Parenting Therapists in Tujunga, CA
Rui is a mother to a 28-weeker preemie baby who had special needs, so she understands the emotional up-and-downs of being a parent.
Rui is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in the treatment of trauma, developmental and attachment trauma, dissociative disorders and reactions to other stressful events in teens and adults. Rui is a certified somatic therapist combining Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment, as well as Attachment-Focused Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Rui's approach is holistic (mind-body-spirit), non-violent, mindfulness-based, and attachment-based, as well as based on Interpersonal Neurobiology which is also the foundation of Rui's parenting consultation and coaching practice.
Rui is a mother to a 28-weeker preemie baby who had special needs, so she understands the emotional up-and-downs of being a parent.
Rui is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in the treatment of trauma, developmental and attachment trauma, dissociative disorders and reactions to other stressful events in teens and adults. Rui is a certified somatic therapist combining Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment, as well as Attachment-Focused Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Rui's approach is holistic (mind-body-spirit), non-violent, mindfulness-based, and attachment-based, as well as based on Interpersonal Neurobiology which is also the foundation of Rui's parenting consultation and coaching practice.
The psychotherapeutic relationship is a place for you to experience being accepted, and deeply understood. Good therapy helps foster healthier relationships, life fulfillment, and self-acceptance. I have been in practice as both a Psychologist and Marriage Family Therapist for 25 years, and have extensive clinical experience, using many modalities and treating diverse populations. I am also a trained hypnotherapist. One of my specialties is working with people who are highly sensitive, intuitive, and creative. If this describes you, then you know the unique challenges of being a sensitive person living in a high-stimulus world.
The psychotherapeutic relationship is a place for you to experience being accepted, and deeply understood. Good therapy helps foster healthier relationships, life fulfillment, and self-acceptance. I have been in practice as both a Psychologist and Marriage Family Therapist for 25 years, and have extensive clinical experience, using many modalities and treating diverse populations. I am also a trained hypnotherapist. One of my specialties is working with people who are highly sensitive, intuitive, and creative. If this describes you, then you know the unique challenges of being a sensitive person living in a high-stimulus world.
Elisabeth S Sadler
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tujunga, CA 91042
Are you looking for answers? Did you know that you have all the answers; all you need is within your grasp if you know where to look and how to access them. ANGER, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, or SUBSTANCE ABUSE destroy the spirit of the person as well as their relationships. Finding your true authentic self requires only the repetition of new and productive behaviors for change. Call me and we can start today!
Are you looking for answers? Did you know that you have all the answers; all you need is within your grasp if you know where to look and how to access them. ANGER, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, or SUBSTANCE ABUSE destroy the spirit of the person as well as their relationships. Finding your true authentic self requires only the repetition of new and productive behaviors for change. Call me and we can start today!
It may have taken you a long time to start this search for a therapist. This is a first big step for many–one that took courage and self-love. Life can be really rough and sometimes the judgement of our families, society, and culture gets in the way of taking care of our mental health. Free yourself from self-doubt and from racing thoughts that may take over your daily activities and affect your relationships.
It may have taken you a long time to start this search for a therapist. This is a first big step for many–one that took courage and self-love. Life can be really rough and sometimes the judgement of our families, society, and culture gets in the way of taking care of our mental health. Free yourself from self-doubt and from racing thoughts that may take over your daily activities and affect your relationships.
Navigating motherhood and everything it comes with can often feel overwhelming. From balancing the needs of both you and your child at the same time to exploring the person you are becoming. Having a safe space to process your transformation into motherhood, the challenges, and the joys serves to support you in connecting to yourself, your purpose, and your authenticity. Sometimes there are feelings of sadness, overwhelm, or just plain feeling like you aren't "good enough". We have all been there! I come from a place of compassion and understanding, ready to explore what parenthood is, to heal, and to grow.
Navigating motherhood and everything it comes with can often feel overwhelming. From balancing the needs of both you and your child at the same time to exploring the person you are becoming. Having a safe space to process your transformation into motherhood, the challenges, and the joys serves to support you in connecting to yourself, your purpose, and your authenticity. Sometimes there are feelings of sadness, overwhelm, or just plain feeling like you aren't "good enough". We have all been there! I come from a place of compassion and understanding, ready to explore what parenthood is, to heal, and to grow.
