Children (6 to 10) Therapists in Simi Valley, CA
Hi there! My name is Shari Balbien, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children as young as five years of age, adolescents, families, and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, as well as issues related to trauma, self-esteem, and grief. I have found that my style and approach are a good match for young children, families, and couples, who may be dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and communication issues.
Hi there! My name is Shari Balbien, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children as young as five years of age, adolescents, families, and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, as well as issues related to trauma, self-esteem, and grief. I have found that my style and approach are a good match for young children, families, and couples, who may be dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and communication issues.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Simi Valley for over 25 years. I mostly work with children and adolescents struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, divorce, school-related difficulties and problematic behaviors. My belief is that the most essential factor when doing this type of work is to establish a sense of trust along with providing a therapeutic environment which is safe, secure, accepting and nonjudgmental. This conveys to the individual that they are respected for who they are which can lead to an increase in self-respect and respect for others.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Simi Valley for over 25 years. I mostly work with children and adolescents struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, divorce, school-related difficulties and problematic behaviors. My belief is that the most essential factor when doing this type of work is to establish a sense of trust along with providing a therapeutic environment which is safe, secure, accepting and nonjudgmental. This conveys to the individual that they are respected for who they are which can lead to an increase in self-respect and respect for others.
Nvard Mkrtchyan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93063
There are times when you feel as though you have tried everything and it's difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Going through that tunnel alone can be extremely scary and anxiety provoking. Facing those challenges may be painful and going though all the different emotions are overwhelming. Therapy can be a safe space for individuals to learn how to identify, process and heal from their past. It can be difficult to heal from the past without the proper tools, therefore prioritizing the importance of individualizing this journey to your specific needs is one of the most important aspects of starting therapy.
There are times when you feel as though you have tried everything and it's difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Going through that tunnel alone can be extremely scary and anxiety provoking. Facing those challenges may be painful and going though all the different emotions are overwhelming. Therapy can be a safe space for individuals to learn how to identify, process and heal from their past. It can be difficult to heal from the past without the proper tools, therefore prioritizing the importance of individualizing this journey to your specific needs is one of the most important aspects of starting therapy.
I'm a Licensed Educational Therapist who works with clients searching for educational and vocational evaluations and support. I have worked in education for the past 27 years and have experience working with students, school districts and families. As a school psychologist I have assessed and provided counseling for students with disabilities ranging from Autism, Learning Disabilities, Emotional Disturbance and those struggling with attention and focus.
I'm a Licensed Educational Therapist who works with clients searching for educational and vocational evaluations and support. I have worked in education for the past 27 years and have experience working with students, school districts and families. As a school psychologist I have assessed and provided counseling for students with disabilities ranging from Autism, Learning Disabilities, Emotional Disturbance and those struggling with attention and focus.
Debbie Ciulla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93063
My practice specializes in women/daughters who have experienced Narcissistic Personality Disorder in their life. If you feel like you will never be good enough or feel that the drama in your life never ends, I may be able to help you. In processing the trauma, you can find peace and healing. Together we will integrate psychological principles and Christian faith to promote healing, growth, and restoration. I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your experiences, process your emotions and find hope in the midst of pain.
My practice specializes in women/daughters who have experienced Narcissistic Personality Disorder in their life. If you feel like you will never be good enough or feel that the drama in your life never ends, I may be able to help you. In processing the trauma, you can find peace and healing. Together we will integrate psychological principles and Christian faith to promote healing, growth, and restoration. I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your experiences, process your emotions and find hope in the midst of pain.
Sarah Elizabeth Parsons
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93063
The stresses of life along with your own internal struggles can sometimes be overwhelming. You or your child may feel that you’ve done everything you can to work through difficult events or emotions but still find yourself struggling. Your experiences and emotions may be affecting you internally or may be affecting your relationships, work, or school activities. Whatever you’re going through, there are solutions and hope for a happier life. I believe that you or your child can discover the root of your struggles and are capable of overcoming hardships.
