Notes From the Nook: Child and Teen Therapy Advice for Bay Area Parents

How to choose a child therapist on the Peninsula: why specialization matters, questions to ask, red flags, and how to tell when you have found the right fit.

What to expect when your child sees an anxiety therapist in San Jose: the first session, how ongoing sessions work, and how parents stay part of it.

What to expect when your child starts therapy in San Jose: the first session, how a plan comes together, and how parents stay involved throughout.

What to do when your child snaps 'I don't need help': why refusing help ties to self-esteem, and ways to support them without taking over the task.

What play therapy is, what it is not, and why children ages 3 to 10 work things out through play. For parents weighing whether it fits their child.

Six truths about child therapy in San Jose, including why it is more than talking, why specialization matters, and why starting early helps.