Child Therapist San Diego, CA
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Seeing a child therapist can improve your child’s struggles of today and build the foundational concepts for successful strategies in adulthood
It's not too late...
Why Do Most Parents Seek Therapy for Their Children?
- School - Academics, getting in trouble, conflict with peers or school staff, etc.
- Home - Emotional outbursts, decision-making, conflict with siblings or parents, etc.
- Relationships - Making/maintaining them and setting/respecting healthy boundaries
- Self-esteem - Bullying, loss, conflict at home, little or no peer relationships, etc.
- Specific Events - That result in depression, anxiety, fear, or other undesired responses and potential mental health issues
Seeing a Child Therapist Can Help!
Benefits of Effective Child Therapy Can Be:
- Increased emotional awareness and ability to regulate when distressed
- Increased self-esteem and ability to productively problem-solve
- Processing difficult experiences and rebuilding what was lost
- Improved mood, behaviors, communication, and relationships in their life
- Recognition of how negative patterns are created and how to avoid them
- Developing effective techniques that last a lifetime...
Why Book a Children's Therapy Session with Me?
I have always connected with children and found it very easy to interact and have patience with them. Not only because I adore them, but because I feel like I understand them in ways many adults don’t. To this day, I am affectionately described by those closest to me as “a big kid” and have made the same impression on the hundreds of children I have worked with throughout my career. In addition to the many “adult” things I do in my life, I also enjoy music, sports, superheros, video games, adventure, and being silly and playful whenever possible. Furthermore, most of the hardships I’ve experienced in my life occurred in my younger years, so I also personally understand what it means to overcome difficult times at a young age. I find this creates a very specific and special bubble of trust and safety because, as a result, I am often viewed as an adult they can trust and as a peer with whom they can relax. I will use this unique relationship to relate and empathize with their struggles, so that they can feel more confident and better trust approaches that I have found to be effective and helpful.
Are you ready to help your child feel better and overcome obstacles?
Contact me today to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation and see if child therapy is right for your child!
MY STANDARD RATE IS $200 PER SESSION (50 MINUTES)
Prefer a longer session time? Just ask for details!
I do not accept insurance but I do offer Superbills that can be presented to insurance companies for reimbursement. Learn more about my rates and insurance.
Here are some typical questions regarding child counseling and therapy...
Does child therapy work?
Children and families often find immediate improvement because they’ve learned techniques that they didn’t know before. That excitement can be very motivating and euphoric, and result in the most important element of therapy; consistency.
Should my child see a therapist or a psychiatrist?
That’s a great question! Therapists and psychiatrists have different roles and serve different purposes. People visit a psychiatrist when they are looking to get evaluated for potential psychiatric medications. People see a therapist when they are looking to process emotions, work through a difficult time, identify/improve patterns that create obstacles, or any other reason emotional work would be beneficial. So to answer your question, both can be helpful but for different reasons. I always recommend starting with a therapist and, together, assess from there whether a psychiatrist referral is necessary.
Why is my child so easily frustrated?
This is a very common question for an even more common experience. Without knowing the specifics, what I can say is that there is a need (or STRONG want) that is perceived as not being met and they don’t know what to do or how to communicate it. This need / “strong want” can be anywhere from literal to symbolic, and can be due to isolated or patterns of events. Child counseling and therapy can help your child find the words and solutions needed to effectively manage their anger and frustration and have a positive mindset moving forward.
How do I know if my child needs therapy?
Although there is no all-encompassing answer to this question, common instances where parents seek child counseling and therapy is when their child is struggling with…
- Low self-esteem
- Regular nightmares
- An inability to concentrate, think clearly, or make decisions
- An inability to sit still
- A sudden, unexplained drop in grades at school
- A loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyed
- Regular conflict with peers and/or support figures
- Changes in patterns of sleeping or eating
- Persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness
- Constant anger or sadness, and a tendency to overreact to situations
- Persistent worry, anxiety, or fearfulness
- Preoccupation with physical illness or their own appearance
- Reclusiveness, preferring to be alone rather than in the company of friends or family
- And more…
However, in all honesty, I believe this question is best answered with another question: could your child benefit from additional support with regard to a specific pattern, event, or circumstance in their life? If you’re still not sure, you can always contact me for a free 15 minute consultation and to see if I am the right therapist for your child!
Can a 5 year-old go to therapy?
Yes! Child counseling and therapy is highly effective during these developmental years, and is accomplished via a combination of talking and engaging in fun activities. In fact, it can be easily argued that child counseling and therapy provides effective strategies that will set the foundation of how your child addresses difficult times for the rest of their life! Especially considering that most children enter the school phase at age 5, it provides the perfect opportunity for the strong start that they could greatly benefit from as they begin navigating so many new elements at once.
What to Expect in a Session With a Children's Therapist?
Approaches I Use in Child Therapy
Positive Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy Practices
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Child Therapist in San Diego, CA
If you and your child are ready to overcome the obstacles that leave them feeling frustrated and stuck, and want to learn more about my child therapy services, please use the button above or call (858) 634-0502 for a free 15 minute phone consultation.
ADHD, Teen & Couples Therapy
5330 Carroll Canyon Rd Suite 120,
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 634-0502