Child Therapists in Tustin, CA
I primarily treat depression, anxiety, addiction, and family issues emphasizing work with children and parents.
I provide warm, empathetic, and effective care to individuals, couples, and families using some of the best, scientifically validated methods available. My goal is to help you find quick relief while developing the kinds of solutions that have long term, positive results. Because everyone is different, I customize treatment to the specific needs of each person I work with and I go at the client's desired pace.
I primarily treat depression, anxiety, addiction, and family issues emphasizing work with children and parents.
I provide warm, empathetic, and effective care to individuals, couples, and families using some of the best, scientifically validated methods available. My goal is to help you find quick relief while developing the kinds of solutions that have long term, positive results. Because everyone is different, I customize treatment to the specific needs of each person I work with and I go at the client's desired pace.
As children we always envision our future to be grand and perfect but the reality is life doesn't always turn out the way we planned.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges; have you lost your way and have no idea how to steer back; do you feel like you've let yourself or others down; are you suffocating from anxiety; has grief left your heart shattered; do you want a more meaningful and fulfilling life for yourself and your loved ones; do you feel like no one understands and you're all alone; are you having difficulty navigating parenthood; do you have a child who challenges you and you feel defeated; do you feel stressed because of your job, school, or marriage; have you given up on yourself; have you lost your all joy?
As children we always envision our future to be grand and perfect but the reality is life doesn't always turn out the way we planned.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges; have you lost your way and have no idea how to steer back; do you feel like you've let yourself or others down; are you suffocating from anxiety; has grief left your heart shattered; do you want a more meaningful and fulfilling life for yourself and your loved ones; do you feel like no one understands and you're all alone; are you having difficulty navigating parenthood; do you have a child who challenges you and you feel defeated; do you feel stressed because of your job, school, or marriage; have you given up on yourself; have you lost your all joy?
Are you tired of seeing your child struggle to express their emotions, often resorting to tantrums or aggression? Do you feel helpless when your child withdraws or shows anxiety in new or social situations? Are you exhausted from the constant battles over following rules or instructions at home or in school? Imagine a shift where these challenges transform into opportunities for growth and understanding. Envision a scenario where your child learns to communicate effectively and embraces their emotions healthily.
Are you tired of seeing your child struggle to express their emotions, often resorting to tantrums or aggression? Do you feel helpless when your child withdraws or shows anxiety in new or social situations? Are you exhausted from the constant battles over following rules or instructions at home or in school? Imagine a shift where these challenges transform into opportunities for growth and understanding. Envision a scenario where your child learns to communicate effectively and embraces their emotions healthily.
Offering Social-Emotional Summer Camp! Email for details! Is your child or teen struggling? Cara tests for learning disabilities, Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, giftedness, emotional/behavioral disorders, and intellectual disabilities. Cara also provides counseling to treat anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, behavior problems, and attention problems. She teaches coping skills for emotional and behavioral control.
Offering Social-Emotional Summer Camp! Email for details! Is your child or teen struggling? Cara tests for learning disabilities, Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, giftedness, emotional/behavioral disorders, and intellectual disabilities. Cara also provides counseling to treat anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, behavior problems, and attention problems. She teaches coping skills for emotional and behavioral control.
Antoinette M Eimers
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, CST, ISST, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and I earned my Doctorate in Psychology in 2003. I am also a Certified Sandplay Therapist and I specialize in working with Children and Adolescents since I started my practice. I began my career at Orange County Mental Health, Children and Youth Services in Santa Ana back in 1998 and started my own private practice in 2003. I have worked with Adults in a group for the past ten years with Larry Hedges, PhD as well as in private practice. I have a unique perspective towards therapy and would enjoy meeting with you.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and I earned my Doctorate in Psychology in 2003. I am also a Certified Sandplay Therapist and I specialize in working with Children and Adolescents since I started my practice. I began my career at Orange County Mental Health, Children and Youth Services in Santa Ana back in 1998 and started my own private practice in 2003. I have worked with Adults in a group for the past ten years with Larry Hedges, PhD as well as in private practice. I have a unique perspective towards therapy and would enjoy meeting with you.
I have developed a specialty working with families and children for the past 20 years.
I have developed a specialty working with families and children for the past 20 years.
Cristina Minchala
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780
Are you a parent struggling to have a better relationship with your child? Are you, or someone else (teachers, family) worried about your child's behavior? Are you or your family going through a difficult time? If so, you need a therapist with experience working with children, teens, and families. I am a Bilingual (Spanish) licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 17 years of experience specializing in working with children from ages 2 to 21. I have worked with children and their families dealing with a variety of issues including learning difficulties, ADHD, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, and loss.
