Child Therapists in Camarillo, CA
I have helped children on the Spectrum and with ADHD learn coping skills and strategies through Play Therapy and Behavior Intervention.
I believe that we all can heal from emotional pain when we are able to process those events that caused suffering and discomfort. By providing a safe space, we can explore your unique circumstances and work together towards finding solutions that will help you live a fuller life. By thoroughly listening to and empathizing with your needs, my goal is to help you find that perfect balance in which you can feel in control to endure life experiences feeling empowered.
I have helped children on the Spectrum and with ADHD learn coping skills and strategies through Play Therapy and Behavior Intervention.
I believe that we all can heal from emotional pain when we are able to process those events that caused suffering and discomfort. By providing a safe space, we can explore your unique circumstances and work together towards finding solutions that will help you live a fuller life. By thoroughly listening to and empathizing with your needs, my goal is to help you find that perfect balance in which you can feel in control to endure life experiences feeling empowered.
I work effectively with children, adolescents and their families.
As your therapist, I will provide empathy,awareness and education. I am a therapist who listens compassionately to identify keys factors that are important in understanding your life journey. I will help you develop skills and resources that will increase the quality of your life. I will assist you in exploring relationship issues in a safe, supportive atmosphere.
You can heal from traumatic life events,learn to cope with anxiety or depression or process your grief and loss issues. You can learn communication skills develop your personal self-worth or learn to face life transitions with more confidence.
I work effectively with children, adolescents and their families.
As your therapist, I will provide empathy,awareness and education. I am a therapist who listens compassionately to identify keys factors that are important in understanding your life journey. I will help you develop skills and resources that will increase the quality of your life. I will assist you in exploring relationship issues in a safe, supportive atmosphere.
You can heal from traumatic life events,learn to cope with anxiety or depression or process your grief and loss issues. You can learn communication skills develop your personal self-worth or learn to face life transitions with more confidence.
I have been in private practice for over 20 years. I enjoy working with children, families, and adults in helping empower others to overcome difficult periods in life. While I do have occasional openings for therapy, I specialize in psychological testing and understanding the "big picture" to provide diagnosis and direction for treatment. I can assist in evaluations for learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Neuropsychological deficits, developmental delays, behavior disorders, sexual disorders, Forensic (Competency, Psychosexual risk), school evaluations, Spanish-speaking evals, and more.
I have been in private practice for over 20 years. I enjoy working with children, families, and adults in helping empower others to overcome difficult periods in life. While I do have occasional openings for therapy, I specialize in psychological testing and understanding the "big picture" to provide diagnosis and direction for treatment. I can assist in evaluations for learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Neuropsychological deficits, developmental delays, behavior disorders, sexual disorders, Forensic (Competency, Psychosexual risk), school evaluations, Spanish-speaking evals, and more.
Hello, my name is Jennifer. I specialize in treating children, teens, and young adults. I have worked with this age group for over 10 years in various settings. I have experince in treating different issues such as autism, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, social skills, anger management, family conflict, and other relationship issues. I enjoy my work and look forward to hopefully meeting and working with you one day!
Hello, my name is Jennifer. I specialize in treating children, teens, and young adults. I have worked with this age group for over 10 years in various settings. I have experince in treating different issues such as autism, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, social skills, anger management, family conflict, and other relationship issues. I enjoy my work and look forward to hopefully meeting and working with you one day!
I specialize in child-centered play therapy and am a Registered Play Therapist through the Association for Play Therapy.
Feeling stuck? Looking for answers? Let’s talk. We might be a good fit. I offer practical insights and compassionate support to explore whatever might be preventing you from remaining present and fully engaged with your life. I trained in depth psychotherapy at Pacifica Graduate Institute, focusing on the unconscious dynamics occurring within ourselves and within our relationships. This training fostered a deep respect for the uniqueness of each person’s path which guides all of my work.
I specialize in child-centered play therapy and am a Registered Play Therapist through the Association for Play Therapy.
Feeling stuck? Looking for answers? Let’s talk. We might be a good fit. I offer practical insights and compassionate support to explore whatever might be preventing you from remaining present and fully engaged with your life. I trained in depth psychotherapy at Pacifica Graduate Institute, focusing on the unconscious dynamics occurring within ourselves and within our relationships. This training fostered a deep respect for the uniqueness of each person’s path which guides all of my work.
