Therapists for Children in Moraga, CA
Katie Malone, TheraThrive Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you, or your child, struggle with intense emotions?
I am an integrative and strengths-based therapist, who approaches therapy from a place of warmth and authenticity. I specialize in neurodivergent matters, including Autism, ADHD, OCD, learning differences, gifted, 2e/3e, and high sensitivity. I also have a background in working with the LGBTQ+ community, eating differences, anxiety, and depression.
Do you, or your child, struggle with intense emotions?
I am an integrative and strengths-based therapist, who approaches therapy from a place of warmth and authenticity. I specialize in neurodivergent matters, including Autism, ADHD, OCD, learning differences, gifted, 2e/3e, and high sensitivity. I also have a background in working with the LGBTQ+ community, eating differences, anxiety, and depression.
I specialize in working with children, teens and adults with anxiety, depression and life transitions.
In my work with clients I integrate a variety of approaches, including but not limited to Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, and IPT. Humans are dynamic and so I find it important to learn about each person I encounter to be able to meet their unique challenges and needs. I strongly encourage a collaborative approach to treatment as I find this to be most effective.
I specialize in working with children, teens and adults with anxiety, depression and life transitions.
In my work with clients I integrate a variety of approaches, including but not limited to Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, and IPT. Humans are dynamic and so I find it important to learn about each person I encounter to be able to meet their unique challenges and needs. I strongly encourage a collaborative approach to treatment as I find this to be most effective.
I help men navigate high-stress life situations, including family conflict, caregiving, and major life transitions. Many of the men I work with feel pressure to hold everything together while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or alone.
I help men navigate high-stress life situations, including family conflict, caregiving, and major life transitions. Many of the men I work with feel pressure to hold everything together while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or alone.
I specialize in working with kids,teens and families dealing with big emotions, anxiety, ADHD and behavior challenges, as well as moms who feel like they are carrying the mental load of everyone in the house.
I take a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach that focuses on real change, not just talking about the problem. I integrate solution-focused therapies to help clients understand what's driving their challenges and develop practical tools that work in every day life. My approach is holistic and collaborative at its core.
I specialize in working with kids,teens and families dealing with big emotions, anxiety, ADHD and behavior challenges, as well as moms who feel like they are carrying the mental load of everyone in the house.
I take a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach that focuses on real change, not just talking about the problem. I integrate solution-focused therapies to help clients understand what's driving their challenges and develop practical tools that work in every day life. My approach is holistic and collaborative at its core.
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.
Whether your child or you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or trauma, I know how difficult it is when no one understands why you feel the way you do – not even yourself.
While I work with clients of all ages, I have a lot of experience in – and particularly enjoy working with – school-aged children, teens, parents, and families. I primarily work from a psychodynamic, attachment-based, and relational framework, but I also tailor my approach to fit the unique personality and needs of each of my clients.
Whether your child or you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or trauma, I know how difficult it is when no one understands why you feel the way you do – not even yourself.
While I work with clients of all ages, I have a lot of experience in – and particularly enjoy working with – school-aged children, teens, parents, and families. I primarily work from a psychodynamic, attachment-based, and relational framework, but I also tailor my approach to fit the unique personality and needs of each of my clients.
Tucker specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for school-aged children, teens, and young adults that are personalized and focused on understanding the individual as a whole.
Dr. Tucker earned her Ph.D. in the Clinical Child/ School Psychology program at New York University. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychological assessment at The Learning Center of JBFCS in New York City. Dr. Tucker later completed a post-graduate certification program, earning the status of Diplomate in School Neuropsychology.
Tucker specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for school-aged children, teens, and young adults that are personalized and focused on understanding the individual as a whole.
Dr. Tucker earned her Ph.D. in the Clinical Child/ School Psychology program at New York University. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychological assessment at The Learning Center of JBFCS in New York City. Dr. Tucker later completed a post-graduate certification program, earning the status of Diplomate in School Neuropsychology.
I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents, and I enjoy working with parents to manage and reduce stress.
My work with children and adolescents includes strategic approaches for overcoming bullying, peer conflict resolution, support for families transitioning through divorce, empowerment and recovery from eating disorders, and ADHD. I assist individual clients coping with life transitions, relationship difficulties, bereavement, and support for stressed parents.
I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents, and I enjoy working with parents to manage and reduce stress.
My work with children and adolescents includes strategic approaches for overcoming bullying, peer conflict resolution, support for families transitioning through divorce, empowerment and recovery from eating disorders, and ADHD. I assist individual clients coping with life transitions, relationship difficulties, bereavement, and support for stressed parents.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in child and adolescent therapy, while also providing therapy and comprehensive psychological assessments for all ages.
