Child therapists in Oakland, CA
Find experienced child therapists in Oakland, 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
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
In-Person in Oakland, CA 94609
Online in Oakland, 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
In-Person Near Oakland, CA
Online in Oakland, CA
Child/Teen
Dr. Fernando Castrillon
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Work with children or adolescents is significantly different than therapeutic work with adults. My extensive training and experience with children and teenagers allow me to work effectively and with care, staying attuned to the singularities of each child's world and subjectivity.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oakland, CA
Online in Oakland, CA
Child/Teen
Jacqlyn Wax Creviston
Psychologist, M.A. Sports Pysychology; Psy.D Clinical Psychology
Treatment for Child or Adolescent Issues Include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to explore patterns and beliefs in relationships
Anger management skills
Identifying healthy patterns within a relationship
Exploring attachment styles to explore expectations within relationships
6 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Dr. Lori Lynn Mann
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Psy.D.
At least half of my clientele are children and adolescents. I add in art therapy, sand tray, tactile projects, and more to aid in the therapy process for minors.
14 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Brooke Taylor
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Adolescence is a real developmental upheaval, not just a phase to get through. Identity is under construction, friendships carry enormous weight, the relationship with parents is being renegotiated whether anyone agreed to it or not, and all of it is happening in a body and brain that are still changing. Most teens handle a lot of this on their own. Sometimes they need more support than the people around them can give.
I work with teens on the ordinary-but-hard parts of this stage: friendship conflict and social pressure, questions about who they are and where they belong, school stress and perfectionism, self-esteem, screens and comparison, conflict at home, first relationships, and the general sense of being off without knowing why.
A lot of what makes this work is having one adult who isn't grading them, parenting them, or trying to fix them. Therapy gives your teen a space that's theirs, where they can think out loud and be met with curiosity instead of correction. That often changes things at home too, not because we're working on you, but because a teen who feels less alone tends to have more room for everyone around them.
5 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Misty Johnson
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW
I work with adults and young adults.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oakland, CA
Online in Oakland, CA
Child/Teen
Abigail (Abi) Zarate Ramsay
Pre-Licensed Professional, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
I work with children and teens who are experiencing anxiety, mood changes, school stress, or family conflict, using developmentally appropriate, family-informed support to strengthen coping and communication.
0 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Nes Pinar Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Kids and teens aren’t built to sit still and talk about their feelings, so I bring in art, movement, and other expressive activities to help them open up. Using the whole body makes therapy more fun and also more effective. Creative work gives young people a powerful way to understand themselves and grow.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oakland, CA
Online in Oakland, CA
Child/Teen
Tandra Froehlich Childress
Marriage and Family Therapist, ATR, LMFT
I have worked with children and teens in multiple settings (mother, mentor, therapist). I am in awe of what strong young adults our youth are developing into. In these positions, I have noticed the many challenges they face. The teen and preteen years are confusing. Youth must figure out who they are, where they belong, and what they want to be. In addition to this feat, youth are challenged with a competitive academic environment and the constant watchful eye of social media. This can create intense stress and feelings that nobody is real. It is no wonder then, that anxiety and depression are increasing. As a therapist, I aide youth in discovering their passions, increasing self-esteem, calming anxieties, and finding their unique voice. Modern day society weighs heavy on our youth. With an understanding heart and open mind it is my passion to help carry that weight.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oakland, CA
Online in Oakland, CA
Oakland has a politically engaged, social-justice-oriented community where many therapists approach their work through an anti-oppression lens, specializing in racial trauma, activist burnout, and healing within BIPOC communities. The city's proximity to San Francisco means therapists here frequently work with the compounding stresses of the Bay Area housing crisis, economic displacement, and the grief of gentrification. Oakland has strong LGBTQ+ and creative communities, with demand for affirming therapists who work at the intersection of identity, community belonging, and personal well-being. Highland Hospital and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland provide institutional anchors alongside a network of independent practitioners.
Child therapists in Oakland, CA Statistics
Child therapists in Oakland, CA average 18 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), 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
49%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
|
| 31% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 80% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 18% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 45% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 88% | Teen |
| 67% | Children |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 33% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 31% | Black / African American |