Child Therapists in Saratoga, CA
Linda Hulme Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, BA, MA, LMFT, PPS
Verified Verified
Saratoga, CA 95070
With children, my focus is play-based cognitive behavioral and social cognitive skills training.
Finding the right therapist is important. The fact that you're on this site shows that you may be searching for help or relief from everyday problems. In therapy, you can learn new and important things about yourself and others, identify and change negative behaviors or thoughts, and explore relationships. If you're a parent, maybe you're struggling with how to help your child who is experiencing difficulties with attention or organization at school, feelings of anxiety, worry or anger or doesn't know how to share painful memories.
With children, my focus is play-based cognitive behavioral and social cognitive skills training.
Finding the right therapist is important. The fact that you're on this site shows that you may be searching for help or relief from everyday problems. In therapy, you can learn new and important things about yourself and others, identify and change negative behaviors or thoughts, and explore relationships. If you're a parent, maybe you're struggling with how to help your child who is experiencing difficulties with attention or organization at school, feelings of anxiety, worry or anger or doesn't know how to share painful memories.
Part of Abbey (Blue Canoe)(Open Path Collective) is reserved for marginalized "uprooted" "traveling children" (UN) who cannot pay, rendered vulnerable by acute distress, abandonment, homelessness, complicated medical conditions (pediatric cancers; HIV/AIDS), gender-based harrassment/violence, commercial/sex trafficking, war trauma; forced displacement by oppressive cults/regimes.
Are you concerned for your children in an ongoing high conflict divorce or another highly distressing situation? I consult, support, offer parent/ child coping strategies to prevent longterm effects of severe stress & trauma for children/affected others. Even the youngest can demonstrate remarkable resilience. We attend to their confusion, impaired awareness, degree of distorted cognition. Parents cultivate enhanced attunement, insight, learn to see beyond children's distorted appraisal. We co-create more accurate thinking, safer, more healthy relationships, make space for more realistic understanding, provide predictability, constancy, enhanced trust, explore feelings, support emotional regulation, form new, hope-filled stories to replace frightening, traumatic ones.
Part of Abbey (Blue Canoe)(Open Path Collective) is reserved for marginalized "uprooted" "traveling children" (UN) who cannot pay, rendered vulnerable by acute distress, abandonment, homelessness, complicated medical conditions (pediatric cancers; HIV/AIDS), gender-based harrassment/violence, commercial/sex trafficking, war trauma; forced displacement by oppressive cults/regimes.
Are you concerned for your children in an ongoing high conflict divorce or another highly distressing situation? I consult, support, offer parent/ child coping strategies to prevent longterm effects of severe stress & trauma for children/affected others. Even the youngest can demonstrate remarkable resilience. We attend to their confusion, impaired awareness, degree of distorted cognition. Parents cultivate enhanced attunement, insight, learn to see beyond children's distorted appraisal. We co-create more accurate thinking, safer, more healthy relationships, make space for more realistic understanding, provide predictability, constancy, enhanced trust, explore feelings, support emotional regulation, form new, hope-filled stories to replace frightening, traumatic ones.
I provide individual, couples, group, and family counseling for children, adolescents, and adults.
Life is a complicated journey, and if you find yourself overwhelmed by everyday stressors and experiences, you are not alone. My therapy expertise is built on enabling you to overcome these stressors. I will help you get insights into behaviors that may be amplifying these stressors. These insights and tools will enable and empower you to build better relationships, reduce anxiety, and get you on the path to a rewarding life-long journey.
I provide individual, couples, group, and family counseling for children, adolescents, and adults.
Life is a complicated journey, and if you find yourself overwhelmed by everyday stressors and experiences, you are not alone. My therapy expertise is built on enabling you to overcome these stressors. I will help you get insights into behaviors that may be amplifying these stressors. These insights and tools will enable and empower you to build better relationships, reduce anxiety, and get you on the path to a rewarding life-long journey.
Bluebird Marriage and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saratoga, CA 95070
I work with individuals, families, children and teens.
Is there conflict in your home or in your relationships? Do you suffer from feelings of anxiety or depression? I am a holistic psychotherapist who considers the whole person — body, mind, spirit, and emotions — in order to achieve growth and wellness. I integrate a variety of effective psychotherapy methods tailored to meet your individual needs, which will help you to increase awareness and actively challenge any roadblocks that may be getting in the way of your healing. I will help you discover your natural strengths and resources and improve your relationship with yourself and others.
