Child therapists in Fresno, CA
Find experienced child therapists in Fresno, 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
Bruce L. Whitney
Psychologist, Ph.D., QME
Evaluation and treatment of all major mental and emotional disorders, with focused expertise in: depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, dissociative disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), sexual trauma victims, marital and relationship issues, educational and executive coaching.
37 Years Experience
Online in Fresno, 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 Fresno, CA
Child/Teen
Sadaf Mayet
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I support adolescents through their mental health struggles by creating a safe space to explore their emotions, build coping skills, and navigate the challenges of growing up with compassion and understanding.
17 Years Experience
Online in Fresno, CA
Child/Teen
Micha Noble, MA
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
As client-centered therapists, I am experienced in working with children in the past and would love to welcome all parts of kids and adolescents with open arms, warmth, and kindness.
5 Years Experience
Online in Fresno, CA
Child/Teen
David Strah
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I have worked with several adolescents listening to them and helping to empower them.
Online in Fresno, CA
Fresno sits at the center of California's San Joaquin Valley and serves a largely agricultural economy, with therapists frequently addressing the mental health effects of seasonal work instability, rural poverty, and the physical and psychological demands of farmworker life. The city has large Hispanic, Hmong, and Southeast Asian communities — many with refugee backgrounds — creating demand for multilingual and culturally informed therapists who work with intergenerational trauma, resettlement stress, and identity. Community Regional Medical Center and UCSF Fresno provide institutional mental health resources, while the California State University Fresno psychology program feeds practitioners into the local community. Fresno's relatively limited therapy density compared to coastal metros makes telehealth an important access route for residents across the Central Valley.
Child therapists in Fresno, CA Statistics
Child therapists in Fresno, 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) (76%), Family Systems Therapy (49%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (45%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
|
| 30% |
Male |
|
| 5% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 82% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 18% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 45% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 35% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 90% | Teen |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Children |
| 53% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 31% | Black / African American |