Child Therapists in Tarzana, CA
Judith Cotton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RLT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91356 (Online Only)
Children of all ages hold my heart and I work hard to offer my very best so that their future will be all they want/need it to be.
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 38 years of experience - successful - caring - warm - grounded - private and confidential. I believe in full respect living, diversity, and decency. Trained in trauma resolution, narrative and attachment theory, inner child work, and full respect relationship styles. I can be your individual therapist-and reliable confidential safe sounding board, relationship counselor and coach, or workshop provider/presenter as I have presented for over 20 years for the Motion Picture/Television Industry.
Children of all ages hold my heart and I work hard to offer my very best so that their future will be all they want/need it to be.
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 38 years of experience - successful - caring - warm - grounded - private and confidential. I believe in full respect living, diversity, and decency. Trained in trauma resolution, narrative and attachment theory, inner child work, and full respect relationship styles. I can be your individual therapist-and reliable confidential safe sounding board, relationship counselor and coach, or workshop provider/presenter as I have presented for over 20 years for the Motion Picture/Television Industry.
I have had experience and extensive training with adult, child and family issues.
Are you having problems in your relationships? As a therapist who has been practicing for over 20 years I combine conventional and alternative approaches to help you explore destructive patterns that have been affecting your life. I am practical and interactive as I provide support and feedback to help resolve long standing issues. I work together with my patients to help them achieve awareness of themselves and their histories in order to broaden and deepen their sense of self efficacy and self esteem. It is an ongoing journey that is well worth taking.
I have had experience and extensive training with adult, child and family issues.
Are you having problems in your relationships? As a therapist who has been practicing for over 20 years I combine conventional and alternative approaches to help you explore destructive patterns that have been affecting your life. I am practical and interactive as I provide support and feedback to help resolve long standing issues. I work together with my patients to help them achieve awareness of themselves and their histories in order to broaden and deepen their sense of self efficacy and self esteem. It is an ongoing journey that is well worth taking.
Sabrina Garson, LCSW, PPSC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91356
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their parents; particularly addressing emotional and behavioral challenges.
I take an active approach in assisting children, adolescents, adults, and families improve the quality of their lives by fostering and promoting emotional growth, empowerment, healthy relationships and a positive self-image. We all experience difficult times in our lives; I am here to be a support so that you do not have to endure the process alone. I will assist you in learning and implementing effective ways to manage the challenges life presents to you. Together, we will work towards enhancing the quality of your life, your relationships, and your self-esteem.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their parents; particularly addressing emotional and behavioral challenges.
I take an active approach in assisting children, adolescents, adults, and families improve the quality of their lives by fostering and promoting emotional growth, empowerment, healthy relationships and a positive self-image. We all experience difficult times in our lives; I am here to be a support so that you do not have to endure the process alone. I will assist you in learning and implementing effective ways to manage the challenges life presents to you. Together, we will work towards enhancing the quality of your life, your relationships, and your self-esteem.
Over 30 years of experience give me a broad perspective on social, emotional, developmental, and educational challenges of children and adolescents as well as issues and problems faced by adults.
I focus on helping a wide range of people--- children, adolescents, and adults. My adult patients typically come to me because of problems involving depression, anxiety, difficult relationships, and parenting issues. The children and adolescents I see typically have problems involving attention, depression, anxiety, oppositional behavior, and poor self esteem. These problems are often related to stress at home and at school. One of my specialties with youngsters is helping them cope with bullying (including cyber-bullying), harassment, and excessive social media use.
Over 30 years of experience give me a broad perspective on social, emotional, developmental, and educational challenges of children and adolescents as well as issues and problems faced by adults.
I focus on helping a wide range of people--- children, adolescents, and adults. My adult patients typically come to me because of problems involving depression, anxiety, difficult relationships, and parenting issues. The children and adolescents I see typically have problems involving attention, depression, anxiety, oppositional behavior, and poor self esteem. These problems are often related to stress at home and at school. One of my specialties with youngsters is helping them cope with bullying (including cyber-bullying), harassment, and excessive social media use.
Dr. Brian Swanson provides a wide range of strength-based psychotherapeutic services targeting the needs and challenges of children, transitional age youth, adults, as well as couples and families. More specifically, Dr. Swanson offers a comprehensive, evidence-based, and highly effective treatment approach that allows for practical strategies and interventions for difficulties within the home, school, work and other social environments. Dr. Swanson's individualized clinical practice also incorporates the latest empirical research and developments within the field.
Dr. Brian Swanson provides a wide range of strength-based psychotherapeutic services targeting the needs and challenges of children, transitional age youth, adults, as well as couples and families. More specifically, Dr. Swanson offers a comprehensive, evidence-based, and highly effective treatment approach that allows for practical strategies and interventions for difficulties within the home, school, work and other social environments. Dr. Swanson's individualized clinical practice also incorporates the latest empirical research and developments within the field.