The stresses of life along with your own internal struggles can sometimes be overwhelming. You or your child may feel that you’ve done everything you can to work through difficult events or emotions but still find yourself struggling. Your experiences and emotions may be affecting you internally or may be affecting your relationships, work, or school activities. Whatever you’re going through, there are solutions and hope for a happier life. I believe that you or your child can discover the root of your struggles and are capable of overcoming hardships.
Alexis Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (Online Only)
Welcome and thank you for considering me as your therapist. I enjoy working with individuals that experience struggles with anxiety, depression, difficulty adjusting to life, work, or school transitions, and are maybe even the first in their family’s history to recognize unhealthy family patterns that cause them to feel pain, shame, or broken. I view therapy as a collaborative journey and I passionately value working with individuals that are ready to make a commitment to their healing journey towards self-discovery and growth.
Welcome and thank you for considering me as your therapist. I enjoy working with individuals that experience struggles with anxiety, depression, difficulty adjusting to life, work, or school transitions, and are maybe even the first in their family’s history to recognize unhealthy family patterns that cause them to feel pain, shame, or broken. I view therapy as a collaborative journey and I passionately value working with individuals that are ready to make a commitment to their healing journey towards self-discovery and growth.
Samantha Wyllie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93063
I enjoy working with my clients by partnering up and walking their path with them. I have a strength based approach which will allow us to leverage your resources while we go into difficult areas of your life. We will explore unconscious material like your patterns, reactions, beliefs, and feelings to try to understand driving forces that make life seem so challenging. My goal is for you to feel safe so you can be vulnerable and explore the depth of your psyche. I will help you let go of defenses and create change in your life.
I enjoy working with my clients by partnering up and walking their path with them. I have a strength based approach which will allow us to leverage your resources while we go into difficult areas of your life. We will explore unconscious material like your patterns, reactions, beliefs, and feelings to try to understand driving forces that make life seem so challenging. My goal is for you to feel safe so you can be vulnerable and explore the depth of your psyche. I will help you let go of defenses and create change in your life.
Parenting can be tough. You may find your mind filled with worries and self-doubt. “Am I repeating the same mistakes my parents made?” “I’m tired of the yelling, but what else am I supposed to do?” If these thoughts seem all too familiar, it may be time to get your child and yourself some support. All you want is for your child to feel confident, have good friends, and succeed in life, but this feels so far away. . In therapy, your child will learn to recognize their strengths, develop new skills, and learn ways to cope with difficult emotions.
Parenting can be tough. You may find your mind filled with worries and self-doubt. “Am I repeating the same mistakes my parents made?” “I’m tired of the yelling, but what else am I supposed to do?” If these thoughts seem all too familiar, it may be time to get your child and yourself some support. All you want is for your child to feel confident, have good friends, and succeed in life, but this feels so far away. . In therapy, your child will learn to recognize their strengths, develop new skills, and learn ways to cope with difficult emotions.
Hello, I am Julie Pennington (previously Colfax) LMFT. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with people of all ages, levels of development, abilities, and stages of life. My focus is on you, your goals for yourself, and your family in the therapy space. The majority of the clients I see working to recover from trauma and minimize the impact or development of trauma responses (Acute Stress Disorder or PTSD), dealing with depression (bipolar or unipolar), anxiety, neuro-divergent and differently-abled, wanting to improve emotional management skills or work through substance use and addiction challenges.
Hello, I am Julie Pennington (previously Colfax) LMFT. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with people of all ages, levels of development, abilities, and stages of life. My focus is on you, your goals for yourself, and your family in the therapy space. The majority of the clients I see working to recover from trauma and minimize the impact or development of trauma responses (Acute Stress Disorder or PTSD), dealing with depression (bipolar or unipolar), anxiety, neuro-divergent and differently-abled, wanting to improve emotional management skills or work through substance use and addiction challenges.
Armine Vardanyan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (Online Only)
Hi! Welcome to my small online practice, and congratulations on taking the step in looking into therapy - I know it can be challenging! My primary goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and comfortable space where you can be yourself and open up about things that you may be struggling with, or things that are causing you stress. Our sessions will not be a one-sided conversation, nor will they be mundane (trust me!), but rather there will be a lot of conversation and interaction, and together we can work on the things you want to change. I want you to find the peace and healing that you desire.
