Child therapists in Santa Cruz, California CA
Find experienced child therapists in Santa Cruz 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
Jennifer Canu
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I have been working with children and adolescents for over 20 years. Children and teens experience mental health symptoms differently then adults, so it is critical your therapist is able to differentiate age/developmentally-appropriate behaviors from mental health symptoms. I offer structured play, sand-tray, and expressive arts to create space and containment for children and teens to explore and process emotions, challenges, and parts of themselves, as well as to help them learn skills to increase regulation, reduce symptoms, and improve functioning.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Cruz, CA
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California
Child/Teen
Sasha Esposito San Roman
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
My approach is non-pathologizing, strength-based and solution-focused. I work in a very humanistic, systemic way and often use cognitive-behavioral methods. I keep my client informed as we go…empowering them to “own†what we discover so they can transform the aspects of themselves and their
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Cruz, CA
Child/Teen
Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We want parents to know that behavioral problems are relational problems. Anytime we work with a child, we work with the parent because anything that goes from the parent to the child is way more meaningful and effective than anything that goes from us to your child, because you have the permanent relationship. While we work with the child we look at ways in which parents can strengthen their relational bonds with their child and crystalize their child's trust and respect for them.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Kayzim Suárez-Reyes
Psychologist, PhD
I provide specialized developmental assessment services for children and adolescents to gain a clear, comprehensive understanding of their cognitive, emotional, social, and academic functioning. Utilizing standardized, evidence-based tools, I evaluate a range of developmental areas, with particular proficiency in conducting diagnostic and developmental testing for ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). My reports go beyond mere scores; they offer actionable, personalized recommendations for parents, schools, and treatment providers. My goal is to pinpoint the strengths and needs of the child or adolescent to ensure they receive the precise support necessary for optimal development and success.
19 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Sloane Fabricius
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Supervisor
My hope and intent is for you to feel heard, seen, supported and hopeful about you and your circumstances. Van Gogh said it best, "I feel there is nothing more truly artistic than loving people." Our creative collaboration will equip you in getting your needs met in healthy ways.
29 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California
Child therapists in Santa Cruz, California Statistics
Child therapists in Santa Cruz, California average 18 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Family Systems Therapy (52%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (44%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
|
| 31% |
Male |
|
| 5% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 82% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 17% |
Online Only |
|
| 1% |
In Person Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 52% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 44% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 94% | Teen |
| 68% | Children |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 31% | Black / African American |