Therapists for Children in Emeryville, CA
In addition to individual, family and couples therapy, I provide specialized early childhood services including perinatal and infant-parent therapy and early childhood mental health consultation.
Therapy can be one place where we grow, heal and learn more about ourselves and our relationships. I explore and tend to what you need with curiosity, warmth and creativity. My approach is psychodynamic, client-centered, and collaborative and based on the belief that we heal in relationships.
In addition to individual, family and couples therapy, I provide specialized early childhood services including perinatal and infant-parent therapy and early childhood mental health consultation.
Therapy can be one place where we grow, heal and learn more about ourselves and our relationships. I explore and tend to what you need with curiosity, warmth and creativity. My approach is psychodynamic, client-centered, and collaborative and based on the belief that we heal in relationships.
Or noticed your child or teen is overwhelmed, withdrawn, or struggling to adapt to a new school or peer group?
I tailor our work to the unique needs of each life stage and always work at your pace. I use an Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach to understand the intricate parts of who you are, and incorporate CBT and DBT skill building for day-to day management. My approach is strengths-based, relational, and direct, which clients report as warm and clarifying.
Or noticed your child or teen is overwhelmed, withdrawn, or struggling to adapt to a new school or peer group?
I tailor our work to the unique needs of each life stage and always work at your pace. I use an Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach to understand the intricate parts of who you are, and incorporate CBT and DBT skill building for day-to day management. My approach is strengths-based, relational, and direct, which clients report as warm and clarifying.
I treat children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I am also an experiential therapist. I sometimes might use creative methods such as role playing and expressive arts processes to help empower you. I use these tools gently and with permission to work with you to get through painful life issues and move towards a more fulfilling life.
I treat children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I am also an experiential therapist. I sometimes might use creative methods such as role playing and expressive arts processes to help empower you. I use these tools gently and with permission to work with you to get through painful life issues and move towards a more fulfilling life.
Pupil Personal Services Credentials - Specializations in School Social Work, Child Welfare & Attendance
You're trying to get pregnant, stay pregnant, or adjust after birth — and your nervous system is exhausted. Waiting between cycles, navigating IVF, or living after loss brings grief, anger, and a constant monitoring of your body you can't turn off. In the postpartum months, sleep disruption, intrusive thoughts, feeding decisions, and partner strain leave you feeling alone or unsure of yourself. You might be an LGBTQ+ family navigating donor conception or queer pregnancy. Or a parent in the thick of it, wondering who you are now that everything has changed.
Pupil Personal Services Credentials - Specializations in School Social Work, Child Welfare & Attendance
You're trying to get pregnant, stay pregnant, or adjust after birth — and your nervous system is exhausted. Waiting between cycles, navigating IVF, or living after loss brings grief, anger, and a constant monitoring of your body you can't turn off. In the postpartum months, sleep disruption, intrusive thoughts, feeding decisions, and partner strain leave you feeling alone or unsure of yourself. You might be an LGBTQ+ family navigating donor conception or queer pregnancy. Or a parent in the thick of it, wondering who you are now that everything has changed.
I work with children and adolescents as well as adults.
Many of my clients are seeking more clarity, vitality, and balance in their lives. Some start therapy in order to learn more about themselves, improve their relationships, or address challenges at work or school. I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent people (including ADHD, autism, learning differences, sensory sensitivities, etc.). I offer a space of curiosity and affirmation to support all clients in a process of growth, learning, and healing. We may explore questions about your inner world and relational patterns as well as the cultural and sociopolitical context in which you are finding your way.
I work with children and adolescents as well as adults.
Many of my clients are seeking more clarity, vitality, and balance in their lives. Some start therapy in order to learn more about themselves, improve their relationships, or address challenges at work or school. I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent people (including ADHD, autism, learning differences, sensory sensitivities, etc.). I offer a space of curiosity and affirmation to support all clients in a process of growth, learning, and healing. We may explore questions about your inner world and relational patterns as well as the cultural and sociopolitical context in which you are finding your way.