Dena Marshall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010
My 20 years of experience working with individuals, families, couples and children enables me to offer effective outpatient psychological care. My specialty is Court Involved Therapy, services include court ordered or recommended family, child and/or individual therapy, reunification and co-parenting counseling. Additionally, I treat several mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety and adjusting to life transitions. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
My 20 years of experience working with individuals, families, couples and children enables me to offer effective outpatient psychological care. My specialty is Court Involved Therapy, services include court ordered or recommended family, child and/or individual therapy, reunification and co-parenting counseling. Additionally, I treat several mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety and adjusting to life transitions. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
I believe it is important to treat the family as a whole when working with children and adolescents.
I use traditional talk therapy, expressive arts therapy, play and sand tray therapy to help individuals, children, adolescents and their families solve issues that are roadblocks to growth and development. I have experience in trauma and abuse including sexual abuse, divorce issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD and school refusal. I have had much success in helping individuals and families identify their troubled areas and work through them to achieve a more satisfying life. I believe each person is a unique being with special talents and traits and this uniqueness is respected and nurtured during our work together.
I believe it is important to treat the family as a whole when working with children and adolescents.
I use traditional talk therapy, expressive arts therapy, play and sand tray therapy to help individuals, children, adolescents and their families solve issues that are roadblocks to growth and development. I have experience in trauma and abuse including sexual abuse, divorce issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD and school refusal. I have had much success in helping individuals and families identify their troubled areas and work through them to achieve a more satisfying life. I believe each person is a unique being with special talents and traits and this uniqueness is respected and nurtured during our work together.
I have honed my skills working with adults and children dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and life transitions.
Therapy is a unique experience aimed at helping clients understand their emotions as well as learning that our symptoms are telling us something. It is the collaborative relationship between therapist and client that allows each client to explore not only their symptoms but understand ones self, while obtaining valuable tools to deal with emotions, conflict, and interpersonal communication. In my office I offer a warm non-judgmental space for self exploration and growth.
I have honed my skills working with adults and children dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and life transitions.
Therapy is a unique experience aimed at helping clients understand their emotions as well as learning that our symptoms are telling us something. It is the collaborative relationship between therapist and client that allows each client to explore not only their symptoms but understand ones self, while obtaining valuable tools to deal with emotions, conflict, and interpersonal communication. In my office I offer a warm non-judgmental space for self exploration and growth.
I specialize in relationship counseling, marital conflict resolution, divorce and women's issues in healing childhood trauma.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been providing psychotherapy for almost thirty years with all ages and all different populations. My treatment modality encompasses an electic style based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Brief/Solution Focused Therapy. An integral part of my work with clients includes establishing a collaborative and therapeutic alliance, identifying goals, and developing solutions. I empower clients to identify their resilience, resourcefulness and systems of support where I guide clients through the process of discovering their aspirations and developing solutions.
I specialize in relationship counseling, marital conflict resolution, divorce and women's issues in healing childhood trauma.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been providing psychotherapy for almost thirty years with all ages and all different populations. My treatment modality encompasses an electic style based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Brief/Solution Focused Therapy. An integral part of my work with clients includes establishing a collaborative and therapeutic alliance, identifying goals, and developing solutions. I empower clients to identify their resilience, resourcefulness and systems of support where I guide clients through the process of discovering their aspirations and developing solutions.
Jennifer Mundy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010
Jennifer also works as an early childhood mental health consultant, supporting young children with challenging behavior in the classroom as well as at home.
Jennifer has worked with young children and their families for over 20 years. As a Marriage and Family Therapist Jennifer works with children who have experienced trauma as well as children who have other behavioral challenges. Jennifer teaches children and parents new skills to help process thoughts and feelings related to traumatic life events, manage and resolve distressing thoughts, feelings and behaviors and enhance safety, growth, parenting skills and family communication.
Jennifer also works as an early childhood mental health consultant, supporting young children with challenging behavior in the classroom as well as at home.
Jennifer has worked with young children and their families for over 20 years. As a Marriage and Family Therapist Jennifer works with children who have experienced trauma as well as children who have other behavioral challenges. Jennifer teaches children and parents new skills to help process thoughts and feelings related to traumatic life events, manage and resolve distressing thoughts, feelings and behaviors and enhance safety, growth, parenting skills and family communication.
Allisa M Giannini
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010 (Online Only)
I use play therapy and art therapy to help children express feelings, develop coping skills, and increase problem solving skills.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with 15 yrs working with women, children and families. I work with new mothers or pregnant women who are struggling with changes in mood and functioning due to their changing bodies and hormones. I also work with school age children, young adults and women. I have a background in child development and enjoy working with little ones and their families to increase attachment, decrease behavioral issues and promote healthy development. I welcome parents to work with me around parenting concerns, life transitions, relationship difficulties and identity. Individual or family sessions available.
