Therapy for Children & Teens

I provide therapy for children and teens in Livermore and Pleasanton experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation difficulties, school concerns, peer relationships, and life transitions. Virtual therapy is available throughout California.

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Areas of Focus

Anxiety

Depression

Grief

Complex Trauma

Life Transitions

ADHD

Self-Esteem

Stress

Behavioral Issues

Peer Relationships

Friendships

Autism Spectrum

Therapy for Children

Walk-and-talk therapy for children in the Livermore & Pleasanton area and telehealth to residents in California.

Therapy for children in the Livermore, CA area and virtually

Childhood comes with many changes, and sometimes those changes can feel overwhelming.

Your child may be struggling with anxiety, big emotions, behavioral challenges, friendships, school stress, or a difficult life transition. As a parent, it can be hard to know how best to support them or to understand what they are trying to communicate through their behavior.

Therapy can provide them with the space to learn how to identify and regulate their emotions, as well as find the language to communicate their wants and needs.

I offer monthly check-ins to parents to collaborate on treatment.

Walk-and-talk therapy for teenagers in the Livermore/Pleasanton area and telehealth to residents in California.

Therapy for Teens

Therapy for teens in the Livermore, CA area and virtually 
Being a teenager is a time of major growth and change. Teens often face pressure from school, may struggle with social relationships, anxiety, depression, or feel uncertain about their future.

Therapy can be a transformative experience at this time in their lives. It can provide a non-judgmental space for teens to express themselves and to be heard.

I offer monthly check-ins to parents to collaborate on treatment.

What Does Therapy for Teens Look Like?

Therapy with children and teens is all about building trust and creating a space where they feel safe, comfortable, and understood. Walk-and-talk sessions is a great method that can help kids and teens feel more comfortable opening up. I want my clients to feel in control of their sessions and move at a pace that feels right for them.

I value a whole-family approach to care. While maintaining the child's sense of autonomy and trust, I encourage parent involvement through regular check-ins. I utilize monthly parent consultations to provide an opportunity for parents to be aligned in their child's therapy, as well as to have support themselves. This ensures that there is meaningful progress both in and outside of sessions.

Read more about walk-and-talk for teens here

Common Questions for Therapy with Children & Teens

  • Every child and teen is different, so therapy is tailored to their developmental stage and individual needs. Sessions may include conversation, creative activities, games, mindfulness, coping skills, or walk-and-talk. My priority is building a strong therapeutic relationship so they feel comfortable in therapy.

  • Parents play an important role in the therapeutic process. I provide regular parent check-ins to discuss progress, answer questions, and collaborate on ways to support your child at home. The exact level of parent involvement depends on your child's age and treatment goals.

  • I typically recommend meeting for monthly check-ins in the beginning, but the frequency can be adjusted depending on the individual’s age and needs.

  • The length of therapy varies depending on your child's needs and goals. Some families seek short-term support during a specific transition, while others benefit from longer-term therapy to address ongoing emotional or behavioral concerns. Therapy is a collaborative experience, so we will determine together what timeframe works best.

  • We will assess frequency after the first session, but typically I recommend weekly to begin therapy as we build the therapeutic relationship. As treatment progresses, we can reduce sessions as appropriate.

  • $180 for individual sessions.