Meet Dr. K

Dr. Van Krasnov is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist with a passion for helping families navigate the complexities of mental health. He provides comprehensive, personalized care to children, teens, and young adults, addressing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges including anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, trauma, and LGBTQ+ mental health concerns.

Many families from Venice visit Dr. Krasnov’s practice for accessible, compassionate psychiatric care just a short drive away.

Dr. Krasnov completed his fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he also served as the Chief of Medical Student Education. In this role, he mentored future physicians and led curriculum development for psychiatry students. His academic and clinical leadership shaped his approach to care: combining evidence-based treatments with deep compassion and an individualized focus on each patient.

Dr. Krasnov offers specialized care for children and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, autism spectrum disorders, and trauma-related conditions, as well as providing affirming support for LGBTQ+ youth and their families.

Areas Of Expertise

Dr. Van Krasnov provides comprehensive mental health services for children and adolescents in Venice, CA. Our specialized treatment areas include:

Certifications

Local Resources for Venice Families

Here are community programs, youth activities, and support outlets in Venice and nearby neighborhoods that can offer structure, enrichment, and connection to children and teens navigating behavioral or emotional challenges:

• Venice Club (Boys & Girls Club of Metro LA) – after-school & summer youth programs for ages 7–18.
• Venice Arts Youth Media Programs – classes in photography, filmmaking, animation, comics, and media arts for ages ~10–18.
• Rediscover Center – makerspace and STEAM-based workshops, summer camps, and community art programs in Venice.
• Venice Family Clinic – Early Head Start – developmental support and early intervention for children birth to age 3, along with caregiver education.
• Venice Community Housing – Youth Services – offers tutoring, mentoring, leadership training, and academic support (Study Lounge, Westside Youth Academy).
• Oakwood Recreation Center (LA Parks & Rec) – recreation, camps, seasonal programs, arts & fitness classes in the Venice/Oakwood area.
• Venice Skills Center (LAUSD) – career & technical education, GED / diploma programs, ESL and adult education for older teens and young adults.
• Venice Arts (main site) – in addition to youth programs, hosts community art & cultural events that may interest families and teens.
• SPARC (Social & Public Art Resource Center) – murals, public art, workshops, arts education in Venice.
• Safe Place for Youth (SPY) – support services for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness in West LA.