Is your child/teen suffering from emotional pain? Are you feeling hopeless and frustrated with your child’s constant worrying, lack of motivation, social skills, struggles at school and difficulties with communication? Are you running out of ideas of what to say and do because disciplining, consequences and removing privileges are not getting you the results you want? Through effective clinical practices, your child can learn to turn their struggles to victories, fears into power, hopelessness to aspirations, and their dreams to plans!
Is your child/teen suffering from emotional pain? Are you feeling hopeless and frustrated with your child’s constant worrying, lack of motivation, social skills, struggles at school and difficulties with communication? Are you running out of ideas of what to say and do because disciplining, consequences and removing privileges are not getting you the results you want? Through effective clinical practices, your child can learn to turn their struggles to victories, fears into power, hopelessness to aspirations, and their dreams to plans!
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Divorce Navigation helps you develop an Individualized Divorce Plan (IDP) &, if needed, a detailed Individualized Parenting Plan (IPP).
Are you contemplating divorce, but don’t know where to start? If so, Divorce Navigation can steer you in a direction aimed to save time, money & emotional stress as you prepare to enter the uncharted territory of divorce. Divorce Navigation is a boutique-style divorce consulting practice designed to provide individualized divorce guidance & emotional support. Ms. Theresa M. Collins is a Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS) & trained in Divorce Mediation. She also worked as a Consultant /Mediator on the TV series “Divorce Court” (5 Seasons). She will serve as your personal guide as you prepare for this challenging life transition.
Divorce Navigation helps you develop an Individualized Divorce Plan (IDP) &, if needed, a detailed Individualized Parenting Plan (IPP).
Are you contemplating divorce, but don’t know where to start? If so, Divorce Navigation can steer you in a direction aimed to save time, money & emotional stress as you prepare to enter the uncharted territory of divorce. Divorce Navigation is a boutique-style divorce consulting practice designed to provide individualized divorce guidance & emotional support. Ms. Theresa M. Collins is a Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS) & trained in Divorce Mediation. She also worked as a Consultant /Mediator on the TV series “Divorce Court” (5 Seasons). She will serve as your personal guide as you prepare for this challenging life transition.
Your relationships are precious to you, but sometimes you struggle with them. As a wife and mother, as well as a therapist, I know first-hand the joys & challenges of these meaningful relationships, & how passionately we work to be the best partner & parent we can be. What a relief it can be to express yourself freely in a warm, supportive environment & be understood! Helping others to heal their pain, gain insight, experience self acceptance, build relationship & communication skills, & develop real resilience has been my privilege for almost 20 years. It's time to for you to start feeling better!
Your relationships are precious to you, but sometimes you struggle with them. As a wife and mother, as well as a therapist, I know first-hand the joys & challenges of these meaningful relationships, & how passionately we work to be the best partner & parent we can be. What a relief it can be to express yourself freely in a warm, supportive environment & be understood! Helping others to heal their pain, gain insight, experience self acceptance, build relationship & communication skills, & develop real resilience has been my privilege for almost 20 years. It's time to for you to start feeling better!
Working with older children, adolescents, adults, and couples, I strive to help you understand how your early caregiving experiences are impacting your current wellbeing and interpersonal functioning. My goal is to create a secure relationship where you can feel understood and valued and better understand yourself through our work together. In working with young children and their caregivers, I hope to help parents understand how their own parenting impacts their identity as a caregiver as well as helping them understand their child’s needs and develop a deeper connection.
Working with older children, adolescents, adults, and couples, I strive to help you understand how your early caregiving experiences are impacting your current wellbeing and interpersonal functioning. My goal is to create a secure relationship where you can feel understood and valued and better understand yourself through our work together. In working with young children and their caregivers, I hope to help parents understand how their own parenting impacts their identity as a caregiver as well as helping them understand their child’s needs and develop a deeper connection.
Some of the child/ parenting issues I help with are: anxiety, depression, grief/loss, attachment difficulties, ADHD, OCD, trichotillomania, separation, tantrums, sleep, and sibling rivalry.
