Therapists that treat Young Adults in Topanga, California CA
Young Adult
Dr. Sari Shepphird
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a Los Angeles sports psychologist, performance psychologist, and mental coach, Dr. Shepphird works with athletes, performing artists, musicians, business leaders, and high-stakes professionals. In addition, she provides supportive mental health therapy on a range of issues. Find help optimizing performance & overcoming barriers in a supportive atmosphere.
Any life transition, whether positive or negative can come with its share of stress & adjustment. Dr. Shepphird brings a balance of a caring approach coupled with knowledge & top expertise. She is recognized as one of the most experienced and sought after sports psychologists in Los Angeles and beyond.
28 Years Experience
Young Adult
Tanya Samuelian
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.S., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
My main objective is to create a nurturing environment that empowers you to openly express your thoughts and emotions. Therapy is a collaborative partnership between us, where we work together towards healing and progress. Your input, insights, and experiences are not only valued but also integral to your personal journey.
Tailored to your unique needs and goals, our focus spans from understanding and managing emotions to enhancing communication skills, establishing healthy boundaries, coping with stress and anxiety, recognizing patterns and behaviors, and so much more.
With my natural ability to connect with clients, I effortlessly build rapport and provide a safe, non-judgmental space for self-exploration.
As a therapist, I take pride in actively engaging in the therapeutic process, actively participating and collaborating with you instead of simply observing. Moreover, I am committed to fostering a secure and accepting environment for the exploration of your thoughts and emotions. Together, we can embark on a transformative journey towards growth and well-being.
9 Years Experience
Young Adult
Courtney Killough
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
In my therapeutic approach, I embrace a holistic perspective that centers on the heart. Rather than solely focusing on intellectual understanding, I aim to foster connections on mental, emotional, and spiritual levels, facilitating shifts within your nervous system. With a deep commitment to authentic connection and compassion, I walk alongside you as a partner in your journey, collaboratively shaping goals to rejuvenate your inner being and guide you along your life's trajectory.
4 Years Experience
Young Adult
Raquel Molina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Take comfort in knowing you found a therapist that cares about your emotional well-being. My personal mission is to support you on your healing journey by utilizing a holistic strengths-based approach, integrating mind-body techniques , as well as other evidence-based treatment modalities to support your needs. The absolute best part of my job is supporting my clients as they heal and grow. People change, situations improve, relationships and families strengthen; and it is an honor to be part of their journey.
13 Years Experience
Young Adult
Marianne Albina
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT # 139542
I partner with clients who are considering what life they want for themselves, or are facing up to problems and standing up to what makes them feel stuck. I have a multi-cultural background and have worked in places where human freedoms were restricted by systems of oppression. I am familiar with what it feels like to be subjugated to powers that seem stronger than us and that keep us in fear. I believe in the dignity of living with hardship and in the power of resistance.
2 Years Experience
Young Adult
Karen Queller
Art Therapist, M.A Expressive Arts Therapy
Stay rooted deeply in the present moment, allowing your intuition, knowing, and being-ness to shine! These 1.5 hr. Expressive Arts Therapy sessions offer an eclectic approach to therapy. I have created a dynamic toolbox that can meet anyone where they are regardless of what topic you would like to explore. Combining mindfulness, talk therapy, somatic awareness, and creative approaches every session is unique depending on what is most nourishing for you on that specific day.
5 Years Experience
Young Adult
Sam Naimi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Psychotherapist, Psychoanalytic Candidate
My name is Sam, and I'm a psychoanalytic therapist who is passionate about helping adults and teens navigate life's complexities. Whether you're an adult seeking deeper understanding of yourself or a young person embarking on your journey, I offer a safe and supportive space for exploration and growth.
My approach is rooted in psychoanalysis and depth psychology, which delves into the unconscious mind. We'll work together to uncover patterns, beliefs, and experiences that may be shaping your current challenges. This can include chronic behaviors, relationship difficulties, or simply a feeling of being stuck.
The therapeutic process can be quirky and surprising, just like life itself! I believe in fostering a collaborative environment where humor and curiosity can be powerful tools for self-discovery. But at its core, my practice is built on empathy and a genuine desire to see you thrive.
6 Years Experience
Young Adult
June Dean-Villatoro
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Hi, my name is June Dean-Villatoro and i'm a licensed therapist who specializes in helping anxious overachievers, people pleasers, and those navigating difficult life transitions learn how to self-advocate, set boundaries, and manage their mood and anxiety. The majority of my practice focuses on providing clients with the tools they need to manage Anxiety, OCD, Trauma, and Depression. I have a direct, humorous, and holistic approach that utilizes the following modalities: CBT, DBT, ERP, Prolonged exposure therapy, and Psychodynamic.
I am a certified CBT and ERP therapist, and I am passionate about helping my clients regain their power and control over their life and symptoms so that they can heal from the past and live a fulfilling life.
I have first-hand experience navigating life's challenges as a BIPOC. My passion for therapy stems from my own interpersonal struggles navigating mental health in a culture and community that did not recognize or understand mental health as a whole. Through my own mental health journey, I grew passionate about helping other BIPOC find healing.
6 Years Experience
Young Adult
Caroline Wessling
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT, APCC
Is anxiety and overwhelm leaving you feeling trapped and diminished? Do you find yourself endlessly analyzing every decision, only to doubt yourself afterward? Are you constantly chasing an unattainable standard of perfection? Do you feel resentful in your relationships, struggling to have your needs met? You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone.
In my practice, I craft personalized plans tailored to the unique needs of each client. I focus on mindfulness techniques to bring awareness to the self-limiting beliefs we've internalized because we can't change what we're not aware of. Through a combination of talk therapy and Brainspotting, I assist clients in overcoming anxious thought patterns and past traumas, silencing their inner critics, and stepping into a more serene and empowered life.
5 Years Experience
Young Adult
Timothy Walker
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Where within you does conflict persist?
Is it in the body, a swirling energy the surges without explanation, keeping you spinning in thought circles and struggling to sleep or relax (ANXIETY)?
Is it in the heart, the whistling emptiness of grief, or the stabbing pain of ruptured relationships, and lost connections (DEPRESSION)?
Is it in the head, thoughts that won’t stop reciting their well worn verses of what-ifs and should-haves (OCD/ADHD)?
Is it in the spirit, an anguish of being, the unknown outnumbering the known to a paralyzing degree, questions of WHY swirling intangible as mist, existential questions, the ground beneath our feet uneven and unsteady (BELIEF/MEANING)?
Is it in all of the above, and in your dreams as well, impacting ability to connect with others, to be still with yourself, to be intimate, to give and receive love, to accept what was, embrace what will be, and surrender to the now (TRAUMA)?
7 Years Experience