Child therapy in Los Angeles, CA
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Therapy in Los Angeles by the numbers
Based on 2748 licensed therapists across the US, including 21 in Los Angeles · Updated July 2026
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What to expect from therapy in Los Angeles
Whether or not it's connected to performance anxiety, body image concerns, and entertainment industry pressure, here's what to expect when working through a child's struggles with a therapist in Los Angeles.
Parent consultation
The therapist will meet with parents first to understand the child's history, current concerns, and family dynamics. This helps create a safe, informed treatment plan.
Earning your child's trust
A child needs to feel safe before they'll share much, so the first few sessions are relaxed and low-pressure, at a pace set by your child.
Working on the problem
Once trust is there, sessions target the concern itself — worries, anger, sadness, school problems — with activities and skills suited to your child's age.
Family check-ins
Expect periodic sessions with parents or the whole family to review progress, agree on next steps, and decide together when therapy can wind down.
Example searches in Los Angeles
Illustrative examples, not real client stories — describe your own situation to see who fits.
"My child won't go to school in Los Angeles"
Situation: Parents in Los Angeles whose child is refusing to attend school due to anxiety and social difficulties
Example match: Matched with a child psychologist specializing in school refusal and anxiety
"Behavioral issues in my 8-year-old"
Situation: A family in Los Angeles dealing with their child's aggressive behavior, defiance, and emotional outbursts
Example match: Connected with a child therapist using play therapy and parent coaching, available for family sessions
"Teen counseling for self-esteem"
Situation: A family in Los Angeles whose teenager has become withdrawn and critical of their looks since starting high school
Example match: Connected with an adolescent therapist experienced in self-esteem and body image
Play and behavioral therapy for children in Los Angeles
Counseling for children doesn't have to wait for a crisis. For families in Los Angeles where parents work long hours in demanding jobs, there can be little slack in the week. Children notice when adults are stretched thin, and stress travels down through the household. Short-term help can give a child words for big feelings and practical skills before small problems settle into habits.
Exposure-based CBT helps children with phobias, separation anxiety or OCD face their fears step by step. Child therapists often check in with teachers and pediatricians, so strategies at home and at school line up.
Child therapists in Los Angeles by the numbers
In Los Angeles, 3 of 21 therapists on FindSupport work with children (14%); start with those profiles and widen the search if none fits. The share of therapists who work with children is 14% in Los Angeles, against 6% in Phoenix and 3% in Scottsdale. Next to the 14% for child therapy, Los Angeles profiles show 19% with couples and 10% with families.
Budget roughly $120–$250 per session for child therapy in Los Angeles, CA, and ask each therapist about insurance and sliding-scale fees. If you'd rather start child therapy from home, about 14% of listed therapists in Los Angeles offer online sessions. Video sessions tend to suit older children and teens better than young children, who usually do best in a room with toys and art materials.
Child therapy near Los Angeles, CA: other cities and video sessions
Compared with the rest of California, Los Angeles has a shorter list than San Diego, 21 against 25; video sessions with California-licensed therapists widen the choice for child therapy. Outside California, Phoenix, AZ lists 18, 6% of whom work with children; Scottsdale, AZ lists 32, 3% of whom work with children. Therapists there can see you by video only if they're also licensed in California.
Signs it's time to find counseling for your child
After a divorce, a move, a loss or a frightening event, short-term support can help a child make sense of what happened. Sleep problems that last — trouble falling asleep, frequent nightmares, or needing a parent nearby again — can signal worry a child can't put into words.
Ask what ages the therapist usually works with — a play therapist for a five-year-old and a teen specialist are different fits. Ask whether they coordinate with your child's school or pediatrician if that would help. Ask whether parent sessions can be held online or early in the day, so busy schedules don't stall the work. Reading two or three child therapist profiles in Los Angeles side by side — focus areas, approach, fees — is often the quickest way to a short list.
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Find child therapy help in Los Angeles →Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a good child therapist in Los Angeles?
Look for therapists who specialize in children and adolescents, have experience with your child's specific concerns, and use age-appropriate methods. FindSupport matches you with child specialists in Los Angeles based on your child's needs.
What if my child talks about self-harm or suicide?
Take it seriously and stay calm. If your child is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Otherwise call or text 988 for guidance, and let your child's therapist know right away — therapy is ongoing support, not a crisis service.
What is behavioral therapy for children?
Behavioral therapy focuses on what a child does and what happens around it: predictable routines, specific praise, consistent consequences and skills practiced step by step. With younger children much of the work goes through the parents, in parent training or parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT); older children and teens often learn skills directly, for example in CBT.
How much does child counseling cost in Los Angeles, CA?
Child therapy in Los Angeles typically costs $120–$250 per session. For a sense of scale, twelve weekly sessions at that rate come to about $1,440–$3,000 before insurance or sliding-scale discounts. Ask about insurance and sliding-scale fees when you reach out — many therapists offer one or the other.
Can I see a child therapist online in California?
Yes. Online child therapy works well for many people. The therapist needs to be licensed in California (where you are during the session), so they don't have to be based nearby. In Los Angeles, 3 of the 21 listed therapists mention online sessions. Online parent sessions are a practical option even when your child's own sessions are in person.
How many therapists does FindSupport list in Los Angeles for child therapy?
21 therapists based in Los Angeles are listed, and 14% of them work with children (3 profiles). Describe what you're dealing with and we'll surface the Los Angeles therapists who fit.
Where else in California can I find a child therapist?
Elsewhere in California, FindSupport lists 25 therapists in San Diego; 22 therapists in San Francisco. Therapists licensed in California can see you by video wherever in the state they're based, so distance matters less than fit.
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