Child therapists in Hanford, CA
Find experienced child therapists in Hanford, 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
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
Online in Hanford, CA
Child/Teen
Create You Therapy Services
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I work with children and adolescents to support emotional growth, behavioral challenges, and life transitions. Using a developmentally appropriate and supportive approach, I help young clients build coping skills, improve communication, and strengthen confidence while partnering with families when appropriate.
27 Years Experience
Online in Hanford, CA
Child/Teen
Ryan Muldoon
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I've been fortunate enough to work with teenagers and young adults for over 2 years now. It's been my pleasure to help them overcome challenges like depression, anxiety, substance abuse, academic stress, and more. It's so important for this age group to establish their identity, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have guided so many young individuals through this process. With the right support, I truly believe that their future is bright.
5 Years Experience
Online in Hanford, CA (Online Only)
Child/Teen
C&C Center for Healing
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PMHNP
We provide compassionate, developmentally informed care for children, adolescents, and their families. Our team supports emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns using therapy and psychiatric services when appropriate. We work collaboratively with caregivers to help young people build resilience, emotional regulation, and healthy coping skills in a supportive environment.
8 Years Experience
Online in Hanford, CA
Child/Teen
Dr. Lois Nightingale
Psychologist, MA, Ph.D.
I have been working with children and adolescents since 1981. I have worked in research on ADD/ADHD and have years of experience with positive behavior modification interventions. I have written several children's self-help books and believe kids deserve to have coping skills for their emotions and personal interactions. www.amazon.com/author/loisnightingale
43 Years Experience
Online in Hanford, CA
Child therapists in Hanford, CA Statistics
Child therapists in Hanford, 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 |