Child Therapists in Parkside, San Francisco, CA
Audrey Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Parkside, San Francisco, CA 94116
In-Person Therapy in the Inner Sunset. Do you and your partner find yourselves having the same argument repeatedly without finding a resolution? Are you struggling to manage your child's tantrums or having difficulty agreeing with your partner on how to parent your child best? If you are facing these challenges, attending therapy could benefit you. Together, we will work towards rebuilding trust in your relationship, healing old wounds, and developing healthy ways to relate to your partner or child. It's time to invest in your well-being because you are worth it.
In-Person Therapy in the Inner Sunset. Do you and your partner find yourselves having the same argument repeatedly without finding a resolution? Are you struggling to manage your child's tantrums or having difficulty agreeing with your partner on how to parent your child best? If you are facing these challenges, attending therapy could benefit you. Together, we will work towards rebuilding trust in your relationship, healing old wounds, and developing healthy ways to relate to your partner or child. It's time to invest in your well-being because you are worth it.
Ellen Salwen
Psychologist, PhD, MFA
Verified Verified
Parkside, San Francisco, CA 94116 (Online Only)
I have over 20 years of clinical experience and work with adults; couples, children, and the infant/toddler and caregiver.
I imagine you are looking through this list because you've become stuck in something. Something big or small but it feels bad and you want help getting unstuck. It might be something new and unfamiliar or something too well known and you're tired of history repeating itself. I believe history does not have to repeat itself. Emotions can shift and patterns of behavior can change. It's not simple, easy or fast. There is comfort in the familiar and it takes bravery to change. But in the right environment, with the right help, change is possible.
I have over 20 years of clinical experience and work with adults; couples, children, and the infant/toddler and caregiver.
I imagine you are looking through this list because you've become stuck in something. Something big or small but it feels bad and you want help getting unstuck. It might be something new and unfamiliar or something too well known and you're tired of history repeating itself. I believe history does not have to repeat itself. Emotions can shift and patterns of behavior can change. It's not simple, easy or fast. There is comfort in the familiar and it takes bravery to change. But in the right environment, with the right help, change is possible.
Erin S Skiffer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parkside, San Francisco, CA 94116
I am born and raised in the Bay Area. I began my career as a para-professional working with families of children with developmental disabilities. I obtained my Doctor of Psychology from the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium in 2013. I have worked with adults and children/adolescents in a variety of different settings and contexts, including individual, family, couples and group therapy. I am trained to provide evidence based treatment in a flexible manner.
I am born and raised in the Bay Area. I began my career as a para-professional working with families of children with developmental disabilities. I obtained my Doctor of Psychology from the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium in 2013. I have worked with adults and children/adolescents in a variety of different settings and contexts, including individual, family, couples and group therapy. I am trained to provide evidence based treatment in a flexible manner.
Laura H Fraser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Parkside, San Francisco, CA 94116
There are so many reasons why people seek out psychotherapy. Maybe you are feeling trapped in a cycle of destructive patterns that are causing great suffering to you or the people around you. These struggles might be a result of: a painful relationship with your body and food, an eating disorder, a history of abuse, trauma or alcoholism in your childhood home or difficulites parenting your child or teenager. You may be seeking help for your child who is having trouble with relationships, school, drugs and alcohol, adhering to family rules or is not feeling strong about who they are as an individual.
There are so many reasons why people seek out psychotherapy. Maybe you are feeling trapped in a cycle of destructive patterns that are causing great suffering to you or the people around you. These struggles might be a result of: a painful relationship with your body and food, an eating disorder, a history of abuse, trauma or alcoholism in your childhood home or difficulites parenting your child or teenager. You may be seeking help for your child who is having trouble with relationships, school, drugs and alcohol, adhering to family rules or is not feeling strong about who they are as an individual.
Danielle Spark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Parkside, San Francisco, CA 94116 (Online Only)
My passion and focus are working with adolescents, children, and families experiencing distress in their relationships. I approach my work with clients from a place of genuine curiosity and understanding. I aim to provide a safe space where we can discuss the challenges getting in the way of achieving your goals and create a sustainable support system for lasting change in your life. I pride myself on being transparent during the process and an active participant in every session.
My passion and focus are working with adolescents, children, and families experiencing distress in their relationships. I approach my work with clients from a place of genuine curiosity and understanding. I aim to provide a safe space where we can discuss the challenges getting in the way of achieving your goals and create a sustainable support system for lasting change in your life. I pride myself on being transparent during the process and an active participant in every session.
