Understanding and Addressing Low Self-Esteem in Teens

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Understanding and Addressing Low Self-Esteem in Teens

Help rebuild your teen's self-worth. Learn signs, causes, and actionable tips for low self-esteem in teenagers. Seek expert advice to promote healthy self-esteem.

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The attuned parent mini-course

Parenting is hard, but it doesn’t need to feel impossible. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to best connect with your child, this free mini-course offers simple, actionable steps to build a stronger, more attuned relationship with your child.

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Play Therapy

Toddlers

Discover toddler therapy support in Los Angeles. Help your little one with emotional development, behavior challenges, and early mental health tools.

Drama Therapy: The Creative Path to Healing and Growth

Discover tailored child therapy solutions in Los Angeles. Our expert team offers supportive, creative approaches like drama therapy to help children thrive. Book a strategy call today!

Pre-teens

What is Brain-Body Parenting?

Discover brain body parenting - a revolutionary approach that transforms challenging behaviors by understanding your child's nervous system and emotions.

Parenting

What to Expect in Your Child’s First Therapy Session: A Parent's Guide

Most parents find themselves wondering about that very first appointment. What will the therapist ask? Will my child feel comfortable? How much paperwork will there be? These questions are completely normal and worth exploring.

Parenting

A toddler is sitting on the floor after being visibly upset and crying, expressing their frustration through a temper tantrum.

Toddler Tantrums Demystified: 6 Practical Strategies

Understand toddler tantrums and how to handle them calmly. Learn 6 expert-approved strategies for handling tantrums in ways that encourage emotional growth.

Toddlers

In the image, a variety of colorful toys are displayed, creating a vibrant and inviting space for play therapy sessions. This safe and supportive environment allows children to express their feelings and develop coping skills through play-based interventions.

What Really Happens in a Play Therapy Session

Discover what happens in a play therapy session and how it supports kids in expressing emotions, building skills, and fostering mental health.

Toddlers

Child therapy for children and teens in LA

How to Create a Supportive Home Environment for Kids with Anxiety

Explore practical ways to create a supportive home for kids with anxiety, from setting up calming spaces to building daily routines that provide the stability children need to thrive.

Parenting

A family researches a therapist for their child.

How to Choose a Child Behavioral Therapist in Los Angeles: A Parent's Step-by-Step Guide

This guide will walk you through finding a child behavioral therapist who not only has impressive credentials but also forms a genuine connection with your child — someone who sees their strengths, not just their struggles. Someone who respects your family's values and partners with you in this important work.

Parenting

A happy child during mental health awareness week

How Families Can Support Children’s Mental Health During Awareness Week

Explore the importance of children's mental health, strategies for families, and how holistic therapy provides support. Resources and tips included!

Anxiety

The scene captures the essence of child development, highlighting the importance of emotional co-regulation and maintaining attention in everyday life.

Busting the Myth of Self-Regulation in Children

Discover how self-regulation develops in children and why co-regulation, not willpower, is key. Learn strategies to help your child thrive emotionally.

Toddlers

A child uses various therapeutic techniques to help develop coping skills and improve their emotional well-being.

5 Qualities of a Phenomenal Child Therapist

Learn the top qualities to look for in a child therapist who can address your child’s mental health and behavioral challenges with expertise and empathy.

Toddlers

An active child is seen getting ready for school and has typical behaviors associated with ADHD

ADHD Accommodation: A Parent's Guide to School Success

Learn how ADHD accommodations like IEPs, classroom adjustments, and testing modifications empower students to succeed academically and socially.

Elementary kids

A child who is struggling to fall asleep lays nestled on their mother

The Rise of Childhood Insomnia:

Discover the causes and solutions for insomnia in children. Learn tips for better sleep habits, calming routines, and when to seek professional help.

Parenting

Parents navigating through various discipline strategies, including time outs and positive feedback.

Do Timeouts Work? Rethinking Discipline for Your Child’s Development

Learn why timeouts may not work for discipline and find compassionate alternatives like time-ins and co-regulation to support your child's behavior and development.

Toddlers

What to Do When Your Child Won’t Talk About Their Feelings

Find out why kids struggle to express their emotions and learn practical tips to help your child feel heard, manage big feelings, and build emotional skills.

Toddlers