As a therapist, my work is grounded in psychodynamic and relational frameworks, and I draw from a range of integrative approaches to meet each client’s unique needs. I strive to create a therapeutic space that is warm, respectful, and collaborative. With children, I incorporate play and art to support their natural ways of expression beyond words.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in child and adolescent therapy, while also providing therapy and comprehensive psychological assessments for all ages.
As a therapist, my work is grounded in psychodynamic and relational frameworks, and I draw from a range of integrative approaches to meet each client’s unique needs. I strive to create a therapeutic space that is warm, respectful, and collaborative. With children, I incorporate play and art to support their natural ways of expression beyond words.
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For over 20 years, I’ve supported adults, children, teens & families to increase their communication skills.
I draw from mindfulness, ACT, somatic tools, CBT, expressive arts, and a deep understanding of family systems and attachment theory. Together, we’ll explore your inner world, past history, strengths, and I will help you build lasting skills and support your fullest potential. I’m gender-affirming and an LGBTQ+ ally.
For over 20 years, I’ve supported adults, children, teens & families to increase their communication skills.
I draw from mindfulness, ACT, somatic tools, CBT, expressive arts, and a deep understanding of family systems and attachment theory. Together, we’ll explore your inner world, past history, strengths, and I will help you build lasting skills and support your fullest potential. I’m gender-affirming and an LGBTQ+ ally.
You love your child deeply—and still, it’s hard sometimes.
Parents come to me for a space where they can process big emotions without shame. As a parent raising an autistic teen myself, I understand the complexities and challenges firsthand. Luckily, there is hope; I help parents navigate their feelings, reconnect with their values, and show up for their children in authentic and empowering ways.
You love your child deeply—and still, it’s hard sometimes.
Parents come to me for a space where they can process big emotions without shame. As a parent raising an autistic teen myself, I understand the complexities and challenges firsthand. Luckily, there is hope; I help parents navigate their feelings, reconnect with their values, and show up for their children in authentic and empowering ways.
I am an Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who values the relationship between culture and mental health. After earning my master’s degree from University of Southern California, I served the LA community as a mental health clinician working with very diverse populations. I have since expanded to see patients online throughout California, helping to make mental health care more accessible to all. I primarily work with adults of all ages yet have substantial experience working with youth and adolescence. I have extensive experience working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, thought obsessions and behavioral compulsions.
I am an Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who values the relationship between culture and mental health. After earning my master’s degree from University of Southern California, I served the LA community as a mental health clinician working with very diverse populations. I have since expanded to see patients online throughout California, helping to make mental health care more accessible to all. I primarily work with adults of all ages yet have substantial experience working with youth and adolescence. I have extensive experience working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, thought obsessions and behavioral compulsions.
You've been managing — holding it together at work, in relationships, in your day-to-day — but something underneath feels off. Maybe it's anxiety that won't quiet, a heaviness you can't shake, or old patterns that keep showing up. You're not just looking for coping strategies. You want to get to the root of it. You're ready to go deeper — to explore the parts of yourself you've been pushing aside. Using EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapy, we work with your mind, body, and nervous system to create real, lasting change. You deserve a therapist who sees the whole you — in a space that's affirming, inclusive, and yours.
You've been managing — holding it together at work, in relationships, in your day-to-day — but something underneath feels off. Maybe it's anxiety that won't quiet, a heaviness you can't shake, or old patterns that keep showing up. You're not just looking for coping strategies. You want to get to the root of it. You're ready to go deeper — to explore the parts of yourself you've been pushing aside. Using EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapy, we work with your mind, body, and nervous system to create real, lasting change. You deserve a therapist who sees the whole you — in a space that's affirming, inclusive, and yours.
I have a soft spot for children labeled as difficult and I thoroughly enjoy working with teenagers who are striving to gain a stronger sense of identity.
If you are experiencing a lack of momentum and motivation in creating change we can work together to examine deeper meaning of current challenges you face. Clients seek therapy to explore and process past traumas, life transitions, feelings of anxiety, anger, grief, and isolation. If you are seeking skills to increase connection within relationships, and would like to foster a better work/life balance, therapy can offer a safe and secure environment to explore what’s meaningful in your life. We can collaborate on setting attainable goals that move you towards healthy choices, initiate personal insight, and enable well-being.
