Child Therapists in California
Parenting is the most important but toughest job on the planet. But parenting is really hard when your child is struggling. It's so painful to see how fear, anger, sadness can take hold of your child. Big emotions turn a simple activity or transition into an overwhelming event. You walk on eggshells to prevent a blow up. Coaxing your child to participate in life is exhausting. You’ve talked gently with your child, encouraged them, tried consequences and rewards. But it’s difficult for your child to verbalize their feelings or they push you away. You feel stuck. You worry how this behavior will impact their future.
Parenting is the most important but toughest job on the planet. But parenting is really hard when your child is struggling. It's so painful to see how fear, anger, sadness can take hold of your child. Big emotions turn a simple activity or transition into an overwhelming event. You walk on eggshells to prevent a blow up. Coaxing your child to participate in life is exhausting. You’ve talked gently with your child, encouraged them, tried consequences and rewards. But it’s difficult for your child to verbalize their feelings or they push you away. You feel stuck. You worry how this behavior will impact their future.
Growing up can be tough, and at times it might feel like everything you try when supporting your child isn't working, leaving you frustrated, tired and maybe even overwhelmed. I work to support children, teens and young adults as they work to conquer their current life obstacles and nurture their inner strengths.
Growing up can be tough, and at times it might feel like everything you try when supporting your child isn't working, leaving you frustrated, tired and maybe even overwhelmed. I work to support children, teens and young adults as they work to conquer their current life obstacles and nurture their inner strengths.
Our work together will explore significant relationships in your world: those to your family, your friends, your partner, your children.
You may feel lost right now, but you are actually on your path. Let me explain. I envision therapy as a step along your path. And you are walking along the path of a labyrinth. You begin walking along the path with the goal of reaching the center. Upon reaching the center, you discover yourself.
Our work together will explore significant relationships in your world: those to your family, your friends, your partner, your children.
You may feel lost right now, but you are actually on your path. Let me explain. I envision therapy as a step along your path. And you are walking along the path of a labyrinth. You begin walking along the path with the goal of reaching the center. Upon reaching the center, you discover yourself.
Incorporating animals into sessions, is sometimes just the therapeutic boost that is needed for both my adult and child clients.
As a caring and compassionate psychotherapist & counselor , I am trained to understand and guide your spiritual journey through healing, as well as tending to your emotional and psychological needs. I hold a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, am a licensed California Marriage & Family Therapist,a Certified Process Therapist, and EAGALA practioner. I have spent countless hours working with children, some as young as 2, and their families, as well as serving as a counselor in the Cupertino Union School District for three years. Give me a call, and we can talk about what you may need to successfully begin to heal.
Incorporating animals into sessions, is sometimes just the therapeutic boost that is needed for both my adult and child clients.
As a caring and compassionate psychotherapist & counselor , I am trained to understand and guide your spiritual journey through healing, as well as tending to your emotional and psychological needs. I hold a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, am a licensed California Marriage & Family Therapist,a Certified Process Therapist, and EAGALA practioner. I have spent countless hours working with children, some as young as 2, and their families, as well as serving as a counselor in the Cupertino Union School District for three years. Give me a call, and we can talk about what you may need to successfully begin to heal.
Debra Vinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Antioch, CA 94509 (Online Only)
I have a broad experience in the field of Psychotherapy and have served children, families and couples. I used a client centered approach with various treatment modalities that allows each individual to reach their personal goals. I look forward to serving you via tele-health or in person. In person sessions are offered in Oakland, CA.
I have a broad experience in the field of Psychotherapy and have served children, families and couples. I used a client centered approach with various treatment modalities that allows each individual to reach their personal goals. I look forward to serving you via tele-health or in person. In person sessions are offered in Oakland, CA.
Randy Christopher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chatsworth, CA 91311
I hold a Master of Science degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from CSUN.
None of us enter this world with a User's Manual. When something goes wrong in our lives, where can we turn for help? I sometimes think of psychotherapy as an IT helpdesk for mental health related "technical problems." My approach is kind and gentle; only in a warm and safe environment are we free explore our problems and develop solutions.
I hold a Master of Science degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from CSUN.
None of us enter this world with a User's Manual. When something goes wrong in our lives, where can we turn for help? I sometimes think of psychotherapy as an IT helpdesk for mental health related "technical problems." My approach is kind and gentle; only in a warm and safe environment are we free explore our problems and develop solutions.
I am a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) therapist/ trainer.
