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Child Therapy San Diego

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Parenting Support

Welcome!
Child Therapy San Diego (CTSD) is a practice dedicated exclusively to the treatment of children and adolescents.
We strive to create a space where children feel understood, heard, and seen—and where parents receive the support they need to raise their children with confidence in their parenting.
Our Mission:
Our job is to help children and families by reducing emotional and behavioral stressors and enhancing their overall quality of life. Our trained therapists are here to help every step of the way with compassion, expertise, and dedication.
HOW WE STARTED
CTSD was founded in 2013 by Raphaella Croccia, LMFT, RPT- S.
Raphaella or Rapha, (phonetically "Haffa”) is a Licensed Psychotherapist and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor who believes that children communicate, learn and heal through playing, making art, and exploring the world around them.
ART and PLAY THERAPY
CTSD clinicians (passionately) utilize Play Therapy, among various forms of Expressive Arts Therapies in their work creating developmentally appropriate and engaging pathways for children to explore emotions, build skills, and heal.
TAILORED FACILITIES
Our playrooms are state-of-the-art, thoughtfully designed and fully equipped with everything needed to support and facilitate a child’s expression of feelings, thoughts, and ideas through art and play.



PARENTS PARTICIPATON
At our practice, we view parents as essential partners in the therapeutic process.
They are actively involved and kept informed every step of the way.
We recognize that the child is our primary client—the VIP - and honor their therapeutic space while collaborating closely with their parents to ensure well-rounded and comprehensive support.
Our goal is to provide individualized clinical interventions, practical resources, education, and parenting support tailored to the unique needs of each child and family we serve.
COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOL
School can be challenging for children, not just academically, but also socially and emotionally. These aspects are all essential to their overall development.
Our therapists work seamlessly with the child’s school and classroom teacher ensuring comprehensive support for the child’s growth, emotional well-being, and academic success.

Tour our original Play Therapy room
Tour our new
Play Therapy room


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