've discovered that art, expressive arts, and play therapy offer profound avenues for emotional expression and transformation. So, if you're ready to witness your child's potential unfold in a space where imagination knows no bounds, I would be so honored to be a part of your journey!
Whether you're looking for therapy for youself or your child, please know that you're not alone in this journey.
Are you interested in learning more about a therapeutic journey where art, play, and creativity will become powerful tools for healing and growth? I'm here to guide you through a world where therapy isn't just about talking – it's about painting, sculpting, and imagining. As a therapist deeply passionate about working with children, I've discovered that art, expressive arts, and play therapy offer profound avenues for emotional expression and transformation. So, if you're ready to witness your child's potential unfold in a space where imagination knows no bounds, I would be so honored to be a part of your journey!
I have worked with children, families, and young adults for over ten years in various capacities.
Is your family having difficulty with your child's transition through adolescence? Is your child having issues in school or with peers? Has your child received a diagnosis that he or she is struggling with? I can help improve communication within your family and address issues that arise within families with adolescents and young adults. I work with adolescents individually or with the family as a whole. Let me help facilitate growth and improve interactions with the goal of a more peaceful daily life.
I have worked with children, families, and young adults for over ten years in various capacities.
Is your family having difficulty with your child's transition through adolescence? Is your child having issues in school or with peers? Has your child received a diagnosis that he or she is struggling with? I can help improve communication within your family and address issues that arise within families with adolescents and young adults. I work with adolescents individually or with the family as a whole. Let me help facilitate growth and improve interactions with the goal of a more peaceful daily life.
I work with individuals, couples, families, teens and children, working closely to customize treatment for a broad range of life challenges.
Change starts with the first step. Insight paired with action drives lasting change. However taking the step to foster change in one's emotional life can be frightening and overwhelming. With me you will find a safe, caring environment, where together we travel a path of emotional discovery that will lead you to a better life. Based in West Hollywood, my practice is designed to help you understand yourself at a fundamental level, to give you tools and craft an approach that is healing and meets your specific needs. Building trust in the therapeutic journey, in an atmosphere that supports emotional growth and lasting change.
I work with individuals, couples, families, teens and children, working closely to customize treatment for a broad range of life challenges.
Change starts with the first step. Insight paired with action drives lasting change. However taking the step to foster change in one's emotional life can be frightening and overwhelming. With me you will find a safe, caring environment, where together we travel a path of emotional discovery that will lead you to a better life. Based in West Hollywood, my practice is designed to help you understand yourself at a fundamental level, to give you tools and craft an approach that is healing and meets your specific needs. Building trust in the therapeutic journey, in an atmosphere that supports emotional growth and lasting change.
I works with individuals, couples, families, and children.
I received B.A in Psychology from the University of Judaism and earned my M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. I also have an associate degree in early childhood education and I am a certified professional life coach. My experience in education includes being a preschool teacher as well as preschool director at Page Private School and director of middle school admissions at Milken Community High School. Currently I have a life coaching practice where I work with parents, teens and young adults guiding and providing them with real life tools to find balance.
I works with individuals, couples, families, and children.
I received B.A in Psychology from the University of Judaism and earned my M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. I also have an associate degree in early childhood education and I am a certified professional life coach. My experience in education includes being a preschool teacher as well as preschool director at Page Private School and director of middle school admissions at Milken Community High School. Currently I have a life coaching practice where I work with parents, teens and young adults guiding and providing them with real life tools to find balance.
I provide parenting groups to manage the challenge of raising children and teenagers in 2020.
Do you find it difficult to understand your child or teenager? Parenting is an overwhelming job and can sometimes leave you feeling powerless. If your child is having challenges in school, or at home, or with his/her friends, I can give you insights and provide a safe space to understand what is going on and how to approach the situation.
I provide parenting groups to manage the challenge of raising children and teenagers in 2020.
Do you find it difficult to understand your child or teenager? Parenting is an overwhelming job and can sometimes leave you feeling powerless. If your child is having challenges in school, or at home, or with his/her friends, I can give you insights and provide a safe space to understand what is going on and how to approach the situation.
Has your child experienced a traumatic or scary incident? Does he or she have upsetting emotions, frightening memories, or difficulty sleeping? I am trained in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy which focuses on evaluating thoughts and feelings related to the traumatic event while learning how manage fears/ develop coping skills.
