Child Therapists in San Mateo, CA
I work with children and teens struggling with problems around school, mood and behavior while providing developmental guidance and effective parenting skills for parents.
My areas of interests include: 1) couples counseling and family therapy; 2) parent- child relationships problems; 3) grief & earlier trauma to restore physical, relational and psychological well being; I am also an authorized provider for the state funded free treatment for people suffering from their own or family member's gambling problems.
I work with children and teens struggling with problems around school, mood and behavior while providing developmental guidance and effective parenting skills for parents.
My areas of interests include: 1) couples counseling and family therapy; 2) parent- child relationships problems; 3) grief & earlier trauma to restore physical, relational and psychological well being; I am also an authorized provider for the state funded free treatment for people suffering from their own or family member's gambling problems.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults.
I am goal oriented, direct and provide short as well as long-term treatment depending on your needs and wishes. I utilize talk therapy as well as sandtray therapy. I have also written a book about sandtray therapy and you can find more information about it at www.boblivingstone.com.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults.
I am goal oriented, direct and provide short as well as long-term treatment depending on your needs and wishes. I utilize talk therapy as well as sandtray therapy. I have also written a book about sandtray therapy and you can find more information about it at www.boblivingstone.com.
Parenting, growing up, and navigating relationships can bring up big emotions—for children, teens, and adults alike.
I have experience providing individual, family, and group support in home, school, and clinic settings, and have worked across nonprofit, private, and public sectors. I welcome clients of all backgrounds, identities, and family structures.
Parenting, growing up, and navigating relationships can bring up big emotions—for children, teens, and adults alike.
I have experience providing individual, family, and group support in home, school, and clinic settings, and have worked across nonprofit, private, and public sectors. I welcome clients of all backgrounds, identities, and family structures.
Doreen R Maller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
5 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
Waitlist for new clients
I have been trained in the Expressive Arts and bring art into sessions with both children and adults to add insight and deepen self-observation.
I believe that all people have innate skills and strengths and have the potential to live rich and meaningful lives but sometimes get stuck in patterns and behaviors that interfere with their ability to grow. I believe psychotherapy is an important tool to help people discover their natural ability to heal, to love and to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Our fast-paced and demanding lives can create uncomfortable stressors in individuals and families. My time with each client provides an opportunity for calm and reflection in challenging and stressful lives.
I have been trained in the Expressive Arts and bring art into sessions with both children and adults to add insight and deepen self-observation.
I believe that all people have innate skills and strengths and have the potential to live rich and meaningful lives but sometimes get stuck in patterns and behaviors that interfere with their ability to grow. I believe psychotherapy is an important tool to help people discover their natural ability to heal, to love and to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Our fast-paced and demanding lives can create uncomfortable stressors in individuals and families. My time with each client provides an opportunity for calm and reflection in challenging and stressful lives.
Hola! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters in Psychology and have been practicing for eight years throughout the state and seventeen years experience in the mental health field. I have experience working with high risk cases, working with veterans and law enforcement, correctional facilities and hospital settings.
Hola! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters in Psychology and have been practicing for eight years throughout the state and seventeen years experience in the mental health field. I have experience working with high risk cases, working with veterans and law enforcement, correctional facilities and hospital settings.
My practice provide a safe, comfortable environment, based on principles of acceptance, non-judgment, and compassion. I'm addressing a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, self-image, eating disorders, complex trauma, grief and loss, and issues relating to adjusting to a new country. As an Expressive-Arts therapist, I offer my clients the option to use their creativity, their body, and music, as avenues to explore their feelings and express themselves.
My practice provide a safe, comfortable environment, based on principles of acceptance, non-judgment, and compassion. I'm addressing a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, self-image, eating disorders, complex trauma, grief and loss, and issues relating to adjusting to a new country. As an Expressive-Arts therapist, I offer my clients the option to use their creativity, their body, and music, as avenues to explore their feelings and express themselves.
Along with adults, I work with kids, teens, and their parents.
While I believe an evidence-based focus is crucial, I also consider individual needs. We are all unique and mental health symptoms manifest differently in us all based on our intersecting identities. Therefore, I tailor my therapeutic approach to each individual person.
Along with adults, I work with kids, teens, and their parents.
While I believe an evidence-based focus is crucial, I also consider individual needs. We are all unique and mental health symptoms manifest differently in us all based on our intersecting identities. Therefore, I tailor my therapeutic approach to each individual person.
Laura Kevranian
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
Waitlist for new clients
I love my work with children, teens and adults, and have found it to be so gratifying to take part in the steady unfolding of an individual's or family’s transformation.
