Child Therapists in Placerville, CA

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Regina E Helmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MS, PPS
Verified Verified
Placerville, CA 95667
I offer Social Thinking Groups that focus on expanding on your child's social thinking ability and increasing their awareness of how their behaviors impact others.
Are you struggling with your child? Is your child struggling with displaying negative behaviors, emotionally unable to communicate their feelings or thoughts? Often times children display misbehavior as a way to communicate their inner feelings/thoughts. Let me help you or your child find practical tool coping skills to manage life successfully My passion is helping others, but more specifically children and their families who are struggling due to a variety of issues. My primary experience and focus has been with children and adolescences that have experienced trauma, substance abuse issues, behavioral issues, poor academic achievement and learning disabilities.
I offer Social Thinking Groups that focus on expanding on your child's social thinking ability and increasing their awareness of how their behaviors impact others.
Are you struggling with your child? Is your child struggling with displaying negative behaviors, emotionally unable to communicate their feelings or thoughts? Often times children display misbehavior as a way to communicate their inner feelings/thoughts. Let me help you or your child find practical tool coping skills to manage life successfully My passion is helping others, but more specifically children and their families who are struggling due to a variety of issues. My primary experience and focus has been with children and adolescences that have experienced trauma, substance abuse issues, behavioral issues, poor academic achievement and learning disabilities.
(530) 494-6553 View (530) 494-6553
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Merri B Francis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Placerville, CA 95667  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have provided mental health services to children/families in crisis shelters, juvenile and adult probation, mental health,educational and residential settings.
Ever wonder why life changes just when you thought is just about "normal" or approaching "great"? Have you or a loved one been confused and discouraged for too long? Puzzled and dissatisfied about a relationship: spouse, parent, child, sibling, significant other or friend? Want things to change? All these questions and more can be addressed in therapy. Crisis and challenges are "opportunities for growth" and God is more creative than you can imagine in moving you toward being the person you were meant to be . Together, there is much we can discover.
I have provided mental health services to children/families in crisis shelters, juvenile and adult probation, mental health,educational and residential settings.
Ever wonder why life changes just when you thought is just about "normal" or approaching "great"? Have you or a loved one been confused and discouraged for too long? Puzzled and dissatisfied about a relationship: spouse, parent, child, sibling, significant other or friend? Want things to change? All these questions and more can be addressed in therapy. Crisis and challenges are "opportunities for growth" and God is more creative than you can imagine in moving you toward being the person you were meant to be . Together, there is much we can discover.
(530) 207-8915 View (530) 207-8915
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Lisa Dickinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Placerville, CA 95667
I have worked extensively with school-age children and teens on issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, academic performance, ADHD, anger, family issues, and social skills.
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, adults, and families on a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, body image, parenting, and relationship problems. I believe that therapy can be an important and effective step in bringing about positive change and increased satisfaction in your personal life, relationships, and career. I will work with you to uncover your strengths and to use these strengths to work through problems and find solutions to life's challenges.
I have worked extensively with school-age children and teens on issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, academic performance, ADHD, anger, family issues, and social skills.
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, adults, and families on a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, body image, parenting, and relationship problems. I believe that therapy can be an important and effective step in bringing about positive change and increased satisfaction in your personal life, relationships, and career. I will work with you to uncover your strengths and to use these strengths to work through problems and find solutions to life's challenges.
(805) 351-4617 View (805) 351-4617
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Teresa McIntyre-Harlow
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Placerville, CA 95667
As a parent of four, I have personal experience with parenting children with adoption concerns, attachment challenges, special needs and learning concerns.
Let's work together! I can offer education, a sounding board, and opportunities for insight as you reflect and work to improve your life and that of your loved ones. With practical tools and a compassionate heart, your journey can become more effective, more satisfying. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you step into the office, away from the busy pace of life, a place where you step further into yourself. Knowing yourself and having the tools to gain that knowledge can be pivotal to your well-being and that of your family's.
As a parent of four, I have personal experience with parenting children with adoption concerns, attachment challenges, special needs and learning concerns.
Let's work together! I can offer education, a sounding board, and opportunities for insight as you reflect and work to improve your life and that of your loved ones. With practical tools and a compassionate heart, your journey can become more effective, more satisfying. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you step into the office, away from the busy pace of life, a place where you step further into yourself. Knowing yourself and having the tools to gain that knowledge can be pivotal to your well-being and that of your family's.
