Child Therapists in Sunnyvale, CA
Do you or your child struggle to express your emotions or needs, do you have burst of energy or feel stuck. Do you want help: connecting with others, feeling understood, in school/work or better understanding and being understood by your family? In therapy you can increase your confidence, ability express and get your needs met in safer ways (not yelling, cursing hitting, cutting ect.) You will learn your “why” and how to get the help and make the changes you need so you can thrive.
Do you or your child struggle to express your emotions or needs, do you have burst of energy or feel stuck. Do you want help: connecting with others, feeling understood, in school/work or better understanding and being understood by your family? In therapy you can increase your confidence, ability express and get your needs met in safer ways (not yelling, cursing hitting, cutting ect.) You will learn your “why” and how to get the help and make the changes you need so you can thrive.
Lauren Smith Conaway
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (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.
I have experience across a diverse range of mental health settings with children, teens, and families.
As human beings we learn, develop meaning, and create a sense of purpose through each other and the relationships we form. In the same spirit I believe the therapeutic process is driven by the relationship formed between the client and the therapist. This is why my approach in therapy is guided by the question - "How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for their personal growth?" I strive to create an empathic, nonjudgmental atmosphere where you feel safe and empowered to work toward personal growth and creating lasting change; forming trust and leaning toward vulnerability.
I have experience across a diverse range of mental health settings with children, teens, and families.
As human beings we learn, develop meaning, and create a sense of purpose through each other and the relationships we form. In the same spirit I believe the therapeutic process is driven by the relationship formed between the client and the therapist. This is why my approach in therapy is guided by the question - "How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for their personal growth?" I strive to create an empathic, nonjudgmental atmosphere where you feel safe and empowered to work toward personal growth and creating lasting change; forming trust and leaning toward vulnerability.
Lighthouse of Hope Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (Online Only)
We assist new fathers, fathers who were not raised with a father how to nurture and parent their children.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more that 35 years of experience working with individuals, families and youth. My mission is to assist people in examining their issues, while learning to make choices and decisions that will support them and their families in becoming physically, mentally and spiritually healthy.
We assist new fathers, fathers who were not raised with a father how to nurture and parent their children.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more that 35 years of experience working with individuals, families and youth. My mission is to assist people in examining their issues, while learning to make choices and decisions that will support them and their families in becoming physically, mentally and spiritually healthy.
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.
Lauren Timmerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, or an eating disorder. They may feel overwhelmed by constant worry, obsessive thoughts, low self-esteem, or unhealthy relationships with food and body image. Often kid are looking for a way to express their emotions, and learn how to manage their thoughts and behaviors. Its hard for them to feel in control of their emotions and know how to improve their self-esteem, and develop a healthier relationship with themselves.
Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, or an eating disorder. They may feel overwhelmed by constant worry, obsessive thoughts, low self-esteem, or unhealthy relationships with food and body image. Often kid are looking for a way to express their emotions, and learn how to manage their thoughts and behaviors. Its hard for them to feel in control of their emotions and know how to improve their self-esteem, and develop a healthier relationship with themselves.
In person or virtual sessions weekday afternoons/evenings and Saturdays. Hi I am Angela. Life can be difficult and you are the expert of your life. I would like to help you thrive in therapy. I will work with you on setting and achieving your goals so you feel heard and validated. I work with adults and children struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship conflict. I can help families deal with: parent/ child conflicts, performance problems, behavior problems, and any other problems of daily living. I am genuinely honored to have the opportunity to help you.
In person or virtual sessions weekday afternoons/evenings and Saturdays. Hi I am Angela. Life can be difficult and you are the expert of your life. I would like to help you thrive in therapy. I will work with you on setting and achieving your goals so you feel heard and validated. I work with adults and children struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship conflict. I can help families deal with: parent/ child conflicts, performance problems, behavior problems, and any other problems of daily living. I am genuinely honored to have the opportunity to help you.
In addition, I feel it is vital that parents can also trust me as we partner together to support their child/teen.