When adults and children alike build an understanding of their emotional worlds, they are better equipped to cope with life’s challenges. As your therapist, I will provide an empathic relationship in which we will explore the unique experiences and emotions, both past and present, that bring you to therapy today. Young clients may not yet be able to name their feelings, or have an awareness of what triggers challenging behaviors. Through Play Therapy, I will support your child to process feelings, increase emotional vocabulary, and develop positive coping skills. With older children, I often employ evidence-based CBT/Mindfulness.
Some of the child/ parenting issues I help with are: anxiety, depression, grief/loss, attachment difficulties, ADHD, OCD, trichotillomania, separation, tantrums, sleep, and sibling rivalry.
When adults and children alike build an understanding of their emotional worlds, they are better equipped to cope with life’s challenges. As your therapist, I will provide an empathic relationship in which we will explore the unique experiences and emotions, both past and present, that bring you to therapy today. Young clients may not yet be able to name their feelings, or have an awareness of what triggers challenging behaviors. Through Play Therapy, I will support your child to process feelings, increase emotional vocabulary, and develop positive coping skills. With older children, I often employ evidence-based CBT/Mindfulness.
In terms of Evidence-Based Practices (EBP's) that I have experience with include but are not limited to Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP), Seeking Safety, and Parent-Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT).
Hello, my name is Ian Hansen and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked with children, families, and adults in multiple settings. I have experience working with children and families involved with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Children and Adults with Trauma, and those in danger of being homeless or who are already homeless. I am also experienced with using evidenced-based practices to assist my clients with increasing their ability to cope with their situations and move forward over time.
In terms of Evidence-Based Practices (EBP's) that I have experience with include but are not limited to Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP), Seeking Safety, and Parent-Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT).
Hello, my name is Ian Hansen and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked with children, families, and adults in multiple settings. I have experience working with children and families involved with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Children and Adults with Trauma, and those in danger of being homeless or who are already homeless. I am also experienced with using evidenced-based practices to assist my clients with increasing their ability to cope with their situations and move forward over time.
Catherine Castillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91214 (Online Only)
Currently, I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing difficulties with their relationships, parenting, life transition, or trauma.
My name is Catherine Castillo and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who would be honored to assist you on your path toward a more hopeful today and a better tomorrow. You will be treated warmly, with patience, and without judgment. Together we will look at what is concerning you and how to overcome your current challenges.
Currently, I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing difficulties with their relationships, parenting, life transition, or trauma.
My name is Catherine Castillo and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who would be honored to assist you on your path toward a more hopeful today and a better tomorrow. You will be treated warmly, with patience, and without judgment. Together we will look at what is concerning you and how to overcome your current challenges.
I am also a parenting consultant.
After more than 50 years as a therapist, I still find working with adolescents and adults, exciting and challenging. Each person brings their unique issues to therapy and together we craft a way to move towards a positive solution.
I am also a parenting consultant.
After more than 50 years as a therapist, I still find working with adolescents and adults, exciting and challenging. Each person brings their unique issues to therapy and together we craft a way to move towards a positive solution.
Stephenie H Lievense
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Crescenta, CA 91214
I have had advanced training in couples counseling, marriage enrichment, parenting, intimacy issues and anxiety.
Is your relationship trapped in a pattern of anger, resentment and withdrawal? Are you tired of feeling like your worst version of yourself within your most precious relationship? There is a way out. Working together, we will uncover early painful experiences and the resulting coping behaviors that cause destruction in your relationships with others and with yourself. My hope is that our time together will restore you both to your best selves, allowing you and your partner come back to one another - not in the old way, but in a new way that offers long term connection and safety together.
I have had advanced training in couples counseling, marriage enrichment, parenting, intimacy issues and anxiety.
Is your relationship trapped in a pattern of anger, resentment and withdrawal? Are you tired of feeling like your worst version of yourself within your most precious relationship? There is a way out. Working together, we will uncover early painful experiences and the resulting coping behaviors that cause destruction in your relationships with others and with yourself. My hope is that our time together will restore you both to your best selves, allowing you and your partner come back to one another - not in the old way, but in a new way that offers long term connection and safety together.
It's amazing how our life can affects us, sometimes good and sometimes bad. I believe that life is about taking small steps to help us achieve our overall goals. Unfortunately, challenges, stressors and doubts can get in our way, making our journey difficult, confusing, uncertain and sometimes scary. I am here to help and support you on your journey. After working in non profits organizations, I have over 9 years of experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, domestic violence, parenting issues, grief/loss, sexual assault, generational trauma, co parenting struggles, work related stressors and suicide.
