Child Therapists in Sunnyvale, CA
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Andrew Schnell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have experience across a diverse range of mental health settings with
children
, teens, and families.
As human beings we learn, develop meaning, and create a sense of purpose through each other and the relationships we form. In the same spirit I believe the therapeutic process is driven by the relationship formed between the client and the therapist. This is why my approach in therapy is guided by the question - "How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for their personal growth?" I strive to create an empathic, nonjudgmental atmosphere where you feel safe and empowered to work toward personal growth and creating lasting change; forming trust and leaning toward vulnerability.
Not accepting new clients

Kelly Dunn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in working with
children
, teens and young adults who are experiencing struggles with identity development, low self-esteem, difficult life transitions, challenging family dynamics and/or symptoms of depression, anxiety and trauma. I am passionate about helping individuals explore all aspects of what makes them who they are. Many people come to therapy with mixed feelings and assumptions about the therapeutic process. My goal is to create a warm and nurturing space for individuals to explore themselves, build insight, and incorporate positive change in their lives.

Lighthouse of Hope Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We assist new fathers, fathers who were not raised with a father how to nurture and parent their
children
.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more that 35 years of experience working with individuals, families and youth. My mission is to assist people in examining their issues, while learning to make choices and decisions that will support them and their families in becoming physically, mentally and spiritually healthy.

Video Game Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I help
children
, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and difficulties having the skills to live a meaningful life. Through therapy, you’ll navigate difficult situations, gain confidence, and express yourself authentically. Many people have been trying to work through low motivation, worry, and stress on their own. I also can assess you for ADHD and Autism to determine if the challenges you're facing could be linked to Autism and ADHD.
Not accepting new clients

Kristin Schleifer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a consultant for questions about
child
development and parenting.
My professional training and experience has focused extensively on
child
, adolescent, and family therapy, as well as emerging adulthood (age 19-24). This includes working together to develop strategies, coping skills, new perspectives, and supportive therapy for youth dealing with challenges related to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, rejection, anger/aggression, interpersonal conflict, planning for the future, social or academic pressures, and self-image/identity.

Marilee Ruebsamen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you concerned for your
children
in an ongoing high conflict divorce or another highly distressing situation? I consult, support, offer parent/
child
coping strategies to prevent longterm effects of severe stress & trauma for
children
/affected others. Even the youngest can demonstrate remarkable resilience. We attend to their confusion, impaired awareness, degree of distorted cognition. Parents cultivate enhanced attunement, insight, learn to see beyond
children
's distorted appraisal. We co-create more accurate thinking, safer, more healthy relationships, make space for more realistic understanding, provide predictability, constancy, enhanced trust, explore feelings, support emotional regulation, form new, hope-filled stories to replace frightening, traumatic ones.

Kara Fitzpatrick
Psychologist, PhD, FAED
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed psychologist working with
children
, adolescents, adults and families. I have specialty training in working with anxiety, depression and eating disorders. I specialize in CBT, Family Based Treatment of eating disorders (FBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I particularly enjoy working with families and parents. I am committed to providing excellent, empirically-supported treatments as well as providing expert diagnosis and treatment planning for those looking for guidance and wellness.
Waitlist for new clients

Jennifer L Royer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As your therapist I will provide you with a safe, non-judgmental, and warm environment, where you will will feel open to exploring your struggles. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is critical to effective treatment. We will work collaboratively to identify the solutions to what is troubling you. I have successfully helped teens and adults struggling with abuse, anxiety, depression, family issues, grief, low self esteem, mood disorders, and life transitions. I have worked with families to help rebuild communication and understanding between parents and their
children
.

Toni Ratzburg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I believe
children
and teens can learn, grow, and thrive when they have coping skills, feel empowered, and practice self-care. My goal is to encourage youth to learn who they are and how to advocate for their unique needs. I specialize in working with neurodiverse, gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) youth and their families. I encourage youth to use their strengths and interests in order to grow, heal, and cope. Building self-awareness, such as understanding their own sensory processing and asynchronous development, is an important part of my work with youth.

Charles Chang
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
Whether you’re an adult,
child
or teenager, I help you to know more about who you are, who you want to be and what you want to be about. I strive to help everyone find hope and healing from present challenges and past wounds so they can have more freedom to pursue their dreams and live their lives to the fullest. With
children
and teenagers, I help them in the challenges they face with stress, anxiety, loneliness, depression, academics, anger, friends, and identity. I help parents better understand and support their
children
. I provide a safe and supportive space, with empathy and understanding, and without judgment or shame.
SF Bay Therapist Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello, We are a diverse group of therapists for the diverse and unique
children
, adults and couples of the California bay area. We create supportive and confidential environment for clients wanting to improve their mental health conditions of Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD/ trauma, depression and relational issues with treatment through Mindfulness based CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, Narrative, EMDR, EFT, Imago and Solution Focused therapy modalities, to name few. Please, visit us on www.sfbaytherapistgroup.com to read more about our treatments, therapists and client services.