I believe children and teens can learn, grow, and thrive when they have coping skills, feel empowered, and practice self-care. My goal is to encourage youth to learn who they are and how to advocate for their unique needs. I specialize in working with neurodiverse, gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) youth and their families. I encourage youth to use their strengths and interests in order to grow, heal, and cope. Building self-awareness, such as understanding their own sensory processing and asynchronous development, is an important part of my work with youth.
In addition, I feel it is vital that parents can also trust me as we partner together to support their child/teen.
I believe children and teens can learn, grow, and thrive when they have coping skills, feel empowered, and practice self-care. My goal is to encourage youth to learn who they are and how to advocate for their unique needs. I specialize in working with neurodiverse, gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) youth and their families. I encourage youth to use their strengths and interests in order to grow, heal, and cope. Building self-awareness, such as understanding their own sensory processing and asynchronous development, is an important part of my work with youth.
I appreciate your courage and strength in seeking out help for you (or your child).
Whether you’re an adult, teenager, or child, I help you to know more about who you are, who you want to be, and what you want to be about. I strive to help everyone find hope and healing from present challenges and past wounds so they can have more freedom to pursue their dreams and live their lives to the fullest. With children and teenagers, I help them in the challenges they face with stress, anxiety, loneliness, depression, academics, anger, friends, and identity. I help parents better understand and support their children. I provide a safe and supportive space, with empathy and understanding, and without judgment or shame.
I appreciate your courage and strength in seeking out help for you (or your child).
Whether you’re an adult, teenager, or child, I help you to know more about who you are, who you want to be, and what you want to be about. I strive to help everyone find hope and healing from present challenges and past wounds so they can have more freedom to pursue their dreams and live their lives to the fullest. With children and teenagers, I help them in the challenges they face with stress, anxiety, loneliness, depression, academics, anger, friends, and identity. I help parents better understand and support their children. I provide a safe and supportive space, with empathy and understanding, and without judgment or shame.
SF Bay Therapist Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Hello, We are a diverse group of therapists for the diverse and unique children, adults and couples of the California bay area. We create supportive and confidential environment for clients wanting to improve their mental health conditions of Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD/ trauma, depression and relational issues with treatment through Mindfulness based CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, Narrative, EMDR, EFT, Imago and Solution Focused therapy modalities, to name few. Please, visit us on www.sfbaytherapistgroup.com to read more about our treatments, therapists and client services.
Hello, We are a diverse group of therapists for the diverse and unique children, adults and couples of the California bay area. We create supportive and confidential environment for clients wanting to improve their mental health conditions of Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD/ trauma, depression and relational issues with treatment through Mindfulness based CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, Narrative, EMDR, EFT, Imago and Solution Focused therapy modalities, to name few. Please, visit us on www.sfbaytherapistgroup.com to read more about our treatments, therapists and client services.
I am a Bilingual Mental health therapist with more than 10 years of experience providing services in English and Spanish. Currently providing affordable, engaging, multi-cultural services in California. Services are tailored to a busy lifestyle through the flexibility of both online and in-person sessions available at your discretion. Specializing in children, teens, families, couples, and adults who are struggling with depression, substance use, anxiety, ADHD, suicidal thoughts, self-harm behaviors, trauma, abuse and neglect, relational problems, anger, autism, and severe mental health.
I am a Bilingual Mental health therapist with more than 10 years of experience providing services in English and Spanish. Currently providing affordable, engaging, multi-cultural services in California. Services are tailored to a busy lifestyle through the flexibility of both online and in-person sessions available at your discretion. Specializing in children, teens, families, couples, and adults who are struggling with depression, substance use, anxiety, ADHD, suicidal thoughts, self-harm behaviors, trauma, abuse and neglect, relational problems, anger, autism, and severe mental health.
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My name is Tamara Leite, and I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with older children, teens and adults. I offer a warm environment and approach, while utilizing evidence based practices in my sessions, such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I am truly passionate about working with individuals that are seeking balance, growth, and harmony in their lives and I have a genuine desire to guide them to be their better selves and to thrive.
