Therapists for Children in Albany, CA
If you or your child are having trouble in relationships, feeling consistently down or anxious, or finding yourself stuck in painful past experiences, therapy can help identify patterns that don’t serve you and build practices that enable you to thrive
I am a strengths-based, trauma-informed psychologist with a commitment to social justice and cultural humility. While the heart of my approach is attachment-based and psychodynamic, I regularly incorporate ideas from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based behavioral approaches such as ACT and DBT.
If you or your child are having trouble in relationships, feeling consistently down or anxious, or finding yourself stuck in painful past experiences, therapy can help identify patterns that don’t serve you and build practices that enable you to thrive
I am a strengths-based, trauma-informed psychologist with a commitment to social justice and cultural humility. While the heart of my approach is attachment-based and psychodynamic, I regularly incorporate ideas from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based behavioral approaches such as ACT and DBT.
Well, hello and thank you for taking the time to check my profile. I believe that life presents challenges to everyone regardless of culture, language, creed or personal strength. Often, there is a need for support to initiate corrections, change direction or even just for clarification of issues that manifest in the present moment. Challenge is also an opportunity. With the right approach, therapy may prove to be an effective tool. Our relationship would be dynamic and custom geared to validate, understand and address any issues of import to you as human being. Your life is unique, priceless and worthy of respect.
Well, hello and thank you for taking the time to check my profile. I believe that life presents challenges to everyone regardless of culture, language, creed or personal strength. Often, there is a need for support to initiate corrections, change direction or even just for clarification of issues that manifest in the present moment. Challenge is also an opportunity. With the right approach, therapy may prove to be an effective tool. Our relationship would be dynamic and custom geared to validate, understand and address any issues of import to you as human being. Your life is unique, priceless and worthy of respect.
If your child is experiencing tantrums or aggression, feels anxious, angry, or sad, has a low tolerance for frustration, or has poor relationships with other children or adults, I can help.
From birth to five years, children are growing and developing in unprecedented ways. Mental health issues can take them off track and impede healthy development. Fortunately, children in this age group are very flexible and open. With the right kind of support, change can happen very quickly.
If your child is experiencing tantrums or aggression, feels anxious, angry, or sad, has a low tolerance for frustration, or has poor relationships with other children or adults, I can help.
From birth to five years, children are growing and developing in unprecedented ways. Mental health issues can take them off track and impede healthy development. Fortunately, children in this age group are very flexible and open. With the right kind of support, change can happen very quickly.
Current openings for teletherapy, via online platforms or phone, for children and adults.
Do you struggle with overwhelming feelings that get in the way of relationships, work and feeling good about yourself? Do you feel anxious, depressed or both because nothing you’ve tried so far has helped you out of the hole you feel you’re in? Are you stuck, wondering how others seem to enjoy life, even handling big upsets – when you can’t seem to break through whatever keeps you down? Do you doubt the possibility of feeling better? Now, more than ever, people feel threatened, anxious about whatever is troubling them, and unsure how to get the help they want.
Current openings for teletherapy, via online platforms or phone, for children and adults.
Do you struggle with overwhelming feelings that get in the way of relationships, work and feeling good about yourself? Do you feel anxious, depressed or both because nothing you’ve tried so far has helped you out of the hole you feel you’re in? Are you stuck, wondering how others seem to enjoy life, even handling big upsets – when you can’t seem to break through whatever keeps you down? Do you doubt the possibility of feeling better? Now, more than ever, people feel threatened, anxious about whatever is troubling them, and unsure how to get the help they want.
I work with individuals, children and families with an emphasis on family dynamics.
You may be feeling temporarily overwhelmed by the situation, in your relationship, at work, in the culture you live in or you may have felt emotionally distressed over a long period of time. In both cases, therapy can be the first step to bring relief, self actualization and happiness to you and your loved ones.
I work with individuals, children and families with an emphasis on family dynamics.
You may be feeling temporarily overwhelmed by the situation, in your relationship, at work, in the culture you live in or you may have felt emotionally distressed over a long period of time. In both cases, therapy can be the first step to bring relief, self actualization and happiness to you and your loved ones.
I work with clients on issues such as child development, adolescence, parenting, and blended families (lifespan issues, broadly speaking).
Navigating personal development, family, and relational issues is difficult enough by itself, let alone when you are dealing with psycho-social-emotional difficulties. I am a relatively interactive clinician, using my professional and life experience to empathetically connect with a variety of issues.
I work with clients on issues such as child development, adolescence, parenting, and blended families (lifespan issues, broadly speaking).
Navigating personal development, family, and relational issues is difficult enough by itself, let alone when you are dealing with psycho-social-emotional difficulties. I am a relatively interactive clinician, using my professional and life experience to empathetically connect with a variety of issues.
I provide psychotherapy to children and adults and specialize in helping the family system thrive.