Hi! Welcome to my small online practice, and congratulations on taking the step in looking into therapy - I know it can be challenging! My primary goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and comfortable space where you can be yourself and open up about things that you may be struggling with, or things that are causing you stress. Our sessions will not be a one-sided conversation, nor will they be mundane (trust me!), but rather there will be a lot of conversation and interaction, and together we can work on the things you want to change. I want you to find the peace and healing that you desire.
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Is your child struggling in school, anxious, can't focus or seems depressed? Dr. Shiro Torquato specializes in PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS and EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATIONS for children and teens. If your child is getting poor grades, having difficulty paying attention, or can't make friends, a psychological assessment could reveal the source of these issues. The results of this assessment will suggest interventions to help your child be happier and more successful. Dr. Torquato performs a comprehensive evaluation of your child's learning, cognitive abilities, social/emotional functioning and behavior to determine the core problems and make recommendations to help your child succeed at home and school.
Is your child struggling in school, anxious, can't focus or seems depressed? Dr. Shiro Torquato specializes in PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS and EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATIONS for children and teens. If your child is getting poor grades, having difficulty paying attention, or can't make friends, a psychological assessment could reveal the source of these issues. The results of this assessment will suggest interventions to help your child be happier and more successful. Dr. Torquato performs a comprehensive evaluation of your child's learning, cognitive abilities, social/emotional functioning and behavior to determine the core problems and make recommendations to help your child succeed at home and school.
Are you feeling alone with struggles and challenges in your life? You are feeling limited in your abilities to cope with worry and overwhelmed with things outside your control. There is a feeling of hopelessness and uncertainty of which direction to take. Whether you are going through a big change or you are having difficulty understanding your emotions, you do not need to do this alone. I welcome you into a safe space, where you can feel comfortable to share your thoughts and feelings
Are you feeling alone with struggles and challenges in your life? You are feeling limited in your abilities to cope with worry and overwhelmed with things outside your control. There is a feeling of hopelessness and uncertainty of which direction to take. Whether you are going through a big change or you are having difficulty understanding your emotions, you do not need to do this alone. I welcome you into a safe space, where you can feel comfortable to share your thoughts and feelings
The first step toward pursuing wellness is not always an easy one. I am passionate about walking alongside you through life's challenges and helping you find healing and growth. I am dedicated to creating a welcoming and safe space for all my clients. I will integrate person-centered, attachment based, and psychodynamic approaches to inform my counseling. I may draw on a variety of techniques such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy and trauma-informed interventions to best meet my client's needs.
The first step toward pursuing wellness is not always an easy one. I am passionate about walking alongside you through life's challenges and helping you find healing and growth. I am dedicated to creating a welcoming and safe space for all my clients. I will integrate person-centered, attachment based, and psychodynamic approaches to inform my counseling. I may draw on a variety of techniques such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy and trauma-informed interventions to best meet my client's needs.
For those seeking a clinician for themself: Life is hard. It seems like everyone received a playbook and your copy never arrived. In our work together, we’ll navigate understanding how you process the world and your inner self. We’ll gently unpack the anxiety and loneliness that are inherent to living in environments meant for neurotypical folx. There will be space to celebrate what makes you unique and space to process the pain of life’s challenges. Our work together will be individual to you, but I provide all clients affirming care that honors your identity as valid and enough.
For those seeking a clinician for themself: Life is hard. It seems like everyone received a playbook and your copy never arrived. In our work together, we’ll navigate understanding how you process the world and your inner self. We’ll gently unpack the anxiety and loneliness that are inherent to living in environments meant for neurotypical folx. There will be space to celebrate what makes you unique and space to process the pain of life’s challenges. Our work together will be individual to you, but I provide all clients affirming care that honors your identity as valid and enough.
