Child Therapists in Westchester, CA
Are you struggling to manage your child’s behavior? Do you want to have more consistent, peaceful and effortless routines and schedules for yourself and for your child? Are you wondering if your child will ever grow out of throwing tantrums, or one day start eating wider variety of food? Are you tired, overwhelmed, feel like there just isn't enough time in the day? Parents are being uncharacteristically challenged in the current environment, and finding the balance can be challenging. My practice includes short and long term intervention helping individuals and parents identify and attain goals using the principal of ABA.
Are you struggling to manage your child’s behavior? Do you want to have more consistent, peaceful and effortless routines and schedules for yourself and for your child? Are you wondering if your child will ever grow out of throwing tantrums, or one day start eating wider variety of food? Are you tired, overwhelmed, feel like there just isn't enough time in the day? Parents are being uncharacteristically challenged in the current environment, and finding the balance can be challenging. My practice includes short and long term intervention helping individuals and parents identify and attain goals using the principal of ABA.
Peter R Getoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westchester, CA 90045
I am a veteran therapist. I have been in private practice for over thirty years and I provide therapy to older adults, adults and children Using warmth, sensitivity, patience, compassion, and wisdom I transform the therapy session into an environment where you can explore, learn, and examine your strengths and weaknesses. I am a gifted listener and problem-solver. You will feel safe with me to completely be yourself and know that I will be profoundly objective, kind, and confident in assisting you to ease your suffering and significantly increase your self-love, wisdom, self-respect and ability to make changes in your life.
I am a veteran therapist. I have been in private practice for over thirty years and I provide therapy to older adults, adults and children Using warmth, sensitivity, patience, compassion, and wisdom I transform the therapy session into an environment where you can explore, learn, and examine your strengths and weaknesses. I am a gifted listener and problem-solver. You will feel safe with me to completely be yourself and know that I will be profoundly objective, kind, and confident in assisting you to ease your suffering and significantly increase your self-love, wisdom, self-respect and ability to make changes in your life.
I have provided mental health services for a wide variety of disorders and diverse populations of children and adults for over 20 years. I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in multiple states. I use a holistic approaches to facilitate therapeutic change. I infuse my work with elements from evidenced-based interventions, behavioral, cognitive, experiential and psychodynamic therapies, and art therapy. My therapeutic work facilitates the individuals' desired changes using traditional and non-traditional methods, such as art therapy, EMDR, neurofeedback, mindfulness, and interpersonal process therapy.
I have provided mental health services for a wide variety of disorders and diverse populations of children and adults for over 20 years. I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in multiple states. I use a holistic approaches to facilitate therapeutic change. I infuse my work with elements from evidenced-based interventions, behavioral, cognitive, experiential and psychodynamic therapies, and art therapy. My therapeutic work facilitates the individuals' desired changes using traditional and non-traditional methods, such as art therapy, EMDR, neurofeedback, mindfulness, and interpersonal process therapy.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. My approach is to be a collaborative partner supporting you to gain insights, increasing your self acceptance and trusting your instincts. The goal is for lasting change. I work with adults, as well as adults parenting young children. An additional area of interest is supporting parents of children who are transgender or gender diverse. Being a good parent is not about being perfect, but it's about being authentic and reflective, supporting your children to live successfully in an imperfect world.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. My approach is to be a collaborative partner supporting you to gain insights, increasing your self acceptance and trusting your instincts. The goal is for lasting change. I work with adults, as well as adults parenting young children. An additional area of interest is supporting parents of children who are transgender or gender diverse. Being a good parent is not about being perfect, but it's about being authentic and reflective, supporting your children to live successfully in an imperfect world.
I also love working with Children & Teens.
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression due to family and work stressors, personal relationships, stage of life transitions, or trauma? Life is filled with challenges and there are many reasons you may find yourself looking for support. Researching therapists is an important first step towards actualizing your highest and best self. Isn't it time to step into your power? Using somatic interventions and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, I will work collaboratively with you to implement easily practiced wellness skills into your everyday life that promote a sense of connection and well-being.
I also love working with Children & Teens.
