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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 Santa Maria, the suburbs of Santa Maria, other nearby places such as Ventura, Lompoc, 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.

Santa Maria, CA Youth/Teen Therapists- List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Linda Johnson
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By exploring the past, we best understand the present. We'll utilize your inner strengths and resources combined with various clinical theories, psychoeducation, and evidence-based interventions to identify and meet your goals.


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By exploring the past, we best understand the present. We'll utilize your inner strengths and resources combined with various clinical theories, psychoeducation, and evidence-based interventions to identify and meet your goals.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am an interactive therapist who enjoys engaging directly with clients. I draw from a variety of theories and clinical modalities to provide an integrative approach to treatment that is targeted to meet the unique needs of each person I assist.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Goals/Accountability
  • Grief
  • Grief from Losing a Pet
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationships
  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Trauma
  • Work Stress
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Coreetha Entzminger
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go into this mental wellness journey and address anything in life that has been holding you back from being your best self.


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go into this mental wellness journey and address anything in life that has been holding you back from being your best self.

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I take a collaborative approach to addressing issues with clients.

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  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Anxiety
  • Anxious Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum
  • College Students
  • Emerging Adults
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Young Adults
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Dina Bdaiwi
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We will deconstruct negative self beliefs, widen curiosity about body image, practice boundaries and self empowerment. Much of our work together consists of building awareness of patterns and challenging them.


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We will deconstruct negative self beliefs, widen curiosity about body image, practice boundaries and self empowerment. Much of our work together consists of building awareness of patterns and challenging them.

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Sometimes it's hard to be a human, have a body, and be in relationships. By healing ourselves we can heal in community. I practice a blend of Narrative, Relational-Cultural, and Feminist Therapies. Because context, language, and identity Matter!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescents
  • Alternative Relationships
  • Attachment Styles
  • Body Image
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Empowering Women
  • Empowerment
  • Gender Identity
  • Health at Every Size (HAES)
  • LGBTQ+
  • Neurodivergence
  • Sexuality
  • Sex Workers
  • Social Justice
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Young Adults
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Kaitlyn Vo
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create an empathetic and non-judgmental space where you will feel deeply listened to. We will collaborate in sessions and help you overcome the challenges you have experienced.


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Together, we will:

create an empathetic and non-judgmental space where you will feel deeply listened to. We will collaborate in sessions and help you overcome the challenges you have experienced.

Something to know about my approach is:

that I work from an empathetic, strengths-based, and culturally sensitive approach. I believe in collaboration and tailoring my approach based on your needs. Some approaches that I may use include CBT, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

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  • Anxiety
  • Children
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Trauma
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Mannya Sharma
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Identify your motivations and reasons for seeking therapy, and begin to explore and understand your values, strengths, and challenges to assess which treatment modality would be most beneficial.


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Together, we will:

Identify your motivations and reasons for seeking therapy, and begin to explore and understand your values, strengths, and challenges to assess which treatment modality would be most beneficial.

Something to know about my approach is:

I aim to create a non-judgmental, empathetic, authentic, and validating safe space where clients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings without fear of criticism or judgment.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
  • Work Stress
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Mannya Sharma remote and phone therapy in California