Parenting therapists in Encino, CA
Browse Parenting therapists in Encino, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Parenting
Annalisa Barrett
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
As a parent of 2 I can directly relate to the struggles of parenting. Each developmental stage comes with its own challenges that require their own set of skills and awareness. You may need to take a look at your ability to stay consistent, maintain boundaries or need for control. You might have a sensitive or willful child who challenges you and you need a safe space to talk about these challenges. I get it and I'm here.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Encino, CA
Online in Encino, CA
Parenting
Sam Naimi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Psychoanalyst, Psychotherapist
Parenthood so often brings our own childhoods back into the forefront of our minds. The ways we were cared for; the ways we were misunderstood; and the ways we were criticized or left alone can quietly shape how we respond to our own kids, especially during their tantrums or moments of uncertainty. In psychoanalytic therapy, we make space for the full complexity of parenting, including love, anger, guilt, worry, resentment, and the wish to not screw it up for our kids. Therapeutic work can help you distinguish your child’s needs from the echoes of your own history, so you can parent with greater emotional certainty and a more authentic trust in yourself.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Encino, CA 91436
Online in Encino, CA
Parenting
Stella Zweben Samuel, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I run several groups for parents providing education and support to parents of adolescents and young adults. These groups allow parents to gain answers to questions and support for the difficult job of parenting adolescents and young adults today. I also work with parents of adolescents to identify what strategies might help to strengthen the relationship between parent and child.
33 Years Experience
In-Person Near Encino, CA
Online in Encino, CA
Parenting
Create You Therapy Services
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I work with parents to strengthen communication, manage stress, and navigate the challenges of raising children at every stage. Therapy focuses on practical strategies, emotional support, and building healthier family dynamics grounded in understanding and connection.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Encino, CA
Online in Encino, CA
Parenting
Christian Holmes
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Having worked as a school counselor and youth pastor, I am well acquainted with the unique challenges a parent faces. Not only is every child different but every parent is different. In our work together I will help you and your child find a groove that feels good and allows for deeper and more meaning connection. Not only will I provide you practical tools you can use that day, but I will also share perspectives that will help you stay in connection with them through every stage of their development.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Encino, CA
Online in Encino, CA
Parenting
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
We work with clients who express issues or concerns with Parenting.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Encino, CA
Online in Encino, CA
Parenting
Dr. Sharareh Namjoo
Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctor of Psychology
Parenting can be deeply rewarding while also bringing stress, self-doubt, exhaustion, and difficult emotions. Behavioral challenges, family conflict, developmental changes, or differences in temperament may leave even loving parents feeling overwhelmed or uncertain.
I help parents better understand their children’s emotional needs while recognizing their own triggers and patterns. Together, we work on calm communication, consistent boundaries, emotional regulation, and age-appropriate expectations. The goal is not perfect parenting, but a more secure relationship in which both parent and child feel understood, respected, and supported.
26 Years Experience
Online in Encino, CA (Online Only)
Parenting
KIM RICHARDSON LINDLEY
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, I CADC II
While the often used "it takes a village" might seem like a cliché, it is a truism that warrants respect. The lifespan of parenting is best shared with others, to be able to help nurture the love and attachment, guidance and protection are goals worth pursing in the therapeutic alliance.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Encino, CA
Online in Encino, CA
Parenting
Louisa Lombard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LCPC
Parenting is a very hard, beautiful job. Parenting a child with special needs, or a 2E kid is typically an even tougher job, and it's also uniquely beautiful. I am a mom to two school-aged kids and I do get it on a personal and professional level. In the past, I've worked as a School Counselor and School-based therapist with kids and their parents at multiple Los Angeles area K-12 schools. Currently, I often support parents of HSP/Neurodivergent and/or Gifted kids.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Encino, CA
Online in Encino, CA
Parenting
Oliver Drakeford
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP
With nearly a decade of experience providing parent coaching in Los Angeles and West Hollywood, I help parents transform challenging family dynamics into opportunities for connection and growth. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and former Clinical Director of an adolescent treatment center, I've guided hundreds of parents through issues ranging from teen defiance and substance use to communication breakdowns and power struggles, using evidence-based family systems approaches that create lasting change. Located in the heart of West Hollywood, I offer both in-person and online parent coaching throughout Los Angeles, teaching practical strategies that help parents move beyond reactive discipline to become confident, effective leaders in their families. My parent coaching approach recognizes that when parents shift their patterns, the entire family system transforms—whether you're navigating typical teenage challenges or more complex issues like school refusal, gaming addiction, or blended family dynamics. Through our West Hollywood sessions, Los Angeles parents discover how small changes in their responses can create powerful ripple effects, breaking unhealthy cycles and fostering the connected, cooperative family life they desire.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Encino, CA
Online in Encino, CA
Parenting therapists in Encino, CA Statistics
Parenting therapists in Encino, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $220 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Family Systems Therapy (44%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (43%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$220
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
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| 30% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 67% | Teen |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 34% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 30% | Christian |