Patricia Temple
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Parkside, San Francisco, CA 94116
I provide my services to a wide spectrum of clients, encompassing families, couples, individuals, and children.
Hello, I'm Patricia Temple (License 45408), a therapist specializing in family and relationships. I use a straightforward and friendly approach to enhance communication and nurture healthier connections. With expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships, I'm here to guide you towards emotional well-being and personal growth. I aim to maintain a warm and friendly tone in our conversations, providing truthful and straightforward information. It should feel like a productive yet professional discussion, fostering a comfortable atmosphere for meaningful interactions.
I provide my services to a wide spectrum of clients, encompassing families, couples, individuals, and children.
Hello, I'm Patricia Temple (License 45408), a therapist specializing in family and relationships. I use a straightforward and friendly approach to enhance communication and nurture healthier connections. With expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships, I'm here to guide you towards emotional well-being and personal growth. I aim to maintain a warm and friendly tone in our conversations, providing truthful and straightforward information. It should feel like a productive yet professional discussion, fostering a comfortable atmosphere for meaningful interactions.
Doris Lai-Ming Tang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parkside, San Francisco, CA 94122 (Online Only)
Doris is a licensed therapist who has extensive experience working with a diverse population, including children, young adults, older adults, and Asian clients. She speaks Cantonese and conversational Mandarin. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and person-centered.
Doris is a licensed therapist who has extensive experience working with a diverse population, including children, young adults, older adults, and Asian clients. She speaks Cantonese and conversational Mandarin. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and person-centered.
Shaundeep Grewal
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Parkside, San Francisco, CA 94116
Hello, my name is Shaundeep Grewal, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have worked with children and adult for 8 years. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and a multitude of life stressors. I have a strong passion in helping others reach their goals. I don't have any limitations; I am comfortable working with all types of individuals at any age group. I have worked with many individuals that have suffered from of a variety of mental health stressors. I appreciate clients that are seeking help and expressing a willingness to change.
Hello, my name is Shaundeep Grewal, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have worked with children and adult for 8 years. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and a multitude of life stressors. I have a strong passion in helping others reach their goals. I don't have any limitations; I am comfortable working with all types of individuals at any age group. I have worked with many individuals that have suffered from of a variety of mental health stressors. I appreciate clients that are seeking help and expressing a willingness to change.
Kym E Sites
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Parkside, San Francisco, CA 94116
I have over 25 years of providing individual therapy to adults, children and adolescents. I also work with couples. My clinical experience and training will be the guide in working collaboratively with you to make sense of how you might be avoiding feelings with counterproductive activities or are overwhelmed by emotions and thoughts that prevent you from living a more satisfying life. My specialty areas include: issues related to separation and divorce, child therapy and interventions for early childhood issues. I am interested in understanding the impact of intergenerational trauma. I have experience working with symptoms from trauma.
I have over 25 years of providing individual therapy to adults, children and adolescents. I also work with couples. My clinical experience and training will be the guide in working collaboratively with you to make sense of how you might be avoiding feelings with counterproductive activities or are overwhelmed by emotions and thoughts that prevent you from living a more satisfying life. My specialty areas include: issues related to separation and divorce, child therapy and interventions for early childhood issues. I am interested in understanding the impact of intergenerational trauma. I have experience working with symptoms from trauma.
Melinda Frenkel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parkside, San Francisco, CA 94116
I also work extensively with children and individuals with Developmental Delays and Learning Differences, both in-home and/or in-office depending on the needs and capacity of the Developmentally Disabled.
Choosing to begin psychotherapy opens yourself to the experience of self-discovery, reflection, and growth. This decision may feel exhilarating or scary, as self-work often requires courage and a willingness to examine aspects of life which may have gone unattended for some time. But truly, beginning psychotherapy reflects an inner desire and commitment to enhance the parts of yourself and your life which are working well, and to explore, and ultimately make changes in the parts you would like to be different.
I also work extensively with children and individuals with Developmental Delays and Learning Differences, both in-home and/or in-office depending on the needs and capacity of the Developmentally Disabled.
Choosing to begin psychotherapy opens yourself to the experience of self-discovery, reflection, and growth. This decision may feel exhilarating or scary, as self-work often requires courage and a willingness to examine aspects of life which may have gone unattended for some time. But truly, beginning psychotherapy reflects an inner desire and commitment to enhance the parts of yourself and your life which are working well, and to explore, and ultimately make changes in the parts you would like to be different.