It's amazing how our life can affects us, sometimes good and sometimes bad. I believe that life is about taking small steps to help us achieve our overall goals. Unfortunately, challenges, stressors and doubts can get in our way, making our journey difficult, confusing, uncertain and sometimes scary. I am here to help and support you on your journey. After working in non profits organizations, I have over 9 years of experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, domestic violence, parenting issues, grief/loss, sexual assault, generational trauma, co parenting struggles, work related stressors and suicide.
Navigating life's complexities, you often feel invisible strings pulling you in unfamiliar directions. You find yourself in repetitive emotional patterns, relationships that seem all too familiar. Intriguing dreams and symbols capture your imagination as you desire a deeper connection to your authentic self. Analytical psychoanalysis offers a path to compassionately explore these nuanced layers within you. Our work together will aim for more than quick fixes; my goal is to facilitate your profound self-realization, individuation and emotional well-being. If you’re called to go on this introspective journey I’m here to walk with you.
Navigating life's complexities, you often feel invisible strings pulling you in unfamiliar directions. You find yourself in repetitive emotional patterns, relationships that seem all too familiar. Intriguing dreams and symbols capture your imagination as you desire a deeper connection to your authentic self. Analytical psychoanalysis offers a path to compassionately explore these nuanced layers within you. Our work together will aim for more than quick fixes; my goal is to facilitate your profound self-realization, individuation and emotional well-being. If you’re called to go on this introspective journey I’m here to walk with you.
Nora Chitilian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Life can be full of challenges, but also rewards. Therapy can help us to have better relationships with our family and friends, as well as those in our extended communities. Those are extensions of our relationships with ourselves. I would like to help you build those relationships by providing a safe and welcoming non-judgmental environment. Together we will design and build the mental and emotional structure where you can live your happiest life that is mindful and peaceful.
Life can be full of challenges, but also rewards. Therapy can help us to have better relationships with our family and friends, as well as those in our extended communities. Those are extensions of our relationships with ourselves. I would like to help you build those relationships by providing a safe and welcoming non-judgmental environment. Together we will design and build the mental and emotional structure where you can live your happiest life that is mindful and peaceful.
Individual therapy is a powerful process to help grow insight, identify and cultivate resiliency, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and progress towards your unique goals for personal growth. Individual therapy can serve as a safe haven to openly process past wounds, learn ways to cope with past, current, or upcoming stressors, and to identify and develop skills and traits to better tackle both unexpected or planned challenges that come one’s way. Individual therapy is effective not only for addressing and reducing problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, but also for improving and maintaining one's well-being.
Individual therapy is a powerful process to help grow insight, identify and cultivate resiliency, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and progress towards your unique goals for personal growth. Individual therapy can serve as a safe haven to openly process past wounds, learn ways to cope with past, current, or upcoming stressors, and to identify and develop skills and traits to better tackle both unexpected or planned challenges that come one’s way. Individual therapy is effective not only for addressing and reducing problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, but also for improving and maintaining one's well-being.
Edward Spangler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Crescenta, CA 91214 (Online Only)
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Julia Paige Pengra Clarke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91208
To THRIVE is a natural desire of being human; and yet we are often stuck in surviving. We want to feel effective, creative, and balanced. With nearly 20 years of practice, I've enjoyed building powerful, therapeutic relationships with Young Adults, Adolescents, Aging Adults, Families, and groups in multiple settings. Together, we access and process change through collaborative, creative, narrative, strength-based approaches. Some common issues I work with are: anxiety, depression, life transitions, creative blocks/joy, traumas, Neurodivergence, and addiction.
To THRIVE is a natural desire of being human; and yet we are often stuck in surviving. We want to feel effective, creative, and balanced. With nearly 20 years of practice, I've enjoyed building powerful, therapeutic relationships with Young Adults, Adolescents, Aging Adults, Families, and groups in multiple settings. Together, we access and process change through collaborative, creative, narrative, strength-based approaches. Some common issues I work with are: anxiety, depression, life transitions, creative blocks/joy, traumas, Neurodivergence, and addiction.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.