My name is Tamara Leite, and I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with older children, teens and adults. I offer a warm environment and approach, while utilizing evidence based practices in my sessions, such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I am truly passionate about working with individuals that are seeking balance, growth, and harmony in their lives and I have a genuine desire to guide them to be their better selves and to thrive.
Parent- Child Interaction Therapy (Ages 2-5): For young children and their caregivers.
Welcome! I’m a licensed psychologist deeply committed to supporting individuals and families as they navigate life's challenges. In my practice, I prioritize building strong, trusting relationships with my clients, drawing on their inherent strengths while taking into account the broader systems that influence their lives, such as family, school, and community. I specialize in working with children and adolescents who have experienced complex trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and attachment difficulties. My approach goes beyond symptom management focusing on fostering resilience and promoting growth in the face of challenges.
Parent- Child Interaction Therapy (Ages 2-5): For young children and their caregivers.
Welcome! I’m a licensed psychologist deeply committed to supporting individuals and families as they navigate life's challenges. In my practice, I prioritize building strong, trusting relationships with my clients, drawing on their inherent strengths while taking into account the broader systems that influence their lives, such as family, school, and community. I specialize in working with children and adolescents who have experienced complex trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and attachment difficulties. My approach goes beyond symptom management focusing on fostering resilience and promoting growth in the face of challenges.
I have extensive experience working with women and men on issues such as self-doubt/self-criticism, helping families develop mutually respectful relationships, and boosting children/adolescents social and emotional skills.
"When there's hope, there's a way"... I am an award winning author, international lecturer, consultant, and therapist for individual, couples, families, and children/adolescents, with a warm, non-judgmental and collaborative style. If your life is not as satisfying as it could be, and you have that secret wish things could be different, it may be worth trying to talk about it; sometimes a single meeting can make a difference and reconnect you with inner peace, fresh ideas, or a clearer, empowering direction.
I have extensive experience working with women and men on issues such as self-doubt/self-criticism, helping families develop mutually respectful relationships, and boosting children/adolescents social and emotional skills.
"When there's hope, there's a way"... I am an award winning author, international lecturer, consultant, and therapist for individual, couples, families, and children/adolescents, with a warm, non-judgmental and collaborative style. If your life is not as satisfying as it could be, and you have that secret wish things could be different, it may be worth trying to talk about it; sometimes a single meeting can make a difference and reconnect you with inner peace, fresh ideas, or a clearer, empowering direction.
Veronica Zepeda is a licensed clinical social worker who has specialized in providing mental health support to children, adolescents, and young adults. Veronica takes an eclectic approach and is skilled in treating individuals who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, attention, impulsivity, and defiant behavior. Veronica's therapeutic framework is guided by trauma-informed care, CBT, solution-focused, reality therapy, and much more. Veronica acknowledges the challenge that comes along with opening up about life experiences that may elicit difficult emotions.
Veronica Zepeda is a licensed clinical social worker who has specialized in providing mental health support to children, adolescents, and young adults. Veronica takes an eclectic approach and is skilled in treating individuals who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, attention, impulsivity, and defiant behavior. Veronica's therapeutic framework is guided by trauma-informed care, CBT, solution-focused, reality therapy, and much more. Veronica acknowledges the challenge that comes along with opening up about life experiences that may elicit difficult emotions.
Alex Lerza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (Online Only)
This is the last time. I can stop anytime. It's not like I'm the only one who does this. If you, your partner or child has said these words you are not alone. My clients select me because I offer practical tools to stop compulsive behaviors, have hundreds of hours of training in sexual addiction, can treat the underlying issues with scientifically validated techniques and have an approach that is compassionate and relational. I take a holistic approach that integrates addict, partner and couples therapy which is critical to lasting change. Check out my website for more info: alexlerza.com
This is the last time. I can stop anytime. It's not like I'm the only one who does this. If you, your partner or child has said these words you are not alone. My clients select me because I offer practical tools to stop compulsive behaviors, have hundreds of hours of training in sexual addiction, can treat the underlying issues with scientifically validated techniques and have an approach that is compassionate and relational. I take a holistic approach that integrates addict, partner and couples therapy which is critical to lasting change. Check out my website for more info: alexlerza.com
I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing transitions: divorce, separation, a new diagnosis of a mental illness or chronic physical illness, coming out as an LGBTQ individual, and discovering you have a child with a learning disability, ADD/ADHD, or a child on the autism spectrum. I also enjoy working from the perspective of narrative therapy, because we always have the opportunity to "rewrite" our life story at any time. Part of therapy is rewriting our life story and narrative, and I greatly enjoy being part of this rewriting process with clients.
