Child Therapists in Martinez, CA

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Bunch Psychotherapy Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
I work to support children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression and anxiety, trauma, relational challenges, and behavioral and educational concerns.
I believe that therapy can be a powerful tool to build upon or develop skills to manage life's many twists and trials. Therapeutic work can also be extremely effective in improving and changing our relationships. I strive to create a comfortable and supportive environment where individuals feel seen, heard, and respected. I love the work that I do and I believe it is really important to maintain a level of hope that positive change can occur in your life. This hope is especially important for those who've been impacted by trauma and abuse and for new parents struggling to find their way, both populations I have a passion to serve.
I work to support children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression and anxiety, trauma, relational challenges, and behavioral and educational concerns.
I believe that therapy can be a powerful tool to build upon or develop skills to manage life's many twists and trials. Therapeutic work can also be extremely effective in improving and changing our relationships. I strive to create a comfortable and supportive environment where individuals feel seen, heard, and respected. I love the work that I do and I believe it is really important to maintain a level of hope that positive change can occur in your life. This hope is especially important for those who've been impacted by trauma and abuse and for new parents struggling to find their way, both populations I have a passion to serve.
(415) 663-2880 View (415) 663-2880
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Cerise Dossman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
Whether it was as a Children's Social Worker, volunteering in my community, or being a trusted and loyal friend, I have always been naturally drawn to helping people through difficult times.
Hi There! My name is Cerise, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the Long Beach, California, area, working with clients via telehealth. I work with Children, Youth, and Families utilizing faith-based beliefs and values, improving communication, processing childhood trauma, and strengthening self-esteem/positive self-image. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. My client population is a specialty focus. I believe that my style and approach are a good fit for tweens, teens, and adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures.
Whether it was as a Children's Social Worker, volunteering in my community, or being a trusted and loyal friend, I have always been naturally drawn to helping people through difficult times.
Hi There! My name is Cerise, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the Long Beach, California, area, working with clients via telehealth. I work with Children, Youth, and Families utilizing faith-based beliefs and values, improving communication, processing childhood trauma, and strengthening self-esteem/positive self-image. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. My client population is a specialty focus. I believe that my style and approach are a good fit for tweens, teens, and adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures.
(925) 406-3157 View (925) 406-3157
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Jeane Keppel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation of good therapy. I strive to create a supportive and empathetic environment where you can feel safe exploring the areas of your life that feel overwhelming and difficult. With my relaxed, collaborative style, I aim to help you utilize your inherent strengths to overcome challenges and reach your goals. I have an extensive background in Early Childhood Education and Child Development and love to work with children, teens, and their families. I have experience helping children and teens manage the challenges of depression, anxiety, school, and social dynamics.
I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation of good therapy. I strive to create a supportive and empathetic environment where you can feel safe exploring the areas of your life that feel overwhelming and difficult. With my relaxed, collaborative style, I aim to help you utilize your inherent strengths to overcome challenges and reach your goals. I have an extensive background in Early Childhood Education and Child Development and love to work with children, teens, and their families. I have experience helping children and teens manage the challenges of depression, anxiety, school, and social dynamics.
(925) 940-6064 View (925) 940-6064
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Valerie Sonnikson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
All members of a family have an important job. I believe in a family-centered approach that prioritizes connection which promotes resilience in children and their families. As a parent/caregiver, you deserve a space to process your experiences and feelings that arise when caring for a child. Children encounter challenges at every stage of development. Whether these difficulties are typical for their age or arise from unexpected stressors affecting the child or family, seeking counseling might be beneficial. I have decades of experience working with children and find ease and joy in building rapport with kids.
All members of a family have an important job. I believe in a family-centered approach that prioritizes connection which promotes resilience in children and their families. As a parent/caregiver, you deserve a space to process your experiences and feelings that arise when caring for a child. Children encounter challenges at every stage of development. Whether these difficulties are typical for their age or arise from unexpected stressors affecting the child or family, seeking counseling might be beneficial. I have decades of experience working with children and find ease and joy in building rapport with kids.
