Online Child therapists in Santa Barbara, California CA
Find experienced online child therapists in Santa Barbara who provide testing, counseling and support for children, and their families. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare specialties, experience, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
Child/Teen
Alicia Stalker-Gallichio LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
I work with parents, caregivers, and files to ensure a comprehensive approach that supports each child's individual journey.
21 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Child/Teen
G. Roman Gupta, LCSW
Therapist, LCSW
I have been practicing for almost 20 years and I have a strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally aware, LGBTQ+ affirmative, sex positive, kink positive, poly affirming, feminist perspective. I have trained and practiced in a variety of treatment methods that offer us a variety of ways to meet your goals whether as an individual, couple, or family.
18 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Child/Teen
Jonathan Kruger Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Your child is the most precious vessel in your life, and finding a trusted therapist to address your child’s emotional challenges is one of the toughest decisions a parent can face. Engaging with children in a safe, supportive way has been a lifelong passion of mine. I was blessed to be raised in a household that was joyous, accepting, filled with music, and also filled with children. My mother was a music therapist for children with special needs and disabilities, and observing her connect through music to deeply impaired youth had a profound impact on my life. Her example taught me to understand and engage children at their level, and I have taken those lessons into my therapeutic process, whether it be working closely with troubled children and teens throughout the Los Angeles County Unified Schools district, or engaging with children in my private practice.
My approach to child therapy is two-pronged. First, I seek to engage the child as an active participant in the therapeutic process. Deploying imagination, play, art, music, breathing, dancing, and energy work, the purpose is to build deep trust and communication at a level the child can embrace and that feels authentic to the child’s experience. Since children clearly do not have the communication skills of adults, building this connectivity, sense of safety, and environment of trust is vital. This is often accomplished through transitional objects, such as toys, dolls, and musical instruments. This signals to the child that our communication will take place at a level which is understandable to them, as well as comfortable and trusting. Once this attachment has taken place, it then becomes possible to infuse and suggest different thought and behavior patterns that address the child’s underlying issues.
Building this foundation of trust with the child is vital, but it is often just the first step. The second element of my child therapy practice is to fully enlist the family in understanding, supporting, and resolving the child’s emotional challenges. Clearly, the family and parenting dynamic is critical to the child’s behavior. Yet truly understanding that family dynamic is a sensitive process, especially given the enormous pressure parents are under in today’s world to be, simply put, perfect. My approach with parents is to, first, actively defuse this “perfection pressure.” No parent is perfect, and a key step is to uncover and explore the internal parenting dynamic absent the external pressures parents face today. Another key step is active “re-parenting” where I work closely with parents to identify different parenting techniques that will help support the child’s therapeutic process.
A holistic approach to child and family therapy is critical to long term healing and opening new, positive behaviors. Crafting a trusting, safe, and child-centric environment is a lifelong passion and a key part of my overall practice.
13 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Child/Teen
Foothills Psychotherapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMFT, AMFT, ACSW
Our therapists love working with teenagers. Do you have a moody teenager? Bring them to us! We recognize that working with teenagers requires honesty, openness, and a willingness to laugh at the newest meme. We are willing to meet your kid where they are at and provide a space where they can feel safe sharing the struggles of being a teenager in the world today. We are also committed to working with the parents and require once a month parenting sessions so you don't feel like the work with your teenager is being done in a vacuum.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Child/Teen
Nicole Bermensolo
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., AMFT
If being a parent in 2022 is difficult, being a kid in 2022 is near impossible. I am passionate about working with children and adolescents in close collaboration with parents/care-givers to assist in a myriad of issues, including anxiety, depression, school avoidance, bullying, self-esteem, divorce, co-parenting, and trauma. I utilize a unique combination of interactive play therapy, relational therapy, and EMDR (if appropriate) in order to give your child the most effective therapy experience.
7 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Child/Teen
Alberto Gamarra
Psychologist, Ph. D. NCSP
For many children and adolescents , wanting to feel like they're being heard and listened to is critical to changing negative behaviors. Often-times, despite their parent's best intentions, a third party is needed. Being an objective voice for these kids is often all that is needed. I'm able to help them bridge the communication gap they are feeling with their parents and sometimes, that is enough for significant change to start.
