Support for children navigating emotions, behavior challenges, and life transitions — in a safe, nurturing environment.
When Your Child Is Struggling, Support Matters
If your child is experiencing anxiety, emotional outbursts, behavioral changes, or difficulty expressing feelings, you are not alone. Many Cerritos families reach out when they notice their child needs additional support — and early intervention can make a meaningful difference.
At Love, Listen & Play, we help children feel understood, supported, and confident as they grow.
Ways Child Therapy Can Help
Personalized therapy to support children in a safe nurturing manner.
Emotional Regulation
Helping children understand and manage big emotions in healthy ways.
Communication Skills
Supporting children in expressing thoughts and feelings safely and effectively.
Confidence & Self-Esteem
Building a stronger sense of self, confidence, and emotional resilience.
Coping & Life Skills
Teaching age-appropriate strategies to handle stress, change, and challenges.
Child Therapy Services in Cerritos
Through play-based therapy, young children engage in creative, therapeutic activities to express feelings, process experiences, and develop emotional regulation skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Play Therapy (Ages 3–7)
Through play-based therapy, young children engage in creative, therapeutic activities to express feelings, process experiences, and develop emotional regulation skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Child Counseling (School-Aged Children)
We help school-aged children work through emotional challenges, learn healthy coping strategies, build self-confidence, and develop effective school strategies.
Parent Support & Coaching
Collaborative sessions where we support and guide parents in understanding their child’s unique emotional and behavioral needs while strengthening family connection and communication.
Our Clinicians
Each therapist brings warmth, experience, and a deep understanding of child development to help children feel safe, heard, and supported.
Abigail Ortega
LCSW #69747
Erica Ochoa
LCSW# 110124
Constanza Patricia Whitwood
LCSW #77911
Serving Children in Cerritos, CA
We proudly support families in Cerritos and nearby communities, providing child therapy that meets children where they are developmentally and emotionally.
Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, or adjusting to life changes, our team is here to help.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. We offer both in-person sessions and secure telehealth options, depending on your child’s needs and family preferences.
If your child is experiencing ongoing emotional distress, behavioral changes, school difficulties, anxiety, or trouble coping with transitions, therapy can be a helpful source of support.
We work with children ages 3 and up, including school-aged children and adolescents.
Yes. Parent involvement is an important part of therapy. Sessions may include parent check-ins, coaching, or collaborative family support depending on your child’s needs.
The length of therapy varies based on each child’s goals and progress. Some families see improvement within a few months, while others benefit from longer-term support.
Yes. Therapy is confidential and handled according to ethical and legal guidelines, with appropriate parent involvement.
Serving Children in Cerritos, CA
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
If you’re concerned about your child’s emotional well-being, support is available. A brief consultation can help you understand next steps and determine what kind of support may be helpful for your child and family.