Business Details
Child & Family Therapy Services in Lafayette, CA
Bay Area Counseling is a dedicated therapeutic practice serving children, teens, parents, and families in Lafayette, CA. Founded on the principle that growth emerges from deep, trusting relationships, we specialize in play therapy, sandtray therapy, and filial therapy to address anxiety, trauma, and emotional challenges. Our approach emphasizes building on individual strengths to foster resilience and confidence. With over two decades of experience, we provide personalized counseling and evidence-based interventions tailored to each client's unique needs. We collaborate closely with families to strengthen connections and navigate co-parenting or blended family dynamics.For professionals, we offer supervision, consultation, and training to enhance clinical skills in play therapy and trauma-informed care. Our practice integrates expressive arts and humanistic therapies to help clients process emotions effectively. Committed to ethical standards, we maintain confidentiality and prioritize client-centered care. Bay Area Counseling supports clients in developing problem-solving skills and emotional regulation techniques. We are dedicated to advancing mental health through continuous education and community engagement.
Services
Play Therapy
Sandtray Therapy
Filial Therapy
Psychotherapy
Child Counseling
Family Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Clinical Supervision
Therapist Training
Trauma Therapy
Highlights and features
- We specialize in evidence-based play therapy for children aged 3-12
- Our trauma-informed approach addresses complex emotional challenges
- We provide personalized parental coaching for family dynamics
- Our therapist holds RPT-Supervisor certification for professional development
- We integrate expressive arts with traditional therapeutic techniques
Associations and certifications
- California Board of Behavioral Sciences
- Association for Play Therapy
Services
Play Therapy
Our play therapy services use age-appropriate techniques to help children express emotions and develop coping skills. Through structured activities, children learn to communicate feelings nonverbally while building trust with therapists. This evidence-based approach effectively addresses behavioral issues and emotional distress in young clients.
Sandtray Therapy
Sandtray therapy utilizes miniature worlds to help clients externalize inner experiences. This non-directive method allows safe exploration of complex emotions through symbolic play. Clients arrange miniature figures in sand to create scenes reflecting their internal struggles and personal narratives.
Clinical Supervision
We provide board-approved supervision for therapists pursuing MFT licensure and Registered Play Therapist certification. Supervision sessions focus on developing trauma-informed practices, play therapy techniques, and ethical clinical decision-making through case discussions and skill-building exercises.
Family Counseling
Our family therapy services address parent-child relationship challenges and co-parenting dynamics. We offer practical strategies for managing behavioral issues while improving communication patterns. Parent coaching sessions provide tools for creating supportive home environments and addressing developmental concerns.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma therapy employs play-based interventions to help children process adverse experiences. We use evidence-based techniques to regulate nervous system responses while building emotional resilience. Treatment focuses on restoring safety and developing healthy coping mechanisms for trauma survivors.
People
Jeannette Harroun
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Jeannette Harroun is a licensed therapist specializing in child and family therapy with over 20 years of clinical experience. She uses play-based interventions to help children process emotions and develop coping skills while supporting families through challenging transitions.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer for children?
We specialize in play therapy, sandtray therapy, and filial therapy for children aged 3-12, using age-appropriate techniques to address emotional and behavioral challenges.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement and offer self-pay options with transparent pricing as required by federal law.
Can parents participate in their child's therapy sessions?
Parent involvement varies by treatment plan. We offer filial therapy sessions involving parents and provide parental coaching to support therapeutic progress at home.
What continuing education opportunities do you provide?
We offer play therapy trainings approved by California BBS and the Association for Play Therapy, covering trauma treatment and expressive therapy techniques.
How do you handle confidentiality in therapy?
We maintain strict confidentiality while following legal guidelines. Parents receive general progress updates unless specific safety concerns require disclosure.