I use play therapy and art therapy to help children express feelings, develop coping skills, and increase problem solving skills.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with 15 yrs working with women, children and families. I work with new mothers or pregnant women who are struggling with changes in mood and functioning due to their changing bodies and hormones. I also work with school age children, young adults and women. I have a background in child development and enjoy working with little ones and their families to increase attachment, decrease behavioral issues and promote healthy development. I welcome parents to work with me around parenting concerns, life transitions, relationship difficulties and identity. Individual or family sessions available.
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I have extensive experience working with children, parents, and adolescents on many issues including anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, academic underachievement, peer relations, behavioral challenges, and parent/ child struggles.
An important step toward living a happier and more fulfilling life involves recognizing the need and desire for change. I believe that therapy can be a very important and effective tool for bringing about positive change in one's life. I work collaboratively with you to set goals, and use strengths to complement and minimize weaknesses standing in the way of achieving these goals. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families on a wide array of issues including anxiety, depression, parenting, behavioral challenges, self-esteem, relationship problems, and life transitions.
I have extensive experience working with children, parents, and adolescents on many issues including anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, academic underachievement, peer relations, behavioral challenges, and parent/ child struggles.
An important step toward living a happier and more fulfilling life involves recognizing the need and desire for change. I believe that therapy can be a very important and effective tool for bringing about positive change in one's life. I work collaboratively with you to set goals, and use strengths to complement and minimize weaknesses standing in the way of achieving these goals. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families on a wide array of issues including anxiety, depression, parenting, behavioral challenges, self-esteem, relationship problems, and life transitions.
Pat Stepler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010
Pat specializes in parenting and family issues, child and adolescent development, women issues including pregnancy and postpartum concerns, and grief.
Pat Stepler believes healing occurs through supportive and nurturing relationships. She has provided mental health counseling in community-based, educational, and private practice settings for over 20 years. She is passionate about working with teens, families, and individuals. She successfully supports people through life transitions during adolescence, parenting, and loss. She joins with clients on their journey to healing. Her approach incorporates mindfulness, problem-solving, creative expression, and play to discover strength, increase hope, and conquer challenges.
Pat specializes in parenting and family issues, child and adolescent development, women issues including pregnancy and postpartum concerns, and grief.
Pat Stepler believes healing occurs through supportive and nurturing relationships. She has provided mental health counseling in community-based, educational, and private practice settings for over 20 years. She is passionate about working with teens, families, and individuals. She successfully supports people through life transitions during adolescence, parenting, and loss. She joins with clients on their journey to healing. Her approach incorporates mindfulness, problem-solving, creative expression, and play to discover strength, increase hope, and conquer challenges.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I work with children, adolescents and adults, providing a safe and caring environment. With more than twenty years' in the behavioral healthcare field, I have extensive training and experience working with a wide variety issues and disorders.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I work with children, adolescents and adults, providing a safe and caring environment. With more than twenty years' in the behavioral healthcare field, I have extensive training and experience working with a wide variety issues and disorders.
My name is Judy Manfredi. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California. I have provided therapeutic services for 12 years in both non-profit and county organizations throughout my career. I worked with adolescents on a grant from the State of California in Child Abuse Treatment for the first nine years of my career. I help support adolescents, teens, adults and dependent adults, and LBGTQ+ who struggle with trauma anxiety, depression, grief, ADD/ADHD, anger, gender/sexual orientation, and relationship issues. I come from a background of utilizing CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, and EMDR modalities.
My name is Judy Manfredi. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California. I have provided therapeutic services for 12 years in both non-profit and county organizations throughout my career. I worked with adolescents on a grant from the State of California in Child Abuse Treatment for the first nine years of my career. I help support adolescents, teens, adults and dependent adults, and LBGTQ+ who struggle with trauma anxiety, depression, grief, ADD/ADHD, anger, gender/sexual orientation, and relationship issues. I come from a background of utilizing CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, and EMDR modalities.
She enjoys working with families as a system and helping parents gain a deeper understanding of their children so they can communicate and interact in meaningful ways.
Brooke Jacks is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in child, adolescent, teen, and family therapy. Brooke has experience working in various settings and has extensive knowledge of play therapy and early intervention techniques. Brooke has supported families and their children in managing challenging behaviors including aggression, attachment and separation, socialization, trauma, and anxiety.