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression due to family and work stressors, personal relationships, stage of life transitions, or trauma? Life is filled with challenges and there are many reasons you may find yourself looking for support. Researching therapists is an important first step towards actualizing your highest and best self. Isn't it time to step into your power? Using somatic interventions and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, I will work collaboratively with you to implement easily practiced wellness skills into your everyday life that promote a sense of connection and well-being.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist who works with adolescents, adults, parents and families. I provide a compassionate, respectful, and nonjudgemental environment in which to explore your unique needs and wants. I understand the courage it takes to go to someone for help and I honor the process of therapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist who works with adolescents, adults, parents and families. I provide a compassionate, respectful, and nonjudgemental environment in which to explore your unique needs and wants. I understand the courage it takes to go to someone for help and I honor the process of therapy.
Laura Jean Brownstein
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westchester, CA 90045
Building confidence, overcoming adversity, being an advocate for yourself, and finding that youth you once had, are all goals that I work on with my clients. Whether getting nervous at work to speak up for yourself, planning and prioritizing tasks, and managing and coping with stress and frustrations, are all things we deal with and need help with at times. Asking for help is such a big step and can create a lot of anxiety for us, but once we do it, we may feel relief and less pressure. Let's take control of our life now, to better our tomorrow. Let's take it one step at a time, together.
Building confidence, overcoming adversity, being an advocate for yourself, and finding that youth you once had, are all goals that I work on with my clients. Whether getting nervous at work to speak up for yourself, planning and prioritizing tasks, and managing and coping with stress and frustrations, are all things we deal with and need help with at times. Asking for help is such a big step and can create a lot of anxiety for us, but once we do it, we may feel relief and less pressure. Let's take control of our life now, to better our tomorrow. Let's take it one step at a time, together.
Ceccily Bednash
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Westchester, CA 90045 (Online Only)
Are you a creative who is looking for support? Creative people have a unique set of challenges they face and I offer the specialized support that you need. If you identify as a creative person whether you are a writer, singer, actor, visual artist, performer, musician or participate in a creative lifestyle, I can help you. As a creative myself I understand the psychological, emotional, financial and lifestyle challenges that creatives face in a world that prioritizes capitalism over creativity. I will help you to use your unique gifts and talents in order to live your life in the fullest expression of yourself.
Are you a creative who is looking for support? Creative people have a unique set of challenges they face and I offer the specialized support that you need. If you identify as a creative person whether you are a writer, singer, actor, visual artist, performer, musician or participate in a creative lifestyle, I can help you. As a creative myself I understand the psychological, emotional, financial and lifestyle challenges that creatives face in a world that prioritizes capitalism over creativity. I will help you to use your unique gifts and talents in order to live your life in the fullest expression of yourself.
Mandana Naghi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westchester, CA 90045 (Online Only)
In a world where we can often feel disconnected, detached and cutoff from ourselves and others, therapy is a place where we can start to put the pieces back together to start feeling WHOLE again. I have a gentle yet direct approach and I offer a supportive environment where your strengths and wisdom are acknowledged. I gently challenge you by offering honest and clear feedback while respecting where you are at and what you need. My approach is collaborative as we work together as a team to help foster growth and health.
In a world where we can often feel disconnected, detached and cutoff from ourselves and others, therapy is a place where we can start to put the pieces back together to start feeling WHOLE again. I have a gentle yet direct approach and I offer a supportive environment where your strengths and wisdom are acknowledged. I gently challenge you by offering honest and clear feedback while respecting where you are at and what you need. My approach is collaborative as we work together as a team to help foster growth and health.
Haley Herdman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westchester, CA 90045
No matter which roles you hold in life, I believe that mental training is a very important resource to have. Engaging in therapy can help optimize an individual's performance, overall mental growth, and confidence. Through a mindfulness-based approach, I focus on empowering clients to adapt skills that aid them in performing under pressure, developing a more optimistic perspective, develop a resilient mindset, and create emotional awareness.
No matter which roles you hold in life, I believe that mental training is a very important resource to have. Engaging in therapy can help optimize an individual's performance, overall mental growth, and confidence. Through a mindfulness-based approach, I focus on empowering clients to adapt skills that aid them in performing under pressure, developing a more optimistic perspective, develop a resilient mindset, and create emotional awareness.
Are you feeling stuck? People come to me for a lot of different reasons but usually they describe feeling stuck in some way despite their best efforts to shift things. Maybe you are in a crisis or dealing with a transition, maybe your relationships are complex and dissatisfying. Whatever your reason for reaching out, I work to create a non-judgmental environment so that whatever parts of your story need attention can be effectively explored in ways that are powerful and meaningful to you.
