BEGIN YOUR WELLNESS JOURNEY.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY SESSION
If you’re looking for something completely integrated and tailored to your specific needs, an individual therapy session might be the right step for you. Learn what you can expect in a session or book a free consultation today.
FAMILY THERAPY
Family therapy is a form of counseling that aims to help family members improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships. In family therapy sessions, I work with your family as a whole to identify and address issues that may be causing distress or tension within the family unit. By exploring family dynamics, patterns of interaction, and individual experiences, family therapy can provide a supportive and constructive environment for families to work through challenges together. The goal of family therapy is often to enhance understanding, promote empathy, and foster healthy ways of relating to one another.
TEENS
Teen therapy provides a safe space for adolescents to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with a trained professional. Let me help your teenager navigate the challenges they face, such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues. I work with teens to develop coping strategies, improve communication skills, and build resilience. Through this process, teenagers can gain a better understanding of themselves and learn how to manage their emotions more effectively.
PARENT UPDATE CALL
While Confidentiality will be maintained with your teenager, you are entitled to parent update calls throughout the process. Frequency of parent update calls will be determined at the beginning of services and can be adjusted as needed. Content of parent update calls include updates regarding safety concerns, general themes in Therapy and attendance.
IN SESSION
What to expect
During therapy sessions with me, you can expect a multi-faceted approach that is non-judgmental, direct, and evidence-based. I draw from various therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gestalt therapy, and Client-Centered approaches. Together, we will explore your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and experiences in a collaborative and supportive environment. I will work with you to identify goals, develop coping skills, and implement interventions tailored to your specific needs. Through our work together, you can expect to gain insight, self-awareness, and tools to navigate challenges and foster personal growth.
teen resources
In youR own timE- whenever you are ready
Community Mental Health Agencies (Los Angeles)
https://www.sycamores.org
Residential Facilities (Teens and Young Adults)
https://paradigmtreatment.com
Wilderness Programs (Teens)
Elements: https://elementsprograms.com/programs/adolescent-program/
Other Private Practices- Spanish speaking- Vanessa
https://zencare.co/provider/therapist/vanessa-mendez-1
Anger Management tools- Fighting Rules
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpYDTpQxq50
Safety Plan
https://988lifeline.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Brown_StanleySafetyPlanTemplate1.pdf
Worksheets/ community work- Save the Hood First
https://savethehoodfirst.org
MEET YOUR THERAPIST
Laura Schierholz
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #144780
If you are new to Therapy, I am the kind of therapist that will pick you up wherever you are at. There are times in our lives in which we need help from professionals to reflect, and guide us in our journey towards succeeding in our goals. Together, as a team, we will find a strength based approach in a non judgmental space.
Intrusive thoughts, Psychosis, Anxiety, Depression and PTSD can make someone spiral and if you are ready to do the appropriate work necessary, then I am here to help you.
With my evidence based practices I am here to validate you, guide you and challenge you, to thrive and become the person that you want to be. I would consider it a privilege to work with you.