(925) 397-3491 View (925) 397-3491
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Janet Cazares
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
Hi there, I’m Janet! My name is Janet Cazares, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I graduated from the University of Southern California in 2010 and have been working in community mental health ever since. I have experience working with all ages and diverse populations; most recently I have been working with military veterans and individuals dealing with crisis situations. I also have enjoyed working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I am an LGBTQ ally.
Hi there, I’m Janet! My name is Janet Cazares, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I graduated from the University of Southern California in 2010 and have been working in community mental health ever since. I have experience working with all ages and diverse populations; most recently I have been working with military veterans and individuals dealing with crisis situations. I also have enjoyed working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I am an LGBTQ ally.
(925) 320-3817 View (925) 320-3817
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Northern Ca. Family Center/Sliding Scale Providers
LCSW
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
Northern California Family Center serves adults & children seeking affordable psychotherapy based on their ability to pay (Sliding scale, based on income). Our staff works with people of all ages struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma histories, relationship issues, couples and family therapy. We are able to provide sliding scale treatment by utilizing our ACSW clinicians who are working on finishing their hours to be fully licensed therapists. All staff are supervised weekly by a licensed therapist with over 25 years experience. We provide in- person therapy in our Walnut Creek office and also provide telehealth.
Northern California Family Center serves adults & children seeking affordable psychotherapy based on their ability to pay (Sliding scale, based on income). Our staff works with people of all ages struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma histories, relationship issues, couples and family therapy. We are able to provide sliding scale treatment by utilizing our ACSW clinicians who are working on finishing their hours to be fully licensed therapists. All staff are supervised weekly by a licensed therapist with over 25 years experience. We provide in- person therapy in our Walnut Creek office and also provide telehealth.
(925) 722-4980 View (925) 722-4980
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Stacey Tisler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Martinez, CA 94553
Hello, my name is Stacey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Bakersfield, California. I am passionate about my work and providing an opportunity to help individuals and families cope with life's challenges and work towards healing and creating a life worth living. I work well with children, adolescents, and young adults; however, I have the ability to engage with and work with any age group. I also have the ability to engage with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and ethnicities.
Hello, my name is Stacey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Bakersfield, California. I am passionate about my work and providing an opportunity to help individuals and families cope with life's challenges and work towards healing and creating a life worth living. I work well with children, adolescents, and young adults; however, I have the ability to engage with and work with any age group. I also have the ability to engage with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and ethnicities.
(661) 903-8622 View (661) 903-8622
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Rosalind M Daniel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553  (Online Only)
I have experience working with children and adults of all ages and enjoy working with diverse groups of people.
Welcome to my private practice! I have worked as a marriage and family therapist for 30 years in a variety of settings: private practice, Kaiser Permanente, Adventist Health, Solano and Contra Costa Counties, Non-Profit agencies, and as a school based therapist.
I have experience working with children and adults of all ages and enjoy working with diverse groups of people.
Welcome to my private practice! I have worked as a marriage and family therapist for 30 years in a variety of settings: private practice, Kaiser Permanente, Adventist Health, Solano and Contra Costa Counties, Non-Profit agencies, and as a school based therapist.
(707) 998-5647 View (707) 998-5647
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Harry Jakobson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
My name is Harry Jakobson 72495. My approach to therapy is to help people heal and work through their life experiences. My expertise is working with individuals, children, families, and couples. I work with clients of all ages. My experience comes from working in rural communities, providing 10 years of psychotherapy, training other clinicians, and providing integrative care. I use CBT, mindfulness, trauma-informed CBT, brain-spotting, EMDR, play therapy, and other modalities. Client centered communication. I focus on your needs for healing and change in your life.
My name is Harry Jakobson 72495. My approach to therapy is to help people heal and work through their life experiences. My expertise is working with individuals, children, families, and couples. I work with clients of all ages. My experience comes from working in rural communities, providing 10 years of psychotherapy, training other clinicians, and providing integrative care. I use CBT, mindfulness, trauma-informed CBT, brain-spotting, EMDR, play therapy, and other modalities. Client centered communication. I focus on your needs for healing and change in your life.
