Child therapists in El Centro, CA
Find experienced child therapists in El Centro, 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
Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We want parents to know that behavioral problems are relational problems. Anytime we work with a child, we work with the parent because anything that goes from the parent to the child is way more meaningful and effective than anything that goes from us to your child, because you have the permanent relationship. While we work with the child we look at ways in which parents can strengthen their relational bonds with their child and crystalize their child's trust and respect for them.
8 Years Experience
Online in El Centro, 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 El Centro, CA
Child/Teen
Janie Venturina
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Something changed and you are not sure when. Your kid used to tell you things. Now the door closes, the answers get shorter, and the arguments start over nothing. I work with tweens and teens between 11 and 18, and I spend just as much time helping parents shift how conversations go at home. My background as a school-based therapist means I have seen how these patterns look in the middle of a school day, not only from the outside, and that shapes how I read what a family brings me.
3 Years Experience
Online in El Centro, 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 El Centro, 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
Online in El Centro, CA
Child therapists in El Centro, CA Statistics
Child therapists in El Centro, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Family Systems Therapy (43%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
47%
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
| 81% |
In Person and Online |
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| 19% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 93% | Adult |
| 92% | Teen |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Children |
| 50% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 29% | Christian |