(530) 287-4796 View (530) 287-4796
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Gail Elizabeth Healy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPA , MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Placerville, CA 95667
I understand the stresses of raising children, working and maintaining healthy relationships with others as well as oneself.
I have worked alongside families wishing to do their best for their children and themselves for over forty years. There are times when journeys through life get challenging and support and guidance from a compassionate person is all that is needed to meet that challenge and move forward with confidence, strength, and capability. I will work with you if you are concerned about your child's behavior, your parenting, your ability to balance parenting, work and important relationships and/or your own emotional health.
I understand the stresses of raising children, working and maintaining healthy relationships with others as well as oneself.
I have worked alongside families wishing to do their best for their children and themselves for over forty years. There are times when journeys through life get challenging and support and guidance from a compassionate person is all that is needed to meet that challenge and move forward with confidence, strength, and capability. I will work with you if you are concerned about your child's behavior, your parenting, your ability to balance parenting, work and important relationships and/or your own emotional health.
(530) 404-5640 View (530) 404-5640
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Peace Within - Anxiety, Trauma & OCD Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Placerville, CA 95667
Is your world getting smaller due to the grip of anxiety or OCD? Are you isolating and tired from nonstop thinking, and missing the joy in life? Are you a parent whose child’s anxiety is out of control and spilling over to other family members? I offer warm, nonjudgmental support to children, teens, adults, couples and families. I specialize in anxiety and trauma and have resources and tools that will help you get out of your head, connect with others, and feel better.
Is your world getting smaller due to the grip of anxiety or OCD? Are you isolating and tired from nonstop thinking, and missing the joy in life? Are you a parent whose child’s anxiety is out of control and spilling over to other family members? I offer warm, nonjudgmental support to children, teens, adults, couples and families. I specialize in anxiety and trauma and have resources and tools that will help you get out of your head, connect with others, and feel better.
(916) 560-1104 View (916) 560-1104
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Sara Schifano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Placerville, CA 95667
I am truly passionate about what I do, and enjoy working particularly with children, pre-teens and teens, offering a safe and supportive environment where strengths are discovered and tools are developed to help clients feel more empowered, self assured and confident.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is experienced in working with individuals, families, children and adolescents. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, providing therapeutic services to clients dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, teen issues, grief and loss as well as relationship struggles.
I am truly passionate about what I do, and enjoy working particularly with children, pre-teens and teens, offering a safe and supportive environment where strengths are discovered and tools are developed to help clients feel more empowered, self assured and confident.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is experienced in working with individuals, families, children and adolescents. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, providing therapeutic services to clients dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, teen issues, grief and loss as well as relationship struggles.
(530) 417-1494 View (530) 417-1494
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Jacqueline Davis
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Placerville, CA 95667
In addition, I am very passionate about working with new parents who are struggling with their child's behaviors and helping them form a more positive bond.
Hello, my name is Jacqueline Davis, and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor. I am passionate about helping people of all ages navigate through feelings of anxiety, stress, or any new life changes. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents who have experienced traumatic situations ( child abuse, bullying, etc). I also have helped many new parents with the stress that comes from adjusting to understanding themselves in a parent role as well as understanding the behaviors of their child(ren).
In addition, I am very passionate about working with new parents who are struggling with their child's behaviors and helping them form a more positive bond.
Hello, my name is Jacqueline Davis, and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor. I am passionate about helping people of all ages navigate through feelings of anxiety, stress, or any new life changes. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents who have experienced traumatic situations ( child abuse, bullying, etc). I also have helped many new parents with the stress that comes from adjusting to understanding themselves in a parent role as well as understanding the behaviors of their child(ren).
(619) 658-6588 View (619) 658-6588
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Jessica Marroquin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Placerville, CA 95667
With children and families, I enjoy focusing on building the attachment between child and caregiver while also building on communication skills.
My name is Jessica Marroquin and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am specialized in working with all ages from children as young as 5 to older adults. I take a client-centered approach in creating a safe enjoyable place where we can work together on developing new skills to tackle ways to improve your overall life functioning. I work with a variety of clients ranging from ages 0 to older adults. I am seasoned in working with young children, and families and feel comfortable with conducting individual and family sessions.
With children and families, I enjoy focusing on building the attachment between child and caregiver while also building on communication skills.
