Compassionate Child & Adolescent Therapy in Marin and San Francisco | Supporting Emotional Growth & Well-Being

How It Works

Our children are faced with so much overwhelm at this time. A child's dysregulation can often manifest in ways that overwhelm their families, who are typically at wit's end by the time therapy is implemented.

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We work with the whole family to support the challenges that are present.

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Somatic Child and Adolescent Therapy is an innovative therapeutic approach designed to support children's emotional and psychological well-being by integrating body awareness with traditional talk therapy. This method recognizes that children's experiences are often expressed through their bodies and movements, making it essential to engage them holistically.

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What to Expect: During sessions, we create a safe and nurturing environment where children and teens can explore their feelings, thoughts, and physical sensations. Techniques may include:

• Body Awareness Exercises: Activities that help children connect with their physical sensations and understand how emotions manifest in their bodies.

• CBT And Anxiety Work: Awareness of anxious patterns, learning how to externalize our worry part, understanding of the body's response to anxiety and why it is so uncomfortable, learning how we often join anxiety and how to shift that joining with active and concrete tools.

• Play Therapy: Utilizing play as a medium for expression, allowing children to communicate and process experiences creatively.

• Mindfulness Practices: Simple techniques that promote relaxation and present-moment awareness, helping children manage stress and anxiety.

• Movement Activities: Engaging in gentle movements or expressive arts to release tension, foster emotional expression and heal trauma patterns.

• Setting: Our flexibility of setting allows for ease as we offer both in-office and in-nature therapy sessions.

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Benefits: Somatic Child Therapy can help children:

• Develop emotional regulation and coping skills

• Enhance self-awareness and body connection

• Process trauma or distressing experiences in a safe space

• Improve communication and social skills

• Boost confidence and resilience

• Manage Anxiety and OCD

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Our process typically includes support in parenting strategies, tools, and resources for the family.

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Who Can Benefit: This therapy is suitable for children facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues,  and difficulties in social interactions. It is particularly beneficial for children who may struggle to articulate their feelings verbally.

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Getting Started: Parents or guardians interested in Somatic Child Therapy are encouraged to reach out for an initial consultation. Together, we can discuss your child's unique needs and create a tailored therapeutic plan that fosters healing, growth, and well-being.

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Embrace a holistic approach to your child's emotional health with Somatic Child Therapy, where the journey to healing begins with the body and heart.

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A no fee consultation will occur to ensure we are a mutual fit. You have a right to request a written Good Faith Estimate of Expected Charges under the No Surprises Act.