Child therapists in Linda, CA
Find experienced child therapists in Linda, 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
In-Person Near Linda, CA
Online in Linda, CA
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 Linda, CA
Online in Linda, CA
Child/Teen
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 Linda, CA
Child/Teen
Rose Hanna Counseling Services
Marriage and Family Therapist, Psy.D., LMFT
Kids and teens don't always have the words for what they're feeling — but that doesn't mean they're not feeling it. Our therapists create a warm, age-appropriate space where children and adolescents can process big emotions, build coping skills, and feel truly heard. We also work closely with parents, because supporting a struggling kid is a team effort.
20 Years Experience
Online in Linda, CA
Child/Teen
Psychotherapy.Com
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Child and Adolescent Therapy
30 Years Experience
Online in Linda, CA
Child therapists in Linda, CA Statistics
Child therapists in Linda, 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 Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (40%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
46%
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 |
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| 18% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 93% | Adult |
| 92% | Teen |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Children |
| 50% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 33% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 30% | Black / African American |