My name is Jessica Marroquin and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am specialized in working with all ages from children as young as 5 to older adults. I take a client-centered approach in creating a safe enjoyable place where we can work together on developing new skills to tackle ways to improve your overall life functioning. I work with a variety of clients ranging from ages 0 to older adults. I am seasoned in working with young children, and families and feel comfortable with conducting individual and family sessions.
(661) 344-4256 View (661) 344-4256
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Crystal Barrera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Placerville, CA 95667  (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has a passion for helping clients develop a better understanding of themselves and their lives. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and provide a culturally sensitive environment. I work with a diverse population, offering services to adults, teen, children, couples and families.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has a passion for helping clients develop a better understanding of themselves and their lives. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and provide a culturally sensitive environment. I work with a diverse population, offering services to adults, teen, children, couples and families.
(209) 794-4573 View (209) 794-4573
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Patrizia Ahlers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Placerville, CA 95667
I believe therapy can be fun and transforming! Therapy is like getting a tune-up for your car. If your car is 18 years old, it might be time to do some maintenance! This is okay; you want your car to run well! Therapy is for the client, YOU. And you are an integral part in your own therapy. You create your own goals; I only help facilitate those goals. I see myself as a guide, someone to help you put the puzzle pieces together to create a fuller, more complete, life. A life that is filled with deeper meaning and sense of purpose. Main Therapeutic Approaches: Logo Therapy (Viktor Frankl) and Cognitive, both of which are direct.
I believe therapy can be fun and transforming! Therapy is like getting a tune-up for your car. If your car is 18 years old, it might be time to do some maintenance! This is okay; you want your car to run well! Therapy is for the client, YOU. And you are an integral part in your own therapy. You create your own goals; I only help facilitate those goals. I see myself as a guide, someone to help you put the puzzle pieces together to create a fuller, more complete, life. A life that is filled with deeper meaning and sense of purpose. Main Therapeutic Approaches: Logo Therapy (Viktor Frankl) and Cognitive, both of which are direct.
(530) 296-3188 View (530) 296-3188
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Susan Simpkin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Placerville, CA 95667
In my 45+ years working with kids, adults and families as an El Dorado County teacher, school counselor, diversity trainer, and therapist, I have been privileged to partner with individuals struggling through life's curves and personal challenges. Together, we have fostered growth and healing in the areas of loss, depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, identity challenges, parenting/grandparenting, and family trauma. I have expertise in, and a deep understanding of diversity and issues related to bullying.
In my 45+ years working with kids, adults and families as an El Dorado County teacher, school counselor, diversity trainer, and therapist, I have been privileged to partner with individuals struggling through life's curves and personal challenges. Together, we have fostered growth and healing in the areas of loss, depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, identity challenges, parenting/grandparenting, and family trauma. I have expertise in, and a deep understanding of diversity and issues related to bullying.
(530) 927-5014 View (530) 927-5014
Susan Stoeffler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 303-8011 View (530) 303-8011
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James E. Larsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Placerville, CA 95667
I provide integrative, holistic psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. Whether it's depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, or any of life's difficult transitions, I meet my clients where they are and work collaboratively to help them find healing, transformation, and wellbeing.
I provide integrative, holistic psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. Whether it's depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, or any of life's difficult transitions, I meet my clients where they are and work collaboratively to help them find healing, transformation, and wellbeing.
(916) 436-8492 View (916) 436-8492
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Jessica Orozco-Barajas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Placerville, CA 95667
My name is Jessica Orozco-Barajas, and I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. In my 14 years of clinical experience, I have had the privilege of working with clients from diverse backgrounds, ranging in age from early childhood to late adulthood, to address a wide range of needs and mental health concerns. Through my experiences, I've gained a deep understanding and appreciation for the unique challenges that each person faces.
My name is Jessica Orozco-Barajas, and I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. In my 14 years of clinical experience, I have had the privilege of working with clients from diverse backgrounds, ranging in age from early childhood to late adulthood, to address a wide range of needs and mental health concerns. Through my experiences, I've gained a deep understanding and appreciation for the unique challenges that each person faces.
(530) 424-2176 View (530) 424-2176
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California Aspen Connections
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Placerville, CA 95667
If you are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety or just feeling stuck, we are here for you. We utilize multiple therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, attachment therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness and Trail Talk. We work from different therapeutic approaches to help clients find their own intentions, resources and strengths. We also offer Life and Relationship Coaching, an action oriented approach, focused on the present and future, working on the "how" to your goals.
