Therapy for Kids in Los Angeles
Clarity, confidence, and peace of mind in your child’s care.
Specialized therapy tailored to help kids and families succeed at home, in school, and in life.
Support for the Challenges You’re Facing
Parenting a child who struggles with big feelings or behaviors can feel overwhelming. You may wonder if you’re doing enough, or why nothing seems to help. These are concerns we hear every day from caring parents just like you.
The good news is, your child already has the capacity to thrive. They just need guidance, tools, and support.
Our therapy services are designed to help children, teens, and families feel understood, connected, and empowered to move forward.
Common Struggles We Support Children Through
Every child struggles at times and needing extra support doesn’t mean something is “wrong.” Therapy can help when emotions, behaviors, or stress start to feel overwhelming for your child or your family.
We often work with children who are experiencing:
Anxiety, worries, or frequent fears
Big emotions, meltdowns, or difficulty calming down
Separation anxiety or trouble with transitions
School stress, perfectionism, or academic pressure
Low confidence or negative self-talk
Behavioral challenges at home or school
Difficulty expressing feelings or needs
Social challenges or friendship struggles
Changes in the family (move, divorce, new sibling, loss)
Sleep issues, irritability, or frequent emotional overwhelm
Hello, I’m Dr. Melony Cohen and I specialize in helping kids and families thrive again.
Licensed Psychologist, CA | 10+ years experience | Early Childhood Specialist
I’m Dr. Melony Cohen, a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of ClearMind Psychological Services, Inc. Together with my associate, Alexa Winer, AMFT, we provide expert care for toddlers through teens, as well as parent support.
Whether you prefer in-person sessions at our Beverly Hills–adjacent office or virtual sessions anywhere in California, we are here to meet your family’s needs with warmth and expertise.
Our goal is to bring clarity, confidence, and support to families; helping children and teens thrive and parents feel empowered every step of the way.
Kids don’t always have the words to explain how they feel so therapy meets them where they are.
Children express themselves through play, creativity, and connection. Sessions may include games, art, storytelling, movement, and age-appropriate activities that help kids explore emotions, build coping skills, and feel safe being themselves. We also use evidence-based approaches including psychodynamic and relational therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and attachment-based therapies to meet each child’s unique needs.
While it may look playful, each session is intentional. Your child’s therapist is gently helping them understand their feelings, regulate big emotions, develop confidence, and learn healthier ways to communicate without pressure or judgment.
Parents are an essential part of the process. You’ll receive guidance, insights, and practical tools so progress continues at home and school, not just during sessions.
Over time, families often notice fewer meltdowns, smoother routines, improved emotional regulation, and a stronger parent-child connection.
Therapy for Kids Is Different
Healing Happens Best When Parents Feel Supported Too
Parents play an essential role in a child’s healing, but that doesn’t mean you’re expected to have all the answers. We work closely with parents to offer guidance, insight, and practical support, while always honoring your family’s unique dynamics.
Through thoughtful collaboration, we help you better understand your child’s emotional world, reinforce therapeutic skills at home, and feel more confident responding to challenges as they arise. When parents feel supported, children feel safer, and meaningful progress can unfold.
Understanding Comes First
We take time to understand your child’s emotional world and what may be showing up through their behavior. When things make more sense, parents often feel relief and children feel more supported.
Guidance That Feels Supportive, Not Overwhelming
You’re not expected to navigate this alone. We offer gentle guidance and ongoing support as therapy unfolds, helping parents feel steadier and more confident along the way.
Growth That Extends Beyond the Therapy Room
With consistent care and connection, many families notice shifts that show up in everyday life such as, smoother routines, stronger communication, and joy returning.
Our Services
Psychological Testing
Comprehensive evaluations conducted by Dr. Melony Cohen, PsyD, to identify learning differences, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and emotional or developmental concerns. Our reports are clear, practical, and designed to guide families and schools with actionable recommendations.
Individual Therapy
Support for children, teens, and young adults to navigate anxiety, stress, self-esteem, identity, and life transitions. Therapy is tailored to each individual, using approaches like psychodynamic, mindfulness, and relational frameworks to foster resilience and confidence.
Parent Counseling
Focused, emotion-based support for caregivers who want to better understand and respond to their child’s needs. Sessions provide tools for handling challenges, reducing stress, and building stronger parent-child connections.
Family Therapy
A collaborative space to strengthen communication, reduce conflict, and support healthier family dynamics. We help families navigate transitions and build more connected, supportive relationships.
"Every child has a story worth understanding. My role is to listen with curiosity and care, and to guide families with compassion and clarity."
Dr. Melony Cohen
What Clients Say
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Dr Cohen is lovely. Super kind and wonderful with children and parents. She got my son and diagnosed him right away and the process was clear, easy, informative, patient and very rewarding. Thank you for your help.
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“Alexa has helped my kiddo out with difficulties making friends at school. I can really see her coming out of shell more, it's amazing to see!”
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"It is truly rare that someone's professionalism is evident through all stages of a process. Thankfully, this was the case with Dr. Cohen. Our family went through a full evaluation process two years ago with another doctor. Given this, we were expecting a similar timetable and process. I am happy to report that Dr. Cohen exceeded our expectations on all fronts (attention to detail and prompt turnaround). We cannot thank you enough for your amazing work and for helping our son maximize his potential."
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"Dr. Cohen was so easy to work with and gave such a thorough assessment of our son. She put him at ease and helped him through the process of testing. She was kind and thoughtful and spent time speaking with us and answering all our questions. I am so thankful for her time and work and would not hesitate to utilize her expertise again in the future."
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"Dr. Cohen is an absolute gem. She is flexible, thorough and kind. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with her. Her communication is excellent. I’m so glad she was recommended to us!"
Frequently Asked Questions
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We work with children, teens, and families around emotional, behavioral, learning, and developmental challenges.
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Both. We provide therapy for children, teens, and parents, and Dr. Cohen conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations.
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We see toddlers through teens for therapy and evaluations, and also provide parent counseling.
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Yes. Whether through parent coaching or collaboration during therapy/testing, parents play an important role in creating lasting change.
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You can schedule a free consultation, call us, or fill out the contact form. We’ll talk through your needs and next steps.
Contact Us
Book a free 20 minute consultation call to learn more about ClearMind’s services and to help answer all your questions. We are here to help and assist in any way we can.
We offer both in-person sessions at our Los Angeles practice as well as virtual sessions.
(310) 944 -7478
6310 San Vicente Blvd Suite 360
Los Angeles, CA 90048