My specialty is working with children ages 3-9 who are resistant to talking about emotions, by utilizing play therapy I can help encourage children to strengthen their social-emotional capacity.
I provide psychotherapy to children and adults and specialize in helping the family system thrive.
My specialty is working with children ages 3-9 who are resistant to talking about emotions, by utilizing play therapy I can help encourage children to strengthen their social-emotional capacity.
As an integrative licensed clinical psychologist, I am open, receptive, and adaptive. My goal is to help you cultivate resilience and the human capability for recovery.
As an integrative licensed clinical psychologist, I am open, receptive, and adaptive. My goal is to help you cultivate resilience and the human capability for recovery.
When potential clients reach out to me they are often at a place in their lives when their habitual way of living is no longer working for them. You may feel stuck, confused, frustrated, overwhelmed, uncertain of how to move forward. You want to do things differently but don't know HOW. You're interested in personal growth, in developing other ways of moving through your life and relationships. Wherever you are, there is always a way forward. As a body-oriented therapist, I use a variety of approaches to help you access deeper levels of knowing and being with yourself; helping you find ease in moving through uncomfortable states.
When potential clients reach out to me they are often at a place in their lives when their habitual way of living is no longer working for them. You may feel stuck, confused, frustrated, overwhelmed, uncertain of how to move forward. You want to do things differently but don't know HOW. You're interested in personal growth, in developing other ways of moving through your life and relationships. Wherever you are, there is always a way forward. As a body-oriented therapist, I use a variety of approaches to help you access deeper levels of knowing and being with yourself; helping you find ease in moving through uncomfortable states.
I work with young children (birth through early childhood), their caregivers, and adults who may still be carrying the impact of their own early experiences.
I provide parent and child sessions, family sessions, and play-based work with children. I also work with adults who want to better understand how their childhood may be affecting them now. I provide services in both English and Spanish and aim to meet my clients in ways that feel respectful of their culture, language, and values.
I work with young children (birth through early childhood), their caregivers, and adults who may still be carrying the impact of their own early experiences.
I provide parent and child sessions, family sessions, and play-based work with children. I also work with adults who want to better understand how their childhood may be affecting them now. I provide services in both English and Spanish and aim to meet my clients in ways that feel respectful of their culture, language, and values.
My goal is to help your family better understand what is happening for your child and how to best support them.
I also provide therapy to parents. Our children do not need to be struggling for parenting to feel hard. As a mother of two children myself, I know parenting is hard. Whether you are preparing for parenthood, in the transition/early years, or have been a parent for a decade, parents benefit from a safe space with no judgement to share their worries.
My goal is to help your family better understand what is happening for your child and how to best support them.
I also provide therapy to parents. Our children do not need to be struggling for parenting to feel hard. As a mother of two children myself, I know parenting is hard. Whether you are preparing for parenthood, in the transition/early years, or have been a parent for a decade, parents benefit from a safe space with no judgement to share their worries.
Maybe your child is struggling with big emotions, your family feels disconnected, or you’re carrying everyone else’s needs while trying to hold it all together.
I work with parents, children, and families navigating anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, and behavioral concerns. As a former school-based therapist, I support families with school stress and provide parent coaching. I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety, emotional distress, and relationship challenges.
Maybe your child is struggling with big emotions, your family feels disconnected, or you’re carrying everyone else’s needs while trying to hold it all together.
I work with parents, children, and families navigating anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, and behavioral concerns. As a former school-based therapist, I support families with school stress and provide parent coaching. I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety, emotional distress, and relationship challenges.
I am a native Spanish-speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from Ecuador with many years of experience specialize working with adults, couples, and with young children who have experienced traumatic events or are facing challenges in their lives.
I help individuals feel validated in their emotions and struggles; couples to be able to de-escalate strong reactions and listen to each others' needs, while becoming assertive with their own. I work with young children and their parents through children's own language: play, for parents to understand their needs, and provide reassurance.
I am a native Spanish-speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from Ecuador with many years of experience specialize working with adults, couples, and with young children who have experienced traumatic events or are facing challenges in their lives.
I help individuals feel validated in their emotions and struggles; couples to be able to de-escalate strong reactions and listen to each others' needs, while becoming assertive with their own. I work with young children and their parents through children's own language: play, for parents to understand their needs, and provide reassurance.
When you and/or your kids are going through a hard time, that balancing act gets even trickier.
I provide adult therapy, child play therapy and parenting support with a focus on anxiety, neurodivergence, and highly sensitive kids and adults. I approach my work from a neuro-affirming and strengths-based perspective where we use individual strengths as ways to problem-solve and build resilience.
When you and/or your kids are going through a hard time, that balancing act gets even trickier.
I provide adult therapy, child play therapy and parenting support with a focus on anxiety, neurodivergence, and highly sensitive kids and adults. I approach my work from a neuro-affirming and strengths-based perspective where we use individual strengths as ways to problem-solve and build resilience.