If you are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety or just feeling stuck, we are here for you. We utilize multiple therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, attachment therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness and Trail Talk. We work from different therapeutic approaches to help clients find their own intentions, resources and strengths. We also offer Life and Relationship Coaching, an action oriented approach, focused on the present and future, working on the "how" to your goals.
(530) 853-3568 View (530) 853-3568
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Steven C Seither
CHT
Verified Verified
Placerville, CA 95667
In my practice, I use clinical hypnotherapy to help clients resolve issues of emotional trauma, overcome bad habits and self-defeating behaviors, and deal with any other issues interfering with their lives, work, or relationships. Hypnotherapy is invaluable for weight loss, smoking cessation, chronic pain management, drug dependency, and self-esteem issues, including non-medical impotence and low libido. Because clinical hypnosis accesses the subconscious directly, it is extremely effective in the treatment of psychosomatic issues and fears. For example, I also work with dentists' patients who have severe phobic issues with dentistry or who are unable to tolerate anesthesia.
In my practice, I use clinical hypnotherapy to help clients resolve issues of emotional trauma, overcome bad habits and self-defeating behaviors, and deal with any other issues interfering with their lives, work, or relationships. Hypnotherapy is invaluable for weight loss, smoking cessation, chronic pain management, drug dependency, and self-esteem issues, including non-medical impotence and low libido. Because clinical hypnosis accesses the subconscious directly, it is extremely effective in the treatment of psychosomatic issues and fears. For example, I also work with dentists' patients who have severe phobic issues with dentistry or who are unable to tolerate anesthesia.
(916) 710-8543 View (916) 710-8543
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Jennifer A Alexander
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Placerville, CA 95667
I am honored to serve anyone struggling with any type of trauma/PTSD, addiction, depression, or anxiety who wants life to be a little different. Total healing IS possible! I have a passion for non-judgemental connection with people who are nervous about being vulnerable, don’t want therapy, or have had a bad experience in the past. It can be fun and is worth the work! I like to partner with you to discover your strengths and help you reach YOUR goals. My ideal client is someone who has a good sense of humor, a desire for change, an open mind, ok w/an occassional bad word (or two), and MUST love dogs. I do animal assisted therapy.
I am honored to serve anyone struggling with any type of trauma/PTSD, addiction, depression, or anxiety who wants life to be a little different. Total healing IS possible! I have a passion for non-judgemental connection with people who are nervous about being vulnerable, don’t want therapy, or have had a bad experience in the past. It can be fun and is worth the work! I like to partner with you to discover your strengths and help you reach YOUR goals. My ideal client is someone who has a good sense of humor, a desire for change, an open mind, ok w/an occassional bad word (or two), and MUST love dogs. I do animal assisted therapy.
(916) 461-5853 View (916) 461-5853
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Brianna Cassel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Placerville, CA 95667
Hi, I'm Brianna! I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California and Colorado. I have spent most of my career working with the adolescent population and their families. Making a positive impact on their lives and futures has been incredibly rewarding. My professional journey has also included counseling adults through divorce, hardship, and life's obstacles. The types of clients I have worked with really vary from adjustment or relational issues to more intensive and pervasive psychological disorders.
Hi, I'm Brianna! I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California and Colorado. I have spent most of my career working with the adolescent population and their families. Making a positive impact on their lives and futures has been incredibly rewarding. My professional journey has also included counseling adults through divorce, hardship, and life's obstacles. The types of clients I have worked with really vary from adjustment or relational issues to more intensive and pervasive psychological disorders.
(510) 824-8300 View (510) 824-8300
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Sue Baldwin
Marriage & Family Therapist, BSN, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Placerville, CA 95667
I particularly enjoy clients who are motivated to create change in their lives. Often crisis or exasperation brings us to the place where we know we have to change. Awareness and consciousness are the primary ingredients needed for real change in our individual lives. We are all far more important to others and have far more potential than we realize. My job is to awaken that awareness in my client. No matter where you are starting, your strength is in the desire to start.
I particularly enjoy clients who are motivated to create change in their lives. Often crisis or exasperation brings us to the place where we know we have to change. Awareness and consciousness are the primary ingredients needed for real change in our individual lives. We are all far more important to others and have far more potential than we realize. My job is to awaken that awareness in my client. No matter where you are starting, your strength is in the desire to start.
(916) 259-0394 View (916) 259-0394
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Placerville, 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 Placerville 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.