Are you feeling stuck? People come to me for a lot of different reasons but usually they describe feeling stuck in some way despite their best efforts to shift things. Maybe you are in a crisis or dealing with a transition, maybe your relationships are complex and dissatisfying. Whatever your reason for reaching out, I work to create a non-judgmental environment so that whatever parts of your story need attention can be effectively explored in ways that are powerful and meaningful to you.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westchester, CA 90045
If you’re here it means something isn’t sitting right with you. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next steps? Maybe you’re noticing a lot of self-doubt and not feeling “good enough”. Maybe you’re feeling lonely in your marriage when it has been easy for so long. Are you noticing a lot of imbalances in your relationships and friendships, where you don’t get back what you provide? Things that may have worked in the past may not work anymore, and maybe you’re ready for a new approach. An approach where you can be compassionate towards yourself and take new steps to support yourself.
If you’re here it means something isn’t sitting right with you. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next steps? Maybe you’re noticing a lot of self-doubt and not feeling “good enough”. Maybe you’re feeling lonely in your marriage when it has been easy for so long. Are you noticing a lot of imbalances in your relationships and friendships, where you don’t get back what you provide? Things that may have worked in the past may not work anymore, and maybe you’re ready for a new approach. An approach where you can be compassionate towards yourself and take new steps to support yourself.
Marisa Faynsod
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Westchester, CA 90045
Not accepting new clients
I am an East Coast Native who incorporates compassion, humor, and honesty when working with caregivers, children, and adults.
***I AM CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS****** Uncertainty can bring up our unresolved issues and fear can keep us paralyzed. I can help you manage these feelings. Together we can identify what you can control and create concrete ways to overcome emotions that cause distress.
I am an East Coast Native who incorporates compassion, humor, and honesty when working with caregivers, children, and adults.
***I AM CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS****** Uncertainty can bring up our unresolved issues and fear can keep us paralyzed. I can help you manage these feelings. Together we can identify what you can control and create concrete ways to overcome emotions that cause distress.
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I provide both short-term, solution-focused therapy and longer-term, process-oriented therapy for both children and adults.
I believe therapy is about connection. Therapy is based on the connection with your therapist to create a meaningful, supportive space to explore your most vulnerable emotions. Therapy can help you strengthen your connection with the people in your life in a positive and hopeful way. And most of all, therapy can grow your connection to your most authentic self. Therapy can help guide and support you through times of stress, build communication and interpersonal skills, and develop a deep understanding of who you are and what you want out of life.
I provide both short-term, solution-focused therapy and longer-term, process-oriented therapy for both children and adults.
I believe therapy is about connection. Therapy is based on the connection with your therapist to create a meaningful, supportive space to explore your most vulnerable emotions. Therapy can help you strengthen your connection with the people in your life in a positive and hopeful way. And most of all, therapy can grow your connection to your most authentic self. Therapy can help guide and support you through times of stress, build communication and interpersonal skills, and develop a deep understanding of who you are and what you want out of life.
You have already taken an important step by seeking the help that your child needs.
Seeing your child struggle with anxiety is such a helpless feeling. Your daughter is paralyzed with fear about what others may think of her, and nothing that you say can comfort her. Your son freezes on homework and tests, feeling that everything must be perfect, and you feel guilty, as you wonder if you've passed these anxious thoughts down to him. Sunday night comes and they're preoccupied with the thought of the impending school week, and no matter how rational you are with them, they can't shake the dread that comes with going to school.
You have already taken an important step by seeking the help that your child needs.
Seeing your child struggle with anxiety is such a helpless feeling. Your daughter is paralyzed with fear about what others may think of her, and nothing that you say can comfort her. Your son freezes on homework and tests, feeling that everything must be perfect, and you feel guilty, as you wonder if you've passed these anxious thoughts down to him. Sunday night comes and they're preoccupied with the thought of the impending school week, and no matter how rational you are with them, they can't shake the dread that comes with going to school.
