Affordable Therapist in Canoga Park, CA
Canoga Park is a close, diverse community, and a lot of the families we work with live right around here, near the shops and coffee spots along Sherman Way, Lanark Park, or the neighborhoods close to Canoga Park High School. If your child has been struggling lately, whether that looks like anxiety that shows up as stomachaches before school, a mood that is harder to shake than it used to be, or a home that feels more tense than close these days, you are not the only parent in Canoga Park wondering if it is time to get some support. Most of the time, it is, and we are just a few minutes away.
Who We Help in Canoga Park
We work with children, teens, and families dealing with anxiety and stress, depression, family conflict, anger and emotional dysregulation, and self-esteem struggles. Depending on who needs support, here is where to find more detail on our approach for each:
We also run therapy groups for kids and teens throughout the year, including our Middle School Boys Group and High School Girls Group.
"I would say if any parent feels guilty or unsure about bringing their child into child therapy, it's totally normal to feel that way. There's a lot of feelings around bringing your kid into therapy, there's a lot of cultural norms around bringing your kid into therapy, and that's a very normal feeling. But ultimately, we're here to help your kid."
Watch the full video and read the complete transcript on our Child Therapy page.
Not Sure If It's Time?
A lot of parents who reach out to us are not entirely sure yet, and that is normal. You do not need a diagnosis or a crisis to start the conversation, sometimes it is a teacher mentioning a change, or your own sense that something is a little off. Here is one of our clinicians on the signs worth paying attention to, and why feeling unsure or a little guilty about it is completely normal too.
Our Approach to Therapy
Our therapists are master’s level clinicians completing their supervised training under licensed professionals, which is a big part of how we keep therapy affordable without cutting corners on quality. Sessions draw from play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family centered approaches, and we adjust the approach to what your child or family actually needs rather than running everyone through the same program.
Serving Canoga Park Families
Canoga Park has a strong sense of its own identity, from the vintage shops and murals along Sherman Way’s Main Street corridor to the Day of the Dead festival the neighborhood has hosted for more than two decades and the Memorial Day parade that has run for over thirty years. We work with families from across the neighborhood, including those near Canoga Park High School, Canoga Park Middle School, and the parks and recreation programs at Lanark Park.
Conveniently Located for Canoga Park Residents
Our office is at 5550 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Suite 150 in Woodland Hills, just minutes from Canoga Park by way of the 101 freeway or Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Most families get here in under 10 minutes. If getting to the office is not realistic on a given week, we also offer virtual sessions, so care does not have to depend on the drive.
How to Get Started
1. Reach Out
Call (818) 912-6001 or fill out our online form to set up a free phone consultation. We will ask a few questions about what is going on and answer whatever questions you have.
2. Get Matched
We will match your family with a clinician whose training fits what you are looking for, whether that is individual child therapy, teen counseling, or family sessions.
3. Begin Sessions
Most families are in their first session within a couple of weeks, in our Woodland Hills office or online, whichever works better for your schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the drive from Canoga Park?
Most parts of Canoga Park are under 10 minutes from our Woodland Hills office by way of the 101 freeway or Topanga Canyon Boulevard. We also offer virtual sessions if that works better for your family’s schedule.
Is therapy actually affordable here?
Yes. We are a nonprofit and we work with families to find a fee that works for their budget. We do not bill insurance, since our therapists are master’s level trainees, but that is also part of what keeps our fees below what a licensed private practice typically charges.
One of the ways we support teens specifically is through our therapy groups, including our High School Girls Group.
"We know that teens do not always need another lecture from another adult. That is why we created the High School Girls Group, a space built entirely around peer connection."
Watch the full video and learn more on our High School Girls Group page.