I offer a mind-body approach, working with adults, teenagers, and children facing various psychological and emotional challenges.
My approach combines Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Dance and Movement Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Somatic Psychology, AEDP, and Psychodynamic Therapy, providing a flexible pathway to healing.Informed by Humanistic-Existential and Buddhist philosophies, the process emphasizes self-compassion and the wisdom within each person.
I offer a mind-body approach, working with adults, teenagers, and children facing various psychological and emotional challenges.
My approach combines Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Dance and Movement Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Somatic Psychology, AEDP, and Psychodynamic Therapy, providing a flexible pathway to healing.Informed by Humanistic-Existential and Buddhist philosophies, the process emphasizes self-compassion and the wisdom within each person.
For over 30 years I have provided effective, personalized psychotherapy to adults, couples, children and families and have helped hundreds of individuals get back on track and on with their lives.
I find that our key relationships; romantic, familial or friendship, can be a vital source of support and connection, but also an area of great challenge and distress. I can help you better navigate your relationships, build trust, establish boundaries and develop skills of healthy communication.
For over 30 years I have provided effective, personalized psychotherapy to adults, couples, children and families and have helped hundreds of individuals get back on track and on with their lives.
I find that our key relationships; romantic, familial or friendship, can be a vital source of support and connection, but also an area of great challenge and distress. I can help you better navigate your relationships, build trust, establish boundaries and develop skills of healthy communication.
If you are seeking a deeper understanding of why you or your child struggles with focusing or learning, then I can help clarify what is getting in the way of reaching one's full potential.
I have over 30 years experience in doing neuropsychological assessments and I especially enjoy working with children, adolescents, and their parents. I use multiple methods to assess many areas, such as: attention, learning (e.g., reading), executive functions, intelligence, reasoning, and processing speed. I also assess emotions, behavior, and self-concept.
If you are seeking a deeper understanding of why you or your child struggles with focusing or learning, then I can help clarify what is getting in the way of reaching one's full potential.
I have over 30 years experience in doing neuropsychological assessments and I especially enjoy working with children, adolescents, and their parents. I use multiple methods to assess many areas, such as: attention, learning (e.g., reading), executive functions, intelligence, reasoning, and processing speed. I also assess emotions, behavior, and self-concept.
I work with children, adolescents, and families who are navigating emotional, behavioral, and relationship challenges.
My style is warm, direct, curious, and collaborative. In our work, families will learn to navigate big emotions, moments of disconnection, and patterns that no longer feel helpful. Children will better understand their emotions, reduce stress, and develop skills that help them feel more confident and grounded at home, at school, and with others
I work with children, adolescents, and families who are navigating emotional, behavioral, and relationship challenges.
My style is warm, direct, curious, and collaborative. In our work, families will learn to navigate big emotions, moments of disconnection, and patterns that no longer feel helpful. Children will better understand their emotions, reduce stress, and develop skills that help them feel more confident and grounded at home, at school, and with others
In my view, it is never too late to look within oneself and create the change that fits who you are, not who you think you should be or who you have been in the past. It is my goal to create safety by providing a compassionate and open space to explore together what your particular needs are and how I can best be of help to you in meeting those needs. Clients frequently come in with life transition or relationship issues, they might be experiencing a troubling set of symptoms or notice patterns that keep getting in their way. I deeply respect the courage it takes to take that first step toward change.
In my view, it is never too late to look within oneself and create the change that fits who you are, not who you think you should be or who you have been in the past. It is my goal to create safety by providing a compassionate and open space to explore together what your particular needs are and how I can best be of help to you in meeting those needs. Clients frequently come in with life transition or relationship issues, they might be experiencing a troubling set of symptoms or notice patterns that keep getting in their way. I deeply respect the courage it takes to take that first step toward change.
A child struggling in school, family conflicts, traumatic events, major life transitions, the loss of a loved one, friend, or pet, financial and/or medical issues, pregnancy and the birth of a child—all of these experiences can leave us feeling overwhelmed, helpless, and defeated.
If you or your child are struggling and you’ve decided to try therapy, I invite you to give me a call. Together, we can explore difficult thoughts and feelings, solve problems, and heal from painful experiences. I’m passionate about helping children, families, and individuals to develop a greater sense of well-being.
A child struggling in school, family conflicts, traumatic events, major life transitions, the loss of a loved one, friend, or pet, financial and/or medical issues, pregnancy and the birth of a child—all of these experiences can leave us feeling overwhelmed, helpless, and defeated.
If you or your child are struggling and you’ve decided to try therapy, I invite you to give me a call. Together, we can explore difficult thoughts and feelings, solve problems, and heal from painful experiences. I’m passionate about helping children, families, and individuals to develop a greater sense of well-being.
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviors change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.