I hold psychotherapy as a devotional practice. In the weekly ritual of therapy, I hold space for a creative and playful exploration of the psyche. Through a continuous commitment and recommitment to presence and curiosity, we open the way for the unknown to be transformed into meaning. This opening is a portal into intergenerational healing work, where energy can return to us as we reconnect with our roots and unearth our true Selves.
I hold psychotherapy as a devotional practice. In the weekly ritual of therapy, I hold space for a creative and playful exploration of the psyche. Through a continuous commitment and recommitment to presence and curiosity, we open the way for the unknown to be transformed into meaning. This opening is a portal into intergenerational healing work, where energy can return to us as we reconnect with our roots and unearth our true Selves.
You feel like something is off but you're not exactly sure why. Your mind races and you feel stressed most of the time. You have a hard time slowing down and feeling connected with yourself as well as other people in your life. These statements describe the experience of many clients that I work with. I specialize in helping people who feel anxious, disconnected, or just "off." If you experience general anxiety, panic attacks, agitation, or disconnection from yourself or others, then I may be able to help you feel less alone and more settled in your life.
You feel like something is off but you're not exactly sure why. Your mind races and you feel stressed most of the time. You have a hard time slowing down and feeling connected with yourself as well as other people in your life. These statements describe the experience of many clients that I work with. I specialize in helping people who feel anxious, disconnected, or just "off." If you experience general anxiety, panic attacks, agitation, or disconnection from yourself or others, then I may be able to help you feel less alone and more settled in your life.
With over 20 years in the field, I’ve worked in a range of settings supporting children, teens, adults, couples and families.
I work with adolescents, adults, and families navigating life transitions, trauma recovery, and significant life events. Many of my clients are coping with anxiety, depression, relational challenges, or the impact of acute or complex trauma. I offer a space to deepen self-awareness, stay action-oriented toward meaningful change, and reconnect with your values, goals, and sense of self.
My approach is relational, strengths-based, and psychodynamic, with an emphasis on the body’s role in healing. I integrate Somatic Experiencing and mindfulness-based practices to support nervous system regulation and embodied insight.
With over 20 years in the field, I’ve worked in a range of settings supporting children, teens, adults, couples and families.
I work with adolescents, adults, and families navigating life transitions, trauma recovery, and significant life events. Many of my clients are coping with anxiety, depression, relational challenges, or the impact of acute or complex trauma. I offer a space to deepen self-awareness, stay action-oriented toward meaningful change, and reconnect with your values, goals, and sense of self.
My approach is relational, strengths-based, and psychodynamic, with an emphasis on the body’s role in healing. I integrate Somatic Experiencing and mindfulness-based practices to support nervous system regulation and embodied insight.
Feel overwhelmed, stuck, or worried about your child?
I take the time to get to know you and your family and the facets of your identity, culture, values, and relationships. We think together about the internal and external factors, past and present, that contribute to current struggles. We work to repair past traumas, regulate family nervous systems, and help you find joy and ease in your relationships.
Feel overwhelmed, stuck, or worried about your child?
I take the time to get to know you and your family and the facets of your identity, culture, values, and relationships. We think together about the internal and external factors, past and present, that contribute to current struggles. We work to repair past traumas, regulate family nervous systems, and help you find joy and ease in your relationships.
Feeling stressed and anxious about life’s challenges? Struggling to find balance and peace in your everyday life? If you’re seeking to strengthen meaningful connections and personal growth you're in the right place. My name is Iman Saint Jean and I am an EMDR & CBT trained Clinical Psychotherapist with a passion for supporting clients with ADHD Trauma and more on their journey. Whether you're seeking to overcome obstacles, enhance your well-being, or achieve personal growth, my approach blends psychological insight with compassionate support. Embark on a transformative journey in therapy and discover the power and resilience within.