I work with individuals, families, children and teens.
Is there conflict in your home or in your relationships? Do you suffer from feelings of anxiety or depression? I am a holistic psychotherapist who considers the whole person — body, mind, spirit, and emotions — in order to achieve growth and wellness. I integrate a variety of effective psychotherapy methods tailored to meet your individual needs, which will help you to increase awareness and actively challenge any roadblocks that may be getting in the way of your healing. I will help you discover your natural strengths and resources and improve your relationship with yourself and others.
Are you looking for a genuine, warm, and engaging therapist? This is how I show up for my clients, and I'm sure my passion for this work shows. I want my clients to feel comfortable with fully expressing themselves and working through their hangups. Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational issues are problems I generally help people with. I specialize in helping clients be better versions of themselves, and have extensive training using In-Depth, body-oriented, mindfulness, trauma informed, and child therapies. I treat clients of all ages and families.
Are you looking for a genuine, warm, and engaging therapist? This is how I show up for my clients, and I'm sure my passion for this work shows. I want my clients to feel comfortable with fully expressing themselves and working through their hangups. Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational issues are problems I generally help people with. I specialize in helping clients be better versions of themselves, and have extensive training using In-Depth, body-oriented, mindfulness, trauma informed, and child therapies. I treat clients of all ages and families.
ENGAGED ABBEY BLUE CANOE Treat/Connect/Refer @ no fee: marginalized children/youth street kids distress, indigent per abandonment, cyclical homelessness, complicated medical conditions (pediatric cancers, HIV/AIDS), gender-based harassment, violence-exposed ALWAYSBELISTENINGGLOBAL.
Promoting healing & trustworthy engagement for children, youth, their families, adults who come seeking shelter, emotional safety and refuge (see abbeypsychservices.com). Even the youngest demonstrate remarkable strengths with precise, attuned, attention to their levels of awareness, given new experiences to help transform distorted cognitive appraisals of themselves, others, relationships, the world. Working together, we cultivate more accurate appraisals of internal/external experience, shift into clearer, more realistic thinking, enhanced empathy, healthier, more effective coping styles. We co-create new, hopeful, cooperative stories to replace hopeless, repetitive, "traumatic reliving" within the safety of a predictable, nurturing, skillfully maintained therapeutic environment.
ENGAGED ABBEY BLUE CANOE Treat/Connect/Refer @ no fee: marginalized children/youth street kids distress, indigent per abandonment, cyclical homelessness, complicated medical conditions (pediatric cancers, HIV/AIDS), gender-based harassment, violence-exposed ALWAYSBELISTENINGGLOBAL.
Promoting healing & trustworthy engagement for children, youth, their families, adults who come seeking shelter, emotional safety and refuge (see abbeypsychservices.com). Even the youngest demonstrate remarkable strengths with precise, attuned, attention to their levels of awareness, given new experiences to help transform distorted cognitive appraisals of themselves, others, relationships, the world. Working together, we cultivate more accurate appraisals of internal/external experience, shift into clearer, more realistic thinking, enhanced empathy, healthier, more effective coping styles. We co-create new, hopeful, cooperative stories to replace hopeless, repetitive, "traumatic reliving" within the safety of a predictable, nurturing, skillfully maintained therapeutic environment.
Lauren Smith Conaway
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Saratoga, CA 95070 (Online Only)
I have helped children, teens, parents and adult women with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, interpersonal and self-esteem challenges, and those struggling with eating disorders find peace and healing.
If you're looking for a safe, warm and gentle space to find peace and clarity for yourself or your child, I'd love to partner with you in your healing work. My passion is guiding children, teens and adult women to develop their inner wisdom, to cultivate tools for peace and grounding, and to reconnect with nature. I utilize a holistic approach for your whole being, addressing mind, body and soul. Together we'll develop a healing plan with modalities such as Ecotherapy, CBT, DBT, Art Therapy or Reiki, tailoring treatment to your needs.
I have helped children, teens, parents and adult women with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, interpersonal and self-esteem challenges, and those struggling with eating disorders find peace and healing.
