Supporting Youth in Los Angeles, CA, Through Their Critical Years With Child & Adolescent Therapy

It’s not easy to trust a stranger with your child, and especially not with something as important as their mental health. But if you’re looking for child and adolescent therapy that provides the support and guidance needed during these critical years of growth, you’re in the right place. Mental Fitness Clinic has licensed and certified psychotherapists who are experienced and passionate about working with youth in Los Angeles, California. Whether you’re dealing with emotional struggles, academic pressures, or social anxiety, our child and adolescent therapists are here to walk alongside you.

Tailored Therapy for Children and Teens

The challenges children and teens face differ significantly from those of adults. During these formative years, they are not only dealing with typical developmental milestones but also with peer pressure, evolving identities, and family dynamics. These issues can manifest in different ways, such as behavioral problems, withdrawal, or acting out.

At the Mental Fitness Clinic, we regularly provide therapy for children and teens with:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Bipolar disorder
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• A developmental disorder
• Behavioral Difficulties
• Trauma
• Attachment & Relational challenges
• Experiencing psychotic symptoms
• And a wide variety of other general mental health concerns

While adults can more clearly articulate their feelings and thoughts, children and teens may lack the vocabulary or emotional awareness to express themselves. This can make therapy more challenging. Our therapists are aware of this and take care to utilize a warm, child-centered approach while working with each child and their family.

Popular Child & Adolescent Therapy Methods

Our therapists employ a combination of therapy techniques tailored to the needs of each patient. Depending on what behaviors you’ve observed, we may utilize:

• Cognitive behavioral therapy adapted to the developmental stage of the patient
• Mindfulness (learning to stay in the present)
• Psychodynamic approaches (discovering how past experiences and relationships are creating difficulties for the present)
• Parent-child interaction therapy
• Parent Child Psychotherapy (0-5 Trauma Based)
• Play Therapy
• Motivational interviewing

When it’s done right, child and adolescent therapy can set a young mind up for a lifetime of success. If your child or teen is struggling emotionally or behaviorally, reach out to Mental Fitness Clinic today for specialized therapy tailored to their needs. We see patients virtually through telehealth or in person at our office in Los Angeles.