Child & Teen Therapy in Thousand Oaks
Gentle, creative therapy to help children feel safe, understood, and confident through play and art.
We use children’s natural language: Art and Play
We specialize in child therapy with children of all ages and we serve Ventura County and Los Angeles. We have several Registered Clinical Art Therapists on our team. We utilize all sorts of art materials including but not limited to clay, paint, collage, pastels, markers.
Child-Friendly EMDR & Brainspotting for Trauma Recovery
If your child has been through a traumatic event or multiple adverse experiences, we can help them recover and work through their feelings about what happened so they can get back to being themselves again. We are effective in helping children process grief, trauma, feelings about transitions and changes in their lives. We can do EMDR and Brainspotting in ways that are accessible and enjoyable for children with children to help them resolve trauma.
We also work with children with anxiety who need to learn healthy coping skills to eventually be able to self soothe, We also love supporting parents and helping them co-regulate with their children and set boundaries in firm but loving ways.
Therapy for Children and Teens Through Art and Play
Rachel Del Dosso and Maggie Knobbe are both Registered Clinical Art Therapists who work with children of all ages, and especially love working with preschool and early elementary children. ​
Jared Del Dosso uses play therapy to work with children and teens and also integrates art into his sessions.
Art approaches & materials you can use in session:
We can help your child with:
Teen Counseling & Support
Helping teens navigate anxiety, stress, and life changes with compassion and proven therapy approaches.
Trusted Support for Teens Navigating Life’s Challenges
We know sometimes teens just need another trusted adult in their life to support them, and they can often be more open to suggestions and feedback from someone other than their parents. As trained mental health professionals, we can assess and understand what is going on and the best course of action to help them feel like themselves again and get on the right track.
Experienced Support for Teens Facing Life’s Challenges
We have a lot of experience supporting teens as they navigate the ups and downs of adolescence. We ave experience helping teens recover from bullying, trauma, transitions, difficult events, relationship issues, PTSD, and low self esteem.
We love helping teens to learn and implement healthy coping skills and relationship skills.