Are you concerned about your child's wellbeing? As a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience, I specialize in treating children/adolescents who present with anxiety, depression, and disruptive behaviors that impact their functioning in home, school, and social settings. I enjoy working with children and their parents helping children learn how to regulate and tolerate feelings (anger, frustration, sadness, and anxiety), manage challenging/disruptive/impulsive behaviors, and acquire adaptive, positive coping skills. I assist parents in learning how to regulate their own feelings and be aware of their behaviors so they can help their child.
Has your child experienced a traumatic or scary incident? Does he or she have upsetting emotions, frightening memories, or difficulty sleeping? I am trained in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy which focuses on evaluating thoughts and feelings related to the traumatic event while learning how manage fears/ develop coping skills.
Are you concerned about your child's wellbeing? As a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience, I specialize in treating children/adolescents who present with anxiety, depression, and disruptive behaviors that impact their functioning in home, school, and social settings. I enjoy working with children and their parents helping children learn how to regulate and tolerate feelings (anger, frustration, sadness, and anxiety), manage challenging/disruptive/impulsive behaviors, and acquire adaptive, positive coping skills. I assist parents in learning how to regulate their own feelings and be aware of their behaviors so they can help their child.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Keren, Geier, LCSW
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91602
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.
Shauna Dabiri-Far
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, IFECMHS, RPF II
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
I have had the privilege of working within several different populations throughout the years, such as Special Needs children/young adults, 0-5 age, Domestic Violence families/ children, School-Based children, Behavioral problems, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harming Behaviors, Life Changes, Farsi-Speaking, Trauma, Grief and many other populations.
I am so happy that you are on this site seeking help for you/your family to get to a better place where those issues feel resolved. Please check out my website LivingNowTherapy.com as I want you to feel comfortable with who you choose to bring into your family. I believe in Living Now, experiencing the world at this very moment. Breathing in life's abundance and breathing out all the negativity that our mind has accumulated. Let me help you/your child get there. I provide therapy to young adults, families, teens, children and 0-5 aged Specialization.
I have had the privilege of working within several different populations throughout the years, such as Special Needs children/young adults, 0-5 age, Domestic Violence families/ children, School-Based children, Behavioral problems, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harming Behaviors, Life Changes, Farsi-Speaking, Trauma, Grief and many other populations.
I am so happy that you are on this site seeking help for you/your family to get to a better place where those issues feel resolved. Please check out my website LivingNowTherapy.com as I want you to feel comfortable with who you choose to bring into your family. I believe in Living Now, experiencing the world at this very moment. Breathing in life's abundance and breathing out all the negativity that our mind has accumulated. Let me help you/your child get there. I provide therapy to young adults, families, teens, children and 0-5 aged Specialization.
As a licensed psychologist with over twenty-five years of professional experience, I work collaboratively with individuals helping them overcome challenges in life which can quickly spiral into depression or anxiety. I am real and direct as a professional, maintaining a calm and helpful stance, offering practical interventions individuals can use in every day life as well as to process the impact of early childhood issues. My areas of specialization are trauma and anxiety disorders, as well as depression and disorders of childhood/adolescence. I work with children and adults individually as well as in family sessions.
As a licensed psychologist with over twenty-five years of professional experience, I work collaboratively with individuals helping them overcome challenges in life which can quickly spiral into depression or anxiety. I am real and direct as a professional, maintaining a calm and helpful stance, offering practical interventions individuals can use in every day life as well as to process the impact of early childhood issues. My areas of specialization are trauma and anxiety disorders, as well as depression and disorders of childhood/adolescence. I work with children and adults individually as well as in family sessions.
I also serve as the associate director of the Brain Learning Center and have published work on building social-emotional intelligence in school-aged children.
As a UCLA-trained pediatric neuropsychologist, I specialize in the assessment and treatment of children and young adults with neurocognitive, academic, and social-emotional differences. I draw upon my knowledge of psychology and neuroscience to provide comprehensive, customized, and evidence-based care to help children and young adults thrive across home, school, and community settings. I work with an array of clinical presentations, including depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism spectrum disorder.
I also serve as the associate director of the Brain Learning Center and have published work on building social-emotional intelligence in school-aged children.
As a UCLA-trained pediatric neuropsychologist, I specialize in the assessment and treatment of children and young adults with neurocognitive, academic, and social-emotional differences. I draw upon my knowledge of psychology and neuroscience to provide comprehensive, customized, and evidence-based care to help children and young adults thrive across home, school, and community settings. I work with an array of clinical presentations, including depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism spectrum disorder.
I have extensive training and experience working with children, adults, and families for over 15 years.
