Therapists for Children in Oakland, CA
We provide couples therapy (including pre-marital counseling), family therapy (both adult families and adult & child families), individual therapy, adolescent, child therapy and massage therapy.
Dr. Vernita Marsh & Associates is a holistic and psychotherapy practice. You will find our practice to be a warm and inviting atmosphere. Our staff is well trained and effective proven strategies. We incorporate a multi ethnic as well as mind, body, and spiritual perspectives in addressing your concerns. We are committed to supporting you to recognize your dreams and living your life to the fullest. If you're feeling stuck or trapped in any way, we have expertise in assessing and helping you to identify what's contributing to you being stuck and offering coping strategies to help you becoming free.
We provide couples therapy (including pre-marital counseling), family therapy (both adult families and adult & child families), individual therapy, adolescent, child therapy and massage therapy.
Dr. Vernita Marsh & Associates is a holistic and psychotherapy practice. You will find our practice to be a warm and inviting atmosphere. Our staff is well trained and effective proven strategies. We incorporate a multi ethnic as well as mind, body, and spiritual perspectives in addressing your concerns. We are committed to supporting you to recognize your dreams and living your life to the fullest. If you're feeling stuck or trapped in any way, we have expertise in assessing and helping you to identify what's contributing to you being stuck and offering coping strategies to help you becoming free.
I am a culturally conscious therapist with particular sensibility towards those who seek to address and recognize their strengths and fundamental worth. I enjoy working with people and families of diverse backgrounds and across all life stages, from school age children to elder adults.I am bilingual in English and Spanish and practice psychotherapy in both languages. My work emphasizes the importance of maintaining a reflective space where individuals, families and caregivers can receive emotional support and insight while remaining strengths focused. Empathy and compassion are essential to any transformative work. I employ
I am a culturally conscious therapist with particular sensibility towards those who seek to address and recognize their strengths and fundamental worth. I enjoy working with people and families of diverse backgrounds and across all life stages, from school age children to elder adults.I am bilingual in English and Spanish and practice psychotherapy in both languages. My work emphasizes the importance of maintaining a reflective space where individuals, families and caregivers can receive emotional support and insight while remaining strengths focused. Empathy and compassion are essential to any transformative work. I employ
As Psychology Today's former "Ask Our Therapist" columnist and former Executive Director/Psychologist for our Ask Our Therapist online service, every day I’ve learned about and responded to the very diverse and meaningful struggles that people share.
As Psychology Today's former "Ask Our Therapist" columnist and former Executive Director/Psychologist for our Ask Our Therapist online service, every day I’ve learned about and responded to the very diverse and meaningful struggles that people share.
Psychotherapy is a deeply personal and intimate undertaking that allows us to privately express, explore, and make sense of our lives and histories. I offer a style that is down-to-earth, thoughtful, practical, and playful. Because each person seeks out therapy for different reasons and brings a complex history, I tailor each treatment to meet your unique needs, goals, strengths, culture, and preferences.
Psychotherapy is a deeply personal and intimate undertaking that allows us to privately express, explore, and make sense of our lives and histories. I offer a style that is down-to-earth, thoughtful, practical, and playful. Because each person seeks out therapy for different reasons and brings a complex history, I tailor each treatment to meet your unique needs, goals, strengths, culture, and preferences.
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 support individuals, romantic partners, and families on their journeys of deep healing and transformation. My approach is grounded in understanding how trauma impacts the nervous system and how reconnecting with your body can lead to lasting recovery. I'm particularly passionate about working with people who are BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, non-monogamous, on the ace/sexual spectrum, or who have C-PTSD/complex trauma histories. I am committed to helping you navigate the unique challenges of your identity and experiences, heal from past wounds, and cultivate a life that reflects who you truly are.
I support individuals, romantic partners, and families on their journeys of deep healing and transformation. My approach is grounded in understanding how trauma impacts the nervous system and how reconnecting with your body can lead to lasting recovery. I'm particularly passionate about working with people who are BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, non-monogamous, on the ace/sexual spectrum, or who have C-PTSD/complex trauma histories. I am committed to helping you navigate the unique challenges of your identity and experiences, heal from past wounds, and cultivate a life that reflects who you truly are.
Many of us experience mental health challenges at some point in our lives. Sometimes, we can cope well enough with our existing support systems and internal tools. Other times, we need support in order to heal. I believe we each have the innate capacity for resilience, and that given the opportunity, we can access that resilience. My goal is to help you harness your own strength in the process of healing.
Many of us experience mental health challenges at some point in our lives. Sometimes, we can cope well enough with our existing support systems and internal tools. Other times, we need support in order to heal. I believe we each have the innate capacity for resilience, and that given the opportunity, we can access that resilience. My goal is to help you harness your own strength in the process of healing.
