Meet Maggie Knobbe
Art therapist and child therapy specialist helping clients heal and grow through creativity and compassion.
Meet the Therapist
I’m Maggie Knobbe
Registered Art Therapist, Child Therapy Specialist & Trauma Therapist serving Thousand Oaks and Westlake.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA License #141419) and a Registered Art Therapist passionate about helping children, teens, and adults express themselves, heal, and grow through art and creativity.
Training & Specializations
Experience
I’ve worked with clients across all stages of life, from young children in TK classrooms to adults in day care settings, supporting emotional growth, resilience, and connection through art and therapy.
Education
Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy with specialized training in Clinical Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University.
Trainings
EMDR, CBT, Psychodynamic & Play Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Practices, and Somatic Approaches.
About Maggie Knobbe
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Art Therapist in Thousand Oaks, my goal is to help people of all ages navigate uncertainty. I love celebrating the uniqueness of each person, and create a welcoming space for people to express themselves freely and grow. Art has always been a passion of mine, and I believe that everyone has the power to express themselves through art.
These experiences influenced my culturally humble and humanistic perspective, in which I value my clients as the experts in their own life.
What it feels like to work with me
My sessions are tailored to each client’s specific needs. I love finding what works on an individual level for each person to achieve their goals, and believe in noticing the steps of progress (great and small) throughout the journey.
My therapeutic approach is an eclectic blend of clinical art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic/play therapy, and mindfulness based practices. I also integrate my training in EMDR to incorporate a somatic therapy approach.
Where I shine
I specialize in child therapy with elementary school students to help them reach their goals to feel calmer, more confident, and less distressed. Through individual therapy and groups, I work well helping clients with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, boundaries in friendships, interpersonal communication, social skills, managing depression and anxiety, mindfulness, and increasing focus.
I also work with adults who want relief from anxiety, depression and the impacts of trauma.
Areas of Expertise
Contact me for a 15-20 min phone consultation to see if we are a good fit to work together.​
With Kids & Adults
Art Therapy
Anxiety & Depression
Processing Trauma
Improved Relationships/ Family Dynamics
Separation Anxiety
EMDR
Coping with Life Transitions
Transitions Like Divorce
Grief & Loss
Setting Boundaries
Inner Critic
Working with Children
Perfectionism
Improved Communication
Neurodivergence
ADHD
Distress Tolerance
Developing Coping Skills
Therapy for Preschool Age Children
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Fees
Contact me to set up a brief consultation to see if we are a good fit.