Many children and teens have problems that affect how they feel, act, or learn. Therapy is a type of treatment for these problems. It is a way to get help for your child. In therapy, kids talk and learn how to work out their problems. Going to therapy helps them cope better, communicate better, and do better.
At Therapy SoCal, educational therapy combines evidence-based learning strategies with individualized support to address the underlying factors that interfere with academic success. Whether a child has ADHD, learning differences, executive functioning challenges, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, or simply feels overwhelmed by school demands, our goal is to help them build competence, confidence, and independence.
Why Do Kids and Teens Need Therapy?
Kids and teens need therapy when they have problems they can’t cope with alone. Or they need help when problems affect how well they do, feel, or act. If things don’t get better on their own, kids may need therapy so things can improve. Sometimes, entire families need support while trying to communicate, learn, and create boundaries.
Educational therapists help students:
How Does Therapy Work?
In therapy, kids learn by doing. With younger kids, this means working with the whole family, drawing, playing, and talking. For older kids and teens, therapists share activities and ideas that focus on learning the skills they need. They talk through feelings and solve problems.
Therapists give praise and support as kids learn. They help kids believe in themselves and find their strengths. Therapy builds helpful thinking patterns and healthy behavioral habits.
A therapist might meet with the child and parent together or meet with the child alone. It depends on the child’s age. A therapist might also meet with a parent to give tips and ideas for how to help their child at home.
At first, the therapist will meet with you and your child to talk. They will ask questions and listen. This helps them learn more about your child and about the problem. The therapist will tell you how they can help.
Executive Function Coaching helps students develop the practical skills needed to plan, organize, initiate, and complete tasks more independently.
What Are Executive Functions?
Executive functions are the brain-based skills that help us manage ourselves and our daily responsibilities. These skills include:
Who Benefits from Executive Function Coaching
Educational therapists help students:
Our Coaching Philosophy
At Therapy SoCal, we recognize that executive functioning challenges are not a matter of laziness, lack of motivation, or poor character. These skills develop over time and often require explicit instruction, practice, and support.
Our coaches provide practical tools, accountability, and encouragement while helping students build confidence in their ability to manage increasing demands at school and beyond. The ultimate goal is greater independence, self-confidence, and success in everyday life.
Yes. Therapy SoCal’s multilingual team offers services in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Armenian, and Russian. Language availability may depend on the clinician and type of service requested.
Yes. Christian and faith-sensitive counseling is available for clients who would like their beliefs incorporated into therapy. Faith integration is optional, client-led, and offered alongside evidence-based psychological care. Clients do not need to request faith-based services to receive treatment at Therapy SoCal.
Child therapy may help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism-related needs, OCD, trauma, grief, disruptive behavior, emotional regulation, social challenges, family transitions, attachment concerns, and school-related difficulties.
The recommended treatment approach depends on the child’s individual needs and the results of the initial consultation.
Therapy may be helpful when emotional, behavioral, developmental, or social difficulties interfere with your child’s daily life. Signs may include persistent worry, sadness, withdrawal, intense emotional reactions, changes in sleep, school difficulties, family conflict, avoidance, or trouble recovering from a stressful experience.
An initial consultation can help determine whether therapy, psychological testing, parent support, or another service may be appropriate.
To request therapy or psychological testing, complete the form on the Contact Therapy SoCal page or call 661-904-0088.
Please include the type of service you are seeking, the client’s age, your preferred location or telehealth option, and a convenient way to reach you.
Dr. Melissa Jinariu, Licensed Psychologist and Associates
Mon-Fri: 08AM-08PM
Saturday: Appointments may be available upon request.
27201 Tourney Road, Suite 201, Valencia, CA 91355 AND 216 N. Glendora Ave, Suite 203, Glendora, CA 91741
(661)-904-0088
dr.melissaJinariu@gmail.com
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