Top Child Therapists in California

Find the best child therapists in California. The below are child therapists who specialize in emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges among children. While these child therapists focus on the child as their primary client, they may also conduct therapy with the whole family or with parents separately in order to best support the child. They have been vetted by the Zencare team for offering high quality, clinically rigorous care.

Unlike traditional talk therapy for adults, therapy for children tends to be more interactive; techniques include play therapy, sand tray therapy, art therapy, and parent-child interaction therapy. While there is no specific certification that child therapists in California need beyond their therapist training and degree to provide therapy to children, most child therapists will pursue specialized training in order to gain skills and techniques that are specifically designed to be child-friendly.

Find a child therapist in California who matches what you are looking for for your child, watch their introductory video, and book a free initial consultation to find a great fit!