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Children's Therapy in Oakland and Walnut Creek
Revive Health Therapy offers child therapy in Oakland and Walnut Creek, with telehealth sessions available for families throughout California. Our team includes experienced child therapists in Oakland and Walnut Creek who support children and their families.
Evidence-Based Child Therapy in Oakland and Walnut Creek
Revive Health Therapy offers evidence-based child therapy in Oakland and Walnut Creek, with secure telehealth sessions available to families throughout California.
Our child therapists support children in building emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience through developmentally appropriate approaches. Therapy is tailored to each child’s needs and often incorporates play, creativity, and skill-building in a safe and supportive environment.
Signs Your Child May Benefit From Therapy
Parents often seek child therapy or children’s counseling when they begin noticing patterns that feel difficult to manage or understand.
- You may notice your child:
- experiencing frequent worries, fears, or anxiety
- withdrawing from friends or family
- feeling stressed by family changes or life transitions
- showing behavioral challenges at home or school
- having emotional outbursts or difficulty calming down
- struggling at school or with friendships
- becoming more frustrated, aggressive, or emotionally reactive
- having difficulty listening or following directions
Many children don’t yet have the words to explain what they’re feeling. Child therapy and children’s counseling can help uncover what may be beneath the behavior and give children tools to express emotions in healthier ways.
How Child Therapy Can Help
Child therapy provides a supportive space where children can explore their emotions, build confidence, and develop healthy coping skills. At Revive Health Therapy, our child therapists work with children and families to better understand emotional and behavioral challenges and support healthy development.
- Our therapists help kids develop tools to:
- improve communication and social skills
- build confidence and self-esteem
- develop coping strategies for challenges at home and school
- understand and express their emotions in healthy ways
- manage anxiety, worries, and overwhelming feelings
Supporting Children and Families
Child therapy is most effective when families are part of the process. At Revive Health Therapy, our child therapists work closely with parents to support each child’s emotional growth and development.
Parents may receive guidance and strategies to help support their child at home, strengthen communication, and respond to challenging behaviors in more effective ways.
In some cases, families may also benefit from working together in therapy. You can learn more about our family therapy services and how they help improve communication, strengthen relationships, and support the entire family system.
Evidence-Based, Child-Centered Therapy
At Revive Health Therapy, our child therapists use evidence-based approaches to support children’s emotional and behavioral development. Child therapy is tailored to each child’s needs, strengths, and pace.
- Our therapists draw from approaches such as:
- Play therapy to help children express emotions through play and creative activities
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help children understand thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
- Exposure therapy to support children in gradually facing fears and building confidence
Sessions may also include parent involvement when helpful, helping families support their child’s progress both in therapy and at home.
Children’s Therapists You Can Trust
Our team includes licensed clinicians and supervised associate therapists trained in child therapy and children’s counseling. Each child therapist at Revive Health Therapy receives ongoing clinical consultation and supervision to ensure families receive thoughtful, high-quality care.
Our therapists are experienced in supporting children through emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges using evidence-based approaches tailored to each child’s needs.
- Getting Started
Starting children's therapy at Revive Health Therapy is simple:
- Fill out our contact form to share a little about what you’re looking for.
- Schedule a free consultation to discuss your teen’s needs and ask questions.
- Begin teen therapy with a therapist who feels like the right fit.
We offer in-person teen therapy in Oakland and Walnut Creek, with secure telehealth sessions available throughout California.
Sliding-Scale Therapy & Insurance-Friendly Options
We believe children’s therapy should be accessible for families. Revive Health Therapy offers flexible options to help make teen therapy in Oakland, Walnut Creek, and throughout California more affordable.
- income-based sliding-scale therapy rates
- superbills for out-of-network reimbursement
- Accepts HSA/FSA payments
- Therapy available with or without insurance
Our team can help match your child with a therapist who fits both your family’s needs and your budget.
- FAQ
Your Questions Answered
Parents may consider child therapy or children’s counseling if their child is experiencing frequent anxiety, emotional outbursts, behavioral challenges, social difficulties, or stress related to changes at home or school. A child therapist can help children better understand their emotions and develop healthy coping skills.
Child therapy sessions are designed to feel comfortable and engaging for children. Therapists may use conversation, play-based activities, creative expression, and skill-building exercises to help children explore their emotions and practice new coping strategies.
Children of many ages can benefit from therapy. Child therapists use developmentally appropriate approaches to support children as they learn emotional regulation, communication, and social skills.
Parent involvement is often an important part of children’s counseling. Therapists may meet with parents periodically to share insights and strategies that help support a child’s progress at home.
Yes. Revive Health Therapy offers in-person child therapy in Oakland and Walnut Creek, as well as secure telehealth sessions available to families throughout California.
Get in Touch
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re considering child therapy for your child, our team is here to help. Reach out to connect with Revive Health Therapy, and we’ll help match your family with a child therapist who fits your child’s needs.