I am a bilingual Spanish speaker and have conducted therapy in Spanish with adults, families, children and groups.
The connection between therapist and client is the most important element of successful treatment. Using a strength based approach, I strive to connect to my clients in a meaningful way, creating a safe space for them to explore difficult emotions, thought patterns, relational tendencies, and the ongoing impact of earlier experiences. I am passionate about women's issues and provide support and clarity for those going through challenging life transitions- career changes, relationship changes, parenthood, divorce, loss.
I am a bilingual Spanish speaker and have conducted therapy in Spanish with adults, families, children and groups.
The connection between therapist and client is the most important element of successful treatment. Using a strength based approach, I strive to connect to my clients in a meaningful way, creating a safe space for them to explore difficult emotions, thought patterns, relational tendencies, and the ongoing impact of earlier experiences. I am passionate about women's issues and provide support and clarity for those going through challenging life transitions- career changes, relationship changes, parenthood, divorce, loss.
Parvin Jahanpanah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91356
“Let me support you to build a greater awareness of your wisdom, and strength” As a licensed psychotherapist I can provide that support, awareness, problem-solving skills, and greater coping strategies for issues as depression, anxiety, parenting, domestic violence, and relationship difficulties. I have clinical experience working with children (play therapy), individuals, families, couples and groups. We all have an 'inner critic'. A pattern of blaming ourselves for events that were out of our control. This negative inner talk is more powerful when we fall into anxiety or depression.
“Let me support you to build a greater awareness of your wisdom, and strength” As a licensed psychotherapist I can provide that support, awareness, problem-solving skills, and greater coping strategies for issues as depression, anxiety, parenting, domestic violence, and relationship difficulties. I have clinical experience working with children (play therapy), individuals, families, couples and groups. We all have an 'inner critic'. A pattern of blaming ourselves for events that were out of our control. This negative inner talk is more powerful when we fall into anxiety or depression.
I provide therapy for children, adolescents and adults related to being/feeling "different," mood and anxiety disorders, regulating emotions and coping at school, home, work and in the community, as well as parenting issues and relationship issues.
The ideal client is 5 - 35 years old, experiencing academic, behavioral, psychological, functional, occupational or social problems, such as difficulty learning, regulating emotion, developing and maintaining friendships, problem-solving, acting in age-appropriate ways, thinking clearly, sustaining attention, or working. I offer strength-based assessment services to children, adolescents, and young adults including psychoeducational, psychological, and accommodations testing for the purpose of diagnosis, documentation, treatment, and intervention planning. This includes school placement, IEP goals, support services, accommodations, and referrals. I also work clinically with parents and siblings of special needs children, and children, adolescents and young adults with special needs.
I provide therapy for children, adolescents and adults related to being/feeling "different," mood and anxiety disorders, regulating emotions and coping at school, home, work and in the community, as well as parenting issues and relationship issues.
The ideal client is 5 - 35 years old, experiencing academic, behavioral, psychological, functional, occupational or social problems, such as difficulty learning, regulating emotion, developing and maintaining friendships, problem-solving, acting in age-appropriate ways, thinking clearly, sustaining attention, or working. I offer strength-based assessment services to children, adolescents, and young adults including psychoeducational, psychological, and accommodations testing for the purpose of diagnosis, documentation, treatment, and intervention planning. This includes school placement, IEP goals, support services, accommodations, and referrals. I also work clinically with parents and siblings of special needs children, and children, adolescents and young adults with special needs.
Debbi Molnar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, ACCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91356
I work with people of all ages with issues pertaining to anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, pre-marital counseling, life transitions,sexual orientation conflicts, overcoming addictions and eating disorders, parenting issues, adjusting to life situations ( children with special needs, life altering illness, sudden life changes, trauma, divorce, etc.
The decision to seek therapy often happens because of a crisis or desire for change. My goal is to help you create and attain the life and relationships you want. Often times, we know what the problem is, but don’t have a clear picture of the solution. Together we will create that vision and develop strategies to attain your goals. We will work collaboratively to access strengths and create tools to overcome the obstacles in your way. I work from a solution focused perspective in an active and engaging manner.
I work with people of all ages with issues pertaining to anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, pre-marital counseling, life transitions,sexual orientation conflicts, overcoming addictions and eating disorders, parenting issues, adjusting to life situations ( children with special needs, life altering illness, sudden life changes, trauma, divorce, etc.
The decision to seek therapy often happens because of a crisis or desire for change. My goal is to help you create and attain the life and relationships you want. Often times, we know what the problem is, but don’t have a clear picture of the solution. Together we will create that vision and develop strategies to attain your goals. We will work collaboratively to access strengths and create tools to overcome the obstacles in your way. I work from a solution focused perspective in an active and engaging manner.