I am a clinician passionate about working with children, teens, individuals, couples and families.
As a therapist, my approach is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and the belief that healing is possible for everyone. I specialize in supporting clients navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and attachment-related challenges. I offer a compassionate space where you can slow down, reflect, and begin to reconnect with yourself.
I am a clinician passionate about working with children, teens, individuals, couples and families.
As a therapist, my approach is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and the belief that healing is possible for everyone. I specialize in supporting clients navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and attachment-related challenges. I offer a compassionate space where you can slow down, reflect, and begin to reconnect with yourself.
Hi, I’m Lacee Musgrove, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing virtual therapy for children and teens ages 10–17.
I believe the relationship between a therapist and client is the foundation of meaningful work. The first one to two sessions focus on getting to know your child and helping them feel safe and comfortable.
Hi, I’m Lacee Musgrove, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing virtual therapy for children and teens ages 10–17.
I believe the relationship between a therapist and client is the foundation of meaningful work. The first one to two sessions focus on getting to know your child and helping them feel safe and comfortable.
You may seek to address difficulties arising from trauma or childhood experiences; feel ready to explore relationship patterns that do not serve you any longer; or hope to make your day to day a bit easier or joyful.
I believe that deep listening is a skill that helps us better understand ourselves and each other. Exploring the stories we were told about ourselves (and often end up telling ourselves) can help change them, to become more inclusive and spacious, and to make room for the parts of our experiences that were previously left out.
You may seek to address difficulties arising from trauma or childhood experiences; feel ready to explore relationship patterns that do not serve you any longer; or hope to make your day to day a bit easier or joyful.
I believe that deep listening is a skill that helps us better understand ourselves and each other. Exploring the stories we were told about ourselves (and often end up telling ourselves) can help change them, to become more inclusive and spacious, and to make room for the parts of our experiences that were previously left out.
I provide services for children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing challenges with anxiety and depression.
I use evidence based practices in my work including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Comprehensive Behavioral Interventions for Tics (CBIT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD. All my work is done with developmental level in mind to make sure that the interventions are individually matched.
I provide services for children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing challenges with anxiety and depression.
I use evidence based practices in my work including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Comprehensive Behavioral Interventions for Tics (CBIT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD. All my work is done with developmental level in mind to make sure that the interventions are individually matched.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over three decades of experience serving young children, teens, adults, parents, and families affected by a broad range of life challenges.
My approach is informed by knowing that we come into the world wired for connection and that these connections matter for how we come to experience ourselves and others, that we continue to develop throughout our lives, and that taking steps on behalf of our own wellbeing is always possible.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over three decades of experience serving young children, teens, adults, parents, and families affected by a broad range of life challenges.
My approach is informed by knowing that we come into the world wired for connection and that these connections matter for how we come to experience ourselves and others, that we continue to develop throughout our lives, and that taking steps on behalf of our own wellbeing is always possible.
I believe in cultivating a sense of connection and vulnerability to promote healing. Looking at strengths that we already possess within us, we can learn how to use that inherent strength to reach our most authentic self. When we learn to practice authenticity safely, it gives us the courage to further seek out and maintain new connections. In therapy, we practice what a healthy relationship looks like. The therapeutic relationship is a space that allows you to be your true self. When we build a relationship that feels mutually empowering, then we feel encouraged and excited to seek out more connections in our everyday lives.
I believe in cultivating a sense of connection and vulnerability to promote healing. Looking at strengths that we already possess within us, we can learn how to use that inherent strength to reach our most authentic self. When we learn to practice authenticity safely, it gives us the courage to further seek out and maintain new connections. In therapy, we practice what a healthy relationship looks like. The therapeutic relationship is a space that allows you to be your true self. When we build a relationship that feels mutually empowering, then we feel encouraged and excited to seek out more connections in our everyday lives.
Are you suffering from PTSD, anxiety and depression while struggling to make changes in your life that support your health and well-being? Have you been through something painful and traumatic and are having difficulty moving on or making meaning out of what happened? I completely understand how paralyzing these feelings and events can be and I would love to support you on your path to recovery. Trauma and painful life experiences can offer a profound opportunity to understand ourselves deeply while we learn how to heal, allowing us the possibility to transform our pain into fuel for the inevitable growth that follows.
Are you suffering from PTSD, anxiety and depression while struggling to make changes in your life that support your health and well-being? Have you been through something painful and traumatic and are having difficulty moving on or making meaning out of what happened? I completely understand how paralyzing these feelings and events can be and I would love to support you on your path to recovery. Trauma and painful life experiences can offer a profound opportunity to understand ourselves deeply while we learn how to heal, allowing us the possibility to transform our pain into fuel for the inevitable growth that follows.
Maybe your child is acting out, shutting down, or having big feelings that seem unmanageable.