(949) 867-7967 View (949) 867-7967
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Liz Eichmann @ The Connective
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Martinez, CA 94553
I have experience working with both children and adults and specialize in anxiety disorders, LGBTQI2A, gender diversity, sexual minorities. sexual trauma, and all stages of a person's birth journey (family planning, early pregnancy loss, abortion, labor, and postpartum).
I have experience working with both children and adults and specialize in anxiety disorders, LGBTQI2A, gender diversity, sexual minorities. sexual trauma, and all stages of a person's birth journey (family planning, early pregnancy loss, abortion, labor, and postpartum).
(510) 851-9585 View (510) 851-9585
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Lori Salinas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
My specialty is Domestic Violence -child abuse/sexual assault. I have been working with VOC from the DA's office for over 10 years providing services to both men and women/children in crises situations. I work with CCC Superior Court, Family and Criminal to help individuals seek visitations with their children after an arrest or involvement with CFS. I also perform as a 730 expert. I provide couples therapy, reunification therapy. I see teens who are having trouble in school and at home. I work with whole families to teach communication tools and implement behavior modification tools. I am a systems therapist.
My specialty is Domestic Violence -child abuse/sexual assault. I have been working with VOC from the DA's office for over 10 years providing services to both men and women/children in crises situations. I work with CCC Superior Court, Family and Criminal to help individuals seek visitations with their children after an arrest or involvement with CFS. I also perform as a 730 expert. I provide couples therapy, reunification therapy. I see teens who are having trouble in school and at home. I work with whole families to teach communication tools and implement behavior modification tools. I am a systems therapist.
(925) 270-0558 View (925) 270-0558
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Julie Sievenpiper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
We all face challenges in our lives and sometimes need extra help and support to help us overcome them. I offer a safe, judgement-free space to explore even the most difficult matters. My style is relational and collaborative. One of the most important aspects for achieving success in therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and your family and that you hold the key to achieving the life you want to live.
We all face challenges in our lives and sometimes need extra help and support to help us overcome them. I offer a safe, judgement-free space to explore even the most difficult matters. My style is relational and collaborative. One of the most important aspects for achieving success in therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and your family and that you hold the key to achieving the life you want to live.
(707) 755-6975 View (707) 755-6975
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Kevin Bunch
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 326-6612 View (925) 326-6612
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Donna Christianson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCATP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Martinez, CA 94553  (Online Only)
Are you in transition? Struggling with anxiety, depression, self-criticism or low self-esteem? Wanting to feel more empowered in your life, relationships and work? Tired of simply surviving? Are you seeking a warm and caring therapist who will listen and help support you to create a life that truly reflects and supports your aspirations and dreams? Who is devoted to your well-being and can offer both the practical help and emotional support to help you to thrive? If so, I'd like to help; I offer affordable day and evening appointments.
Are you in transition? Struggling with anxiety, depression, self-criticism or low self-esteem? Wanting to feel more empowered in your life, relationships and work? Tired of simply surviving? Are you seeking a warm and caring therapist who will listen and help support you to create a life that truly reflects and supports your aspirations and dreams? Who is devoted to your well-being and can offer both the practical help and emotional support to help you to thrive? If so, I'd like to help; I offer affordable day and evening appointments.
(925) 293-9491 View (925) 293-9491
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Natasha Griffin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Martinez, CA 94553  (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you notice symptoms of anxiety and depression impacting your daily life? Are you searching for tools to overcome stress and relational strains?
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you notice symptoms of anxiety and depression impacting your daily life? Are you searching for tools to overcome stress and relational strains?
