Providing individual therapy to children & teens, and parent coaching in person or online.
Is your child struggling with excessive worry, irritability, getting in trouble in school or avoiding school altogether? Are you feeling stuck in how to help your child, and worried about what your child’s future will be if they continue down this path? These are common feelings that parents who love their children have when things get hard.
As a therapist who has worked with children for 16 years, at every stage of development, I know how scary and hopeless it can feel when children seem stuck in difficult patterns of behavior. It doesn’t help that everyone has an opinion about how a parent “should” be (more stern, less yelling, more punishment, more rewards… the list goes on).
I have worked with an array of families and a diverse range of parenting styles, and the only thing that I can say for sure is that parenting is complicated - there aren’t easy answers, and parents often feel alone in figuring out what’s right for their family.
I want to recognize the effort that it took to search for a therapist online, and I offer you hope that things can change and get better. Just the fact that you’re here is a step forward. Please reach out to me for a free consultation to see if I might be a good fit for you or your child.
Contact Me
Oakland, CA
luis@luiscuellartherapy.com
(510) 214-2204
Areas of Practice
Children (5-18)
Childhood comes with challenges that offer children the opportunity to grow and become more confident in their abilities. But sometimes these challenges feel larger than what the child can handle. Using a combination of play, art, and talk therapy, I work with children of all ages to understand, manage, and express their feelings in healthy ways. Together we can help children tune into their strengths and seek support from trusted adults to feel more confident in their ability to do hard things.
Parents & Caregivers
Raising children can be one of the most fulfilling experiences that we can embark on, but it is common for caregivers to experience confusion, frustration, guilt and shame when challenges arise. I work together with parents and caregivers, in a judgement-free space, to process difficult feelings and connect with their values in order to strengthen their relationships with their child. If you’re a caregiver who thinks that your own “stuff” might be impacting your relationship with your child, therapy can be a great way to get what you need so that you can be more present for you child.
Adults of any Age
At any stage of life we are confronted with challenges and changes that may feel like more than we can handle alone. Whether you are in the midst of a life change, struggling with anxiety or depression, or simply wanting gain a deeper understanding of your situation, psychotherapy can help. I offer a safe space for people of all walks of life to process their feelings, define their own goals, and create their own solutions.