Mental Health Counselor / Therapist in Santa Monica, CA

Los Angeles Teen Therapist

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Location

1421 Santa Monica Bl., Suite 108    Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Practice Information

I create a safe, non-judgmental space for parents and teens to explore their obstacles, ask their questions and express their feelings. I will help you: • Build better communication within the family • Create a more peaceful home environment • Resolve issues from the past for a clean slate • Cope with the problems teens face today I help teens approach life’s challenges with confidence and success. I help parents understand the issues teens face today, improve their relationship with their child and respond effectively to family challenges. BENEFITS OF YOUR TEEN WORKING WITH ME: • Understanding & Changing Self-Defeating Behaviors • Learning How To Communicate Respectfully • Enhancing Your Family’s Relationships • Mastering Their Social Interactions • Clarifying Their Dreams & Goals • Improving Their Grades

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Parenting Teens Vs. Parenting Young Children  Is Your Teen Being Bullied?  Does Your Teen Struggle with Anxiety?  Is Your Teen Depressed?  Encouraging Your Teen's Academic Success

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

License Info

CA LMFT # 54162

Education

QUALIFICATIONS: * Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor * Advanced training in Adolescent Psychology * 11 years experience as a practicing counselor for Teens My undergraduate work is in psycho-biology. My graduate work is in clinical psychology with child specialization studies. My Coursework Included: • Family Systems • Child Advocacy and Social Policy • Treating Adolescents: Coping with Emerging Identity • Parental Support and Participation in Child Therapy • Adolescent Development • Treatment of Diverse Clients • Cross-Cultural Infant Observation I also went on to do advanced work in: • Respectful Parent Training (RIE) • Working Effectively with Resistant and Burned-Out Parents • Child Custody Mediation Training • Attachment Theory

Bio:

I specialize in: • Supporting Parents of Teenagers • Adolescents and Young Adults • Diverse Multi-Cultural Families I can help with any of the following Adolescent Phase of Life Issues: • Anxiety • Bullying • Depression • Impulse control • Low self esteem • Substance abuse • Learning challenges • Acculturation difficulties • Self-destructive behavior • Parent-child relationship problems Schedule a FREE Parent Consultation, and allow me to demonstrate the support I can offer you and your family.

Payments Accepted

Cash, check, credit cards, and provide a superbill for all PPO's that accept out of network providers.

Hours

M-F 2 - 9 p.m., Saturdays 9 - noon

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Practice Areas/Issues Treated

Therapy  Adolescents  Anger Management  Anxiety and Panic  Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)  Body Image Issues  Depression  Family Conflict  Life Transitions  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder  Relationship Issues  Self-Esteem Issues  Stress Management

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