Feeling stressed and anxious about life’s challenges? Struggling to find balance and peace in your everyday life? If you’re seeking to strengthen meaningful connections and personal growth you're in the right place. My name is Iman Saint Jean and I am an EMDR & CBT trained Clinical Psychotherapist with a passion for supporting clients with ADHD Trauma and more on their journey. Whether you're seeking to overcome obstacles, enhance your well-being, or achieve personal growth, my approach blends psychological insight with compassionate support. Embark on a transformative journey in therapy and discover the power and resilience within.
As a licensed psychologist with extensive experience in schools, clinics, and hospital settings, I specialize in comprehensive psychological assessments and diagnostic evaluations for individuals across the lifespan.
As a licensed psychologist with extensive experience in schools, clinics, and hospital settings, I specialize in comprehensive psychological assessments and diagnostic evaluations for individuals across the lifespan.
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I have openings in my practice for children, adults and couples, for brief or long-term work.
I am a somatic psychotherapist, which is a fancy way of saying I work with the body and mind together. Body-oriented moments in a typical session might involve tracking tension or a powerful gesture, or exploring breath as an ally in letting go of what's not needed.
I have openings in my practice for children, adults and couples, for brief or long-term work.
I am a somatic psychotherapist, which is a fancy way of saying I work with the body and mind together. Body-oriented moments in a typical session might involve tracking tension or a powerful gesture, or exploring breath as an ally in letting go of what's not needed.
Parents and caregivers holding complex family dynamics—whether supporting foster or adoptive children, moving through the emotional terrain of pregnancy and postpartum, or returning home after outpatient care—are met with steadiness and care.
Latille Phillips specializes in supporting parents, caregivers, and families navigating complex child and family dynamics, including postpartum transitions, foster and adoptive care, and post-treatment adjustment. She offers a relational space to understand behavior, strengthen connection, and build emotional wellness, clarity, stability, and confidence.
Parents and caregivers holding complex family dynamics—whether supporting foster or adoptive children, moving through the emotional terrain of pregnancy and postpartum, or returning home after outpatient care—are met with steadiness and care.
Latille Phillips specializes in supporting parents, caregivers, and families navigating complex child and family dynamics, including postpartum transitions, foster and adoptive care, and post-treatment adjustment. She offers a relational space to understand behavior, strengthen connection, and build emotional wellness, clarity, stability, and confidence.
You are my ideal client if you’re ready for growth and compassionate, nonjudgmental care—even if you’re unsure where to start. You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer work: co-parenting or Family Court stress, CPS involvement, trauma, anxiety, depression, or rebuilding trust at home. Parents seeking reconnection, teens building confidence, and adults learning boundaries and emotional regulation are welcome. I offer a calm, trauma-informed space with practical tools to restore stability, strengthen connection, and move forward with hope.
You are my ideal client if you’re ready for growth and compassionate, nonjudgmental care—even if you’re unsure where to start. You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer work: co-parenting or Family Court stress, CPS involvement, trauma, anxiety, depression, or rebuilding trust at home. Parents seeking reconnection, teens building confidence, and adults learning boundaries and emotional regulation are welcome. I offer a calm, trauma-informed space with practical tools to restore stability, strengthen connection, and move forward with hope.
My work spans a broad range of ages, from children and youth to adults, and I specialize in trauma-informed care.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you unsure of where to turn or what to do next. It’s easy to feel alone or lost during these moments, but I want you to know you’re not alone. I offer a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can share your struggles and be truly heard. In this space, your feelings will be validated, and together, we can work towards healing.
Picture yourself in healthier relationships with those you care about, able to express your needs in a way that fosters understanding and connection.
My work spans a broad range of ages, from children and youth to adults, and I specialize in trauma-informed care.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you unsure of where to turn or what to do next. It’s easy to feel alone or lost during these moments, but I want you to know you’re not alone. I offer a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can share your struggles and be truly heard. In this space, your feelings will be validated, and together, we can work towards healing.
Picture yourself in healthier relationships with those you care about, able to express your needs in a way that fosters understanding and connection.