Early relationships shape the way the mind and brain develop from our young years into our adult lives. Our connections with caregivers induce neural circuit firings that persist throughout our lives, shaping how we think, feel, remember, and behave. When we are lucky enough to have secure attachment experiences in which we feel seen, safe, soothed, and secure—the “four S’s of attachment” that serve as the foundation for a healthy mind—these relational experiences stimulate the neuronal activation and growth of the integrative fibers of the brain.
I have extensive training and experience working with children, adults, and families for over 15 years.
Early relationships shape the way the mind and brain develop from our young years into our adult lives. Our connections with caregivers induce neural circuit firings that persist throughout our lives, shaping how we think, feel, remember, and behave. When we are lucky enough to have secure attachment experiences in which we feel seen, safe, soothed, and secure—the “four S’s of attachment” that serve as the foundation for a healthy mind—these relational experiences stimulate the neuronal activation and growth of the integrative fibers of the brain.
Are you felling overwhelmed. COVD19 had impated your life and the lifes of your children. For over 25 years my professional career has focused on providing children and family therapy to help individuals recovering from various forms of trauma and maltreatment and managed anxiety. In addition to private practice I founded The Village Family Services, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protect children from abuse and neglect and preserve families.
Are you felling overwhelmed. COVD19 had impated your life and the lifes of your children. For over 25 years my professional career has focused on providing children and family therapy to help individuals recovering from various forms of trauma and maltreatment and managed anxiety. In addition to private practice I founded The Village Family Services, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protect children from abuse and neglect and preserve families.
Amauni Graham-Baker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91614 (Online Only)
As a Licensed therapist I have found my work with all ages to be extremely rewarding. In psychotherapy some main goals are to learn skills to better navigate through life, cope with challenging life stressors and communicate feelings, thoughts and needs effectively. ( In my work with children, adolescents and teens I work collaboratively with your child and you (caregiver.) In my work with adults we will work as a team to meet your goals.
As a Licensed therapist I have found my work with all ages to be extremely rewarding. In psychotherapy some main goals are to learn skills to better navigate through life, cope with challenging life stressors and communicate feelings, thoughts and needs effectively. ( In my work with children, adolescents and teens I work collaboratively with your child and you (caregiver.) In my work with adults we will work as a team to meet your goals.
Kristina Waldron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604 (Online Only)
I believe, that most people are capable of experiencing change if given the opportunity, support, and motivation in order to achieve their personal goals. My personable and warm approach with client's is encouraging, inclusive and collaborative. I tailor therapy sessions with therapeutic interventions based on the needs of each individual, using multiple evidenced based therapies and practices. I work with adults, children, teens and their families virtually. I additionally offer a specialization serving the 0-5 age population, by providing parenting support, education, and consultation.
I believe, that most people are capable of experiencing change if given the opportunity, support, and motivation in order to achieve their personal goals. My personable and warm approach with client's is encouraging, inclusive and collaborative. I tailor therapy sessions with therapeutic interventions based on the needs of each individual, using multiple evidenced based therapies and practices. I work with adults, children, teens and their families virtually. I additionally offer a specialization serving the 0-5 age population, by providing parenting support, education, and consultation.
Katherine Casey Voltz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604 (Online Only)
Together, we will work on how to set boundaries in a respectful, non-punitive, but effective way, as well as to nurture and develop a healthy and lasting relationship with your child.
Being a parent can be the most rewarding thing there is. There can be no greater joy than watching your child grow and develop, and being there to help guide them through life. However, in that same breathe, being a parent can also be the most exhausting thing there is. What do you do when your Two and a half year old will only eat yogurt and chicken tenders? How can you possibly have a date night, let alone some alone time with your significant other, when your toddler will not leave your side and tantrums when you try to just go to the bathroom? How do you get a angsty teen to communicate with you?
Together, we will work on how to set boundaries in a respectful, non-punitive, but effective way, as well as to nurture and develop a healthy and lasting relationship with your child.
Being a parent can be the most rewarding thing there is. There can be no greater joy than watching your child grow and develop, and being there to help guide them through life. However, in that same breathe, being a parent can also be the most exhausting thing there is. What do you do when your Two and a half year old will only eat yogurt and chicken tenders? How can you possibly have a date night, let alone some alone time with your significant other, when your toddler will not leave your side and tantrums when you try to just go to the bathroom? How do you get a angsty teen to communicate with you?
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Studio City, CA provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Studio City build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Studio City build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.