26 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Child/Teen
Rose Snyder, EdM, PsyD, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
I have worked with children and adolescents from the very beginning of my career. I have extensive background in child and adolescent development and treatment, including play therapy, sandplay therapy, family therapy, and issues regarding adoption, divorce, blended families, and racial and gender identity development, amidst many other areas of focus in therapy.
23 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Child/Teen
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We support children and teens struggling with emotional, behavioral, or family challenges. Our approach is developmentally appropriate and includes parent collaboration when helpful.
20 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Child/Teen
Kim Christine Stevens
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
have a specialty in working with kids, adolescents and teens
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Child/Teen
Dorit Saberi-Thrive Psychological Services
Psychologist, Ph.D, Diplomate-Academy of Cognitive Therapy; Trainer- Prolonged Exposure for PTSD- CTSA
Offering Trauma-Focused CBT for children and adolescents, as well as working with OCD and mood disorders.
24 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Sophie Pierce
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I specialize in working with children and teens through a developmental and relational lens, recognizing that each child's behavior is a form of communication. Using approaches grounded in play therapy, attachment theory, and evidence-based interventions, I create a safe and supportive space where young people can express themselves, build emotional awareness, and develop coping skills. I also partner closely with parents to better understand their child's needs, strengthen connection, and support growth both inside and outside of therapy.
12 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Child/Teen
Jennifer Canu
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I have been working with children and adolescents for over 20 years. Children and teens experience mental health symptoms differently then adults, so it is critical your therapist is able to differentiate age/developmentally-appropriate behaviors from mental health symptoms. I offer structured play, sand-tray, and expressive arts to create space and containment for children and teens to explore and process emotions, challenges, and parts of themselves, as well as to help them learn skills to increase regulation, reduce symptoms, and improve functioning.
20 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Child/Teen
Diaspora Therapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist, DSW, LMFT
We support children and adolescents through developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed care. We help young people navigate anxiety, emotional regulation, identity development, school stress, and life transitions while partnering closely with caregivers when appropriate. Our approach prioritizes safety, trust, and emotional expression.
7 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Child/Teen
Dr. Fernando Castrillon
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Work with children or adolescents is significantly different than therapeutic work with adults. My extensive training and experience with children and teenagers allow me to work effectively and with care, staying attuned to the singularities of each child's world and subjectivity.
23 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Child/Teen
John Fry
Psychologist, Ph.D.
My first specialty out of grad school was working with children and teens and I have kept up with research on what works with kids.
49 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Child/Teen
Azmaira Maker, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience and received my Ph.D. from University of Michigan in both the child and adult tracks. We specialize in children as young as 2 years old and also work with adolescents and college students. We offer assessments for ADHD, learning and memory challenges, executive function, developmental and spectrum issues, giftedness, vocations, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and more. We offer individual and family therapy, in-school and in-home support, neurofeedback, and expressive arts therapy. Our team specializes in a range of modalities including, cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, family therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, play therapy, and motivational interviewing.
28 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Child/Teen
Integrated Mental Wellness
Psychologist, Ph.D, Integrated Medical Mental Health Clinician, Licensed Psychologist
Dr Colette Sinclair holds an additional certification in comprehensive child therapy. She has treated children and adolescents for over 16 years. She uses play based therapy with young children and more sophisticated methods for older children, including cognitive behavioral therapy.
20 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Child/Teen
Ryan Muldoon
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I've been fortunate enough to work with teenagers and young adults for over 2 years now. It's been my pleasure to help them overcome challenges like depression, anxiety, substance abuse, academic stress, and more. It's so important for this age group to establish their identity, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have guided so many young individuals through this process. With the right support, I truly believe that their future is bright.
5 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Child/Teen
Hannah Nyznyk Christian
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #133278
We offer developmentally attuned therapy for children and teens navigating big emotions, behavior changes, and life transitions. Parents are supported as partners in the healing process.
7 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Child/Teen
Jeanette Abney
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
I have many years of experience with assisting individuals with child and adolescent issues.
27 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Child therapists in Santa Barbara, California Statistics
Child therapists in Santa Barbara, California average 18 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Child or Adolescent Issues (100%), Anxiety or Fears (92%), and Depression (85%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 83% |
In Person and Online |
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| 17% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Child or Adolescent Issues |
| 92% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 85% | Depression |
| 75% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 60% | Parenting |
| 60% | Loss or Grief |