Child therapists in Chico, CA
Find experienced child therapists in Chico, 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
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 Chico, CA
Child/Teen
Amita Khare
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Sometimes children and families face challenging problems. Maybe it's a separation or divorce of parents, death in the family, or moving. I have worked with children, teens, and families from diverse backgrounds for the last 17 years. Depending on the client, I use play therapy, art, and cognitive-behavioral approaches to help children and teens be successful in managing anxiety, emotional outbursts, anger management, and defiance, as well as trauma experiences.
11 Years Experience
Online in Chico, CA
Child/Teen
Christian Holmes
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Having worked for a number for years as a school counselor and youth pastor I understand the unique challenges kids/teens face as well as what parents go through trying to help them. Every child is unique and needs an approach that is tailored uniquely to them and the family. In our work together, I help clients cultivate not only practical skills but identity level understandings that allow kids/teens to increase in confidence and self-esteem, conflict management, and their ability to process traumatic events (bullying, divorce, etc). Contact me for more information.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chico, CA
Child/Teen
Mind Study Center
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, M.D., Ph.D.,
At Mind Study Center, we provide specialized care for children and adolescents facing emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges. Whether dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or social difficulties, our team creates tailored treatment plans that include therapy, skill-building, and family support. We work closely with both the child and their family to promote growth, resilience, and positive coping strategies, helping young people navigate life’s challenges and achieve their full potential.
10 Years Experience
Online in Chico, CA
Child/Teen
Castle Rock Family Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, ACSW
Specializing in youth therapy, our team addresses challenges such as behavioral issues, academic stress, and social dynamics, fostering resilience in children and teens.
12 Years Experience
Online in Chico, CA
Chico is a north-state California city home to California State University Chico and the closest significant urban center to Paradise, the community almost entirely destroyed by the 2018 Camp Fire—the most destructive wildfire in California history—and the city's mental health landscape has been profoundly shaped by absorbing tens of thousands of Camp Fire survivors who relocated to Chico bringing acute wildfire trauma, grief, and the ongoing stress of rebuilding lives after catastrophic loss. Butte County Behavioral Health provides public mental health services, and many local therapists have developed expertise in disaster trauma, environmental grief, and the specific mental health needs of displaced wildfire survivors. Chico State's counseling center serves the significant student population, and the university's presence gives the city a progressive character that supports an open attitude toward mental health support. Common therapy concerns include wildfire-related PTSD and grief, displacement and housing insecurity, student mental health, anxiety, and the long-term psychological impact of living in a region permanently changed by catastrophic fire.
Child therapists in Chico, CA Statistics
Child therapists in Chico, CA average 18 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Family Systems Therapy (50%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (45%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 81% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 19% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 45% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 91% | Teen |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Children |
| 54% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 31% | Black / African American |