I love working with all kinds of people. I have extensive experience with queer, trans, and gender expansive people. As a sex educator and coach I specialized in working with non-monogamous and kinky people, and I continue to deepen my therapeutic work with people in these populations. I strongly believe that therapy is something that can help anyone if your relationship with your therapist is a good fit for you. I work hard to understand how you want to supported. I am here to walk alongside you through life's challenges.
I love working with all kinds of people. I have extensive experience with queer, trans, and gender expansive people. As a sex educator and coach I specialized in working with non-monogamous and kinky people, and I continue to deepen my therapeutic work with people in these populations. I strongly believe that therapy is something that can help anyone if your relationship with your therapist is a good fit for you. I work hard to understand how you want to supported. I am here to walk alongside you through life's challenges.
I specialize in guiding clients through the profound and often hidden impacts of childhood trauma, emotionally immature parents, and complex PTSD.
Did you grow up feeling like you had to take care of everyone else—emotionally or even physically—while your own needs were overlooked? Maybe your parents were distant, unpredictable, or left you feeling unheard and invisible. You might notice patterns of over-explaining, people-pleasing, or feeling anxious in relationships, even when nothing is wrong. Or perhaps you feel numb, disconnected, or weighed down by memories you can't quite shake. These are common experiences and you don't have to navigate this alone—healing is possible, and your story matters.
I specialize in guiding clients through the profound and often hidden impacts of childhood trauma, emotionally immature parents, and complex PTSD.
Did you grow up feeling like you had to take care of everyone else—emotionally or even physically—while your own needs were overlooked? Maybe your parents were distant, unpredictable, or left you feeling unheard and invisible. You might notice patterns of over-explaining, people-pleasing, or feeling anxious in relationships, even when nothing is wrong. Or perhaps you feel numb, disconnected, or weighed down by memories you can't quite shake. These are common experiences and you don't have to navigate this alone—healing is possible, and your story matters.
I offer Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, and Clinical Supervision virtually in California and Rhode Island. For over a decade I have enjoyed providing counseling and therapeutic services to individuals, couples and families going through a wide range of experiences. Each unique individual has been a privilege to get to know. I love the work I do and would thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to get to know you and see if I could be a good fit for you!
I offer Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, and Clinical Supervision virtually in California and Rhode Island. For over a decade I have enjoyed providing counseling and therapeutic services to individuals, couples and families going through a wide range of experiences. Each unique individual has been a privilege to get to know. I love the work I do and would thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to get to know you and see if I could be a good fit for you!
I am passionate about empowering clients to find meaning, connectedness, and joy. My goal is to provide a warm, non-judgmental space to explore your inner world, heal pain, break free from dysfunctional patterns, and improve relationships. I work collaboratively and compassionately, using a holistic, relational, strength-based, and trauma-informed approach. With respect and authenticity, I will meet you where you are to spur healthy transformation and lasting healing. In addition to in-office and telehealth sessions, I offer nature-based and walk-and-talk eco-therapy, enhancing healing through the therapeutic power of nature.
I am passionate about empowering clients to find meaning, connectedness, and joy. My goal is to provide a warm, non-judgmental space to explore your inner world, heal pain, break free from dysfunctional patterns, and improve relationships. I work collaboratively and compassionately, using a holistic, relational, strength-based, and trauma-informed approach. With respect and authenticity, I will meet you where you are to spur healthy transformation and lasting healing. In addition to in-office and telehealth sessions, I offer nature-based and walk-and-talk eco-therapy, enhancing healing through the therapeutic power of nature.
As a systems based therapist, Kate likes to process a person’s upbringing and childhood experiences to understand how they affect their current relationships today.
Kate helps to foster a safe environment and therapeutic relationship where clients can share their life experiences and explore what may be contributing to their suffering, challenges, or difficulties.
As a systems based therapist, Kate likes to process a person’s upbringing and childhood experiences to understand how they affect their current relationships today.
Kate helps to foster a safe environment and therapeutic relationship where clients can share their life experiences and explore what may be contributing to their suffering, challenges, or difficulties.
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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.