Therapists for Children in Albany, CA
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.
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.
My style is informed by my background in children and family work.
Many of my clients are high achievers, yet overwhelmed by anxiety or depression. They feel self-doubt, guilty, confused and stuck. They struggle with intense emotions and not feeling "good enough." They are looking for something different, something that will help give them new insights, concrete skills and hope. I provide therapy for teens, adults, parents and those 18+ interested in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP). Using a blend of modalities, I support people to have more self-compassion, try new ways of being, and develop skills that will leave them feeling confident and empowered.
My style is informed by my background in children and family work.
Many of my clients are high achievers, yet overwhelmed by anxiety or depression. They feel self-doubt, guilty, confused and stuck. They struggle with intense emotions and not feeling "good enough." They are looking for something different, something that will help give them new insights, concrete skills and hope. I provide therapy for teens, adults, parents and those 18+ interested in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP). Using a blend of modalities, I support people to have more self-compassion, try new ways of being, and develop skills that will leave them feeling confident and empowered.
I offer therapy for children, adults, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, the impact of traumatic experiences, and emotions that can feel unmanageable alone.
My style is relaxed, conversational, and good-humored, my energy gentle and steady. My primary training is in psychodynamic talk therapy, and I integrate cognitive and mindfulness-based tools when helpful. I've trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, Child-Centered Play Therapy, and SPACE, a targeted, parent-focused treatment for child anxiety.
I offer therapy for children, adults, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, the impact of traumatic experiences, and emotions that can feel unmanageable alone.
My style is relaxed, conversational, and good-humored, my energy gentle and steady. My primary training is in psychodynamic talk therapy, and I integrate cognitive and mindfulness-based tools when helpful. I've trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, Child-Centered Play Therapy, and SPACE, a targeted, parent-focused treatment for child anxiety.
I offer in-person therapy for adults, parents and children (0-10), both neurodivergent and neurotypical, who are asking - why am I feeling this way?
Adults and parents might have questions from the past that haven’t been resolved, or you might even be on the roller coaster of sometimes feeling ok, and sometimes not. With a deep respect for your individual experiences and values I work to hold a curious space with you for reflections and processing, to work towards clarity and self-assuredness.
I offer in-person therapy for adults, parents and children (0-10), both neurodivergent and neurotypical, who are asking - why am I feeling this way?
Adults and parents might have questions from the past that haven’t been resolved, or you might even be on the roller coaster of sometimes feeling ok, and sometimes not. With a deep respect for your individual experiences and values I work to hold a curious space with you for reflections and processing, to work towards clarity and self-assuredness.
I believe that we are shaped, known, and grow in relationships.
Therapy can help you better understand your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. In turn, this allows for more freedom and meaningful connections - with yourself and others. With warmth and curiosity, I aim to create a supportive and collaborative environment. Within the therapy relationship, we can discover more about who you are and how your experiences shape you, which can help you to address your present concerns.
I believe that we are shaped, known, and grow in relationships.
Therapy can help you better understand your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. In turn, this allows for more freedom and meaningful connections - with yourself and others. With warmth and curiosity, I aim to create a supportive and collaborative environment. Within the therapy relationship, we can discover more about who you are and how your experiences shape you, which can help you to address your present concerns.
I tend to work with and help those that are impacted by anxiety and/or depression on a daily basis, hindering overall well-being but also in specific areas of life as well. I look to support, educate, guide and collaboratively work with my clients of any age, aiming to help them get to where they want to be in their lives. I focus on helping you determine which goals you'd like to focus on that uses your own core values in your life to help bring more meaning to the the thoughts you have and the things you do each day.
I tend to work with and help those that are impacted by anxiety and/or depression on a daily basis, hindering overall well-being but also in specific areas of life as well. I look to support, educate, guide and collaboratively work with my clients of any age, aiming to help them get to where they want to be in their lives. I focus on helping you determine which goals you'd like to focus on that uses your own core values in your life to help bring more meaning to the the thoughts you have and the things you do each day.
Do you worry about how conflict with your mate affects your children?
I offer co-parenting counseling to divorcing or separated couples, dealing with custody matters regarding their children. I work with parents dealing with the stress of caring for children on the autism spectrum, and other serious medical conditions. I see adults/ children individually to treat anxiety, depression and behavioral issues.
Do you worry about how conflict with your mate affects your children?
I offer co-parenting counseling to divorcing or separated couples, dealing with custody matters regarding their children. I work with parents dealing with the stress of caring for children on the autism spectrum, and other serious medical conditions. I see adults/ children individually to treat anxiety, depression and behavioral issues.
I work really well with adults in relationship & life-transitions; teens & parents in need of a repaired relationship, and with children who’ve experienced trauma, struggle with big behaviors and/or feelings & their parents.
