Hello,

I'm Laura McDaniel, MA, LMFT

Carlsbad Child Therapist

Now Located in Encinitas, CA ~ near the 5 Freeway & Encinitas Blvd.

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Worried About Your Child's Social-Emotional or Behavioral Struggles?

Child-Centered Therapy in Carlsbad, CA and Encinitas, CA Can Help

Is your child facing social-emotional or behavioral challenges? Taking the first step towards support can make a world of difference. As an experienced child therapist in Carlsbad, CA and Encinitas, CA, I specialize in helping children ages 5-11 navigate these difficulties.

My warm and approachable demeanor fosters trust and creates a safe space for your child to explore their emotions and experiences. Through play therapy, expressive arts, and sand tray therapy, I utilize a holistic, child-centered approach that empowers your child's innate healing capacity.

I believe in your child's potential for growth and healing. Contact me today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how child therapy can support your child's journey towards wholeness.

Empower
Healing
Growth

Through play therapy, expressive arts, and a child-centered approach, I create a safe space for your child to heal and grow.

Schedule a consultation today and take the first step towards supporting your child's emotional well-being.

Carlsbad Child Therapist Supporting

Children Ages 5-11

Your child's well-being is important. I provide in-person child therapy in Carlsbad, CA and Encinitas, CA, specializing in helping children ages 5-11 navigate various challenges, including:

ADHD
Anxiety
Acting Out & Behavioral Issues
Bullying
Giftedness
Grief/Loss
High Achieving
Learning Differences
Sibling Conflict
Social Issues
Stress

Holistic
Approach to Healing

Laura's holistic approach recognizes the connection between mind and body. Through play therapy, sand tray, and expressive arts, children can express themselves creatively and work through challenges in a supportive environment.

Experience the Difference

Specialized Support for North County Families

Real healing happens when a child feels completely safe and understood. I provide dedicated, in-person child therapy in Encinitas, CA tailored specifically for children ages 5–11. Whether your child is navigating school anxiety, ADHD, behavioral challenges, or big emotional shifts, my child-centered approach utilizes play therapy and expressive arts to foster resilience and growth.

Explore how we can partner together to restore balance to your family system.

Child Therapy in Carlsbad, CA & Encinitas, CA
Fees

Self-Pay

Fee: $200

per 50-minute session

Insurance

TriWest/Tricare - Select, Prime

Witnessing Your Child's Growth and Healing

It's incredibly rewarding to see a child's sense of self strengthen as they feel understood and supported. I'm honored to guide children on their unique journeys toward healing and wholeness, believing in their innate capacity to heal.