Granted, many teens are difficult to deal with but when you look at things from their point of view you may understand them better. Their hormonal issues, physical changes, and peer pressure make life a struggle. Depression and anxiety are common at this age and there are many counselors in South Lake Tahoe who can help.

This resort town is famous for its great weather, nightlife, and natural beauty. However, when you are a teen who is constantly trying to deal with mixed up feelings and surging hormones, it is hard to enjoy any of this. Speaking to a South Lake Tahoe counselor may be the best thing to do right now. 

Psychologist Anna Major providing different types of therapy in South Lake Tahoe

Anna Major

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
8 years offering treatment

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California with over 12 years experience working in both a private practice and a community mental health setting. I have worked with a wide variety of clients with issues ranging from ADHD, PTSD, depression anxiety and personality disorders. I have also helped children and families cope with domestic and sexual abuse as well as parenting difficulties. The greatest athletes have coaches that help them to overcome little challenges that are holding them back from greatness and therapy works similarly. As your therapist, I will accompany you on your journey to provide you the support and resources you either know you need help with or that are revealed by our work together. Focusing on results can be important, but success can be just as much about the journey as the destination. Therefore I seek to accompany my clients for as long as they need me to, with dedication and unconditional positive regard. I am trained in a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Humanistic Existential and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, however I consider myself and eclectic therapist who uses a combination of treatment techniques to best meet my client's needs.

Psychologist Cynthia Luellen providing different types of therapy in South Lake Tahoe

Cynthia Luellen

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
20 years offering treatment

I’m Here to Help ! My goal is to create a safe space for you to share your pain. I strongly believe working together in a strong supportive, professional relationship is an important key to a great outcome. For 20 plus years, I have had the joy of helping individuals, groups and families to resolve a wide range of problems and reduce emotional distress. With compassion and empathy, I will help to restore your equilibrium in distressing times, so you can become functional again. If you have unresolved issues from childhood, I am exceptionally trained to handle that as well. We can go as deep as you desire—It’s up to you. Working in partnership, we will identify your strengths, then use them as a springboard to gain a more enjoyable life. We will work to help you gain important insight into issues which have become stumbling blocks, then devise strategies to help reduce the pain, along with acquiring skills to cope more effectively. SPECIALITIES Depression/Anxiety Family Conflicts Trauma and abuse Motivation, self esteem and confidence Unresolved issues from children Co-Dependency Other Specialities Losses and grief, coping with life changes, work stress, self- sabotage

Psychologist Dr. Anna Hiscox providing different types of therapy in South Lake Tahoe

Dr. Anna Hiscox

Clinician
License Type(s): DAT, ATR, LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
20 years offering treatment

Hello. I'm Anna Hiscox, a graduate of Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, WI, where I earned a doctoral degree in Art Therapy. I also attended Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, CA, and received a master's degree in Art Therapy (ATR) and Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). My theoretical approach to counseling includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Family Systems counseling. I have over fifteen years of experience working in public agencies and private practice. I aim to provide culturally diverse psychotherapy to children, adolescents, couples, and families. As a Marriage and Family Therapist and Art Therapist, it is heartfelt to offer clients options. I believe "Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where to start" (Nido Qubein). I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Dr. Nkem Anene providing different types of therapy in South Lake Tahoe

Dr. Nkem Anene

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
18 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with over 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss issues; intimacy related issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, young adults and teenagers. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I commend you for the courage of taking the first step to sign up for therapy, I am proud of you for getting started. I look forward to meeting you.

Psychologist Colter Diehl providing different types of therapy in South Lake Tahoe

Colter Diehl

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
6 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Michelle Ely providing different types of therapy in South Lake Tahoe

Michelle Ely

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger management
6 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California and Alaska with 29 years of professional work experience as a social worker and 6 years as an Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have experience in helping clients with overcoming past traumatic experiences, reducing stress and anxiety, and addressing relationship issues & parenting issues. I also have experience working with clients on anger management. My therapy style is warm, interactive and direct. I believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I have an eclectic approach to therapy meaning the interventions I utilize are based on the needs of my client and their current situation. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Jamie Kirk providing different types of therapy in South Lake Tahoe

Jamie Kirk

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
7 years offering treatment

I am a California licensed Marriage, Family, & Child Therapist, and Certified Life Coach. I have over 10 years' experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Cindy Cothran providing different types of therapy in South Lake Tahoe

Cindy Cothran

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC-MHSP
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression
18 years offering treatment

Hello, starting therapy can be tough and I hope to make the first steps easier if possible. It is my belief that therapy can be a place of emotional refuge and I work hard to let each person know that their best interest comes first. I hope that through understanding and gentle humor, we can find connection and work on the challenges that brought you to seek a therapist. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, a loss, life changes, trauma or some other circumstance, I hope to support and help you through the situation. I have been a therapist for more than 15 years and in that time I have honed a flexible set of therapy skills that I adapt to match your personal life goals. No matter which therapeutic approach I am utilizing, my style is always sincere and wholehearted. I believe in the goodness of all people and that we are all worthy of respect. I do lean toward evidenced-based therapeutic approaches and I am trained in a variety of models/ techniques. If I had to describe my therapeutic style in a few words, I would say that I am an attachment-based therapist with an eclectic therapy style as I draw from such approaches as mindfulness, solution based therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, Hakomi, somatic approaches and EMDR. I look forward to working with you as you take the next step to living the life you want to live!

Psychologist Nehemiah Campbell providing different types of therapy in South Lake Tahoe

Nehemiah Campbell

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
11 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Dr. Sonya Kelly providing different types of therapy in South Lake Tahoe

Dr. Sonya Kelly

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
36 years offering treatment

I have been licensed in California as a Psychologist since 2001 with 36 years of professional work experience Master's Degree Level or above. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, communication skills, trauma, abuse, motivation, self-esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I see individuals, couples, and facilitate groups. I believe that you are the expert on your life story and that you have many strengths that will assist us (you and me) in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that journey.

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What types of therapists are available to clients in South Lake Tahoe?

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in South Lake Tahoe that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in South Lake Tahoe available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. South Lake Tahoe therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, South Lake Tahoe therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the South Lake Tahoe region and in the state of California.

How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?

Therapists in South Lake Tahoe can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in South Lake Tahoe may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in South Lake Tahoe offering online therapy or in person?

Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.

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