Child Psychologists and Child Therapists in Sausalito, CA.

Matt Lindgren is a male child therapist who offers play therapy & conjoint family play therapy to help children with behavioral problems, child abuse, domestic violence, and foster care. Whenever possible, I attempt to have a parent/caregiver present during play therapy sessions, as an active participant. I find therapy is more effective if children can connect with the important people in their lives during a session as a way of healing. I'm one of a few Oakland therapists trained to use EMDR & Somatic Experiencing interventions with children in play therapy. I've adapted these techniques to use them in play, making play therapy much more powerful.

I specialize in working with pre-teens, teens, and adolescents. Primarily I work with ages 11 & up. In working with younger populations, I find that they are sharp and acutely observant. Providing a a space where they feel safe to share their innermost thoughts and feelings while offering tools they can take with them out into the world to see examples of concrete progress helps solidify the therapeutic bond and trust in the process.

Jonathan and Barbara work with parents to shift family patterns so that most behavioral problems and issues with their children disappear. Jonathan began his private therapy practice as a pediatric family therapist, working closely with a prominent pediatric psychiatrist. He trained at a child-guidance center in Stamford CT and studied at the two foremost family therapy training centers in North America.

I find that counseling with children is most effective with the cooperation and collaboration of the child's parents or primary caregivers. Together with you, the child's parent/guardian, I will develop a treatment plan for how we can best meet your child's needs. Issues in younger children can sometimes be symptoms of issues in the family system, so family involvement is an essential component in supporting your child.

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