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Child Therapy for ages 5-11 in Encinitas, CA

Your child's well-being is important

 

I offer in-person child therapy in Encinitas, CA, specializing in supporting children ages 5-11 navigating various challenges, including:

  • ​ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Acting Out & Behavioral Issues

  • Bullying

  • Giftedness

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Executive Function

  • Grief & Loss

  • High Achieving

  • Learning Differences

  • Sibling Conflict

  • Social Issues

  • Stress​​

About

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Laura McDaniel, LMFT



I provide comprehensive, individualized treatment to help boost self-esteem, facilitate healing and growth. I offer positive parenting strategies and positive reinforcement systems to encourage children to adopt new behaviors. I work closely with your child and family in order to best meet your child's needs.

Through play therapy, expressive arts, and a child-centered approach, I create a safe space for your child to heal and grow.

 

Schedule a consultation today and take the first step towards supporting your child's emotional well-being.

(442) 264-7972 

laura@encinitaschildtherapist.com​​

About

Self-Pay: $200

per 50-minute session

 

  • Aetna - PPO

  • TriWest/Tricare - Select, Prime

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum​ - PPO

 

Worried About Your Child's Social-Emotional or Behavioral Struggles?

Child-Centered Therapy in Encinitas, CA Can Help

 

Is your child facing social-emotional or behavioral challenges? Taking the first step towards support can make a world of difference. As an experienced child therapist in Encinitas, CA, I specialize in helping children ages 5-11 navigate these difficulties. My warm and approachable demeanor fosters trust and creates a safe space for your child to explore their emotions and experiences. Through play therapy, expressive arts, and sand tray therapy, I utilize a holistic, child-centered approach that empowers your child's innate healing capacity. I believe in your child's potential for healing and growth.

 

Contact me today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how child therapy can support your child's journey towards wholeness.

           (442) 264-7972

           laura@encinitaschildtherapist.com​​

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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist  LMFT #140983​​​​

Specialized Support for North County Families


Real healing happens when a child feels completely safe and understood. I provide dedicated, in-person child therapy in Encinitas, CA tailored specifically for children ages 5–11. Whether your child is navigating school anxiety, ADHD, behavioral challenges, or big emotional shifts, my child-centered approach utilizes play therapy and expressive arts to foster resilience and growth.

Explore how we can partner together to restore balance to your family system.

191 Calle Magdalena, Suite 295

Encinitas, CA 92024

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