Kelly Koken
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
As the mother of 2 grown
children
and as a former IT professional, I am intimately aware of the struggles of living in Silicon Valley while balancing career and family.
Are you feeling stuck in life? Does stress at work, from life, from family, your partner or friends, feel overwhelming? I believe that we all deserver to live happy, healthy lives. I help adults and adolescents who are struggling with depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, anger, life transitions, or grief. Together we untangle what is holding you back and keeping you from being your best self. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, or at your wits' end there is help for you. Together, we will help you get unstuck and cope with your life’s challenges. Let's bring happiness back to your life!

Itzuri Angela Hurtado
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Bilingual Mental health therapist with more than 10 years of experience providing services in English and Spanish. Currently providing affordable, engaging, multi-cultural services in California. Services are tailored to a busy lifestyle through the flexibility of both online and in-person sessions available at your discretion. Specializing in
children
, teens, families, couples, and adults who are struggling with depression, substance use, anxiety, ADHD, suicidal thoughts, self-harm behaviors, trauma, abuse and neglect, relational problems, anger, autism, and severe mental health.

Ryan Jordan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC, CADC-I
Verified
Verified
Some of my specialties: substance use services/weekly psychoeducational process groups,
child
/adolescent therapy, & family therapy.
During these uncertain times, mental health is of utmost concern. Isolation, anxiety, life stressors, & financial worries can all have a detrimental impact to one's mental health. Teamwork makes the dream work and I'd like to accompany you on the moon with a fishing pole! Personal connection can be hard to come by & one of my goals is to create a genuine connection. It might appear impossible to connect with an individual, talk about life, and progress in personal development, but we got this! If you are looking for someone to walk with you on a journey of self-discovery and "aha" moments, I look forward to meeting you!

Marie- Nathalie Beaudoin
Psychologist, PhD, MPsy
Verified
Verified
"When there's hope, there's a way"... I am an award winning author, international lecturer, consultant, and therapist for individual, couples, families, and
children
/adolescents, with a warm, non-judgmental and collaborative style. If your life is not as satisfying as it could be, and you have that secret wish things could be different, it may be worth trying to talk about it; sometimes a single meeting can make a difference and reconnect you with inner peace, fresh ideas, or a clearer, empowering direction.

Radhika Reddy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Welcome! Thank you for checking out my page, and more importantly, for taking this step to invest in yourself! You likely are struggling significantly with something and looking for guidance. You may be wondering if I could be the therapist by your side on this journey. Here's a little about me to help you make an informed decision: My style of therapy is thoughtful, warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, highly collaborative, and results-driven. You are the expert on you (your
child
), and are likely coming to me for expertise in specific therapies to help you get to where you are heading. As a team we can get there quicker!

Mio Yamashita
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, ATR
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Based on my ample work experience I feel comfortable working with adults or with
children
using conservative talking therapy as well as more creative approaches such as art or play therapy.
Most of us, if not all of us, come to a point in life where we need to regain our balance and redefine our goals. I know so because I have seen my clients, friends, and myself in such situations. By working together with you, I can help you to focus, mobilize your inner strength and establish new strategies to overcome problems that have become apparent.
Topics that I handle (but I am not restricted to) are grief and trauma coping, relationship or family issues, anger management, and cultural or generational conflicts.

Sushma S Trivedi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that all clients have the resources within them to resolve the emotional and social challenges they are presented with in life. I work with individuals and couples, as well as
children
and adolescents on a range of problems. Couples counseling, separation and divorce, blended and extended family issues, parenting, behavioral problems in
children
and teenagers, multi-cultural issues, depression, and domestic violence are areas of particular interest for me. I grew up in India and have been in the US since 1981. I am intimately familiar with the two cultures.

Alex Lerza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
This is the last time. I can stop anytime. It's not like I'm the only one who does this. If you, your partner or
child
has said these words you are not alone. My clients select me because I offer practical tools to stop compulsive behaviors, have hundreds of hours of training in sexual addiction, can treat the underlying issues with scientifically validated techniques and have an approach that is compassionate and relational. I take a holistic approach that integrates addict, partner and couples therapy which is critical to lasting change. Check out my website for more info: alexlerza.com

Joelle Rabow Maletis & Associates, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAEd, MA, LMFT
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
JRM & Associates therapeutic services assists couples, family,
children
and individuals develop in their unique personal journeys through compassionate, personalized counseling.
As a well-known psychotherapist Joelle, Clinical Director/CEO/Founder of Joelle Rabow Maletis & Associates, Inc., offices in the Bay Area’s Silicon Valley, CA and Texas, we utilize reflective listening and builds rapport with our clients, incorporating CBT and DBT skills, somatic work, EMDR along with trauma informed and solution-focused therapy, to provide a structure that allows clients to make changes in their own lives. We focus on establishing collaborations, promoting self-growth while incorporating mindfulness training to achieve client results. Our passion's helping clients develop past trauma, through post traumatic growth!
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Child Therapists
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.
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.