Are you a parent struggling to have a better relationship with your child? Are you, or someone else (teachers, family) worried about your child's behavior? Are you or your family going through a difficult time? If so, you need a therapist with experience working with children, teens, and families. I am a Bilingual (Spanish) licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 17 years of experience specializing in working with children from ages 2 to 21. I have worked with children and their families dealing with a variety of issues including learning difficulties, ADHD, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, and loss.
Restored Pathways Family Counseling Collective
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Tustin, CA 92780
Are you tired of your home and daily routines being disrupted by your child's meltdowns? Have you found yourself asking, "Why is this behavior happening?" or "How many times must I request this?" Parenting is a lifelong journey filled with both joys and challenges. Whether you're managing tantrums, dealing with aggressive behaviors, struggling with children not following directions, or have concerns about your child's social skills and academic success, remember that you are not alone. My aim as your therapist is to provide parental support and enhance your confidence.
Are you tired of your home and daily routines being disrupted by your child's meltdowns? Have you found yourself asking, "Why is this behavior happening?" or "How many times must I request this?" Parenting is a lifelong journey filled with both joys and challenges. Whether you're managing tantrums, dealing with aggressive behaviors, struggling with children not following directions, or have concerns about your child's social skills and academic success, remember that you are not alone. My aim as your therapist is to provide parental support and enhance your confidence.
Therapy? It's a Thing!
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780
I have over 18 years of experience in public child welfare, including advocacy, mentoring and leadership roles.
If you are dealing with a crisis, feeling helpless, overwhelmed, hopeless, or alone, know there is support for managing life's difficulties or personal challenges. I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct when needed. It is my intent to develop a strong therapeutic alliance to support your treatment goals and objectives. Additionally, I offer consulting services that may involve working with attorneys, educational systems, or serve as a liaison to support our most vulnerable individuals/groups in the community.
I have over 18 years of experience in public child welfare, including advocacy, mentoring and leadership roles.
If you are dealing with a crisis, feeling helpless, overwhelmed, hopeless, or alone, know there is support for managing life's difficulties or personal challenges. I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct when needed. It is my intent to develop a strong therapeutic alliance to support your treatment goals and objectives. Additionally, I offer consulting services that may involve working with attorneys, educational systems, or serve as a liaison to support our most vulnerable individuals/groups in the community.
Dr. Patricia Gisbert
Psychologist, MS, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780
Not accepting new clients
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR THERAPY. I love working with children, teens, and young adults. I provide evidence-based treatment for diagnoses such as ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, etc. and also provide parent-coaching for children/teens with behavioral difficulties. My main goals in therapy are to better the quality of life of the client and their family, and to prevent future difficulties. My goals in testing are to get an accurate diagnosis and give beneficial recommendations. I work with the client, their family, and whomever else (e.g. school district, pediatrician, psychiatrist), in order to reach these goals.
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR THERAPY. I love working with children, teens, and young adults. I provide evidence-based treatment for diagnoses such as ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, etc. and also provide parent-coaching for children/teens with behavioral difficulties. My main goals in therapy are to better the quality of life of the client and their family, and to prevent future difficulties. My goals in testing are to get an accurate diagnosis and give beneficial recommendations. I work with the client, their family, and whomever else (e.g. school district, pediatrician, psychiatrist), in order to reach these goals.
Ariana Sterrett
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780
Not accepting new clients
A pleasure to have you here! I'm Ariana an Associate Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist. Are you overwhelmed by the challenges of navigating your child's developmental journey? Struggling to find effective ways to support yourself through the emotional ups and downs of life? Do you feel like your family dynamics are strained due to communication barriers or conflicting needs? Perhaps you or a loved one are neurodivergent and facing unique hurdles in daily life? Whatever your situation, know that you're not alone. I specialize in treating these issues, providing tailored support and guidance to help you and your family thrive.
A pleasure to have you here! I'm Ariana an Associate Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist. Are you overwhelmed by the challenges of navigating your child's developmental journey? Struggling to find effective ways to support yourself through the emotional ups and downs of life? Do you feel like your family dynamics are strained due to communication barriers or conflicting needs? Perhaps you or a loved one are neurodivergent and facing unique hurdles in daily life? Whatever your situation, know that you're not alone. I specialize in treating these issues, providing tailored support and guidance to help you and your family thrive.
