Child and teen therapy in Calabasas, with after-school and Saturday appointments.
Your teen does not have to wait for a weekday morning slot that does not work for your family. Janie Venturina, LMFT works with kids and teens, with a focus on middle and high schoolers, in person in Calabasas or by telehealth anywhere in California, on weekday afternoons and evenings and on Saturday mornings, and she is booking first appointments the same week.
No commitment and no evaluation required first.
Support for the worries parents call us about most.
Janie works with kids and teens, with a focus on middle and high schoolers. Parents usually call us about one of these.
- Worry, anxiety, and panic that interferes with school or friendships
- Harsh self-criticism, low confidence, and low self-esteem
- Anger, irritability, and emotional outbursts
- Conflict with friends, and trouble keeping friendships steady
- Tension and arguing at home between parents and teens
- Low mood, withdrawal, and loss of interest
- School stress, avoidance, and falling behind
ADHD and autism
Many of the teens Janie sees also have ADHD or autism, and she adapts her approach accordingly, though the concern that usually brings families to her is emotional rather than behavioral.
Not sure where to start?
If your child is younger, or if the picture is not yet clear, start with the free call, and our care team will match you with the right clinician within our practice. Nothing has to be ruled in or out before treatment begins.
Book a free 20-minute callJanie Venturina, LMFT · Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA LMFT #163716
Active, practical therapy that connects home and school.
She knows the school side
Janie came to Evidence Based Psychological Care from school-based work at The Help Group, where she supported students inside the setting where their difficulties usually show up first. She understands what sets a student off during the school day, how sadness, withdrawal, avoidance, and anger look in classrooms and friend groups, and how sleep and stress at home affect the rest of the day. That means she can connect what you see at home with what is happening in the other half of your teen's life.
Skills, not just listening
In session she works actively rather than simply listening. Using cognitive behavioral therapy and DBT skills, she helps teens identify their triggers, challenge the harsh things they believe about themselves, build coping strategies they will actually use, and work through conflicts with friends and family.
Parents and schools as partners
She partners with parents throughout, because much of what helps is getting communication at home to go better. With your consent, she will also coordinate with your teen's school team, so that the plan at school and the plan in therapy point the same direction.
Trust comes first
Many of the kids she sees arrive reluctant, certain that therapy means an adult lecturing them about their grades. Janie starts somewhere else. She takes seriously what the child actually cares about, whether that is a friendship that fell apart, a mood they cannot explain, or tension at home, and she builds enough trust that the harder work becomes possible. Parents often notice the shift first at home, before anyone at school does.
What it costs.
Evidence Based Psychological Care is an out-of-network practice and does not bill insurance directly. Many PPO plans reimburse a portion of out-of-network therapy, and we can submit your out-of-network claims on your behalf, so you are not filing paperwork yourself.
We will check your out-of-network benefits before your first session and tell you what to expect to pay, so you are not guessing.
Free out-of-network benefits check before your first session.
How to start.
- 1
A free 20-minute call
Tell our care team what you are seeing. We will confirm that Janie is the right fit and book your first appointments.
- 2
A 90-minute intake
Janie meets you and your teen, gathers the full history, and sets goals with you.
- 3
Weekly 45-minute sessions
Ongoing work at a standing after-school, evening, or Saturday time that fits your week.
Common questions.
Do you take insurance?
We do not bill insurance directly. We verify your out-of-network benefits in advance and can submit your claims on your behalf, and many families receive partial reimbursement from their PPO plan.
What ages does Janie work with?
Janie works with kids and teens, with a focus on middle and high schoolers. If your child is younger, call us, and we will match you with the right clinician within our practice.
Does my child need testing first?
No. A family can start therapy directly. If an evaluation turns out to be useful later, our assessment team can take that on.
Where are you located?
Our office sits at 23632 Calabasas Road, Suite 201, Calabasas, with complimentary onsite parking and valet assistance. Telehealth appointments are available anywhere in California.
Start with a free 20-minute call.
No commitment and no evaluation required. We reply the same day.