childhood anxiety treatment in Los Angeles, CA

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Childhood & Teen Anxiety Treatment in Los Angeles

Your Child Can Find Lasting Relief From Anxiety With Specialized, Collaborative Care

Get a personalized anxiety treatment plan for your child or teen from one of Southern California’s only pediatric integrative mental health centers.

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Are These Anxiety Symptoms Casting a Cloud Over Your Child’s Life?

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Behavior Changes

  • Constant worry, fear, or negative thoughts
  • Overplanning
  • Difficulties concentrating; lack of focus
  • Sleep problems
  • Sudden bouts of anger or irritability
  • Increased clinginess or crying

 

young boy with anxiety from Los Angeles

Physical Changes

  • Weight gain or loss
  • Frequent stomach aches, nausea, or other recurring physical health issues
  • Reduced energy level
  • Increased fatigue or sleepiness
  • Increased heart rate, difficulty breathing, and feelings of dizziness, shakiness, or sweatiness during sudden bouts of anxiety

At ResWell, our collaborative providers gather under one roof to create integrative treatment plans that can meet your child’s unique needs and support them throughout their mental health journey.

Using integrative, evidence-based care, we uncover and address the root cause of your child’s anxiety while proactively managing other contributing factors, from physical activity and nutrition to sleep hygiene and mindfulness. Our team-based approach addresses your child’s anxiety symptoms, helps them build resiliency for the future, and creates a pathway for lifelong success.

Help Your Child Overcome the Challenges of Anxiety

With an Experienced Team of Doctors, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physical Wellness Experts, and a Clinical Dietitian

FROM:

 TO:
Excessive fear or worry

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 Increased calm and fewer negative thoughts
Difficulties concentrating

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 Improved levels of focus and engagement
Frequent headaches and stomachaches

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 Fewer days lost to symptoms without cause
Unexplained outbursts of anger or irritability

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 More even-tempered responses
Excessive sleeping or insomnia

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 Healthier sleep patterns
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Get the Facts from Childhood Anxiety Specialists

Over 1 in 9 children (9.2%) aged 3-17 had an anxiety diagnosis in 2020.

Anxiety commonly occurs alongside depression or behavior problems; on average, around 1 in 3 children with anxiety will have one of these co-occurring concerns.

Anxiety rates among adolescents are on the rise, with an increase of 27% from 2016 to 2019.

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Find Out What Our Patients And Their Parents Have To Say About Us

Dr. Navarro is an excellent child/adolescent psychiatrist. He is knowledgeable, compassionate, and current in the latest research regarding ADHD. He is careful about adjusting medications and is also responsive if you ever need to reach him outside of business hours. My kids trust him and so do we, as parents.

Samantha

I’ve been working with Dr. Navarro for years. He’s truly incredible in his role, and often goes above and beyond. He’s knowledgeable, insightful, kind, and patient. He’s helped me find a good balance of medications and support during my most challenging times. I couldn’t recommend Dr. Navarro enough.

Stacy

The responsiveness and care we have received from Dr. Francisco Navarro and Dr. Adam Herdina is incredible. Our family is grateful to have such a wonderful team in place to assist us with our mental health needs. We highly recommend these doctors and ResWell!

Anonymous

Dr. Navarro is extremely knowledgeable in his field and has helped our daughter immensely. I appreciate that he explains the science and reasoning behind his thoughts and recommendations for her and that he is a very careful listener.

Jennifer

The most amazing and complete mental health care ever! All the staff, doctors, NPs, front staff, etc. are so friendly and helpful and genuinely concerned for your wellbeing. I feel taken care of here.

Cara

ResWell customer service and spot on treatment by Dr. Anaya can’t be beat! My child has very complex disorders and ever changing chemistry, so being on top of medication needs and always working with me, as to changes I see or don’t see, is so appreciated! Dr. Anaya is a life saver!

Jane

My husband and I truly feel blessed to have Dr. Herdina as our therapist. We have had many challenges as a family; he has helped us maneuver through many rough times. We have complete confidence in his capability, expertise and integrity as a doctor.

Mary

Dr. Herdina takes the time with his patients. You feel safe and comfortable to talk to him. Makes you see things for what they truly are. Great doctor. He is definitely an asset to his profession.

Kristy

Dr. Ledbetter is the best therapist I’ve ever known, she has a true gift for people and is excellent at making her patients feel heard and validated. I would recommend her to anybody I know, 10/10 would recommend her in a heartbeat.

Anonymous

Everyone at ResWell was supportive and helpful while helping me to find the right fit for a clinician.

Tara

Dr. Ledbetter has been very professional, caring and kind. I would absolutely recommend her.

Anonymous

Dr. Ledbetter is caring and thorough. And my daughter really responds well to her.

Jennifer

Joe has been wonderful to work with. Our son has struggled terribly with depression and anxiety and he has helped him tremendously over the course of a year. Anytime we have concerns or questions, both he and his office quickly respond via text or Zoom.

Laurel

ResWell was recommended by a friend, and we are very happy with the service they provide. Mr. Joe Garcia is very knowledgeable and thorough with my son’s health and well being. He made us aware of side effects with his previous medication, and is helping manage current and future changes.

Jill

Joe Garcia is a warm and caring professional. He thoroughly explains any questions or uncertainties and makes sure that you understand whatever he is trying to express. His approach to mental health is holistic, meaning more than just medication, and involves the whole family, since, often, it is not only the patient dealing with the mental issue.

Joe

Suzanne is wonderful. She's kind, patient, a great listener, and knows her stuff. I appreciate her so much and I recommend her in the strongest possible terms. ResWell's staff are also wonderful to work with, and I love that they have a texting system, so I'm always up to date with someone in the office.