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Verified Verified
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Tustin, CA 92780
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I use cognitive behavioral techniques as well as mindfulness techniques to assist you, your relationship, or your child to improve in overall wellness.
I believe life can be hard at times and it takes courage to seek help and make changes. I have a very open and empathetic approach to therapy and look forward to hearing each client's story as well as see their strength in overcoming whatever might be present in their life. I have experience working with trauma as well as with childhood disorders, relationship difficulties, and family therapy. I understand how difficult it can be to parent, juggle life's stressors as well as our relationships.
I use cognitive behavioral techniques as well as mindfulness techniques to assist you, your relationship, or your child to improve in overall wellness.
I believe life can be hard at times and it takes courage to seek help and make changes. I have a very open and empathetic approach to therapy and look forward to hearing each client's story as well as see their strength in overcoming whatever might be present in their life. I have experience working with trauma as well as with childhood disorders, relationship difficulties, and family therapy. I understand how difficult it can be to parent, juggle life's stressors as well as our relationships.
Tanya Gutierrez is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee training under the supervision of Maryanne Duan (LMFT94176). She applies a humanistic and postmodern perspective in therapy by using empathy, collaboration, and acceptance to help individuals fulfill their potential and maximize their well-being. Tanya uses a variety of therapeutic approaches including behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, narrative, and solution-focused approaches. She is open to working with multiple populations including adults, families, couples, children, and individuals, but specializes in children and adolescents incorporating play and art therapy.
Tanya Gutierrez is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee training under the supervision of Maryanne Duan (LMFT94176). She applies a humanistic and postmodern perspective in therapy by using empathy, collaboration, and acceptance to help individuals fulfill their potential and maximize their well-being. Tanya uses a variety of therapeutic approaches including behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, narrative, and solution-focused approaches. She is open to working with multiple populations including adults, families, couples, children, and individuals, but specializes in children and adolescents incorporating play and art therapy.
I work with a variety of clients including children, adolescents, adults, and couples/family using modalities that are well researched (ei.
Wherever we are in our journey, there seems to be the many problems and struggles we faced, and often, they seem unbearable and with no clear solutions. These are the knots of our life, be it from violence, disasters, discord in our family, knots of drugs and alcoholism, loneliness, sickness, grief, or just feeling stuck, etc. - these are knots that suffocate us and prevent us from living our life to the fullest, our best self. But I want to tell you that there is hope and that hope is always alive.
I work with a variety of clients including children, adolescents, adults, and couples/family using modalities that are well researched (ei.
Wherever we are in our journey, there seems to be the many problems and struggles we faced, and often, they seem unbearable and with no clear solutions. These are the knots of our life, be it from violence, disasters, discord in our family, knots of drugs and alcoholism, loneliness, sickness, grief, or just feeling stuck, etc. - these are knots that suffocate us and prevent us from living our life to the fullest, our best self. But I want to tell you that there is hope and that hope is always alive.
My therapeutic approach focuses very much on the here-and-now. While events in your past certainly played some role in your present distress, the past can not be changed. I believe the primary goal of psychotherapy is to teach you the tools you need to change the current patterns that are causing you problems.
I also have special training and experience working with children and adolescents. While the techniques used with youths are obviously different from those used with adults, the goal remains the same: to provide the tools that will bring about positive change.
My therapeutic approach focuses very much on the here-and-now. While events in your past certainly played some role in your present distress, the past can not be changed. I believe the primary goal of psychotherapy is to teach you the tools you need to change the current patterns that are causing you problems.
I also have special training and experience working with children and adolescents. While the techniques used with youths are obviously different from those used with adults, the goal remains the same: to provide the tools that will bring about positive change.
Family involvement in child therapy to learn how to deal with your children's behavior.
I am a bilingual " English/Spanish" Board certified Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples/families. Developing a trusting relationship with the client will allow an open expression of thoughts and feelings. The treatment will be tailored to each individual client's problems and needs. Commitment and consistency are important to obtain good results. Soy psicologa clinica bilingue (Ingles/Espanol) con mas de 15 anos de experiencia. Es importante desarrollar una relacion terapeutica de confianza con mis clients para facilitar la expression de necesidades y emociones. El tratamiento es disenado de acuerdo a las necesidades de cada uno.
Family involvement in child therapy to learn how to deal with your children's behavior.