Creating a safe, inclusive, compassionate environment is my priority so that you can freely explore the challenges, joys and heartaches of life and work towards your goals of change, healing and more. In every session, you choose what areas or aspects of your life you would like to bring attention to and lead the way through your own unique healing journey.
I love my work with children, teens and adults, and have found it to be so gratifying to take part in the steady unfolding of an individual's or family’s transformation.
Creating a safe, inclusive, compassionate environment is my priority so that you can freely explore the challenges, joys and heartaches of life and work towards your goals of change, healing and more. In every session, you choose what areas or aspects of your life you would like to bring attention to and lead the way through your own unique healing journey.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in evaluations for children and adolescents with challenges in the following areas: Attention and focus, executive functioning skills, learning, anxiety, depression, and behavior.
I provide psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for school-age children and adolescents. The evaluation process often includes an assessment of your child's cognitive and emotional functioning. It may also include assessments of his/her attention, executive skills, memory, and academic achievement.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in evaluations for children and adolescents with challenges in the following areas: Attention and focus, executive functioning skills, learning, anxiety, depression, and behavior.
I provide psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for school-age children and adolescents. The evaluation process often includes an assessment of your child's cognitive and emotional functioning. It may also include assessments of his/her attention, executive skills, memory, and academic achievement.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of preschoolers, school-age children, tweens, teenagers, college students, graduate students, and young adults who are experiencing social and emotional problems associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders (e.g., previously known as Asperger's Disorder, High Functioning Autism), Anxiety Disorders (e.g., Social Anxiety, Selective Mutism), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), cultural and identity development, and stressful transitions.
I specialize in conducting social skills groups for elementary, middle, and high school students with social difficulties including those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder (SCD), Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NVLD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and/or Anxiety Disorders (Social Anxiety).
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of preschoolers, school-age children, tweens, teenagers, college students, graduate students, and young adults who are experiencing social and emotional problems associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders (e.g., previously known as Asperger's Disorder, High Functioning Autism), Anxiety Disorders (e.g., Social Anxiety, Selective Mutism), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), cultural and identity development, and stressful transitions.
I specialize in conducting social skills groups for elementary, middle, and high school students with social difficulties including those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder (SCD), Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NVLD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and/or Anxiety Disorders (Social Anxiety).
Tim Baima Individual, Couple, & Family Therapy Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
13 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
I specialize in working with families, couples, and children & adolescents.
I have found that clients are often struggling to shield themselves and their relationships from a relentless assault of external stressors. Not least among these are dynamics of power, cultural marginalization, inequality and discrimination. My therapy often supports couples and families in uniting together to increase resiliency and personal empowerment.
I specialize in working with families, couples, and children & adolescents.
I have found that clients are often struggling to shield themselves and their relationships from a relentless assault of external stressors. Not least among these are dynamics of power, cultural marginalization, inequality and discrimination. My therapy often supports couples and families in uniting together to increase resiliency and personal empowerment.
I have extensive experience in working with children and families, and I also work with individuals.
I use concepts and interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Expressive Arts Therapy.
I have extensive experience in working with children and families, and I also work with individuals.
I use concepts and interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Expressive Arts Therapy.
Welcome, I'm glad you're here. I help teens and adults manage daily stressors, life transitions and relationship issues. I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, grief/ loss, low self-esteem, as well as parenting challenges and family conflict. I also enjoy working with young adults as they enter adulthood. I provide a safe space to explore what is blocking you from reaching your full potential. My style is active and collaborative. My approach is client-centered, so I utilize methods and techniques that fit your personal needs, and we work together to create an individualized plan to reach your goals.
Welcome, I'm glad you're here. I help teens and adults manage daily stressors, life transitions and relationship issues. I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, grief/ loss, low self-esteem, as well as parenting challenges and family conflict. I also enjoy working with young adults as they enter adulthood. I provide a safe space to explore what is blocking you from reaching your full potential. My style is active and collaborative. My approach is client-centered, so I utilize methods and techniques that fit your personal needs, and we work together to create an individualized plan to reach your goals.
Often, among these hurdles may be unhealed childhood experiences, baggage from previous relationships, and dysfunctional relating styles.
Our work together will draw from conversation, books, and sometimes even "homework." I'll meet you where you are and use different tools to help you first gain a deeper understanding of yourself and then practice new behaviors to lead you in the direction you choose.
Often, among these hurdles may be unhealed childhood experiences, baggage from previous relationships, and dysfunctional relating styles.