Joshua

Suzanne Galanty and the ResWell team are, by far, the winners. Here's what we like: telehealth visits work for us better than in-person (although we prefer phone to video); the back office staff is super prompt and professional and Suzanne herself is knowledgeable, thorough, thoughtful, prompt and analytical.

David

ResWell’s approach truly is holistic as I've been offered resources and suggested supplements, opportunities to look into my specific gene and medication breakdown and further offerings from ResWell related to nutrition and meditation. I'm already seeing an improvement and feel wholly supported in getting to a better place with my ADHD.

Sarah

Ken has been an incredible support to my teens over the last few years. He is so kind and generous, and he's made a huge difference in their lives!

Anonymous

We had been unable to get my son excited about any sort of physical activity, but he loves his time with Coach Ken and looks forward to his weekly workouts. He has provided a very encouraging and supportive environment without judgment that has allowed my son to finally enjoy physical activities, as well as build up his confidence.

Anonymous

Katie demonstrates exceptional knowledge and planning when constructing her workouts for clients. She maximizes the time by designing appropriate workouts to hit both cardio and strength.

Anonymous

I look forward to my sessions with Katie every week and I’ve noticed a difference in the way I look and feel just in the month I’ve started training with her. She pushes me enough to get me out of my comfort zone and she’s super encouraging and supportive at the same time.

Gina

Childhood Anxiety Treatment Looks Different at ResWell

In Addition to Standard Treatment Options, Your Child May Benefit From Our Integrative Therapies:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • CBT is an evidence-based form of talk therapy that helps identify and address negative thought patterns contributing to anxiety in children.
  • With this treatment, your child can learn effective coping skills that help guide them through recurring symptoms and other challenges in the future.
  • CBT can work well with other childhood anxiety treatments, including equine-assisted therapy, neurofeedback, and other forms of talk therapy.
cognitive behavioral therapist for childhood anxiety treatment talking to a kid
neurofeedback specialist discussing anxiety treatment with a patient

Neurofeedback

  • Neurofeedback is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that shows how your child’s brain functions so they learn how their brain reacts to specific triggers.
  • Since anxiety tends to keep the brain in a negative cycle, training the brain with neurofeedback can break the cycle and encourage positive thoughts.
  • Neurofeedback “trains” the brain without altering your child’s brain chemistry, offering positive results without potential side effects.

EquusLed Program

  • EquusLed is equine-assisted psychotherapy that involves interactive horse activities and experiences that can help improve mental health concerns like anxiety and promote emotional growth and learning.
  • Your child can expect to engage in activities and/or unstructured interactions with the horses — no riding is involved.
  • Children learn about themselves and others and then discuss their associated feelings, behaviors, and patterns with our expert child and teen anxiety treatment specialists.
equine therapy specialist during a session with her childhood anxiety patient
child and teen anxiety specialist showing exercises to relief anxiety

Personalized Fitness, Nutrition, & Mindfulness Programs

  • Physical well-being supports optimal mental health. Your child will receive expert guidance on physical activity, nutrition, and sleep as part of their anxiety treatment plan.
  • Our clinical dietitian will develop an effective nutritional plan for your child.
  • Our resiliency coaches will provide your child personalized physical activity/yoga routines, mindfulness exercises, and meditation techniques.
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Meet Our Team

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How Our ResWell Team Approach Supports Your Child’s Mental Health Journey

Our providers understand that childhood anxiety and its symptoms are challenging for children and their families to navigate alone. The ResWell Team Approach guides your child throughout their recovery journey and prepares them for the future – no matter what it may hold.

Even when your child is feeling better, our team can continue guiding them on maintaining their recovery progress, preparing for future obstacles, and developing techniques to overcome new challenges.

Our mental health experts will develop an integrative treatment plan to address the root causes of your child’s anxiety, support continued progress, and build resiliency against future anxiety triggers.

Our team will coordinate with pediatricians, therapists, schools, and childcare providers to ensure your young one is supported in all aspects of their life.

Our clinical dietitian will develop an effective nutritional plan for your child. Our resiliency coaches will provide personalized mindfulness exercises, meditation techniques, and physical activity/yoga routines.

We will guide your child in building Mental Health Equity. Developed by Dr. Navarro, Mental Health Equity is the philosophy that promoting nutrition, fitness, sleep, and mindfulness can help optimize mental wellness and foster resiliency against difficult situations, symptoms, or setbacks in the future.

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You and your child can enter into our Cycle of ResWell Health in any of the phases of care. You can also visit to receive guidance on mindfulness, meditation, and movement/fitness, whether you are an active patient or not.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most effective childhood anxiety treatment?

Most patients benefit from a combination of anxiety disorder treatments personalized to their specific situation and needs. Treatment for anxiety may be most effective when combined with cognitive behavioral therapy, equine-assisted therapy, neurofeedback, and other treatment modalities. We believe integrative treatment that includes nutrition, sleep hygiene, mindfulness, and daily physical activity makes the biggest difference for our patients.

How do I know if my child has anxiety?

If your child displays some of the symptoms listed above and those symptoms interfere with daily life, anxiety could be the cause. However, a comprehensive evaluation by a childhood and teen anxiety treatment center is necessary for an accurate diagnosis.

Do you see adult patients with anxiety also?

Yes, we are board-certified with nearly 20 years of experience treating adults. Our providers have expertise in anxiety and can provide comprehensive treatment plans for patients of all ages.

Do you offer telehealth appointments for patients with anxiety?

The first meeting is usually in person. We provide telehealth follow-up appointments to make treatment as easy and convenient as possible for child or teen patients and their parents. Specific scheduling depends on the treatment plan developed with your provider.

Do you accept insurance for children’s anxiety treatments?

While we do not accept insurance, we provide patients with the documentation necessary to file a claim with their insurance carriers.

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