If you're looking for a safe, warm and gentle space to find peace and clarity for yourself or your child, I'd love to partner with you in your healing work. My passion is guiding children, teens and adult women to develop their inner wisdom, to cultivate tools for peace and grounding, and to reconnect with nature. I utilize a holistic approach for your whole being, addressing mind, body and soul. Together we'll develop a healing plan with modalities such as Ecotherapy, CBT, DBT, Art Therapy or Reiki, tailoring treatment to your needs.
Alison Silvius Casanova
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Saratoga, CA 95070
When working with children/teens, I find improvements may be noticed faster when the parents are involved in treatment.
Finding a therapist is hard! It doesn't help that there are so many to choose from. I think the most important part is actually liking the person you are talking to. Take a look at my page (and website), and if you think we may be a good fit, I encourage you to call me for a free 15 minute consultation. If we end up working together, I will do my best to find which methods align with you so that I can help you get to the place you want to be.
When working with children/teens, I find improvements may be noticed faster when the parents are involved in treatment.
Finding a therapist is hard! It doesn't help that there are so many to choose from. I think the most important part is actually liking the person you are talking to. Take a look at my page (and website), and if you think we may be a good fit, I encourage you to call me for a free 15 minute consultation. If we end up working together, I will do my best to find which methods align with you so that I can help you get to the place you want to be.
Children/teens: self-esteem, anxiety, depression, navigating relationships, gifted/empathic/HSP, divorce, chronic illness, teletherapy for college, art/play therapy.
I bring empathy, compassion and 30 years of experience to my holistic work with adults, children and teens. You are unique and my intent is to listen for your strengths and build on the positive as we gently remove blocks, trauma, thoughts, stressors and old relationship patterns that are holding you back. My style is warm and interactive and I incorporate my own intuition and creativity as I help people to make meaningful life changes.
Children/teens: self-esteem, anxiety, depression, navigating relationships, gifted/empathic/HSP, divorce, chronic illness, teletherapy for college, art/play therapy.
I bring empathy, compassion and 30 years of experience to my holistic work with adults, children and teens. You are unique and my intent is to listen for your strengths and build on the positive as we gently remove blocks, trauma, thoughts, stressors and old relationship patterns that are holding you back. My style is warm and interactive and I incorporate my own intuition and creativity as I help people to make meaningful life changes.
Danielle Hanchett Friedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saratoga, CA 95070
I can assist you, your child or family with managing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, school or work issues.
We all have moments when we struggle with emotions and stressors that seem overwhelming at the time and take us away from enjoying all that life has to offer. Utilizing my more than 22 years of experience and training, I will work hand in hand with you to understand and address the problems that have prompted you to seek help. I create a safe and non-judgmental environment to support you or your family as together we discover a path for your healing, growth and change.
I can assist you, your child or family with managing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, school or work issues.
We all have moments when we struggle with emotions and stressors that seem overwhelming at the time and take us away from enjoying all that life has to offer. Utilizing my more than 22 years of experience and training, I will work hand in hand with you to understand and address the problems that have prompted you to seek help. I create a safe and non-judgmental environment to support you or your family as together we discover a path for your healing, growth and change.
Kay (Khatoun) Nourallahi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Saratoga, CA 95070
I have years of experience working with children and parents in different settings.
I like to offer you a safe and compassionate space to explore your relationship with yourself and the significant people in your life. Together we can support you to develop clarity on what you want/need and how to express/communicate them to your family, friends and coworkers. Through psycho education and examination of how your past experiences/attachments have shaped your behavior and the lens from which you see the world, you can make the changes you hope for and heal from past traumas. I have faith in your wisdom to develop a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
I have years of experience working with children and parents in different settings.
I like to offer you a safe and compassionate space to explore your relationship with yourself and the significant people in your life. Together we can support you to develop clarity on what you want/need and how to express/communicate them to your family, friends and coworkers. Through psycho education and examination of how your past experiences/attachments have shaped your behavior and the lens from which you see the world, you can make the changes you hope for and heal from past traumas. I have faith in your wisdom to develop a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
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Is your child struggling? Are you wondering if there might be something going on for them, such as a learning, emotional, or attention difference? Perhaps, you suspect that your child is gifted or twice-exceptional. I can help. I provide evidence-based, strengths-focused assessment, therapy, and consultation services for children, teens, and young adults, and their families. My areas of expertise are in giftedness, twice exceptionality, learning differences, Autism, ADHD, social processing, and anxiety.