Our work together will draw from conversation, books, and sometimes even "homework." I'll meet you where you are and use different tools to help you first gain a deeper understanding of yourself and then practice new behaviors to lead you in the direction you choose.
I was born in Greece and moved to the United States as a child, and have been a California Bay Area native ever since.
If you are struggling, if you don't know whom to talk to, if you feel stuck or without direction, feel free to reach out to me for help. The first step is always the hardest, but remember that life has so much more to offer if you are willing to seek out help and make the changes. It will be my honor to be the help and guide that you need.
I was born in Greece and moved to the United States as a child, and have been a California Bay Area native ever since.
If you are struggling, if you don't know whom to talk to, if you feel stuck or without direction, feel free to reach out to me for help. The first step is always the hardest, but remember that life has so much more to offer if you are willing to seek out help and make the changes. It will be my honor to be the help and guide that you need.
I specialize in helping couples, families, and children.
I am a certified emotionally focused therapist (EFT) and I am now being trained to become a supervisor to help other therapists to learn the model. EFT has a success rate of 73% with 90% of couples reporting improvement in their relationship. Most couples I work with reach their goals and become deeply connected to each other.
I specialize in helping couples, families, and children.
I am a certified emotionally focused therapist (EFT) and I am now being trained to become a supervisor to help other therapists to learn the model. EFT has a success rate of 73% with 90% of couples reporting improvement in their relationship. Most couples I work with reach their goals and become deeply connected to each other.
I believe for therapy to be effective, there must be established trust, a willingness to be vulnerable and a commitment to be authentic. I work with those seeking for a more balanced sense of themselves. My style is direct, transparent, insight-oriented and Psychodynamic. I use cognitive behavioral techniques and evidence based practices to help clients achieve their goals of working through depression, managing anxiety, replenishing caregiver-burnt out and coping with life stress. I am a family educator and also believe a sense of humor (when appropriate), is necessary for this line of work. Certified SoulCollage® facilitator.
I believe for therapy to be effective, there must be established trust, a willingness to be vulnerable and a commitment to be authentic. I work with those seeking for a more balanced sense of themselves. My style is direct, transparent, insight-oriented and Psychodynamic. I use cognitive behavioral techniques and evidence based practices to help clients achieve their goals of working through depression, managing anxiety, replenishing caregiver-burnt out and coping with life stress. I am a family educator and also believe a sense of humor (when appropriate), is necessary for this line of work. Certified SoulCollage® facilitator.
San Mateo Child and Family Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
2 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
I enjoy working with children, teens, individual adults, and couples!
Our orientation is an integrative approach with a client centered philosophy. With compassionate care for each person's unique situation, we utilize psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, existential-humanistic, family systems, and narrative orientations. We also incorporate sand play therapy, art and play therapy, especially in our work with children.
I enjoy working with children, teens, individual adults, and couples!
Our orientation is an integrative approach with a client centered philosophy. With compassionate care for each person's unique situation, we utilize psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, existential-humanistic, family systems, and narrative orientations. We also incorporate sand play therapy, art and play therapy, especially in our work with children.
I also use sand tray, play therapy, and art therapy to help kids, teens and adults (including elders).
My formal name is Margaret but everyone calls me Peggy. I love to work with clients who are exploring who they are. Perhaps you feel like you have moments of feeling lonely and stuck? Perhaps your life events have made you feel separate and different from others? Maybe you have trouble focusing and your concentration can be spotty? You wonder how others see you and you want to fit in.
I also use sand tray, play therapy, and art therapy to help kids, teens and adults (including elders).
My formal name is Margaret but everyone calls me Peggy. I love to work with clients who are exploring who they are. Perhaps you feel like you have moments of feeling lonely and stuck? Perhaps your life events have made you feel separate and different from others? Maybe you have trouble focusing and your concentration can be spotty? You wonder how others see you and you want to fit in.
I also have a passion for children/adolescents and their welfare.
I have a down-to-earth interactive therapy style. With warmth, humor and respect, I will gently challenge your thoughts and beliefs and explore how they are contributing to your presenting problem. I have a separate play-therapy room for children where I offer sand-tray, play and art therapies.
I also have a passion for children/adolescents and their welfare.
I have a down-to-earth interactive therapy style. With warmth, humor and respect, I will gently challenge your thoughts and beliefs and explore how they are contributing to your presenting problem. I have a separate play-therapy room for children where I offer sand-tray, play and art therapies.
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Child Therapists
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.
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.
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 long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.