I am a bilingual " English/Spanish" Board certified Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples/families. Developing a trusting relationship with the client will allow an open expression of thoughts and feelings. The treatment will be tailored to each individual client's problems and needs. Commitment and consistency are important to obtain good results. Soy psicologa clinica bilingue (Ingles/Espanol) con mas de 15 anos de experiencia. Es importante desarrollar una relacion terapeutica de confianza con mis clients para facilitar la expression de necesidades y emociones. El tratamiento es disenado de acuerdo a las necesidades de cada uno.
My 25 years experience in private practice working with children, teens, adults and couples have led to comfortable skills in facilitating change. I work very hard to really get to know my clients and work with their personal situations. Every individual, couple or family has their unique dynamics, needs, strengths and focus of change. You won't be put in a "diagnostic box".
My 25 years experience in private practice working with children, teens, adults and couples have led to comfortable skills in facilitating change. I work very hard to really get to know my clients and work with their personal situations. Every individual, couple or family has their unique dynamics, needs, strengths and focus of change. You won't be put in a "diagnostic box".
I am certified in treatment modalities of: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) developed to work with individuals (children & adults) with past trauma; and Mapping & Adapting Practices (MAP) developed to work with children with disruptive behavior as well as their families, with primary focus on age-congruent parenting skills for raising hard to control children.
Based on personal belief and experience and coming from a Humanistic Existential theoretical perspective I believe in the great innate potential every individual has and the helper's role as a facilitator or coach to assist the individual to discover and to utilize such strength to live up to one's highest potential. My practice areas include: Substance Abuse (adults & adolescents), Grief Counseling, Marital & Premarital Counseling, Adolescent Misbehavior, Anger-Management, Domestic Violence, Depression, Anxiety, and Stage of Life. I am experienced to work with challenging behavioral problems like borderline personality disorder and adolescents' substance abuse or misbehavior.
I am certified in treatment modalities of: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) developed to work with individuals (children & adults) with past trauma; and Mapping & Adapting Practices (MAP) developed to work with children with disruptive behavior as well as their families, with primary focus on age-congruent parenting skills for raising hard to control children.
Based on personal belief and experience and coming from a Humanistic Existential theoretical perspective I believe in the great innate potential every individual has and the helper's role as a facilitator or coach to assist the individual to discover and to utilize such strength to live up to one's highest potential. My practice areas include: Substance Abuse (adults & adolescents), Grief Counseling, Marital & Premarital Counseling, Adolescent Misbehavior, Anger-Management, Domestic Violence, Depression, Anxiety, and Stage of Life. I am experienced to work with challenging behavioral problems like borderline personality disorder and adolescents' substance abuse or misbehavior.
Hadil Penalvert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Tustin, CA 92780
Not accepting new clients
I'm passionate about working with women and children who have experienced depression, anxiety, and traumas.
Are you struggling to cope with difficult emotions? Do you need support coping with current stressors or processing past traumas? Do you wish to identify and release patterns that keep you from being happy? My goal is to guide you through your healing journey by offering a safe space where you can process your emotions, express your thoughts, work toward your goals, and ultimately feel confident in your life choices.
I'm passionate about working with women and children who have experienced depression, anxiety, and traumas.
Are you struggling to cope with difficult emotions? Do you need support coping with current stressors or processing past traumas? Do you wish to identify and release patterns that keep you from being happy? My goal is to guide you through your healing journey by offering a safe space where you can process your emotions, express your thoughts, work toward your goals, and ultimately feel confident in your life choices.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with children, teens and adults.
Despite your hard work, does it seem like problems continue to pop up for you? You might consider your family disorganized or even chaotic. You have noticed a shift in your child or children and are concerned, it may be caused by divorce or a loss in the family, or other events that cause stress. You are worried about their socialization and they seem to just not be themselves. Friends, family and maybe even teachers are expressing their own concerns regarding your child. You are not sure if it's your parenting or what more you can provide your child. This is scary, overwhelming and it takes courage to admit it isn't working.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with children, teens and adults.
Despite your hard work, does it seem like problems continue to pop up for you? You might consider your family disorganized or even chaotic. You have noticed a shift in your child or children and are concerned, it may be caused by divorce or a loss in the family, or other events that cause stress. You are worried about their socialization and they seem to just not be themselves. Friends, family and maybe even teachers are expressing their own concerns regarding your child. You are not sure if it's your parenting or what more you can provide your child. This is scary, overwhelming and it takes courage to admit it isn't working.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Tustin, 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 Tustin 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 Tustin 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.