Lindsey Cordova
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Parkside, San Francisco, CA 94116 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I'm also a family therapist with the SAYFE program at Edgewood Center for Children and Families and was previously a clinician/consultant with UCSF HEARTS (Healthy Environments and Response to Trauma in Schools) in the Division of Infant, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatry at UCSF.
My practice is dedicated to the emotional and relational wellbeing of youth (preteens, teens, young adults) and families. With this in mind, I aim to create a safe space for shared reflection, build on existing strengths, and offer new tools to promote self-understanding, growth, and social and emotional resilience. My interventions and style are tailored to individual needs, but building a genuine, trusting, and supportive relationship is at the foundation of my work. Sessions may include a combination of talk, play, art, and movement, as well as other activities that create a safe space and facilitate the therapeutic process.
I'm also a family therapist with the SAYFE program at Edgewood Center for Children and Families and was previously a clinician/consultant with UCSF HEARTS (Healthy Environments and Response to Trauma in Schools) in the Division of Infant, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatry at UCSF.
My practice is dedicated to the emotional and relational wellbeing of youth (preteens, teens, young adults) and families. With this in mind, I aim to create a safe space for shared reflection, build on existing strengths, and offer new tools to promote self-understanding, growth, and social and emotional resilience. My interventions and style are tailored to individual needs, but building a genuine, trusting, and supportive relationship is at the foundation of my work. Sessions may include a combination of talk, play, art, and movement, as well as other activities that create a safe space and facilitate the therapeutic process.
Alesia Kunz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Parkside, San Francisco, CA 94116
having children, work, life transitions, making art, and spirituality.
I offer consultation, psychotherapy and shamanic healing. Consultation may be with other professional healers or with people who want to explore an issue. Psychotherapy may look like: counseling, coaching, in-depth psychodynamic uncovering of unconscious material, support through a life transition, or assistance with addictive habits. It depends on who you are. Often we feel we could use some help but we can't quite articulate what the issue is. My goal here is to assist you in navigating your journey and in being your true self.
having children, work, life transitions, making art, and spirituality.
I offer consultation, psychotherapy and shamanic healing. Consultation may be with other professional healers or with people who want to explore an issue. Psychotherapy may look like: counseling, coaching, in-depth psychodynamic uncovering of unconscious material, support through a life transition, or assistance with addictive habits. It depends on who you are. Often we feel we could use some help but we can't quite articulate what the issue is. My goal here is to assist you in navigating your journey and in being your true self.
Elizabeth Aguilar Godinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Parkside, San Francisco, CA 94116
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults to help them process and work through any life or family related stressor, past trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and any other difficulty they may be facing.
Hi and welcome/bienvenidos! My name is Elizabeth Aguilar-Godinez, LMFT. I am a bilingual, Spanish speaking Clinician and work with cultural related issues, family/familia dynamics, anxiety, depression and stress. I have extensive experience in working with children, adolescents and young adults. I am Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and specialize in working through childhood trauma and how it continues to impact us into adulthood. My approach is sharing my knowledge with my clients and helping them find the light within so that they can work through this difficult time in their lives.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults to help them process and work through any life or family related stressor, past trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and any other difficulty they may be facing.
Hi and welcome/bienvenidos! My name is Elizabeth Aguilar-Godinez, LMFT. I am a bilingual, Spanish speaking Clinician and work with cultural related issues, family/familia dynamics, anxiety, depression and stress. I have extensive experience in working with children, adolescents and young adults. I am Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and specialize in working through childhood trauma and how it continues to impact us into adulthood. My approach is sharing my knowledge with my clients and helping them find the light within so that they can work through this difficult time in their lives.
Liana Huang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Parkside, San Francisco, CA 94116 (Online Only)
I empathize deeply with the experiences of children of immigrants. Striving to live up to parental expectations. Struggling with not feeling (fill-in-the-identity) enough. Navigating the complexities of various cultural norms and values. Addressing the shadows of intergenerational trauma. Battling the incessant inner critic that demands perfection, relentless effort, and the prioritization of others' needs over our own. Juggling the added responsibilities as the family's interpreter, caregiver, or even unofficial therapist. I specialize in helping children of immigrants confront and ease these challenges. I see you and I can help.
I empathize deeply with the experiences of children of immigrants. Striving to live up to parental expectations. Struggling with not feeling (fill-in-the-identity) enough. Navigating the complexities of various cultural norms and values. Addressing the shadows of intergenerational trauma. Battling the incessant inner critic that demands perfection, relentless effort, and the prioritization of others' needs over our own. Juggling the added responsibilities as the family's interpreter, caregiver, or even unofficial therapist. I specialize in helping children of immigrants confront and ease these challenges. I see you and I can help.
