CARE-LA
CHILD ANXIETY REDUCTION EXPERTS
CHILD
ANXIETY
REDUCTION
EXPERTS
CARE-LA is a leading child psychology practice in West Los Angeles specializing in anxiety disorders in children, teens, and families. Our team includes more than 25 mental health professionals with advanced training in evidence-based treatment for conditions such as generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, school refusal, separation anxiety and many other anxiety-related disorders.
If your child is struggling with excessive worry, avoidance of school or social situations, emotional distress, panic symptoms or difficulty functioning at school or home, early support can make a meaningful difference. Anxiety in children and adolescents is highly treatable, especially when addressed by specialists who understand how to engage both the child and the family system.
CARE-LA brings together multiple evidence-based and integrative mental health services under one roof for children, adolescents, and adults. This collaborative model allows patients and families to receive coordinated care across therapy, psychiatry, behavioral support, and mind-body services in one supportive environment. Our team is here to help with compassionate, expert care designed to help our patients thrive.
PHILOSOPHY
Our philosophy is based on a powerful experience I had while playing in the ocean with my two-year-old daughter; We see a giant wave heading towards us and confronted with the decision to run from the wave or swim under it, we decide we are too frightened to face it. We turn and struggle towards the shore but in our panicked retreat, we are both dragged underwater by the ocean’s current. I grab hold of my daughter's tiny body with all my might. Miraculously, we emerge shaken and relatively unharmed.
Then a profound realization rushes over me...
Waves, like emotions, are constantly flowing. If we run from them, sooner or later they will come crashing down upon us. But if we face them head on, and dive beneath the surface of our impending problems, we inevitably come out more knowledgable on the other side.
Waves can teach us, and especially our children, a lesson that will help us grow and navigate the oceans and ever-changing tides of our lives.
Dr. Lauren Stutman ~ CARE-LA Founder
OUR HOME
At CARE-LA, we're committed to helping children, adolescents, adults, and families find lasting relief from anxiety and other mental health challenges through compassionate, evidence-based care. From the moment you walk through our gates into our beautiful courtyard and into one of our bungalows, you'll notice that CARE-LA feels different. Rather than a traditional clinical office, our thoughtfully designed spaces are warm, comfortable, and welcoming—more like sitting in a living room than a medical practice. We believe that feeling safe, relaxed, and at ease is an important first step toward meaningful therapeutic progress.
CONTACT US
Whether you're seeking therapy for anxiety, OCD, ADHD, or other concerns, our multidisciplinary team is here to guide you every step of the way. Contact CARE-LA today to schedule an initial consultation, ask questions about our services, or learn how our personalized treatment plans can help you or your child build confidence, resilience, and lifelong emotional well-being. We look forward to welcoming your family and helping you take the first step toward lasting positive change.
(424) 421-CARE (2273)