Child Therapist San Diego

Helping Kids with Anxiety in North County

Child Therapist helping anxious kids feel calmer and act braver in San Marcos, CA

Tami Earnhart, LMFT, ATR
Therapist in San Marcos

You love your child, but you’re worried and frustrated.

You just want to help them be more confident and carefree.

It’s a real challenge to get them to try new things. You try to teach them to ride a bike and it ends in tears. You go to the beach and they refuse to ride on a boogie board or splash in the water. Their teacher tells you they rarely raise their hand even though they are doing well in school, and probably know the answer.

You are a loving, capable parent, but sometimes you fear you are failing.

Why can’t they just do it, whatever the “it” is? They are missing out on so much! When you talk to your child they can’t explain. Anxiety can be so difficult to put into words. Sometimes to us parents, it just feels like willfulness when actually it could be paralyzing fear.

There is no talking them out of that fear, as you well know. You are tired of the tug of war. So now you are thinking about therapy for your child or getting some parenting support. Just thinking about calling a therapist makes you feel nervous. I get that. I’m a parent.

Parenting is hard. I’m here to help. 

My name is Tami and I am a licensed therapist in San Marcos providing child therapy services. In therapy, my job is to make sure you and your kids feel safe and at ease. My style is calm, warm, and down-to-earth.

Together, we can identify goals for therapy. Your child can learn to become curious about what is going on with them, to notice their body responses, and to listen to the things they may be saying to themselves when they’re afraid. They can learn how to ground themselves, believe in themselves, feel calmer, and act braver.

I’m here to support you in this parenting dance with your child.

Incorporating a combination of art therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and therapeutic play interventions, I teach children to identify, cope with, and express feelings of fear. And other feelings as well in ways that don’t hinder them. The change will not happen overnight, but with consistent work in therapy, your child can feel calmer and act braver.

Your child doesn’t have to miss out on the freedom and joy of childhood.

They can learn to overcome challenges, instead of developing patterns of avoidance that will follow them into adulthood. I can’t promise that your child will become fearless.

They may always be cautious, but with my help and your support, your child can learn to face their fears. And that is an amazing feeling. 

Video: Explaining Therapy to Your Child.

If you are ready to help your child feel calmer and act braver, visit my contact page.

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What People Say About Tami Earnhart as a San Diego Child Therapy Specialist.

Reviews and testimonials in therapy are a tricky thing. Every situation is so incredibly different. And, for many, therapy is a very private experience. For that reason, I never ask for or solicit public reviews from clients.

However, I do regularly track my outcomes to ensure that my clients are progressing and reaching their goals. Whether that looks like fewer meltdowns at school, easier relationships with parents, or being able to make friends- every therapy interaction is unique and focused on the needs of my client and their family. Below, you’ll find public reviews from colleagues and clients.

  • It's hard to quantify in "stars" what Tami did for our kids. Our divorce was what you would call "high conflict" and our kids were witnesses to several highly charged situations. I could not be more thankful for Tami helping our children process their emotions during this time and being a safe space to share their feelings. Most important, she fostered positive feelings in the children towards counseling. Recently, our son returned to counseling and it wasn't forced. Because of the foundation Tami had built, he was comfortable, and TRUSTING of his new counselor.

  • Tami is a kind, compassionate, client-focused, and very skilled individual. I am continuously inspired by her genuine passion for working with kids and adults alike. Her warm spirit and lighthearted attitude make it easy for children and families to feel comfortable and confident with her. I highly endorse Tami! Kulky N. San Diego Hospice

  • I highly recommend this Licensed Art Therapist- for children who have experienced trauma - as well as adults trying to navigate their own trauma - to facilitate true healing! Rebecca Palmer- former Chief Program Officer at Community Resource Center (CRC)

  • “Tami is great working with youth. Her gentle nature helps them to stay engaged and to do some healthy discovery. She is someone that I trust and I refer to for children and adolescents.” Nikki Nolet, Relationships ReDefined: Online Coulples Therapy & Marriage Counseling

  • Tami has an outstanding personality that shines in all that she does. Tami exhibits nothing less than stellar work in working with her colleagues and clients. I enjoyed working with her and she was a great asset to our team. Shelia B. -San Diego Hospice

  • Tami provided important and healing support! Alisa Guralnick, SPHR, PHRca, 1st Senior Human Resources Consultant

  • John Van Cleef, Chief Executive Officer at Community Resource Center

  • Tami is as warm as she is skilled, and the artistic component of her therapy is a unique and powerful tool for healing. As a colleague, I highly recommend her. Kristy M.

  • I've had the pleasure of meeting Tami through another colleague and immediately got a sense of her calm and nurturing tone and presence. Her unique approach as an Art Therapist gives children and adults a means of expressing and healing that words alone can't always do. With her own experience as a parent, Tami is a great support to others who may feel they're struggling in this role at times as well. I have no hesitation referring to Tami for therapy. Diana Trevino, LMFT

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Ready to get started with therapy in San Marcos, CA? Let’s do it!