I have a soft spot for children labeled as difficult and I thoroughly enjoy working with teenagers who are striving to gain a stronger sense of identity.
If you are experiencing a lack of momentum and motivation in creating change we can work together to examine deeper meaning of current challenges you face. Clients seek therapy to explore and process past traumas, life transitions, feelings of anxiety, anger, grief, and isolation. If you are seeking skills to increase connection within relationships, and would like to foster a better work/life balance, therapy can offer a safe and secure environment to explore what’s meaningful in your life. We can collaborate on setting attainable goals that move you towards healthy choices, initiate personal insight, and enable well-being.
In my practice, I primarily treat children, adolescents and young adults who are experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, mood, PTSD, grief or identity- and gender-related issues.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I studied at Santa Clara University for my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Health Psychology. I am a holistic mental health therapist, meaning I provide treatment that focuses on the whole person including their mind, body and spirit, or essence. I support clients in creating goals that address areas of their lives where they experience suffering and/or a desire for change.
In my practice, I primarily treat children, adolescents and young adults who are experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, mood, PTSD, grief or identity- and gender-related issues.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I studied at Santa Clara University for my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Health Psychology. I am a holistic mental health therapist, meaning I provide treatment that focuses on the whole person including their mind, body and spirit, or essence. I support clients in creating goals that address areas of their lives where they experience suffering and/or a desire for change.
With 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, my goal is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for you, as a client. I work with adults, children, and families. Within that framework I provide individual, couple or family counseling sessions, specializing in fostering growth and improved mental health by empowering clients to address their concerns in a way that aligns with their individual needs.
With 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, my goal is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for you, as a client. I work with adults, children, and families. Within that framework I provide individual, couple or family counseling sessions, specializing in fostering growth and improved mental health by empowering clients to address their concerns in a way that aligns with their individual needs.
What do I do if my child can focus on interesting things but takes 3 hours to do 30 minutes of homework?
There are 2 parts to my specialty - identifying problems and providing state-of-the-art solutions that work. We have more high tech assessment/intervention tools than ANYONE in the area. Our top specialists have chosen their careers to help you get better, and are passionate about delivering results and using the unique tools that are specific to you.
What do I do if my child can focus on interesting things but takes 3 hours to do 30 minutes of homework?
There are 2 parts to my specialty - identifying problems and providing state-of-the-art solutions that work. We have more high tech assessment/intervention tools than ANYONE in the area. Our top specialists have chosen their careers to help you get better, and are passionate about delivering results and using the unique tools that are specific to you.
Our early childhood experiences shape us and are the foundation of the values we hold and the decisions we make today.
With 25 years of experience in counseling and therapeutic support across Child Welfare, Specialty Mental Health, and Forensic settings, I bring a deep understanding of complex emotional and life challenges. Whatever you’re navigating, I offer compassionate, knowledgeable support to help you uncover your inner strengths and work toward meaningful change.
Our early childhood experiences shape us and are the foundation of the values we hold and the decisions we make today.
With 25 years of experience in counseling and therapeutic support across Child Welfare, Specialty Mental Health, and Forensic settings, I bring a deep understanding of complex emotional and life challenges. Whatever you’re navigating, I offer compassionate, knowledgeable support to help you uncover your inner strengths and work toward meaningful change.
Everyone deserves to live a meaningful life filled with purpose, fulfillment, and healthy relationships—yet at times, we all need guidance and support to get there.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I bring over seven years of experience working with individuals across the lifespan to help them navigate emotional challenges, overcome psychological barriers, and move toward lasting change. In my practice, I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, relationship difficulties, family conflict, life transitions, and work-related stress. My goal is to help clients build insight, resilience, and practical skills.
Everyone deserves to live a meaningful life filled with purpose, fulfillment, and healthy relationships—yet at times, we all need guidance and support to get there.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I bring over seven years of experience working with individuals across the lifespan to help them navigate emotional challenges, overcome psychological barriers, and move toward lasting change. In my practice, I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, relationship difficulties, family conflict, life transitions, and work-related stress. My goal is to help clients build insight, resilience, and practical skills.
I work with children, teens and adults.
I am highly regarded as a therapist who offers clients a sense of safety and containment in our work together. This same sense of security can then be implemented in one's life. I help children, teens, and adults to improve their overall connection to self and to the most significant persons in their lives.
I work with children, teens and adults.
I am highly regarded as a therapist who offers clients a sense of safety and containment in our work together. This same sense of security can then be implemented in one's life. I help children, teens, and adults to improve their overall connection to self and to the most significant persons in their lives.
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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.