She enjoys working with families as a system and helping parents gain a deeper understanding of their children so they can communicate and interact in meaningful ways.
Brooke Jacks is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in child, adolescent, teen, and family therapy. Brooke has experience working in various settings and has extensive knowledge of play therapy and early intervention techniques. Brooke has supported families and their children in managing challenging behaviors including aggression, attachment and separation, socialization, trauma, and anxiety.
I use evidence-based techniques including Parent and Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Child Therapy, Family Therapy, trauma-informed therapy and/or play therapy, somatic-based therapy, and art therapy to uncover, heal, and provide a new way of relating to one another.
Are you finding yourself frustrated from having yet another disagreement with your spouse or children about the challenges in your relationship? Or perhaps you look around at your family and feel sad that you aren’t connecting the way you used to. Maybe you have children who can be moody, anxious, or seem depressed and you don’t know why or how it came to be this way. You would like support and some extra tools in your toolbox to handle the family stress and are in dire need of some relief.
I use evidence-based techniques including Parent and Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Child Therapy, Family Therapy, trauma-informed therapy and/or play therapy, somatic-based therapy, and art therapy to uncover, heal, and provide a new way of relating to one another.
Are you finding yourself frustrated from having yet another disagreement with your spouse or children about the challenges in your relationship? Or perhaps you look around at your family and feel sad that you aren’t connecting the way you used to. Maybe you have children who can be moody, anxious, or seem depressed and you don’t know why or how it came to be this way. You would like support and some extra tools in your toolbox to handle the family stress and are in dire need of some relief.
Maple Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93012
Specialities include children, teens, couples, families, substance abuse, LBGQ issues, and much more.
Maple Counseling Center was created to meet the need for affordable, effective counseling. We accept Carelon, Medi-cal insurance and have sliding scale cash prices for those uninsured or not wanting to use their insurance. We consist of Marriage and Family Therapy Trainees, Associates and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist's. With 20 therapists to choose from we have someone to work with almost every need. See our website at www.maplecounseling.org so see profiles of our providers.
Specialities include children, teens, couples, families, substance abuse, LBGQ issues, and much more.
Maple Counseling Center was created to meet the need for affordable, effective counseling. We accept Carelon, Medi-cal insurance and have sliding scale cash prices for those uninsured or not wanting to use their insurance. We consist of Marriage and Family Therapy Trainees, Associates and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist's. With 20 therapists to choose from we have someone to work with almost every need. See our website at www.maplecounseling.org so see profiles of our providers.
In addition, I work with both children and adults that struggle with anxiety disorders, behavioral difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and trauma.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I strive to enhance each individuals sense of self-worth and be a support in developing healthy methods to effectively cope with challenging situations and/or triggers. My approach to treatment is always client-centered. I value the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance, and see the therapeutic relationship as a key component to outcome. This begins with providing a safe and nonjudgmental environment in which each individual can explore their fears, obstacles, strengths and hopes. I have experience and enjoy working with all age groups, including advanced training in working with adolescents and young adults.
In addition, I work with both children and adults that struggle with anxiety disorders, behavioral difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and trauma.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I strive to enhance each individuals sense of self-worth and be a support in developing healthy methods to effectively cope with challenging situations and/or triggers. My approach to treatment is always client-centered. I value the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance, and see the therapeutic relationship as a key component to outcome. This begins with providing a safe and nonjudgmental environment in which each individual can explore their fears, obstacles, strengths and hopes. I have experience and enjoy working with all age groups, including advanced training in working with adolescents and young adults.
Child, Teen, Adult Therapy.
When life gets complicated you may need a safe, confidential space to figure things out with an experienced, nonjudgmental expert you trust. I've had a successful practice for over 25 yrs. Because each client and situation is unique, I've learned what it takes to help clients thrive. Using goal-oriented psychotherapy, I offer a prescriptive combination of strategies based on preference. By gaining insight into emotional and behavioral responses and applying best-fit coping skills, my clients get the relief they need to not just move through the challenges, but beyond them.
Child, Teen, Adult Therapy.
When life gets complicated you may need a safe, confidential space to figure things out with an experienced, nonjudgmental expert you trust. I've had a successful practice for over 25 yrs. Because each client and situation is unique, I've learned what it takes to help clients thrive. Using goal-oriented psychotherapy, I offer a prescriptive combination of strategies based on preference. By gaining insight into emotional and behavioral responses and applying best-fit coping skills, my clients get the relief they need to not just move through the challenges, but beyond them.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Camarillo, CA provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Camarillo build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Camarillo build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.