My skill set is integrative. I combine traditional talk therapy with creative methods including drama therapy, psychodrama, embodiment and gestalt. I am interested in how your early attachments have shaped the way you approach relationships, emotions and problems, and how you’ve learned to protect yourself in layers. Together we’ll peel back those layers.
I work really well with adults in relationship & life-transitions; teens & parents in need of a repaired relationship, and with children who’ve experienced trauma, struggle with big behaviors and/or feelings & their parents.
My skill set is integrative. I combine traditional talk therapy with creative methods including drama therapy, psychodrama, embodiment and gestalt. I am interested in how your early attachments have shaped the way you approach relationships, emotions and problems, and how you’ve learned to protect yourself in layers. Together we’ll peel back those layers.
I have completed advanced training in work with LGBT folks, immigrants, children, and survivors of trauma.
Therapy is a deeply personal experience and there are as many reasons to seek therapy as there are people who seek it. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or shame. You may have suffered traumas or losses and are wondering how these shape your thoughts, feelings and relationships. Maybe you simply have a sense that aspects of your life are not coming together in the ways you desire. Therapy is a space to explore these curiosities, to develop insight into your self, and, ultimately, to find greater fulfillment in your work, relationships, and play.
I have completed advanced training in work with LGBT folks, immigrants, children, and survivors of trauma.
Therapy is a deeply personal experience and there are as many reasons to seek therapy as there are people who seek it. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or shame. You may have suffered traumas or losses and are wondering how these shape your thoughts, feelings and relationships. Maybe you simply have a sense that aspects of your life are not coming together in the ways you desire. Therapy is a space to explore these curiosities, to develop insight into your self, and, ultimately, to find greater fulfillment in your work, relationships, and play.
I am deeply committed to meeting you and/or your child wherever you/they are so that over time you can find more ease and clarity in your daily and inner life.
My music and writing background and my psychodynamic and play therapy training inform my treatment of each child, teen, and adult in a creative and individual way. My empathetic, collaborative, and culturally sensitive approach is grounded in depth-oriented relational psychotherapy using a trauma-focused, attachment-based lens. EMDRIA trained, I offer EMDR.
I am deeply committed to meeting you and/or your child wherever you/they are so that over time you can find more ease and clarity in your daily and inner life.
My music and writing background and my psychodynamic and play therapy training inform my treatment of each child, teen, and adult in a creative and individual way. My empathetic, collaborative, and culturally sensitive approach is grounded in depth-oriented relational psychotherapy using a trauma-focused, attachment-based lens. EMDRIA trained, I offer EMDR.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized training conducting psychological assessments of children and adults, identifying and tailoring therapeutic goals to each individual in order to provide compassionate and effective psychotherapy and psychological consultation.
I enjoy working across the life span and across cultures. There is so much in the human condition that draws us together than pulls us apart.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized training conducting psychological assessments of children and adults, identifying and tailoring therapeutic goals to each individual in order to provide compassionate and effective psychotherapy and psychological consultation.
I enjoy working across the life span and across cultures. There is so much in the human condition that draws us together than pulls us apart.
Are you worried about your child?
I offer psychotherapy for parents, kids and families. I can help you quickly get to the heart of the matter so that you can begin to take steps towards feeling better.
Are you worried about your child?
I offer psychotherapy for parents, kids and families. I can help you quickly get to the heart of the matter so that you can begin to take steps towards feeling better.
Life transitions, such as childbirth, parenting, divorce, and stepfamilies can be challenging. I have 30 years experience applying an integrative approach based on family systems research, psycho-dynamic psychotherapy, and hypnosis. I am a pioneer in perinatal psychology. www.Petersonchildbirthmethod.com describes my work with women and their partners preparing for birth and motherhood for the first time, or after previous loss or birth trauma. I also treat individuals for depression and anxiety and am skilled as a life coach.
Life transitions, such as childbirth, parenting, divorce, and stepfamilies can be challenging. I have 30 years experience applying an integrative approach based on family systems research, psycho-dynamic psychotherapy, and hypnosis. I am a pioneer in perinatal psychology. www.Petersonchildbirthmethod.com describes my work with women and their partners preparing for birth and motherhood for the first time, or after previous loss or birth trauma. I also treat individuals for depression and anxiety and am skilled as a life coach.
I have worked with children of all ages, couples and individuals and believe that life transitions offer great opportunity for growth and change in a therapeutic setting.
Are you ready for change and personal growth? Would like to explore and experience more fulfilling relationships? People seek therapy for many reasons, often it is when they are confronted by a challenging life circumstance or interested in resolving familiar issues or breaking destructive patterns. Whatever your reason for wanting therapy at this time, chances are you would like to feel happier more of the time.
I have worked with children of all ages, couples and individuals and believe that life transitions offer great opportunity for growth and change in a therapeutic setting.
Are you ready for change and personal growth? Would like to explore and experience more fulfilling relationships? People seek therapy for many reasons, often it is when they are confronted by a challenging life circumstance or interested in resolving familiar issues or breaking destructive patterns. Whatever your reason for wanting therapy at this time, chances are you would like to feel happier more of the time.
