Children (6 to 10) Therapists in Kings County, CA

I believe it takes bravery to recognize when we need help, and even more to seek it out. Many are struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, or even parenting. I want you to know that you are not alone and seeking support is ok. Anxiety, Depression, and even Trauma may not look the same for everyone. After all, like Carl Rogers stated, "The shoe that fits one person may pinch another. " You may even appear motivated, determined, and happy from the outside, but your loud inner critic tells you that you are not good enough, constantly compares yourself to others, is stress, and possibly feeling hopeless.

Change is a constant. Some changes we go through are small, some are more of the "crisis" variety. It is my belief that we all have the potential for positive growth in response to life's challenges. Whether you are looking for individual, couple, or family treatment for yourself or a loved one, you can expect a safe, supportive, and positive enviroment to assist you in acheiving your theraputic goals.

My name is Beatriz Velasquez and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I’m a bilingual (English and Spanish) therapist with many years of experience working with different populations and ethnic groups. I focus on young adults, children, and families concerning issues of transitions, depression, anxiety, with a specialization in trauma and perinatal mental health. I use a strength-based and trauma-informed approach that uses mindfulness, Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) techniques, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

I have been in practice for 10 years and have experience with a very wide variety of populations and mental health issues clients have had. Most of my experience is with youth of all ages and their families but I also meet with adult individuals and couples as well. My main goal and philosophy are to be a compassionate support person who is family centered, strength-based, implement helpful interventions all in order to validate as well as support you through your individualized challenges and reach your future goals.

You are not alone! As your therapist, I am committed to your healing and providing a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work through any negative self-talk and find solutions. We will explore therapeutic approaches, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Interventions. Together, we can confront anxiety and depression head-on.

Life can be overwhelming and full of challenges. I recognize we all have the need for help at times; someone who listens without judgment and encourages personal growth. I focus on providing compassionate, quality counseling and support individuals in developing new tools to better address troubling issues. I specialize in the treatment of Autism and Aspergers, as well as anxiety, depression, and ADHD/ADD.

Life presents us all with situations that we may not have expected to find ourselves in. Having someone walk with us on our journey and bear witness to our experience is often helpful. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, behavior/mood changes or family/relationship stressors, you may benefit from therapy. I look forward to working with you as you work on the things that are most important to you.

McDermott Counseling offers a modern, collaborative approach to therapy. Voted best Psychotherapy practice in Visalia 4 years in a row, we work with clients suffering from relationship concerns, family issues, trauma, conflict, depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender, blended families, anger management, and much more. We specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy as well as child and adolescent therapy. We work to provide you excellent service, a welcoming environment and solutions to your unique situation. We offer evening and weekend appointments and can often get you an appointment within the week.

I take an integrative approach which tailors’ psychotherapy with clients’ needs. I draw from my experience; take a client-centered approach; use evidence-based practices which is grounded in research to foster change; use a systemic approach which explores families and those who are engaged in the relationship to foster healing and personal goal setting. I also specialize in psychological evaluations for immigration cases. If you have a need for evaluations, I’d welcome hearing from you. With my approach I tailor the assessment to the particular needs of each case.

As a family systems therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand how the past has affected your life and resolve challenges in your life by resolving the past, We will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions. Through joural writing and autobiographical work, we can unraval the past, so the future is for you to make. In couples work, unravaling the personal past of each person in the relationship, can be the solution to a fuller and richer relationship.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and earned a Masters of Arts in Marriage, Family, Child Counseling and a Masters of Divinity with an emphasis in New Testament Theology from Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary. My Masters work in traumatic stress has led me to specialize in Trauma and PTSD in both adults and children as well as post graduate study in neurophysiology.

I am currently providing psychotherapy services in both English and Spanish in person and via Telehealth in California. As a strength-based clinician, I have had the opportunity and privilege to assist people in the process of bringing stability and healing to their lives, by helping them to find and recognize their own inner strengths and applying them to their daily lives.

Our ideal client is one who is willing and committed to addressing the emotional impact their trauma had on their lives to work towards a healthier self. We treat our clients using evidenced based practices such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Health to address chronic and enduring mental health issues, marital problems, sexual traumas, as well as anxiety and depression. Our clients come from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and have various life experiences .

Hello, my name is Cecelia Pooley Gillespie, LCSW, SEP. I work with all ages, with a recent focus on youth and families, including those in rural and Indigenous communities.. I can help with anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress, parenting, life transitions, and more. My therapeutic approach is strengths based and solution focused. While I find the cognitive and behavioral lens of CBT, DBT and Narrative Therapy to be valuable, I believe it can be important at times to also incorporate Experiential Therapy, such as creativity, movement, and expression, as well as Somatic work for exploring the mind-body connection.

Sometimes life can be hard! Even really hard! The Central Valley Center for Psychological Assessment and Counseling is here for you! It takes great courage to care for yourself, though I believe it is possible. I have nearly 20 years of experience working with clients just like you.

My name is Barbara Davis. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I enjoy empowering people to find the power within to heal, change thinking, and become the best version of themself. I love creative expression and use it as a tool in therapy. I have worked with children and parents to help them understand why behaviors happen and help the children learn coping skills to reduce or alleviate negative behaviors.

The therapists at MindDivers offer a full range of therapeutic services, much like our Clovis location at Achievements Unlimited. Whether it is a feeling of depression or bothersome anxiety that is difficult to control, children’s issues, or problems in your relationship or sex life, our staff has you covered. We care about you and your concerns so that you can come up for air and regain clarity and calmness in your life. We at MindDivers appreciate humor and compassion while exploring the depths with you.

My name is Sheena Sweet and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Bakersfield, CA. I work with children, adolescents, families, and young adults. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, DCFS/CPS, and trauma. My approach is warm, welcoming, and flexible. I believe the client is the expert in their life and I allow the client to dictate how therapy sessions will work for them. I enjoy implementing play therapy techniques with younger children. I will implement Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client Centered therapy to assist my clients with achieving their goals.

Dr. Deanna Mercado is a Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.She is a first-generation Latina, bilingual clinician with over 18 years of experience in the field of behavioral health. Her background encompuses treating individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, correctional mental health services for incarcerated youth and adults, crisis management, psychological testing services, educational and corporate psychology.