You know your kid. Maybe school mornings have turned into a standoff, or your child has gone quiet and you can't quite reach them. You've been trying everything you know, and you're tired of guessing.
Every kid needs a place where they can take a breath and be themselves. Some kids have a hard time finding it. Our therapists specialize in children and teens, and children, teens, and whole families are who we work with most. You don't need the right words to start. Tell us about why you're here, and we'll take it from there.
What child therapy is
Therapy that works the way kids work.
Our therapists use play and art-based approaches, because play is how children naturally show what's going on inside. To your child, a session feels less like an appointment and more like time with a grown-up who really gets them.
A place that's theirs.
Coming to therapy doesn't mean your child is the problem. Our approach is strengths-based: we start with what your child already does well, and we build from there. The goal is a kid who feels understood, at home and inside their own head.
Parents are part of it.
You're not dropped at the door. Your child's therapist will keep you in the picture and involve you in the way that fits your child's age, so the work in the room can carry over into life at home.
- Big feelings are running the house: meltdowns, worry, anger that seems to come from nowhere.
- School has gotten hard, whether that's mornings, homework, friendships, or all three.
- Your family is going through a change, like a move, a divorce, or a loss, and your child is carrying it in their own way.
- Your child has gone quiet, and "How was your day?" gets you nothing.
- Your gut says something is off, even if you can't name it yet.
Child therapy is one-on-one support built around your child. If your child is a teenager, teen therapy is built for that age. If the whole household is feeling the strain, family therapy brings everyone into the room. And if worry is the loudest part, see how we work with anxiety.
What to expect
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Reach out.
Fill out our short contact form or call us. Tell us about why you're here, in your own words. No clinical language needed. Do you have a preferred therapist? You can tell us that too.
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We coordinate for you.
A care coordinator, not a therapist, follows up to talk through therapist fit, language preferences, availability, and cost. You choose from there. Scheduling and cost questions stay with our care team, so your child's time is for therapy.
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Meet the therapist.
A consultation is available before you commit, so you and your child can see whether the fit feels right.
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Begin.
Early sessions are about your child's therapist getting to know your child, often through play, and getting to know you as a parent. How much you're in the room is something you'll work out together, in the way that fits your child's age.
Our approach
We take time to match your child with a therapist who fits, including language. Depending on the therapist, sessions are available in Korean, Mandarin, or Taiwanese.
Play and art aren't warm-ups before the real therapy. For children, they are the therapy: a way to work through what's hard without needing adult words for it. Your child's therapist also pays attention to the world around your child, including how culture and generational differences show up between parents and kids. Families of every background are welcome here.
And therapy here is never about labeling your child. It's about helping them feel understood, and giving you a clearer window into what they need.
Who you'll work with
Nabi Family Therapy is a group practice of experienced therapists across four California offices. Our team includes licensed therapists and supervised associate therapists, and children, teens, and families are the heart of our work. We match your child with the therapist who fits, rather than asking you to figure that out alone.
Logistics
In person at our offices in Manhattan Beach, Arcadia, Irvine, and Burbank, California.
Online sessions are available for clients who are physically in California or Oregon at the time of the session.
Your child's therapist will talk openly with you about what makes sense for your child.
Requests go through our care team, who coordinate scheduling with you. There is no instant online booking, on purpose: matching comes first.
Fees and insurance
We believe you should understand cost before you begin, not after. When you reach out, our care coordinator will walk you through the cost for the therapist your child is matched with, before you commit to anything.
Sessions are $175–250. Sliding scale spots are limited but available.
We are currently in-network with Cigna PPO, Aetna PPO, Optum/United Health, and Anthem Blue Cross, in California. Availability varies by therapist, please contact us to verify.
Sliding-scale spots are available for students, single parents, caregivers, essential workers, seniors, and others facing hardship. FSA and HSA payments are accepted.
We provide superbills you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of what your care will cost.
Questions
FAQs
Will I be in the room with my child?+
Sometimes, and it changes as the work goes on. Some sessions may include you; many are your child's own time. Your child's therapist will work out with you what fits your child's age and what they need right now, and you'll never be guessing about the plan.
Will I know what my child talks about in session?+
You'll always know how the work is going and how you can help at home. At the same time, part of what makes therapy work is that your child gets a space that feels like theirs, so therapists are thoughtful about what gets shared word-for-word, in a way that fits your child's age. Your child's therapist will talk this through with you at the start, so the ground rules are clear to everyone, including your child.
What if my child doesn't want to go?+
That's common, and it isn't a dealbreaker. Because sessions are built around play and art rather than sit-and-talk, most kids find it easier than they expected. The therapist meets your child where they are, without pressure. A consultation before you commit can also help your child warm up to the idea.
Can my child do therapy online?+
In-person sessions are available at our four California offices. We also offer secure online therapy for clients who are physically in California or Oregon.
How much does it cost?+
Cost depends on the therapist your child is matched with and whether insurance applies. Our care coordinator will go over the numbers with you before the first session, so there are no surprises.
Every kid needs a place where they can take a breath and be themselves, and every family deserves a place to belong.
When you're ready, reach out and tell us about why you're here. Our care team will take it from there.