Child therapists in Berkeley, CA
Find experienced child therapists in Berkeley, California 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.
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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
In-Person in Berkeley, CA 94709
Online in Berkeley, 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
In-Person in Berkeley, CA 94709
Online in Berkeley, CA
Child/Teen
KT Glusac
Counselor/Therapist, AMFT, APCC
Working with children outdoors allows their natural play, curiosity, and resilience to emerge. In eco-therapy sessions, children engage with the natural world as a safe space to express feelings, develop emotional awareness, and build confidence. I also collaborate with parents to strengthen connection and communication at home.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Berkeley, CA
Online in Berkeley, CA
Child/Teen
Nes Pinar Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Kids and teens aren’t built to sit still and talk about their feelings, so I bring in art, movement, and other expressive activities to help them open up. Using the whole body makes therapy more fun and also more effective. Creative work gives young people a powerful way to understand themselves and grow.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Berkeley, CA
Online in Berkeley, CA
Child/Teen
Abigail (Abi) Zarate Ramsay
Pre-Licensed Professional, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
I work with children and teens who are experiencing anxiety, mood changes, school stress, or family conflict, using developmentally appropriate, family-informed support to strengthen coping and communication.
0 Years Experience
Online in Berkeley, CA (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Brooke Taylor
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Adolescence is a real developmental upheaval, not just a phase to get through. Identity is under construction, friendships carry enormous weight, the relationship with parents is being renegotiated whether anyone agreed to it or not, and all of it is happening in a body and brain that are still changing. Most teens handle a lot of this on their own. Sometimes they need more support than the people around them can give.
I work with teens on the ordinary-but-hard parts of this stage: friendship conflict and social pressure, questions about who they are and where they belong, school stress and perfectionism, self-esteem, screens and comparison, conflict at home, first relationships, and the general sense of being off without knowing why.
A lot of what makes this work is having one adult who isn't grading them, parenting them, or trying to fix them. Therapy gives your teen a space that's theirs, where they can think out loud and be met with curiosity instead of correction. That often changes things at home too, not because we're working on you, but because a teen who feels less alone tends to have more room for everyone around them.
5 Years Experience
Online in Berkeley, CA (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Jacqlyn Wax Creviston
Psychologist, M.A. Sports Pysychology; Psy.D Clinical Psychology
Treatment for Child or Adolescent Issues Include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to explore patterns and beliefs in relationships
Anger management skills
Identifying healthy patterns within a relationship
Exploring attachment styles to explore expectations within relationships
6 Years Experience
Online in Berkeley, CA (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Dr. Cristal Lopez
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Welcome! You might be feeling disconnected from your family, friends, children, job, or even the world. I'm Dr. Cristal Lopez, and I believe that we all have powerful strengths. Together, we will explore yours to help you unlock your full potential, connect authentically with others, and show up as your true self. My training at top U.S. children's hospitals, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, California Pacific Medical Center, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, has provided me with over 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young and mid-life adults, and families.
For my younger clients, I use behavioral and play therapy techniques, while also supporting parents and families to foster healthy connections. With adolescents and adults, I draw on strength-based, humanistic, and relational principles to guide our work together.
Beyond traditional mental health concerns, I specialize and publish work in: coping with chronic illnesses, career-related issues (burnout, work-life balance), trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and stress related to first-responder families. I’m committed to guiding you, your child, or family to a more connected and fulfilling life. Invest in yourself!
9 Years Experience
Online in Berkeley, CA (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Misty Johnson
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW
I work with adults and young adults.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Berkeley, CA
Online in Berkeley, CA
Child/Teen
Dr. Lori Lynn Mann
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Psy.D.
At least half of my clientele are children and adolescents. I add in art therapy, sand tray, tactile projects, and more to aid in the therapy process for minors.
14 Years Experience
Online in Berkeley, CA (Online Only)
Berkeley is home to the University of California, Berkeley—one of the world's great public research universities—and has a progressive, intellectually vibrant character and a community culture that is among the most therapy-positive in the United States, with an unusually high density of licensed therapists relative to population. The university's health services include counseling for enrolled students, and the academic and activist culture of Berkeley creates specific mental health pressures around perfectionism, imposter syndrome, political engagement, and the burnout of sustained social activism. The city's housing market is among the most expensive in the country, and financial precarity is a significant stressor for students, artists, and workers who value Berkeley but struggle to afford it. Common therapy concerns include academic stress, activist burnout, identity and social justice, anxiety, depression, and the complex emotional experience of living in a place with deeply held ideals about equity alongside the daily reality of inequality.
Child therapists in Berkeley, CA Statistics
Child therapists in Berkeley, CA average 18 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Family Systems Therapy (51%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (45%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
|
| 30% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 80% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 18% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 51% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 45% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 89% | Teen |
| 67% | Children |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 33% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 31% | Black / African American |