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In this day and age, it can be difficult for youth and teens to navigate school obligations, social interactions, family issues, and more. Some children even suffer from undiagnosed mental illnesses that make everyday life a challenge. Without adequate support, youth and teens may struggle immensely with their mental and emotional health and live miserable lives.

That’s where teen and youth counseling/therapy can help. Whether you are located in downtown La Mesa, the suburbs of La Mesa, other nearby places such as Chula Vista, National City, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs Your Child Can Use Youth/Teen Therapy

It can be challenging to determine whether you should seek professional help for your child. Youth and teens may need counseling for the following reasons:

  • They isolate themselves from their friends.
  • Their school grades are slipping.
  • They make reckless decisions.
  • They often seem sad or worried.

If a child exhibits any of the above signs, consider speaking with a therapist about teen or youth counseling. If you are curious to learn more about how you can help your child, read licensed therapist Stephanie Olarte’s tips about teen/youth therapy and how parents can get involved.

Your Child Deserves to Feel Better: Explore Youth/Teen Counseling Today!

Youth and teen counseling enables a therapist to identify your child's issues and create a customized plan to address them so your child can flourish and be happy. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified youth therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

La Mesa, CA Youth/Teen Therapists- List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Alexandra Matustik
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work to understand where you have been and where you want to go. I find that when we are able to share and examine our stories with compassion, we are better able to move forward with intention.


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work to understand where you have been and where you want to go. I find that when we are able to share and examine our stories with compassion, we are better able to move forward with intention.

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I am a brain/body wise therapist working from a background in human development. I work with individuals from all phases of life with the understanding of how the mind, body and our relationships work together to shape and influence our experiences.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Alzheimer's
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Adjustment
  • Life Changes
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting Skills
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationships
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Maryam Kazi
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Whether you’re struggling with domestic violence, addiction, or anxiety, it is important that you know you don’t have to be alone in this journey.


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Whether you’re struggling with domestic violence, addiction, or anxiety, it is important that you know you don’t have to be alone in this journey.

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My view of the function of counseling is as a journey of self-exploration by the client, meant to increase their level of self-understanding and self-awareness.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Women’s Health
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Jennifer Myers
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...look at what brings you to therapy, how you'll know when you've achieved those goals; your values and priorities, and what we can do to help you get the most out of life.


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...look at what brings you to therapy, how you'll know when you've achieved those goals; your values and priorities, and what we can do to help you get the most out of life.

Something to know about my approach is:

...that I draw from psychodynamic, existential, narrative, strength-based and cognitive-behavioral approaches while using imagery, metaphor, humor, and authentic interactions to help you understand important concepts and tools.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acute Grief
  • Anticipatory Grief
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Anxious Attachment
  • Artists and Creative Personalities
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Burnout
  • Career Burnout
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Stress
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Complicated Grief
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Distress Tolerance
  • Driving Anxiety
  • Family Conflict
  • Family of Origin
  • Family Planning
  • Functional Anxiety
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Grief from Losing a Pet
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • High Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Holistic Wellness
  • Job Stress
  • Law Enforcement
  • Lawyers
  • Life Adjustment
  • Life Balance
  • Life Changes
  • Life Skills
  • Life Transitions
  • Married to Law Enforcement Officers
  • Mid-Life Issues
  • Mild Depression
  • Military Life Transition
  • New Job Transition
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Relational Trauma
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Self-Compassion
  • Situational Grief
  • Situational Stress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Stress-Related Disorders
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Therapist for Other Therapists
  • Trauma
  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
  • Traumatic Loss
  • Vicarious Trauma
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Work Stress
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Ericka Logan Moreno
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When working together, we will set personal therapeutic goals, work towards decreasing unwanted symptoms and challenge you to explore your true sense of self. I'll be here to sit with you in very difficult times & also to celebrate your success.


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When working together, we will set personal therapeutic goals, work towards decreasing unwanted symptoms and challenge you to explore your true sense of self. I'll be here to sit with you in very difficult times & also to celebrate your success.

Something to know about my approach is:

Although I am well-versed in CBT, mindfulness and trauma therapy, I tend to often approach therapy from a humanistic lens - Where I accept individuals without judgement, honor their experiences and assist them in reaching their full potential.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Grief Due to Addiction
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
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Rob Martin
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Learn about the brain, human behavior, your specific behaviors, your relationships, your self-care, and your strengths! We need to learn about the good to work with the "bad". Understanding your mind can help you work with it more reliably.


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Learn about the brain, human behavior, your specific behaviors, your relationships, your self-care, and your strengths! We need to learn about the good to work with the "bad". Understanding your mind can help you work with it more reliably.

Something to know about my approach is:

I draw upon my experience and education as a therapist and my study of Buddhist philosophy and Ayurveda; including 6 years living in a Buddhist gompa. I strive to inform, empower, and build self-acceptance that leads to positive growth.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Psychosis
  • Relationships
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