I am honored when people come in to meet with me. I also respect the fact that this process can be difficult for some. I am happy to work at the pace with which you are most comfortable. The majority of my clients fit into 4 categories: 1.Adults trying to develop greater confidence.
2.Couples in conflict, needing to find a better way to connect and communicate.
3.Families experiencing tension, or going through a difficult change.
4. Children who need emotional support, and greater coping skills, and parents who are needing tools to help their children.
I am honored when people come in to meet with me. I also respect the fact that this process can be difficult for some. I am happy to work at the pace with which you are most comfortable. The majority of my clients fit into 4 categories: 1.Adults trying to develop greater confidence.
2.Couples in conflict, needing to find a better way to connect and communicate.
3.Families experiencing tension, or going through a difficult change.
4. Children who need emotional support, and greater coping skills, and parents who are needing tools to help their children.
Shawn Lare Brinkley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91335
I work with children and adolescents; individually, in groups, and with families.
I am an eclectic therapist, meaning I do not subscribe to any one therapeutic modality as I believe the therapeutic process is fluid and as a clinician, I must be the same. I help you manage depression, anxiety, ADHD, adjustment disorder, grief/loss, PTSD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, children and adolescents navigating the difficulties of adjusting to parent's divorcing and behavioral issues such as oppositional defiance and conduct issues. In an effort to meet my clients where they are, I will take the time needed to examine, with you, the core issues surrounding the problem and assist in developing solutions from that ground work.
I work with children and adolescents; individually, in groups, and with families.
I am an eclectic therapist, meaning I do not subscribe to any one therapeutic modality as I believe the therapeutic process is fluid and as a clinician, I must be the same. I help you manage depression, anxiety, ADHD, adjustment disorder, grief/loss, PTSD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, children and adolescents navigating the difficulties of adjusting to parent's divorcing and behavioral issues such as oppositional defiance and conduct issues. In an effort to meet my clients where they are, I will take the time needed to examine, with you, the core issues surrounding the problem and assist in developing solutions from that ground work.
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Hello, I am Yvette Wilhite, a Licensed Marriage, and Family Therapist, based in Sacramento, California, where I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based techniques. With a client-centered approach, I prioritize creating a safe and empathetic space to explore and address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management. My goal is to empower clients to develop coping skills, foster resilience, and achieve greater well-being and fulfillment.
I work with a diverse range of clients from various cultural backgrounds, including adults, adolescents, children, and couples, who may be experiencing a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, vocational stress, phase of life issues, relationship issues, and issues related to self-esteem and personal growth.
Hello, I am Yvette Wilhite, a Licensed Marriage, and Family Therapist, based in Sacramento, California, where I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based techniques. With a client-centered approach, I prioritize creating a safe and empathetic space to explore and address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management. My goal is to empower clients to develop coping skills, foster resilience, and achieve greater well-being and fulfillment.
Loss, failure, and separation are major root causes of many forms of suffering in life. But they are not always evident, we may be too young when live through them, or we may not feel their impact until long after an event. Sometimes they even travel through generations. As a psychotherapist, I have spent over 25 years helping people who suffered from a variety of emotional and relational problems created by one or a combination of these issues, ranging from basic unhappiness to unhealthy relationships, workplace conflicts, divorce and separations, parents struggling with their children, migration and forced separation, even trauma.
Loss, failure, and separation are major root causes of many forms of suffering in life. But they are not always evident, we may be too young when live through them, or we may not feel their impact until long after an event. Sometimes they even travel through generations. As a psychotherapist, I have spent over 25 years helping people who suffered from a variety of emotional and relational problems created by one or a combination of these issues, ranging from basic unhappiness to unhealthy relationships, workplace conflicts, divorce and separations, parents struggling with their children, migration and forced separation, even trauma.
Our focus on these 3R's will empower you, your child, or your family to have the most success possible while minimizing overwhelm and eliminating loneliness in the process of change.
Are you feeling stuck, burnt out, or overwhelmed in life? In your relationships? In parenting? Whether you are seeking support for yourself or for your child or teen, you want to work with a professional who has the experience, knowledge, and compassion to promote the best parts of you or your child to shine the brightest in this demanding life. You want a psychologist who is well versed in human thought, behavior, and patterns, to individualize interventions to fit your life circumstances. You want to feel understood as you navigate implementing changes towards your goals of increased purpose, fulfillment, and connection.
Our focus on these 3R's will empower you, your child, or your family to have the most success possible while minimizing overwhelm and eliminating loneliness in the process of change.