Scott T Barrella
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, sbarrella
Verified Verified
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Cornerstone has been in business for over 28 years - we have served over 5000 families! We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and anger management issues. New clients will learn tools and workable solutions for handling conflict. Our goal is to help you focus on your present journey and where you would like your journey to lead. We work with adults and children. At Cornerstone Counseling we treat depression, anxiety, and a wide variety of mental health challenges. Experience Counts so call 805-390-6384 today for a free consult!
Cornerstone has been in business for over 28 years - we have served over 5000 families! We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and anger management issues. New clients will learn tools and workable solutions for handling conflict. Our goal is to help you focus on your present journey and where you would like your journey to lead. We work with adults and children. At Cornerstone Counseling we treat depression, anxiety, and a wide variety of mental health challenges. Experience Counts so call 805-390-6384 today for a free consult!
Are you looking for something more in life? Do you want to feel like a healthier, more balanced youthful you? Do you want to experience more order, serenity, beauty and joy? If so you have come to the right place. My name is Nicole which means Victory of the People. I can help you to be victorious over your life. After overcoming many obstacles in my own life I can share my experience, strength and hope with you. I am a Solution Focused therapist specializing in Cognitive Behaviorial therapy combined with the positive unconditional regard of Rogerian therapy.
Are you looking for something more in life? Do you want to feel like a healthier, more balanced youthful you? Do you want to experience more order, serenity, beauty and joy? If so you have come to the right place. My name is Nicole which means Victory of the People. I can help you to be victorious over your life. After overcoming many obstacles in my own life I can share my experience, strength and hope with you. I am a Solution Focused therapist specializing in Cognitive Behaviorial therapy combined with the positive unconditional regard of Rogerian therapy.
Hey, I’m Elizabeth Trujillo, a licensed marriage and family therapist who’s on a mission to help badass moms and women break the cycle of trauma. I’m not here to make you ordinary—I’m here to help you heal today so you can slay tomorrow! Using mind-body-spirit magic like CRM and ART, I teach you how to get real insight, make powerful changes, and own who you are with pride. Let’s rewrite your story and stop trauma from being passed down, starting with you.
Hey, I’m Elizabeth Trujillo, a licensed marriage and family therapist who’s on a mission to help badass moms and women break the cycle of trauma. I’m not here to make you ordinary—I’m here to help you heal today so you can slay tomorrow! Using mind-body-spirit magic like CRM and ART, I teach you how to get real insight, make powerful changes, and own who you are with pride. Let’s rewrite your story and stop trauma from being passed down, starting with you.
I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background, including working with children (ages 3-18) using play therapy, individuals, couples, family problems, grief and loss. Everyone goes through grief at some point in life. Loss of a loved one, loss of a job or the ending of a relationship and much more. Is your child struggling in school, experiencing anxiety, struggling with peer relationships or at home with sibling? I believe in working collaboratively with my clients and creating a warm therapeutic relationships.
I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background, including working with children (ages 3-18) using play therapy, individuals, couples, family problems, grief and loss. Everyone goes through grief at some point in life. Loss of a loved one, loss of a job or the ending of a relationship and much more. Is your child struggling in school, experiencing anxiety, struggling with peer relationships or at home with sibling? I believe in working collaboratively with my clients and creating a warm therapeutic relationships.
Joshua Duke
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93063
You feel unmotivated. You feel stuck. Your life feels like a lukewarm bath; not warm enough to get comfortable, not cold enough to make you want to get out. The monotony of your story feels alienating, and you can see it affecting your relationships, your job, and even how you view yourself. Within you is a desire to discover an authentic and passionate journey, one where you look back at the story of your life and say “That was my life, and it was an amazing one.” Now is the time to start that journey.
You feel unmotivated. You feel stuck. Your life feels like a lukewarm bath; not warm enough to get comfortable, not cold enough to make you want to get out. The monotony of your story feels alienating, and you can see it affecting your relationships, your job, and even how you view yourself. Within you is a desire to discover an authentic and passionate journey, one where you look back at the story of your life and say “That was my life, and it was an amazing one.” Now is the time to start that journey.
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