I am here to provide a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children and teens to learn about themselves and gain tools to improve their every day lives.
Is your child struggling? Are you wondering if there might be something going on for them, such as a learning, emotional, or attention difference? Perhaps, you suspect that your child is gifted or twice-exceptional. I can help. I provide evidence-based, strengths-focused assessment, therapy, and consultation services for children, teens, and young adults, and their families. My areas of expertise are in giftedness, twice exceptionality, learning differences, Autism, ADHD, social processing, and anxiety.
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.
Blythe Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Saratoga, CA 95070
My specialties are: Childhood trauma/family of origin issues, Codependent behavior, Emotional dysregulation, Grief, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Anger Management, Play Therapy for Children, Phase of Life Changes, PTSD and C-PTSD.
Navigating life’s ups and downs can be challenging. Taking a pause and realizing that you aren’t living the life you want is an important step. As a therapist I recognize that moving towards change can be difficult on your own. I respect that it takes courage to reach out for help. Many of my clients seek out therapy to address stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and/or the impacts of trauma. They have come to understand that they are stuck in some way and want movement in a new, healthier, more fulfilling direction.
My specialties are: Childhood trauma/family of origin issues, Codependent behavior, Emotional dysregulation, Grief, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Anger Management, Play Therapy for Children, Phase of Life Changes, PTSD and C-PTSD.
Navigating life’s ups and downs can be challenging. Taking a pause and realizing that you aren’t living the life you want is an important step. As a therapist I recognize that moving towards change can be difficult on your own. I respect that it takes courage to reach out for help. Many of my clients seek out therapy to address stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and/or the impacts of trauma. They have come to understand that they are stuck in some way and want movement in a new, healthier, more fulfilling direction.
Struggling with a mental health or emotional issue? A difficult child/teen? In your relationship? Difficult life transitions? Addiction issues? Gender Identity? Family reunification? I can help you overcome your problems and embrace a healthier lifestyle. You deserve a therapist who will truly strive to understand the way you think. I will take the time to understand your thought processes, emotions, fears, and concerns. Of course, seeking therapy is not always easy; but you deserve to get the help you need to live a happy, fulfilling life.
Struggling with a mental health or emotional issue? A difficult child/teen? In your relationship? Difficult life transitions? Addiction issues? Gender Identity? Family reunification? I can help you overcome your problems and embrace a healthier lifestyle. You deserve a therapist who will truly strive to understand the way you think. I will take the time to understand your thought processes, emotions, fears, and concerns. Of course, seeking therapy is not always easy; but you deserve to get the help you need to live a happy, fulfilling life.
Cheryl Zatkin-Steres
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saratoga, CA 95070 (Online Only)
I help patients solve their emotional and psychological problems. They learn tools to overcome depression, anxiety, and stress and are facilitated in stopping inappropriate use of food, alcohol and drugs. Parents and stepparents learn skills to become more effective. Patients acquire methods to re-parent themselves as well as techniques in how to be more satisfied in their personal and professional relationships. Individuals gain insights that enhance their ability to feel more confident and be more productive by setting goals to achieve positive results and outcomes. Children and adolescents learn to improve their relationships with themselves and build better social and interpersonal relationships.
I help patients solve their emotional and psychological problems. They learn tools to overcome depression, anxiety, and stress and are facilitated in stopping inappropriate use of food, alcohol and drugs. Parents and stepparents learn skills to become more effective. Patients acquire methods to re-parent themselves as well as techniques in how to be more satisfied in their personal and professional relationships. Individuals gain insights that enhance their ability to feel more confident and be more productive by setting goals to achieve positive results and outcomes. Children and adolescents learn to improve their relationships with themselves and build better social and interpersonal relationships.
Lisa M Wiens
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, PPS
Verified Verified
Saratoga, CA 95070
Greetings! Welcome to my corner of Psychology Today! With over 15 years of experience in the field of caregiving, I'm here to extend a warm invitation to embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth together. My holistic approach encompasses nurturing individuals of all ages, from children seeking to feel seen and heard to adults navigating life's complexities. Through compassionate listening and comprehensive support, my mission is to foster healing and empowerment on every level of your being. Join me as we explore the depths of your unique story and illuminate the path out of the darkness.