Is your child or adolescent defiant? Angry? Aggressive? Disrespectful? Hyper? Impulsive? Inattentive? Anxious or Depressed? I can help! I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in working with children, adolescents and their families. I have spent my career focusing on helping families with children and adolescents who have disruptive behaviors, symptoms of depression or anxiety, or experience with trauma.
I am a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) therapist/ trainer.
Is your child or adolescent defiant? Angry? Aggressive? Disrespectful? Hyper? Impulsive? Inattentive? Anxious or Depressed? I can help! I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in working with children, adolescents and their families. I have spent my career focusing on helping families with children and adolescents who have disruptive behaviors, symptoms of depression or anxiety, or experience with trauma.
Adia Nembhard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
Treatment focuses on setting healthy patterns towards achieving needs for love and acceptance, improving the parent/child relationship, improving confidence, effective stress management, LGBTQI matters, identity development, healthy boundaries and improving communication skills.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, my practice is open to a diverse population ranging in ages and ethnicities. I invite clients to join with me to conquer unhealthy patterns and crutches which create feelings of being stuck, defeated and helpless. In therapy, clients will work towards creating a stronger, more confident and independent self. Treatment goals targeting symptoms of anxiety, depression and addressing conflictual relational patterns will ensure a happy and healthy life. My goal is that all of my clients feel 100% supported and confident that they are reaching their goals.
Treatment focuses on setting healthy patterns towards achieving needs for love and acceptance, improving the parent/child relationship, improving confidence, effective stress management, LGBTQI matters, identity development, healthy boundaries and improving communication skills.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, my practice is open to a diverse population ranging in ages and ethnicities. I invite clients to join with me to conquer unhealthy patterns and crutches which create feelings of being stuck, defeated and helpless. In therapy, clients will work towards creating a stronger, more confident and independent self. Treatment goals targeting symptoms of anxiety, depression and addressing conflictual relational patterns will ensure a happy and healthy life. My goal is that all of my clients feel 100% supported and confident that they are reaching their goals.
Hello, my name is Jennifer. I specialize in treating children, teens, and young adults. I have worked with this age group for over 10 years in various settings. I have experince in treating different issues such as autism, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, social skills, anger management, family conflict, and other relationship issues. I enjoy my work and look forward to hopefully meeting and working with you one day!
Hello, my name is Jennifer. I specialize in treating children, teens, and young adults. I have worked with this age group for over 10 years in various settings. I have experince in treating different issues such as autism, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, social skills, anger management, family conflict, and other relationship issues. I enjoy my work and look forward to hopefully meeting and working with you one day!
I am passionate about contributing to the well-being of individuals, couples, and children and their families.
I firmly believe in joining my patients where they are, offering empathy and understanding as we embark on a collaborative journey towards growth. By cultivating a sense of trust and confidence in the therapeutic process, I empower my patients to explore their inner world and gain valuable insights into their emotions. My belief is that understanding our emotions is the key to managing our thoughts and actions. Through this process of self-awareness and insight, my patients learn to develop coping mechanisms, leading them to become the best version of themselves.
I am passionate about contributing to the well-being of individuals, couples, and children and their families.
I firmly believe in joining my patients where they are, offering empathy and understanding as we embark on a collaborative journey towards growth. By cultivating a sense of trust and confidence in the therapeutic process, I empower my patients to explore their inner world and gain valuable insights into their emotions. My belief is that understanding our emotions is the key to managing our thoughts and actions. Through this process of self-awareness and insight, my patients learn to develop coping mechanisms, leading them to become the best version of themselves.
Jean-Paul Eberle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sausalito, CA 94965
I am an educator and trainer throughout the Bay Area, providing workshops on various topics with an emphasis on body-mind health and integration, including but not limited to trauma-informed care, positive parenting, substance abuse, and child development, alongside providing therapy for individuals (children and adults), couples, and families.
Are you struggling with some seemingly insurmountable hurdle in your life? Do you need support navigating a life transition, significant relationship challenge, or inner conflict? I am here to support you. I specialize in working holistically from a body-oriented perspective (i.e. - mindfulness, movement, etc.) with individuals, families (e.g. - nuclear, blended, co-parenting, foster), couples, and children with acute or chronic behavior, emotional, or relational challenges. All life's challenges are workable. Reduce stress, increase capacity, and restore the sense of balance, well-being, integration and fulfillment that is your birthright today.
I am an educator and trainer throughout the Bay Area, providing workshops on various topics with an emphasis on body-mind health and integration, including but not limited to trauma-informed care, positive parenting, substance abuse, and child development, alongside providing therapy for individuals (children and adults), couples, and families.
