Child therapists in Carlsbad, CA
Find experienced child therapists in Carlsbad, 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.
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
In-Person Near Carlsbad, CA
Online in Carlsbad, CA
Child/Teen
Dr. Colette Sinclair
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
In-Person Near Carlsbad, CA
Online in Carlsbad, 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
In-Person Near Carlsbad, CA
Online in Carlsbad, 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
In-Person Near Carlsbad, CA
Online in Carlsbad, CA
Child/Teen
Chris 'Bucky' Bateman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Young people face enormous pressures; academically, socially, and emotionally. We provide a safe, relatable space where teens and children can speak honestly about what's hard without fear of judgment. Our therapists connect genuinely with young clients, helping them build emotional regulation, healthier thinking patterns, and stronger relationships at home and school. Parents are included as valued partners in the process.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Carlsbad, CA
Online in Carlsbad, CA
Child/Teen
A Place of Growth
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Providers at A Place of Growth have a great deal of experience working with children and families in therapy utilizing multiple different evidenced-based practices including but not limited to Play Therapy as well as Parent Child Interaction Therapy and Attachment Therapy.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Carlsbad, CA
Online in Carlsbad, CA
Child/Teen
Karina Rivera
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC 14780, supervised by Nora Katz, LCSW 112300
I work with teens 13 to 17 and their parents on stress, mood, identity, and family conflict. Teens get a space that feels like theirs, and parents get support too.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Carlsbad, CA
Online in Carlsbad, CA
Child/Teen
Inner Compass Psychotherapy
Therapist, Group Practice | Clinical Director: Nora Katz, LCSW
We see adolescents 12 and up for anxiety, low mood, stress, and the pressures of growing up. Teens get a space of their own, and parents get guidance on how to support them.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Carlsbad, CA
Online in Carlsbad, CA
Child/Teen
GRIS ALVES
Counselor/Therapist, Compassionate Inquiry, Trauma Informed Mindfulness Teacher
I work with supporting the parents/caregivers that have children or adolescent with issues.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Carlsbad, CA
Online in Carlsbad, CA
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 Carlsbad, CA (Online Only)
Child therapists in Carlsbad, CA Statistics
Child therapists in Carlsbad, CA average 18 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Family Systems Therapy (43%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (40%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 83% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 17% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 93% | Adult |
| 92% | Teen |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Children |
| 50% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 33% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 30% | Black / African American |