John Claros
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Culver City, CA 90230 (Online Only)
I have worked with clients in English/Spanish helping adults with co-occurring disorders, at-risk youth, children, adolescents and veterans, with exposure to trauma, neglect, abuse, and parents with parenting issues. Working with these clients early on in my career motivated me to help those who cannot help themselves. Working as a therapist is a rewarding experience as well as a privilege to be invited into another person's life. I find that in joining clients on their journey to make changes and overcome the difficulties in their lives it enables them to discover their best self.
I have worked with clients in English/Spanish helping adults with co-occurring disorders, at-risk youth, children, adolescents and veterans, with exposure to trauma, neglect, abuse, and parents with parenting issues. Working with these clients early on in my career motivated me to help those who cannot help themselves. Working as a therapist is a rewarding experience as well as a privilege to be invited into another person's life. I find that in joining clients on their journey to make changes and overcome the difficulties in their lives it enables them to discover their best self.
I enjoyed very much my post licensure work at a family institute. Whether working with a child, an adolescent, an adult, a dyad or the whole family, I will initially focus on the person suffering the most. Based on the presenting symptom, I may do brief crisis intervention to stabilize a situation until an individual's underlying issue has been crystallized. The life issue causing depression, anxiety, and fears will then be addressed in more depth. My approach is to assist people in their own healing, maximizing on their own strengths and resources.
I enjoyed very much my post licensure work at a family institute. Whether working with a child, an adolescent, an adult, a dyad or the whole family, I will initially focus on the person suffering the most. Based on the presenting symptom, I may do brief crisis intervention to stabilize a situation until an individual's underlying issue has been crystallized. The life issue causing depression, anxiety, and fears will then be addressed in more depth. My approach is to assist people in their own healing, maximizing on their own strengths and resources.
Patrick Brian Dickey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
El Segundo, CA 90245 (Online Only)
I have experience helping children, adolescents, adults and Autism Spectrum.
Life keeps rolling on whether we experience depression, anxiety, grief, loss, or conflicts with your loved ones. Getting yourself unstuck can be quite frustrating. For some, the challenge can create feelings of despair and hopelessness. But you can create a life that’s meaningful. Together we will collaborate on building on your existing strengths and create a new, purposeful, and worthwhile future.
I have experience helping children, adolescents, adults and Autism Spectrum.
Life keeps rolling on whether we experience depression, anxiety, grief, loss, or conflicts with your loved ones. Getting yourself unstuck can be quite frustrating. For some, the challenge can create feelings of despair and hopelessness. But you can create a life that’s meaningful. Together we will collaborate on building on your existing strengths and create a new, purposeful, and worthwhile future.
The Village Mental Health Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90056 (Online Only)
My name is Tanisha Simpson and my clinical experience includes working with children, teens, and adults with severe mental illnesses and individuals in crisis. I am a compassionate, solutions-oriented professional dedicated to providing exceptional care and devising creative treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults dealing with multiple issues. I developed a passion and personal commitment to two things: fostering a positive learning environment for individuals with various backgrounds and maximizing individual and family performance.
My name is Tanisha Simpson and my clinical experience includes working with children, teens, and adults with severe mental illnesses and individuals in crisis. I am a compassionate, solutions-oriented professional dedicated to providing exceptional care and devising creative treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults dealing with multiple issues. I developed a passion and personal commitment to two things: fostering a positive learning environment for individuals with various backgrounds and maximizing individual and family performance.
I specialize in Child and Adolescent therapy, as well as Individual, and Family therapy. My focus is to assist with personal growth and address concerns such as loss and grief, anxiety, and depression. I take pride in providing a safe and nurturing environment where individuals who identify as QTPOC, POC, and/or LGBTQ, feel seen and heard where the focus is on their healing and success. My goal is to help one discover resiliency and begin the journey to healing and overcoming barriers. Through empowerment and support I want to help you discover what is best for you, being your true and authentic self.
I specialize in Child and Adolescent therapy, as well as Individual, and Family therapy. My focus is to assist with personal growth and address concerns such as loss and grief, anxiety, and depression. I take pride in providing a safe and nurturing environment where individuals who identify as QTPOC, POC, and/or LGBTQ, feel seen and heard where the focus is on their healing and success. My goal is to help one discover resiliency and begin the journey to healing and overcoming barriers. Through empowerment and support I want to help you discover what is best for you, being your true and authentic self.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Westchester, 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 Westchester 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 Westchester 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.