Child therapists in San Luis Obispo, California CA
Find experienced child therapists in San Luis Obispo 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 or Adolescent Issues
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 San Luis Obispo, CA California
Child or Adolescent Issues
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We support children and teens struggling with emotional, behavioral, or family challenges. Our approach is developmentally appropriate and includes parent collaboration when helpful.
20 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California
Child or Adolescent Issues
Chris 'Bucky' Bateman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Young people face enormous pressures; academically, socially, and emotionally. We provide a safe, relatable space where teens and children can speak honestly about what's hard without fear of judgment. Our therapists connect genuinely with young clients, helping them build emotional regulation, healthier thinking patterns, and stronger relationships at home and school. Parents are included as valued partners in the process.
21 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California
Child or Adolescent Issues
Alyssa Habschmidt
Therapist, AMFT
I specialize in working with children and teens. I recognize the unique experiences of being a young person in today's world, along with the differing developmental periods a young person goes through. I can help with academic pressure, anxiety, life transitions, children experiencing separation, peer relationships, parent-child relationships, and children/teens on the Autism Spectrum.
2 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California
Child or Adolescent Issues
Stella Zweben Samuel, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
My majority of my clinical experience and practice is working with adolescents, young adults and college students. I love working with adolescents as they have a unique and creative perspective on life and what they are struggling about. Adolescents often do not feel heard or seen and my work includes understanding of what they are trying to express to those within their life. Much of my clinical work allows for adolescents to gain some understanding of their situation and how to communicate with their parents and those within their circle of support.
33 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California
Child therapists in San Luis Obispo, California Statistics
Child therapists in San Luis Obispo, California average 17 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Family Systems Therapy (53%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (47%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
|
| 31% |
Male |
|
| 4% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 84% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 16% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 47% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 94% | Teen |
| 94% | Adult |
| 71% | Children |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 33% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 29% | Black / African American |