Child Therapy
Child therapy is tailored to your child’s age, personality, and needs—often combining play-based work with practical, evidence-based skills. Using play therapy, children can express feelings and experiences that are hard to put into words, while we help them build emotional awareness, confidence, and a stronger sense of safety. We also integrate tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support anxious thoughts, worries, and negative self-talk, and DBT-informed skills (adapted for kids) to strengthen emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthy communication. When helpful, we collaborate with parents to reinforce skills at home and create consistent support across settings, so progress carries into daily life.
Great “common reasons families reach out” (6–12)
Anxiety (separation anxiety, worries, fears)
Big emotions, meltdowns, irritability
Difficulty with transitions or change
School stress, social challenges
Family changes (divorce, blended families, moves)
Attention and regulation challenges (including ADHD-related concerns)
What child therapy can look like
Depending on age and needs, sessions may include:
Play-based strategies to help children express feelings safely
Skills for emotional regulation and coping
Building confidence and problem-solving
Parent support and coaching to reinforce progress at home
Our approach
We use a warm, structured approach informed by child development, family systems, and evidence-based strategies. Our goal is to help children feel safer in their bodies and emotions—and to help parents feel clearer about what to do next.
Serving the South Bay
In-person in Hermosa Beach. Serving families in Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, El Segundo, and surrounding South Bay communities.
Insurance / superbills
We are an out-of-network practice. Superbills may be provided for possible reimbursement depending on your plan.
FAQ
Do parents participate in child therapy?
Often, yes. Parent involvement is one of the strongest predictors of progress. We’ll recommend the right level of involvement based on your child’s age and needs.
How do we get started?
Start with a consultation so we can understand your concerns and recommend the best next step.