Our Services
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If you are concerned about a change in your child’s emotions, behavior, or relationships, you can start by asking questions. Sharing what you notice at home and school helps us discuss whether child therapy may be an appropriate next step.
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Play and art offer ways to participate when words are hard to find. Your child’s therapist can adapt activities to their interests, communication style, and developmental needs.
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The first step is to contact Pearl and tell us a little about your concerns. Ask how the therapist structures the first appointment, how parents participate, and what information would be helpful to bring.
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Our published fee for a 45-minute individual session is $225. Visit [Fees and Insurance](/fees) for intake charges, other session types, and information about out-of-network benefits.
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Our office is on South Winchester Boulevard in San Jose, convenient for families in nearby Campbell and Santa Clara. Ask about appointment options and the format that fits your child.
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Big feelings can be hard for children to explain. You may notice more tears at school drop-off, arguments over everyday routines, or a child who seems quieter than usual. You want to understand what is happening and how to help.
At Pearl Child and Family Therapy, we offer child therapy in San Jose that builds on your child’s strengths. Through play, art, and a caring relationship, we help children find ways to express themselves and practice skills they can use at home and at school.
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You might be looking for support with:
- Worries, separation, or difficulty trying something new.
- Big reactions, frustration, or frequent struggles over limits.
- Friendship challenges, school stress, or changes in confidence.
- Sadness, withdrawal, or adjusting to a change in the family.
Tell us what you are noticing, even if you are unsure how to describe it. We can talk through your concerns and whether our services fit your child’s needs.
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Children can express themselves through a drawing, a game, or an imagined story. These activities give a therapist opportunities to understand a child’s experience and help them explore feelings in a way that fits their development.
Our approach makes room for your child’s interests and pace. Therapy may include naming emotions, practicing ways to handle frustration, exploring relationships, or building confidence in unfamiliar situations. Goals are shaped around your child and the concerns that brought you here.
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You bring knowledge of your child’s history, routines, and relationships. Parent check-ins help connect the work in therapy with everyday family life. They also give you space to ask questions and think through how to respond when things feel difficult.
If you would like more focused support with communication or boundaries, explore our [parent therapy and parenting support](/parent-therapy-san-jose).
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Our team includes Courtney Powers, LMFT, who works with children, adolescents, and families, and Debbie Cheng, AMFT, whose approach incorporates play, art, and CBT. Debbie practices under the supervision of Jessica O’Connor, PhD, LMFT. [Meet the Pearl team](/team-page) and contact us to discuss fit and availability.
We would be glad to hear what has been happening and help you explore the next step.
Looking for a different stage of support? Explore [teen therapy](/teen-therapy-san-jose) or [infant and early childhood therapy](/infant-early-childhood-therapy).