San Diego, CA · Telehealth throughout California
Child therapy that treats the whole child, body and mind.
When your child is anxious, overwhelmed, or just not themselves, they deserve care that sees the whole picture. We combine gentle, play-based, trauma-informed therapy with functional medicine, reaching the roots of what's going on instead of only the surface, so your child can truly feel better, not just cope better.
Why families choose us
Two children can have the same worry for completely different reasons. We find your child's.
When a child struggles, most practices work with the mind alone. For many kids, that helps. But the fuller picture often includes the body too: sleep, nutrition, gut health, hormones, a nervous system stuck in alarm. As an integrative practice, we look at both at once, the emotional and the physical, and build a single plan around what your specific child needs. It's a more complete kind of care, and it's why families choose us, whether therapy is brand new to your family or you've tried it before.
Our approach
We treat the whole child, not just the behavior.
Emotional safety
Helping your child name, feel, and move through big emotions instead of being run by them.
Nervous system
Calming a dysregulated system through somatic and play-based tools, with attention to sleep, nutrition, and routines that shape mood and focus.
Family & belonging
Strengthening the relationships a child heals inside of, starting with the parent-child bond.
What's underneath
Looking past the surface behavior to the trauma, transition, or unmet need that's actually driving it.
Is it time?
Signs your child might benefit from support
You don't need a diagnosis or a crisis to reach out. If any of these feel familiar, a conversation is a good next step.
Frequent meltdowns, big anger, or emotional outbursts
Worry, fear, or anxiety that's getting in the way
Trouble sleeping, or new stomachaches and headaches
Withdrawing, shutting down, or seeming sad or flat
A hard transition: divorce, a move, a new sibling, loss
Struggles at school, with focus, or with friendships
A scary or overwhelming experience they haven't shaken
A sudden change in behavior you can't quite explain
If your child is in immediate danger or talking about hurting themselves, this page isn't the right first step. Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911 right away, then reach out to us for ongoing care.
What we help with
Care for what your child is carrying
Every child is different, so every plan is too. These are some of the most common reasons families come to us.
Anxiety & worry
Fears, perfectionism, separation anxiety, and the physical side of stress.
Trauma & grief
Scary events, loss, and experiences that still feel too big to hold.
Big emotions
Meltdowns, anger, and dysregulation, with real tools to feel calmer.
Life transitions
Divorce, moves, blended families, and other family changes.
Behavior challenges
Defiance and power struggles, understood as signals, not misbehavior.
Focus & school
School stress, attention, and confidence with learning.
Friendships
Social struggles, bullying, and building healthy connection.
Self-esteem
Helping your child feel capable, safe, and good about who they are.
What to expect
How therapy works for kids
Free consultation
A relaxed 15-minute call with you, the parent, to hear what's going on and see if we're the right fit. No pressure.
Getting to know your child
We build trust first. Through play and conversation, your