I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing transitions: divorce, separation, a new diagnosis of a mental illness or chronic physical illness, coming out as an LGBTQ individual, and discovering you have a child with a learning disability, ADD/ADHD, or a child on the autism spectrum. I also enjoy working from the perspective of narrative therapy, because we always have the opportunity to "rewrite" our life story at any time. Part of therapy is rewriting our life story and narrative, and I greatly enjoy being part of this rewriting process with clients.
Sushma S Trivedi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
I believe that all clients have the resources within them to resolve the emotional and social challenges they are presented with in life. I work with individuals and couples, as well as children and adolescents on a range of problems. Couples counseling, separation and divorce, blended and extended family issues, parenting, behavioral problems in children and teenagers, multi-cultural issues, depression, and domestic violence are areas of particular interest for me. I grew up in India and have been in the US since 1981. I am intimately familiar with the two cultures.
I believe that all clients have the resources within them to resolve the emotional and social challenges they are presented with in life. I work with individuals and couples, as well as children and adolescents on a range of problems. Couples counseling, separation and divorce, blended and extended family issues, parenting, behavioral problems in children and teenagers, multi-cultural issues, depression, and domestic violence are areas of particular interest for me. I grew up in India and have been in the US since 1981. I am intimately familiar with the two cultures.
Kyle Yamasaki MFT / Behavioral Sleep Ctr.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Major specialties includes addressing adult and child insomnias, and comorbid (“secondary”) insomnia.
Compassionate, and Integrative. Welcome! My approach to well-being and psychological health is influenced by over 15 years of experience applying science and best practices, and is also inspired by holistic psychologies that can be described as compassionate and genuine. This experience integrates "what works", along with an emphasis on authenticity and personal growth. Goals range from reduction of symptoms, improving day-to-day functioning (work/school), or exploring and uncovering parts of our deeper selves.
Major specialties includes addressing adult and child insomnias, and comorbid (“secondary”) insomnia.
Compassionate, and Integrative. Welcome! My approach to well-being and psychological health is influenced by over 15 years of experience applying science and best practices, and is also inspired by holistic psychologies that can be described as compassionate and genuine. This experience integrates "what works", along with an emphasis on authenticity and personal growth. Goals range from reduction of symptoms, improving day-to-day functioning (work/school), or exploring and uncovering parts of our deeper selves.
Khaila Haddadin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
I work with individuals, children, couples and families.
Are you heavy with concerns, worried about your ability to care for loved ones, or finding it difficult to make it through the day? Do you feel so stressed that it is hard to focus and engage? You may find you tend to forget things, have trouble completing tasks. You may have begun to feel lonely, notice distance creeping into your intimate relationships. Up late at night, feeling sad, judged, overwhelmed or stuck, wishing you could just escape. In therapy, you will find a safe place to explore all these worries, feelings, and reactions, and to examine your deepest struggles.
I work with individuals, children, couples and families.
Are you heavy with concerns, worried about your ability to care for loved ones, or finding it difficult to make it through the day? Do you feel so stressed that it is hard to focus and engage? You may find you tend to forget things, have trouble completing tasks. You may have begun to feel lonely, notice distance creeping into your intimate relationships. Up late at night, feeling sad, judged, overwhelmed or stuck, wishing you could just escape. In therapy, you will find a safe place to explore all these worries, feelings, and reactions, and to examine your deepest struggles.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale 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.