I support people struggling with trauma, anxiety, and difficulty in relationships. This might look like having a strong inner critic part; feeling stuck in old patterns; perpetually betraying yourself to please others. You may have been noticing signs that you're ready for things to change, even if you don't know where to start. Maybe you resonate with descriptions like sensitive, deep feeler or deep thinker, outsider/other. You're ready to look honestly and authentically at how your internal and external landscapes shape your thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Keywords: sensitive, perfectionist, queer, mixed race, biracial, trauma
I support people struggling with trauma, anxiety, and difficulty in relationships. This might look like having a strong inner critic part; feeling stuck in old patterns; perpetually betraying yourself to please others. You may have been noticing signs that you're ready for things to change, even if you don't know where to start. Maybe you resonate with descriptions like sensitive, deep feeler or deep thinker, outsider/other. You're ready to look honestly and authentically at how your internal and external landscapes shape your thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Keywords: sensitive, perfectionist, queer, mixed race, biracial, trauma
For kids, families and others seeking creative, but non-medicated methods, I also use creative and playful best practices, often in tandem with CBT, DBT or mindfulness as you're interested and relevant to your care.
Hello, thanks for stopping by...how can I help? Perhaps, KAP? As a Certified Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist, I work in partnership with Journey Clinical's medical team, who'll determine eligibility to prescribe, in advance of our KAP work together. Or, if you're unsure if KAP is right for you, or are curious about other, non-medicated methods for creativity enhancement, trauma processing or anything in-between, let's talk! For 20 years, I've been providing creative, playful and novel best-approaches to serious issues like grief/loss, depression/anxiety, life's traumas and transitions, to make meaning in ways that work for you.
For kids, families and others seeking creative, but non-medicated methods, I also use creative and playful best practices, often in tandem with CBT, DBT or mindfulness as you're interested and relevant to your care.
Hello, thanks for stopping by...how can I help? Perhaps, KAP? As a Certified Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist, I work in partnership with Journey Clinical's medical team, who'll determine eligibility to prescribe, in advance of our KAP work together. Or, if you're unsure if KAP is right for you, or are curious about other, non-medicated methods for creativity enhancement, trauma processing or anything in-between, let's talk! For 20 years, I've been providing creative, playful and novel best-approaches to serious issues like grief/loss, depression/anxiety, life's traumas and transitions, to make meaning in ways that work for you.
You might be a teen or adult needing help working through life's challenges, a couple navigating your relationship or preparing for children, or a parent seeking support for your child or with parent coaching.
I am broadly trained and adjust my approach based on the needs of each client. In my treatment of teens and adults, I draw on Humanistic or Client-Centered therapy, Attachment theory, mindfulness, and parts work. I'm trained in SPACE therapy (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), a parent-based treatment for childhood anxiety.
You might be a teen or adult needing help working through life's challenges, a couple navigating your relationship or preparing for children, or a parent seeking support for your child or with parent coaching.
I am broadly trained and adjust my approach based on the needs of each client. In my treatment of teens and adults, I draw on Humanistic or Client-Centered therapy, Attachment theory, mindfulness, and parts work. I'm trained in SPACE therapy (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), a parent-based treatment for childhood anxiety.
Music therapy is intended for children, teens and adults who have a strong connection to music, play and art, and who believe that starting with their creativity & strengths can help create therapeutic change.
Analytical Music Therapy is the symbolically inspired and analytically informed use of music within a therapeutic relationship to bring about change. I use a variety of drums, percussion instruments, flutes, piano, guitar and sound-making devices to improvise with clients,allowing us to access unconscious experiences that can then be verbally processed.
Music therapy is intended for children, teens and adults who have a strong connection to music, play and art, and who believe that starting with their creativity & strengths can help create therapeutic change.
Analytical Music Therapy is the symbolically inspired and analytically informed use of music within a therapeutic relationship to bring about change. I use a variety of drums, percussion instruments, flutes, piano, guitar and sound-making devices to improvise with clients,allowing us to access unconscious experiences that can then be verbally processed.
I am trauma-informed, with twenty years of experience working with adults, children and families.
In working with trauma, I use modalities such as Internal Family Systems (Level 2 trained), EMDR, (EMDRIA certified consultant) and Somatic Experiencing. As a Somatic Therapist, I help my clients cultivate internal resources, grounded both in body awareness, as well as the practice of noticing parts of the self that hold unaddressed wounding.
I am trauma-informed, with twenty years of experience working with adults, children and families.
In working with trauma, I use modalities such as Internal Family Systems (Level 2 trained), EMDR, (EMDRIA certified consultant) and Somatic Experiencing. As a Somatic Therapist, I help my clients cultivate internal resources, grounded both in body awareness, as well as the practice of noticing parts of the self that hold unaddressed wounding.
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