Are you struggling with some seemingly insurmountable hurdle in your life? Do you need support navigating a life transition, significant relationship challenge, or inner conflict? I am here to support you. I specialize in working holistically from a body-oriented perspective (i.e. - mindfulness, movement, etc.) with individuals, families (e.g. - nuclear, blended, co-parenting, foster), couples, and children with acute or chronic behavior, emotional, or relational challenges. All life's challenges are workable. Reduce stress, increase capacity, and restore the sense of balance, well-being, integration and fulfillment that is your birthright today.
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It would be my honor to work with you. I am certified in Brainspotting and have experienced clients finding clarity and feeling free from heavy emotional experiences in life. I work with adults, teens, and children. Topics include: trauma, secondary trauma, assault & abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, spiritual), emotional regulation skills, behavioral concerns, anxiety (and anxiety related topics like hoarding, OCD, OCPD, hoarding, and panic attacks), anger management, grief, suicidal thoughts, cutting, performance growth (music, sports, acting), negative or intrusive thoughts, depression, infertility, and parenting support.
It would be my honor to work with you. I am certified in Brainspotting and have experienced clients finding clarity and feeling free from heavy emotional experiences in life. I work with adults, teens, and children. Topics include: trauma, secondary trauma, assault & abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, spiritual), emotional regulation skills, behavioral concerns, anxiety (and anxiety related topics like hoarding, OCD, OCPD, hoarding, and panic attacks), anger management, grief, suicidal thoughts, cutting, performance growth (music, sports, acting), negative or intrusive thoughts, depression, infertility, and parenting support.
Radha Richmond, Licensed Educational Psychologist
Licensed Educational Psychologist, MA, EdS, LEP
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Additionally, I work with families of toddlers and preschool-aged children to discover if there are neuro-developmental challenges or global delays, college-aged students (including adults) who may need assessment to receive accommodations and supports, and gifted children to discover how to best challenge and keep them academically engaged.
I'm a licensed educational psychologist specializing in assessment and intervention of psychological disorders impacting learning and school performance (e.g. dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, attention issues like ADD/ADHD, neurodevelopment disorders such as autism, and social-emotional disorders). I specialize in psycho-educational assessment focusing on discovering why educational difficulties are occurring and providing intervention recommendations. Families often come to me to discover why their child may be failing in school, or has lost motivation to do their best, or is having behavioral/attention challenges, or when homework takes a long time and/or is a battle (among other reasons).
Additionally, I work with families of toddlers and preschool-aged children to discover if there are neuro-developmental challenges or global delays, college-aged students (including adults) who may need assessment to receive accommodations and supports, and gifted children to discover how to best challenge and keep them academically engaged.
I'm a licensed educational psychologist specializing in assessment and intervention of psychological disorders impacting learning and school performance (e.g. dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, attention issues like ADD/ADHD, neurodevelopment disorders such as autism, and social-emotional disorders). I specialize in psycho-educational assessment focusing on discovering why educational difficulties are occurring and providing intervention recommendations. Families often come to me to discover why their child may be failing in school, or has lost motivation to do their best, or is having behavioral/attention challenges, or when homework takes a long time and/or is a battle (among other reasons).
Julia Byl
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA , LMFT
Verified Verified
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (Online Only)
Deciding to pursue therapy for your child, teen, yourself, or your family is a difficult yet rewarding decision. It is not often that we give ourselves the time and attention to focus on our feelings, frustrations and desires, but doing so can change our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us. My theoretical orientation integrates Mindfulness and solution-focused therapy with cognitive behavioral interventions that will reduce stress immediately.
Deciding to pursue therapy for your child, teen, yourself, or your family is a difficult yet rewarding decision. It is not often that we give ourselves the time and attention to focus on our feelings, frustrations and desires, but doing so can change our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us. My theoretical orientation integrates Mindfulness and solution-focused therapy with cognitive behavioral interventions that will reduce stress immediately.
Wesley Coultas, LMFT Lic. #,90932, Owner is a therapist who has worked with children, adolescents and families in crisis since 2005. She specializes in behavioral therapy and behavior modification techniques. Wesley started in the field as a behavioral specialist working with at-risk youth and their families in their home, school and/or community. In 2010, She began providing psychotherapy for children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families in a private practice setting. Wesley has therapeutic interests in the areas of parenting and family issues, relationships, child and adolescent groups, and clinical areas of ADHD, ODD, Anxiety, Addiction, and Mood Disorders.