For parents, I use Child-Parent Relationship Therapy to strengthen the bond between you and your child. Play is how children process emotions, communicate needs, and feel seen. Through this approach, you'll learn how to step into their world, speak their language, and build a deeper, more connected relationship.
Maybe your child is acting out, shutting down, or having big feelings that seem unmanageable.
For parents, I use Child-Parent Relationship Therapy to strengthen the bond between you and your child. Play is how children process emotions, communicate needs, and feel seen. Through this approach, you'll learn how to step into their world, speak their language, and build a deeper, more connected relationship.
I currently have openings for children, adults, and families at my Oakland office.
I provide: Individual Therapy for Adults & Teens / Play Therapy for Children / Couples Therapy / Family Therapy / FBT for Eating Disorders / Psychological Assessment & Testing. I see clients in person at my office in Oakland or virtually throughout California.
I currently have openings for children, adults, and families at my Oakland office.
I provide: Individual Therapy for Adults & Teens / Play Therapy for Children / Couples Therapy / Family Therapy / FBT for Eating Disorders / Psychological Assessment & Testing. I see clients in person at my office in Oakland or virtually throughout California.
Bienvenidos: Si usted es como yo probablemente tiene ideas y dudas acerca de pedir ayuda psycologica. Culturalmente pensamos que recurrir a este tipo de ayuda significa que somos debiles o "insanos", pero la ayuda que se nos ofrece es poca o impractica. Ademas, no podemos solucionar todos nuestros problemas solos. Algunas de nuestras cualidades culturales radican en el soporte que nuestra comunidad, familia, y amigos nos ofrecen; es tiempo de que este principio aplique en la ayuda psycologica, y esto es en lo que yo me especializo.
Bienvenidos: Si usted es como yo probablemente tiene ideas y dudas acerca de pedir ayuda psycologica. Culturalmente pensamos que recurrir a este tipo de ayuda significa que somos debiles o "insanos", pero la ayuda que se nos ofrece es poca o impractica. Ademas, no podemos solucionar todos nuestros problemas solos. Algunas de nuestras cualidades culturales radican en el soporte que nuestra comunidad, familia, y amigos nos ofrecen; es tiempo de que este principio aplique en la ayuda psycologica, y esto es en lo que yo me especializo.
In a society that expects us to be constantly producing, connecting, and consuming, it is hard to take stock of the inherent complexities in our everyday lives, whether we are children, teens or adults.
I view therapy as a collaborative relationship between both parties, where therapist and client are impacted and changed by the experience. I see humor, honesty and directness as essential to therapy with any age group/family constellation, bringing these aspects of myself into my work with you or your child.
In a society that expects us to be constantly producing, connecting, and consuming, it is hard to take stock of the inherent complexities in our everyday lives, whether we are children, teens or adults.
I view therapy as a collaborative relationship between both parties, where therapist and client are impacted and changed by the experience. I see humor, honesty and directness as essential to therapy with any age group/family constellation, bringing these aspects of myself into my work with you or your child.
Relationships are where our deepest wounds and longings often live. I guide couples through moments of disconnection and conflict, helping partners slow down, rebuild trust, and learn to truly hear and respond to one another. Whether you’re navigating repeated arguments, distance, betrayal, or the weight of shared history, therapy becomes a space to understand the patterns between you and begin creating something new, together.
I work with couples, families, transitional-age youth, and young adults who are navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, family stress, identity, and major life transitions. My clients come seeking
Relationships are where our deepest wounds and longings often live. I guide couples through moments of disconnection and conflict, helping partners slow down, rebuild trust, and learn to truly hear and respond to one another. Whether you’re navigating repeated arguments, distance, betrayal, or the weight of shared history, therapy becomes a space to understand the patterns between you and begin creating something new, together.
I work with couples, families, transitional-age youth, and young adults who are navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, family stress, identity, and major life transitions. My clients come seeking
You might be navigating identity questions, recovering from trauma, feeling disconnected from your body, or moving through a life transition that feels bigger than you expected. Perhaps you’re longing for more groundedness, more clarity, or simply a place to slow down and feel what’s actually happening inside. Many of the people I work with want a deeper understanding of themselves, a more compassionate relationship with their emotions, and a safer connection with their own body. They want relief, yes—but they also want wholeness. Together, we can create more space for ease, self-trust, and possibility.
You might be navigating identity questions, recovering from trauma, feeling disconnected from your body, or moving through a life transition that feels bigger than you expected. Perhaps you’re longing for more groundedness, more clarity, or simply a place to slow down and feel what’s actually happening inside. Many of the people I work with want a deeper understanding of themselves, a more compassionate relationship with their emotions, and a safer connection with their own body. They want relief, yes—but they also want wholeness. Together, we can create more space for ease, self-trust, and possibility.
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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.