Child and Adolescent Psychologist in Newbury Park, CA: Dr. Stazan K. Sina, PhD
If you're searching for a child psychologist near Newbury Park, I would love to connect with you. I'm Dr. Stazan K. Sina, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and families across Ventura County and the greater Conejo Valley. My office is conveniently located in Thousand Oaks — just about 10 minutes from Newbury Park — and I regularly work with families from throughout the region.
As part of the Thousand Oaks community, Newbury Park families are among my neighbors. Many of the children and teens I work with come from Newbury Park, and I am always glad to make the short drive as convenient as possible for busy families.
Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, attention difficulties, or simply going through a hard time, my goal is to provide a warm, effective, and personalized level of care. As a father myself, I understand what it means to trust another professional with your child's wellbeing — and I take that responsibility seriously.
Therapy Services Available to Newbury Park Families
I offer a range of evidence-based approaches tailored to children ages 5 and up, teenagers, and their families. Sessions are available after school, in the evening, and on Saturdays to accommodate busy family schedules.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is one of the most thoroughly researched approaches in child and adolescent psychology. It helps children identify harmful thought patterns and learn how their thoughts shape their feelings and behaviors — giving them tools to interrupt negative cycles.
Family Therapy
Strong families communicate well. Family therapy sessions bring parents, children, and sometimes siblings together to improve understanding, resolve conflict, and strengthen the relationships that matter most.
Play Therapy
Play is a child's natural language. Through structured therapeutic play, younger children are able to express feelings, process difficult experiences, and work through behavioral challenges in a way that feels safe and comfortable to them.
Telehealth Sessions
For families who prefer the flexibility of virtual care, I offer HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions, depending on the clinical aspects of your situation. Please contact my office to find out whether telehealth is the right fit for your child.
Common Concerns I Help Children and Teens With
Children and adolescents face a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. Some of the most common issues I treat include:
• Anxiety disorders, including social anxiety, separation anxiety and generalized anxiety
• Depression
• ADHD
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Bipolar Disorder
• Self-injurious behavior
• Divorce and family transitions
• School-related stress and academic pressure
• Low self-esteem and social difficulties
If you do not see your child's concern listed here, please do not hesitate to reach out. Many children who come to therapy do not have a formal diagnosis — they simply need support working through a difficult period in their lives.
About Dr. Stazan K. Sina, Ph.D.
I am a graduate of the California School of Professional Psychology (1996) with a specialty in treating children, adolescents, and their families. I have been in private practice in Ventura County for over 30 years and am a husband and father of two.
In my experience, success in child therapy depends not only on connecting with the child, but on guiding and supporting their parents as well. When communication and trust are in place — and when reasonable expectations are set — children are set up to succeed, and family relationships are preserved in the process.
My clients consistently describe me as effective, responsive, and genuinely invested in their family's wellbeing.
Schedule an Appointment — Serving Newbury Park and Surrounding Areas
I offer after school, evening, and Saturday appointments to fit your family's schedule. I also offer telehealth options for added convenience, if clinically appropriate.
Proudly serving families in Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Newbury Park, Camarillo and Calabasas. I have proudly served families in both Los Angeles and Ventura County for over three decades.