Greetings! Welcome to my corner of Psychology Today! With over 15 years of experience in the field of caregiving, I'm here to extend a warm invitation to embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth together. My holistic approach encompasses nurturing individuals of all ages, from children seeking to feel seen and heard to adults navigating life's complexities. Through compassionate listening and comprehensive support, my mission is to foster healing and empowerment on every level of your being. Join me as we explore the depths of your unique story and illuminate the path out of the darkness.
Caroline Jansson
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, MSW
Verified Verified
Saratoga, CA 95070 (Online Only)
I offer virtual therapy for children, youth, families, and adults, emphasizing kindness and compassion in a safe, open therapy space.
I enjoy making the therapy space something to look forward to and I believe in the power of partnership and collaboration. If you struggle with overwhelming thoughts, feelings, or behaviors in yourself or your child then you can rely on my expertise to provide compassionate support and practical strategies to help you navigate these challenges. If you are a teen, child, or adult who struggles with social interaction or traumatic memories, or if you are a parent caring for a child with a sensitive nervous system, I am here to help. I specialize in matters of stress, anxiety, anger, trauma, and depression.
I offer virtual therapy for children, youth, families, and adults, emphasizing kindness and compassion in a safe, open therapy space.
I enjoy making the therapy space something to look forward to and I believe in the power of partnership and collaboration. If you struggle with overwhelming thoughts, feelings, or behaviors in yourself or your child then you can rely on my expertise to provide compassionate support and practical strategies to help you navigate these challenges. If you are a teen, child, or adult who struggles with social interaction or traumatic memories, or if you are a parent caring for a child with a sensitive nervous system, I am here to help. I specialize in matters of stress, anxiety, anger, trauma, and depression.
Angelica Yinling Sun
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saratoga, CA 95070
Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or emotional pain? Do you and your spouse fight all the time or have difficulty communicating? Do you feel like you are stuck, getting left-behind, or just not "good enough"? In therapy we will build on your strengths, helping you or your child gain confidence, self-compassion, and self-acceptance. You can learn to better express your needs to your spouse and to yourself. You can gain coping skills for managing difficult emotions and for more effective parenting. In couples therapy you will learn to create a more nurturing relationship. I am looking forward to helping!
Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or emotional pain? Do you and your spouse fight all the time or have difficulty communicating? Do you feel like you are stuck, getting left-behind, or just not "good enough"? In therapy we will build on your strengths, helping you or your child gain confidence, self-compassion, and self-acceptance. You can learn to better express your needs to your spouse and to yourself. You can gain coping skills for managing difficult emotions and for more effective parenting. In couples therapy you will learn to create a more nurturing relationship. I am looking forward to helping!
I use a variety of methods to help clients, including hypnotherapy, Neurolinguistic Programming, Voice Dialogue parts therapy, Inner Child work, Alchemical Hypnotherapy, Rewriting History, Reframing & Reimprinting, TAT accupressure technique, Ericksonian techniques, creative visualization, Etheric Plane Communication, Past Life Regression, and meditation.
I help clients become uplifted, release blocks, change their beliefs and habits, control pain, overcome fears, grief and depression. I have a spiritual and transpersonal orientation to counseling, helping clients become aware of their higher self and inner power so they can make positive changes. I assist clients in releasing anxieties, overcoming and preventing panic attacks, insomnia, unhealthy eating and drinking habits, smoking and other addictions. I also work with children, helping them to overcome bed-wetting, nightmares, tantrums. I assist pregnant women to learn hypnobirthing methods for labor pain and natural birth.
I use a variety of methods to help clients, including hypnotherapy, Neurolinguistic Programming, Voice Dialogue parts therapy, Inner Child work, Alchemical Hypnotherapy, Rewriting History, Reframing & Reimprinting, TAT accupressure technique, Ericksonian techniques, creative visualization, Etheric Plane Communication, Past Life Regression, and meditation.
I help clients become uplifted, release blocks, change their beliefs and habits, control pain, overcome fears, grief and depression. I have a spiritual and transpersonal orientation to counseling, helping clients become aware of their higher self and inner power so they can make positive changes. I assist clients in releasing anxieties, overcoming and preventing panic attacks, insomnia, unhealthy eating and drinking habits, smoking and other addictions. I also work with children, helping them to overcome bed-wetting, nightmares, tantrums. I assist pregnant women to learn hypnobirthing methods for labor pain and natural birth.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Saratoga, 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 Saratoga 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 Saratoga 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.