We believe you and your child deserve expert support that’s personalized, compassionate, and proven to create lasting change.
Get to know us
In-person & online psychotherapists | North Hollywood & across CA, UT, FL, SC & VT
We know how incredibly rewarding—and also deeply difficult—raising children can be.
That’s why our team is dedicated to helping families navigate emotional, academic, and behavioral challenges—so they can build the understanding and connection they need, and see the lasting changes they’re looking for.
Our team is made up of mothers and clinicians who have walked the same challenging paths with our own children. We've been through the ups and downs of parenting, faced the tough moments, and seen just how much of a difference the right support can make. This firsthand experience drives our deep passion for helping kids, teens, and the families who care for them.
Connection, confidence, and meaningful growth begin here.
HOW WE WORK
We like to look at things with a long-term perspective that goes far beyond just tomorrow.
Why? Because a “band-aid fix” never lasts and because your children have real feelings, real dreams, and a real future—they’re not a project to be completed. Along the way, there will be short-term solutions aimed at helping you and your child in the present, but the overarching goal is to help create the foundation for success in the long run.
We believe all behavior makes sense, but it can be hard to understand why.
In our work together, we’ll help you understand the deeper meaning behind your child or teen’s behavior, giving you the clarity and confidence to respond in ways that truly make a difference. Parents often share how transformative it is to learn simple, practical strategies for validating their children’s feelings and recognizing the signals behind their actions. This kind of understanding not only strengthens your connection but also sets the stage for lasting, positive change.
We know you want your child to feel better, and we want to get them there in the most effective way possible. To guide your child’s growth, we draw from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, thoughtfully chosen to align with their unique wiring, personality, and learning style.
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Through therapies like CBT, DBT, and ACT, we help your child gain a deeper understanding of their emotions, express themselves with confidence, and develop healthy communication patterns that will support their growth for years to come.
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Somatic techniques provide a way to process feelings and experiences that can’t always be put into words. These methods can help your child connect with their body, release any sort of stored tension, and create a path for regulating emotions for deeper healing.
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We use an understanding of the nervous system and neurobiology to help your child manage emotions that can be hard to articulate or understand. They’ll learn how stress and anxiety affect their body and mind and develop tools to calm their nervous system and respond more effectively to life’s challenges.
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By weaving these approaches together, we help your child discover their unique strengths—their own 'superpowers'—while creating and fostering a deeper connection to themselves. Our goal is to build self-esteem and strengthen family bonds, so you can grow together with less conflict and more calm.
Our guiding principles
Excellence
We are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care through continual professional development and adherence to best practices.
Inherent Value of Every Child
We honor and celebrate the intrinsic worth of every child, affirming their potential and value in every aspect of our practice.
Unconditional Acceptance & Positive Regard
We create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients are met with unconditional acceptance and positive regard, fostering trust and collaboration.
Innovation
We blend creativity with cutting-edge, research-based treatments, to provide effective, personalized care that speaks the same language our child and teen clients do.
Synthesis of Science & Heart
We combine the principles of behavioral science with the latest neuroscientific research, integrating science with a deep appreciation for the role of the nervous system in providing comprehensive, cutting-edge care.
Warm Collaboration & Partnership
We cherish our partnership with parents, recognizing their invaluable role in our shared journey. We hold and deeply value the parent-child relationship, working to strengthen it through heartfelt communication and mutual support.
Growth Mindset
We hold a deep belief in each person's capacity for change and growth, and we work to lay a solid foundation for this transformation in our role as therapists.
Evidence-Based Practice
We integrate proven, evidence-based methods into our work, ensuring our treatments are grounded in rigorous research and are effective for our clients.
Compassion, Empathy, & Attunement
We approach each client with compassion and empathy, staying attuned to their emotional needs and experiences to provide meaningful and supportive care.
We can do this together.
Some of the methods we use
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CBT helps children and teens identify and challenge negative thought patterns that affect their emotions and behaviors. By teaching practical coping skills, our team can empower our clients to manage anxiety, depression, and other emotional difficulties, leading to more positive changes at home and school.
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DBT is used to equip children, teens, or parents with skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships. By integrating mindfulness and problem-solving, DBT is particularly effective if you or your teen is struggling with intense emotions or behaviors that feel difficult to control.
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IFS focuses on understanding and healing the different “parts” of a person’s inner world. By helping them explore these parts, we can guide them toward self-compassion and emotional balance, so they can create healthier relationships with themselves and their families.
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Brainspotting helps access and process deeply held trauma or emotional pain through a brain-body connection. Our therapists use this powerful technique to help release unprocessed emotions and find relief from anxiety, stress, and past trauma.
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By working with the body’s nervous system, our therapists help children and teens feel safer and more connected. Polyvagal Theory and SSP create a foundation for emotional regulation, improving their ability to handle stress, build relationships, and thrive in daily life.
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We focus on the unique strengths and abilities of each child and teen, and you as a parent. By empowering them to use their natural talents, our therapists help them build confidence and resilience, positive self-esteem, and a stronger sense of identity.
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Our practice embraces neurodiversity of all types and recognizes that every child and teen has unique ways of thinking and experiencing the world. We offer affirming, individualized support that honors each young person’s strengths and differences, helping them and their families navigate challenges with both compassion and understanding.
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We’re here for you.
It can be nerve-wracking to take the first step toward getting support—we get it. Just by being here, you’re already showing how much care you have for your child. We know you want what’s best for them, and sometimes that means recognizing that you can’t do this on your own anymore.
Join us in creating a brighter, more connected future for you and your child.