(925) 281-3064 View (925) 281-3064
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Destini Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553  (Online Only)
Hi I’m Destini a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and "You are more powerful than you know". My hope is that with every client I am able to proved them with a warm, non-judgmental, and safe space to deal with life stressors in order to create balance and to live their best life. I graduated for California State University, Sacramento’s Counseling Education Masters Program specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Hi I’m Destini a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and "You are more powerful than you know". My hope is that with every client I am able to proved them with a warm, non-judgmental, and safe space to deal with life stressors in order to create balance and to live their best life. I graduated for California State University, Sacramento’s Counseling Education Masters Program specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy.
(657) 259-9501 View (657) 259-9501
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Redemption Songs Family Therapy: Jessica Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Martinez, CA 94553
I believe everyone is unique, has strengths, and change is possible. At Redemption Songs I offer a tailor-made approach for individual and family clients. I start with understanding where you are at now, and how you got here. I help you by working collaboratively in developing goals, and I celebrate and help maintain accountability along the way. I offer an inclusive, authentic, safe space with in person/virtual appointments so you can begin your journey in being the person you know you are. Understanding your lived experiences is our passion. I guide you to understand we and everyone are constantly evolving, self-esteem.
I believe everyone is unique, has strengths, and change is possible. At Redemption Songs I offer a tailor-made approach for individual and family clients. I start with understanding where you are at now, and how you got here. I help you by working collaboratively in developing goals, and I celebrate and help maintain accountability along the way. I offer an inclusive, authentic, safe space with in person/virtual appointments so you can begin your journey in being the person you know you are. Understanding your lived experiences is our passion. I guide you to understand we and everyone are constantly evolving, self-esteem.
(925) 369-5991 View (925) 369-5991
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Jaimi Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
Hello, I'm Jaimi Martin LCWS, PH-C. I specialize in childhood trauma using EMDR, and postpartum depression and anxiety, using a feminist viewpoint. I work with individuals ages 12 and up, with a focus on life transitions. I support people in becoming their true selves. I've always worked in collaboration with others and found working as a therapist allowed that work to be more meaningful and deeper.
Hello, I'm Jaimi Martin LCWS, PH-C. I specialize in childhood trauma using EMDR, and postpartum depression and anxiety, using a feminist viewpoint. I work with individuals ages 12 and up, with a focus on life transitions. I support people in becoming their true selves. I've always worked in collaboration with others and found working as a therapist allowed that work to be more meaningful and deeper.
(559) 380-4131 View (559) 380-4131
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Lan Vu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
Hello! I'm Lan Vu, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with several years of experience working with clients and families from various backgrounds. I seek to empower clients while being grounded in the realistic restrictions that time, life circumstances, and competing demands can place on an individual. With your expertise in yourself, I would like to work together to create a shared understanding to determine the path forward that works best for you.
Hello! I'm Lan Vu, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with several years of experience working with clients and families from various backgrounds. I seek to empower clients while being grounded in the realistic restrictions that time, life circumstances, and competing demands can place on an individual. With your expertise in yourself, I would like to work together to create a shared understanding to determine the path forward that works best for you.
(661) 438-3582 View (661) 438-3582
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Rebecca L Ring
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
Are you in a "caterpillar stage" of life? You sense that you could be more, but you find yourself limited by negative thoughts and/or overwhelming emotions. Or are you in a "chrysalis stage"? Your whole life seems to have disintegrated into nothing recognizable, and you are struggling to make sense of it all. From a foundation of empathy, acceptance, compassion, and respect, I provide a safe and supportive environment in which to grow and/or heal. I work from a "client-centered" approach that helps you find your own answers and healing from within.
Are you in a "caterpillar stage" of life? You sense that you could be more, but you find yourself limited by negative thoughts and/or overwhelming emotions. Or are you in a "chrysalis stage"? Your whole life seems to have disintegrated into nothing recognizable, and you are struggling to make sense of it all. From a foundation of empathy, acceptance, compassion, and respect, I provide a safe and supportive environment in which to grow and/or heal. I work from a "client-centered" approach that helps you find your own answers and healing from within.
(831) 325-0618 View (831) 325-0618
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Martinez, 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 Martinez 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.