Wesley Coultas, LMFT Lic. #,90932, Owner is a therapist who has worked with children, adolescents and families in crisis since 2005. She specializes in behavioral therapy and behavior modification techniques. Wesley started in the field as a behavioral specialist working with at-risk youth and their families in their home, school and/or community. In 2010, She began providing psychotherapy for children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families in a private practice setting. Wesley has therapeutic interests in the areas of parenting and family issues, relationships, child and adolescent groups, and clinical areas of ADHD, ODD, Anxiety, Addiction, and Mood Disorders.
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Dr. Bautista-Bohall works with a variety of mental health issues and populations utilizing evidence based approaches with individuals, couples, and families.
Bautista-Bohall specializes with minorities, neurodevelopmental disabilities and children with behavioral problems.
Dr. Bautista-Bohall works with a variety of mental health issues and populations utilizing evidence based approaches with individuals, couples, and families.
Child/Adolescent brain and emotional development is an area of focus for me and I continue to participate in trainings that provide up-to-date information regarding cause and treatment of the mental health challenges our children face.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with a BA in Social Work from CSU, Chico and MA in Counseling Psychology from National University. I worked as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor at the Tehama County Health Agency in the Juvenile division and as a MFT Trainee at Manzanita Elementary School, with a caseload of children ages 5-10. Additionally, I interned at a local non-profit, primarily seeing children and teens. I have been in private practice since 2015 with a focus on serving children and adolescents.
Child/Adolescent brain and emotional development is an area of focus for me and I continue to participate in trainings that provide up-to-date information regarding cause and treatment of the mental health challenges our children face.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with a BA in Social Work from CSU, Chico and MA in Counseling Psychology from National University. I worked as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor at the Tehama County Health Agency in the Juvenile division and as a MFT Trainee at Manzanita Elementary School, with a caseload of children ages 5-10. Additionally, I interned at a local non-profit, primarily seeing children and teens. I have been in private practice since 2015 with a focus on serving children and adolescents.
As parents are central to their children's lives, it is important to me to involve parents actively in their child's treatment while at the same time maintaining the privacy needed by some adolescents in order to progress in treatment.
I have many years' experience in and a passion for treating infants, toddlers, preschoolers, children and adolescents and their families dealing with a variety of issues including the following: adjustment difficulties, trauma, divorce, attachment difficulties, social problems, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and developmental delays. I can provide psychological evaluations when needed to help identify areas of difficulty and of strength, and to guide treatment direction. I also provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents and their families.
As parents are central to their children's lives, it is important to me to involve parents actively in their child's treatment while at the same time maintaining the privacy needed by some adolescents in order to progress in treatment.
I have many years' experience in and a passion for treating infants, toddlers, preschoolers, children and adolescents and their families dealing with a variety of issues including the following: adjustment difficulties, trauma, divorce, attachment difficulties, social problems, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and developmental delays. I can provide psychological evaluations when needed to help identify areas of difficulty and of strength, and to guide treatment direction. I also provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents and their families.
Heather Peterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Folsom, CA 95630
The search for a therapist can be difficult, so I am very glad you're here. I have over 15 years of experience in treating children and adolescents through an attachment and relational parent-child lens. I incorporate parenting support into each session in order to best support both you and your child. Much of my therapy with children also includes family therapy as I view parents and families as an integral part of treatment. When working with adults, the work tends to be longer term. I use an attachment and values based lens to get to the core of what my clients are struggling with in order to create new, healthier patterns.
The search for a therapist can be difficult, so I am very glad you're here. I have over 15 years of experience in treating children and adolescents through an attachment and relational parent-child lens. I incorporate parenting support into each session in order to best support both you and your child. Much of my therapy with children also includes family therapy as I view parents and families as an integral part of treatment. When working with adults, the work tends to be longer term. I use an attachment and values based lens to get to the core of what my clients are struggling with in order to create new, healthier patterns.
Tim Schenberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (Online Only)
I have a great deal of experience with conducting psychological assessments of adults and children.
Many people struggle with finding their way in life. It is very hard to do it on your own. Therapy is one of many tools that people can use to create and sustain change. My practice tends to draw individuals, couples and families who need support with a variety of different challenges and conflicts.
I have a great deal of experience with conducting psychological assessments of adults and children.
Many people struggle with finding their way in life. It is very hard to do it on your own. Therapy is one of many tools that people can use to create and sustain change. My practice tends to draw individuals, couples and families who need support with a variety of different challenges and conflicts.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in California 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 (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in California 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 (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in California 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.