Are you feeling stuck, burnt out, or overwhelmed in life? In your relationships? In parenting? Whether you are seeking support for yourself or for your child or teen, you want to work with a professional who has the experience, knowledge, and compassion to promote the best parts of you or your child to shine the brightest in this demanding life. You want a psychologist who is well versed in human thought, behavior, and patterns, to individualize interventions to fit your life circumstances. You want to feel understood as you navigate implementing changes towards your goals of increased purpose, fulfillment, and connection.
Thomas Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Tarzana, CA 91356 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Thomas Williams and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working with a diverse population, such as children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a variety of needs; behavioral, emotional, social, relational, and psycho-educational.
My name is Thomas Williams and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working with a diverse population, such as children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a variety of needs; behavioral, emotional, social, relational, and psycho-educational.
Parshaw Barati-Marnani
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91356
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be complicated and challenging, and there is no "how to" guide. You work so hard, juggling all the different parts of life, but don't feel fulfilled or satisfied. Everything feels like a struggle. You work so hard and it feels like you're barely holding on. What do we do when things happen that throw us off course.? What do we do when we get stuck in a cycle that we don't know how to change? I want you to know that it can get better. The fact that you're reading this right now means that you're ready to feel good. By building tools and exploring the barriers, you can create the life you want, the life you deserve!
Life can be complicated and challenging, and there is no "how to" guide. You work so hard, juggling all the different parts of life, but don't feel fulfilled or satisfied. Everything feels like a struggle. You work so hard and it feels like you're barely holding on. What do we do when things happen that throw us off course.? What do we do when we get stuck in a cycle that we don't know how to change? I want you to know that it can get better. The fact that you're reading this right now means that you're ready to feel good. By building tools and exploring the barriers, you can create the life you want, the life you deserve!
Are you feeling depressed, alone, or anxious? Are you struggling with an addiction? Are you tired of fighting with your partner? Do you want to heal after a break-up or divorce? Do you want to stop attracting the same partners in your life and start dating consciously? If you answered YES to any of these questions, chances are you feel frustrated, confused, and alone. The good news is that solutions do exist for you. We have helped many individuals, couples and families reach higher ground with an action-oriented approach to healing.
Are you feeling depressed, alone, or anxious? Are you struggling with an addiction? Are you tired of fighting with your partner? Do you want to heal after a break-up or divorce? Do you want to stop attracting the same partners in your life and start dating consciously? If you answered YES to any of these questions, chances are you feel frustrated, confused, and alone. The good news is that solutions do exist for you. We have helped many individuals, couples and families reach higher ground with an action-oriented approach to healing.
An act of transformation begins with the acknowledgement that you have begun to "outgrow" your current self and present circumstances. Change and transition can be daunting. But the transformation to your best self is profound, and typically life altering. Whether the transition you are facing is a shift in relationship (divorce, loss of a friend/family member, new parenting, or "empty nest" parenting), a job/career change, college entry, or simply growing up from an adolescent to an adult, I am here to encourage and support, as you navigate your challenges.
An act of transformation begins with the acknowledgement that you have begun to "outgrow" your current self and present circumstances. Change and transition can be daunting. But the transformation to your best self is profound, and typically life altering. Whether the transition you are facing is a shift in relationship (divorce, loss of a friend/family member, new parenting, or "empty nest" parenting), a job/career change, college entry, or simply growing up from an adolescent to an adult, I am here to encourage and support, as you navigate your challenges.
I am a skilled, empathetic, therapist who is committed to providing you with support, insight, and practical tools.You have more strengths and fewer weaknesses than you realize.Working together, we explore you, letting you see yourself as you really are and always have been - worthwhile and loveable. You can learn and move forward. Seeing a licensed therapist often provides new ways to work through the issues and fears holding you back. No matter what the obstacles, we will find solutions together.
I am a skilled, empathetic, therapist who is committed to providing you with support, insight, and practical tools.You have more strengths and fewer weaknesses than you realize.Working together, we explore you, letting you see yourself as you really are and always have been - worthwhile and loveable. You can learn and move forward. Seeing a licensed therapist often provides new ways to work through the issues and fears holding you back. No matter what the obstacles, we will find solutions together.
Rebecca Pasternak
Licensed Educational Psychologist, EdM, NCSP, LEP
Verified Verified
Tarzana, CA 91356
I provide individual counseling with students from elementary school through college to help provide tools and coping skills for success. I also conduct psycho-educational assessments to identify a student's barrier to school success, both academically, and social-emotionally. Any learning, behavioral, or mental health disorders are identified, including ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability. I also provide Gifted testing.
I provide individual counseling with students from elementary school through college to help provide tools and coping skills for success. I also conduct psycho-educational assessments to identify a student's barrier to school success, both academically, and social-emotionally. Any learning, behavioral, or mental health disorders are identified, including ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability. I also provide Gifted testing.
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