Child therapists in Grass Valley, CA
Find experienced child therapists in Grass Valley, 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
Relationship Therapy Center - serving individuals and couples in CA online and in the Sacramento area
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Certified Gottman Therapist
Play is the natural language of children so when they can play with a trained therapist who can do therapy at the same time, it's the best of both worlds. Your child wants to come and they are getting the treatment that they need at the same time.
With teens, it can take time to develop rapport and help them open up. We have an amazing training program for all of the therapists who specialize in working with teens so they can create a safe environment for teens who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, peer relationship struggles and all the life transitions they are going through.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Grass Valley, CA
Online in Grass Valley, CA
Child/Teen
Dr. David Shapiro
Psychologist, California Licensed Psychologist (License# PSY17495)
Adolescent Therapy & Parent Coaching
Fostering Autonomy, Decision-Making, and Family Alignment
The transition through adolescence is a crucial turning point—a time when young people navigate shifting identities, academic or social pressure, and a growing drive for independence. My work with teens and their families is designed to support this developmental step by fostering executive function, emotional regulation, and clear communication.
While I no longer work with young children, I maintain an active practice working with older adolescents, high-achieving students, and young adults, as well as providing targeted coaching for their parents.
A Strategic Approach to Adolescent Growth
Rather than taking a directive or lecturing stance, my work with teens focuses on building internal motivation and decision-making mastery:
Strategic Problem-Solving: I help adolescents examine their choices, evaluate consequences, and develop effective strategies to achieve their personal goals while minimizing negative or self-defeating outcomes.
Emotional & Nervous System Regulation: Teens learn practical tools to manage academic stress, social anxiety, and emotional intensity, helping them shift out of reactive states and into grounded, clear thinking.
Building Self-Efficacy: We focus on developing accountability, self-reflection, and confidence, empowering young people to take ownership of their lives and future direction.
Confidentiality & Family Collaboration
A successful therapeutic relationship with an adolescent requires trust and a genuine sense of privacy.
Protected Confidentiality: In individual therapy with teens, I maintain strict confidentiality regarding our session discussions, barring safety emergencies or risks of harm. This creates a safe space where young people can speak honestly without fear of immediate parental judgment.
Empowering Direct Communication: Rather than acting as a middleman between parents and teens, I coach adolescents to express their thoughts, boundaries, and needs directly to their families.
Integrated Family Sessions: When beneficial, we bring parents and teens together in family sessions to facilitate healthier dialogues, break reactive conflict patterns, and practice new communication tools in real time.
Parent Coaching: Evolving Your Leadership
Parenting a teen requires a shift from childhood management to adolescent mentorship. Through dedicated parent coaching—offered either alongside adolescent care or as a standalone service—I help parents adapt their strategies to match their teen's evolving developmental needs.
We focus on establishing clear, respectful boundaries, reducing household tension, and shifting from power struggles toward a collaborative relationship that prepares your adolescent for a successful, independent adulthood.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Grass Valley, CA
Online in Grass Valley, CA
Child/Teen
Brad Gilmore
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
I work with kids and teens ages 8 and up. Depending on age and development level, we use play therapy and talk therapy to help develop an emotional awareness and vocabulary so things don't seem so out of control and scary. As well, I work extensively with parents throughout the process to ensure treatment is most effective. With teens, we tackle common struggles such as screen addictions, social isolation, sexual development, parental struggles, difficulties at school and self individuation.
7 Years Experience
Online in Grass Valley, CA
Child/Teen
Alberto Gamarra
Psychologist, Ph. D. NCSP
For many children and adolescents , wanting to feel like they're being heard and listened to is critical to changing negative behaviors. Often-times, despite their parent's best intentions, a third party is needed. Being an objective voice for these kids is often all that is needed. I'm able to help them bridge the communication gap they are feeling with their parents and sometimes, that is enough for significant change to start.
26 Years Experience
Online in Grass Valley, 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 Grass Valley, CA
Child therapists in Grass Valley, CA Statistics
Child therapists in Grass Valley, 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 Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
45%
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
| 82% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 18% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 93% | Adult |
| 92% | Teen |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Children |
| 50% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 30% | Christian |