Lyndsie Amtoft
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Parkside, San Francisco, CA 94116
Lyndsie is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 16 years of experience providing therapeutic counseling, case management, and intervention services to children, adults, and families in private practice, service agency, and clinic settings. She has worked as a child development specialist in home and agency settings and currently spends much of her time working within a non-profit, clinical setting. Lyndsie is pursuing her doctoral degree in psychology, public policy, and law in order to support and advocate for children and families who have been involved in high conflict, custodial litigation disputes.
Lyndsie is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 16 years of experience providing therapeutic counseling, case management, and intervention services to children, adults, and families in private practice, service agency, and clinic settings. She has worked as a child development specialist in home and agency settings and currently spends much of her time working within a non-profit, clinical setting. Lyndsie is pursuing her doctoral degree in psychology, public policy, and law in order to support and advocate for children and families who have been involved in high conflict, custodial litigation disputes.
Jessica Yu Psyd
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Parkside, San Francisco, CA 94116 (Online Only)
In my therapy practice, I work with adolescents/children to help them understand and express themselves better and cope with difficult situations.
I know sometimes we may feel alone with our own problems. We may feel stuck. We may have a hard time settling down. We may not know who to talk to. It happens to everybody and it is wise to reach out to someone and talk about possible solutions. I'd like to help you.
In my therapy practice, I work with adolescents/children to help them understand and express themselves better and cope with difficult situations.
I know sometimes we may feel alone with our own problems. We may feel stuck. We may have a hard time settling down. We may not know who to talk to. It happens to everybody and it is wise to reach out to someone and talk about possible solutions. I'd like to help you.
Margo Levi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parkside, San Francisco, CA 94116
You deserve to be heard. My specialties include connecting with strong willed teens, healing family conflicts and helping adults translate pain and difficulty into opportunities for transformation. I have a particular interest in the enhanced opportunity for change and growth that come from big developmental transitions such as adolescence, becoming an adult and becoming a parent. My style is warm, active and solution oriented.
You deserve to be heard. My specialties include connecting with strong willed teens, healing family conflicts and helping adults translate pain and difficulty into opportunities for transformation. I have a particular interest in the enhanced opportunity for change and growth that come from big developmental transitions such as adolescence, becoming an adult and becoming a parent. My style is warm, active and solution oriented.
Gadda Hendrix Consulting
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Parkside, San Francisco, CA 94116
Gadda Hendrix Consulting offers comprehensive behavioral health consultation & support to public and private organizations across California. Please visit my website for more information on my background and available services.
Gadda Hendrix Consulting offers comprehensive behavioral health consultation & support to public and private organizations across California. Please visit my website for more information on my background and available services.
Karen Marie Forsthoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Parkside, San Francisco, CA 94116 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck and unhappy? Are you struggling in your work or family life? Do you want more from your relationships? If so, it might be time to reach out to a professional for help. Taking care of your mental health is a sign of self-compassion. It's the beginning of the healing process. Whether you choose to engage in Individual, Couple, or Family Therapy together we can find a way to restore a sense of hope and well-being. Please contact me for more information on how therapy can help you reach your goals.
Are you feeling stuck and unhappy? Are you struggling in your work or family life? Do you want more from your relationships? If so, it might be time to reach out to a professional for help. Taking care of your mental health is a sign of self-compassion. It's the beginning of the healing process. Whether you choose to engage in Individual, Couple, or Family Therapy together we can find a way to restore a sense of hope and well-being. Please contact me for more information on how therapy can help you reach your goals.
Aaron Hui
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Parkside, San Francisco, CA 94116 (Online Only)
Therapy is truly an odd place. It is a social, emotional, and mental experience unlike any other. You are plucked from your life and placed in a room or screen where the process and conversations revolve around you and your life. This can be daunting and debilitating, but also transformative, fascinating, and full of wonder and opportunity. Within therapy, I am drawn to your stories. In these stories are the richness and depth that make us human, an essential element to therapy. My priority and effort will be towards being with you in your story, and to create a space and a relationship that is for you and no one else.
Therapy is truly an odd place. It is a social, emotional, and mental experience unlike any other. You are plucked from your life and placed in a room or screen where the process and conversations revolve around you and your life. This can be daunting and debilitating, but also transformative, fascinating, and full of wonder and opportunity. Within therapy, I am drawn to your stories. In these stories are the richness and depth that make us human, an essential element to therapy. My priority and effort will be towards being with you in your story, and to create a space and a relationship that is for you and no one else.
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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.