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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 Lake Forest, the suburbs of Lake Forest, other nearby places such as Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, 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.

Lake Forest, CA Youth/Teen Therapists- List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Tatiana Khawaja
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I provide a supportive environment where you can discover your resilience, navigate your challenges, nurture your inner strengths, and develop healthy coping skills to help you deal with negative thoughts and emotions as they arise.


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I provide a supportive environment where you can discover your resilience, navigate your challenges, nurture your inner strengths, and develop healthy coping skills to help you deal with negative thoughts and emotions as they arise.

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I recognize your uniqueness and draw from an eclectic perspective incorporating elements from multiple evidence-based interventions to meet your needs and goals, including approaches like CBT, DBT, and the Gottman Method.

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  • Anxiety
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  • Life Transitions
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Identify and accommodate your physical and emotional needs, connect with your authentic self, find meaning in your life, and build connections with people and communities that understand.


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Identify and accommodate your physical and emotional needs, connect with your authentic self, find meaning in your life, and build connections with people and communities that understand.

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As a client, you're the expert of your own experience. I can work with you to build self compassion, advocate for your needs, and better support yourself. I use a strengths-based approach to help build a life that works for you, on your terms.

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  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
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  • Anxiety Disorders
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Ty'Jalayah Robertson
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work towards increased esteem, improved relationships, and an overall increase in life satisfaction.


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work towards increased esteem, improved relationships, and an overall increase in life satisfaction.

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it’s purposed to provide you with a space to safely identify and express how your thoughts and beliefs are impacting your emotions and behavior; and thus, your life and relationships with loved ones.

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I can support you with managing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues and family issues.

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I provide a sense of warmth and safety during sessions. I enjoy utilizing humor and laughter to increase comfortability with each other.

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  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Ryan Morris
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My role as a therapist is to collaborate w/ you and help provide insight and tools to solve the issues in your life. I understand that each client learns and heals at different paces, so I am able to work w/ your comfort zone and listen to your need


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My role as a therapist is to collaborate w/ you and help provide insight and tools to solve the issues in your life. I understand that each client learns and heals at different paces, so I am able to work w/ your comfort zone and listen to your need

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize a variety ofevidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (T-CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Schema Focused Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy & Strength-based.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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