Therapists that treat Children in West Hills, CA
Browse therapists that treat Children in West Hills, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Children
Create You Therapy Services
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps individuals, couples, and families overcome life’s challenges and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. My work is grounded in a strength-based, trauma-informed approach, honoring your resilience while supporting meaningful healing.
I specialize in trauma recovery and treat a range of mental health concerns using evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Therapy is personalized, goal-oriented, and collaborative—focused on addressing the root causes of distress while building practical skills for lasting change.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for transformation but unsure where to begin, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Together, we will create a safe, nonjudgmental space to heal past wounds, regain confidence, and move forward with clarity and purpose, one step at a time.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near West Hills, CA
Online in West Hills, CA
Children
Janie Venturina
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Parents of tweens and teens rarely call because of one clear problem. They call because something shifted, their kid stopped talking, and the house feels tense in a way it did not last year. I work with tweens and teens between 11 and 18 who are anxious, down on themselves, quick to anger, or struggling with friendships, and I work with their parents at the same time. Before joining Evidence Based Psychological Care I spent a year and a half as a school-based therapist, which means I have watched these patterns play out during the school day and not only in a parent's description of them. In session I am active rather than quiet. We name what sets a teen off, we build skills they will use, and we work on what happens at home. I have appointments after school, in the evening, and on Saturday mornings, and I can usually see a new family within the week.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near West Hills, CA
Online in West Hills, CA
Children
Dana Fogel-Stark
Therapist, M.S., LMFT
Welcome to my profile. My name is Dana Fogel-Stark and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorder and Couple/Relational Issues. I have been licensed as a psychotherapist for over 20 years and in full time private practice in the heart of Calabasas. My therapeutic approach is eclectic focused on both helping clients gain insight and awareness as to the origin and cause of their struggles as well as helping clients gain the tools and coping mechanisms needed to overcome their challenges. I believe that therapy is most effective when the therapeutic approach is tailored to the specific presenting issues that the client is facing. I create a personalized treatment approach with every new client based on their specific needs. I use Evidence Based Therapy to treat obsessive worries and ruminations, physical manifestations of anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety, and struggles with perfectionism/performance anxiety. My passion for using CBT is that I get to witness significant improvement with clients in a short period of time. In addition to CBT I also use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention as well as teaching emotional intelligence in my work with clients. I look forward to working with you. Feel free to visit my website at Growwiththerapy.com
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near West Hills, CA
Online in West Hills, CA
Children
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.
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near West Hills, CA
Online in West Hills, CA
Children
Lauren Daniels
Music Therapist, MLIS, MT-BC
As a board-certified music therapist, with over 15 years experience, I provide a safe, supportive, and creative space for addressing stress, anxiety, work and relationship issues and self-care - using music therapeutically as the catalyst for psycho-emotional expression.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near West Hills, CA
Online in West Hills, CA
Children
Sara Markham MA, MFT Sara Markham
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Through an accepting and supportive guidance, I work together with adults, teenagers, and families using proven therapeutic techniques to provide solutions to their concerns. I empower clients to clarify goals and guide them to communicate more effectively and feel better in their relationships.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near West Hills, CA
Children
Sam Naimi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Psychoanalyst, Psychotherapist
As a relational psychoanalyst, I am trained to listen to what lives beneath your words: the unspoken feelings and unconscious processes that can leave you feeling stuck and quietly unfulfilled. Contemporary psychoanalysis helps us make sense of your life story and gently uncover the parts of yourself kept hidden for safekeeping. I appreciate that beginning the healing process can feel like a profound risk, especially when it means trusting another human being, even a therapist. My approach is shaped by who you are, what you need, and what we come to understand together.
Some of my specialties include working with survivors of childhood abuse (in all of its unfortunate forms); complex trauma; codependency and accommodation; narcissism (including relatives of narcissists); major depression; dissociative disorders (including DID); and dreams and nightmares. I see dreams as gifts our minds bestow upon us on a daily basis.
I absolutely love what I do. I learn from my patients every single day. I practice in person in Los Angeles, and am licensed in the states of CA, NY, NJ, and MA. I welcome you to reach out for a free Zoom consultation.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near West Hills, CA
Online in West Hills, CA
Children
Dr. Claudia Eskenazi
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, ATR-BC
My private practice has been established for over 30 years and focuses on the unique needs of every adult, child and family that I see. Therapy is about helping you understand yourself better, solve problems that have effected your relationships and work and to help enhance your life in many ways.
36 Years Experience
In-Person Near West Hills, CA
Children
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Edelman, LMFT, specializes in helping couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect emotionally after conflict or betrayal. Using evidence-based, attachment-focused therapy, she provides practical tools that create real, lasting change in relationships. Marina offers couples therapy, affair recovery, and premarital counseling in Culver City, Westlake Village, and virtually throughout California.
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**Personal Statement**
I am deeply passionate about helping couples find their way back to connection, safety, and genuine partnership. In my work, I use the Gottman Method alongside attachment-based approaches to give couples clear, research-supported tools that strengthen communication and rebuild trust. Having been married for 30 years myself, I bring both professional expertise and real-life understanding to the complex, meaningful work of sustaining long-term love.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near West Hills, CA
Online in West Hills, CA
Children
Kelda Hartman
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I believe that no matter where you’ve been, what you’ve been through, or where you are currently, there is hope. I know that life can throw some crazy curve balls and I understand how painful and earth-shattering crisis can be. You may feel too weary to deal with what is happening (or you may be tired of always having to be so strong), but sometimes transformation can happen just by holding on. I would like to be the person who supports you in hanging on, even if the rope seems to be slipping through your fingers. Because I believe the future can look different than the present and the past. Things can change. So if you feel like giving up, please give me a call instead.
Like a tree, I believe that in order to change the fruit (what is currently going on in our life), we need to look at the root. You can pick every orange off an orange tree hoping it will grow apples, but unless you change the root, it will just keep growing oranges. I believe that if we can get to the “heart” (or root) of what is happening, you will see different fruit begin to develop. Because I believe that many of life’s struggles stem from wounds of the heart. I want to help wounded hearts heal. I enjoy working with people of all cultures, beliefs and backgrounds. For those who are interested in Christian Counseling, I am also trained in integrating God into that healing process.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near West Hills, CA
Online in West Hills, CA
Children therapists in West Hills, CA Statistics
Children therapists in West Hills, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 95% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Depression (79%), and Trauma and PTSD (66%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 75% |
In Person and Online |
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| 20% |
Online Only |
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| 5% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 79% | Depression |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 65% | Child or Adolescent Issues |
| 60% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 50% | ADHD |
| 49% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 100% | Children |
| 95% | Adult |
| 92% | Teen |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 32% | Christian |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |