
Child Therapy
Leading child psychologist for complex children, teens & neurodivergent youth
One of the country’s most experienced child psychologists & neurodiversity experts, Dr. Luisa helps children overcome anxiety, ADHD, OCD, ASD and behavioral challenges. Achieve family harmony and happiness with in-home therapy in Steamboat Springs, Colorado or virtual therapy in most US states (tap for map).
Dr. Luisa gets behavior change when other therapists fail.
For some kids, a general therapist, social worker, or parent coach can be helpful. However, therapy for young children, children with complex needs, neurodivergent kids, and children with ASD requires highly specific experience and a deep understanding of psychology to achieve effective change. Dr. Luisa is a licensed clinical psychologist with decades of specialized pediatric experience developing and implementing life-changing care plans to support lasting family joy.


Rewarding Decisions Are The Most Difficult To Make
Deciding to get help for your child is tough and also the most rewarding decisions. Dr. Luisa can treat, counsel, and support toddlers, kids, tweens, and teens with all kinds of life struggles, including:
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behavioral problems
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anxiety
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autism & ASD
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ADHD
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school refusal
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phobias and fears
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tantrums
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family stress and chaos
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depression
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irritability
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defiance
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sensory integration disorder
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social anxiety
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disruptive behavior disorder
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intermittent explosive disorder
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disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
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oppositional defiant disorder
Achieve the Lifestyle Your Family Deserves
If you answer “yes” to any of the following, then Dr. Luisa is confident she can improve your family’s life:
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Do thoughts about your child’s behavior consume a good portion of your day?
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Does your child’s behavior interfere with daily family activities?
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Have you altered your lifestyle because of your child’s behavior?
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Have the problems been going on for a long period of time?
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Have you tried solving problems on your own without success?
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Are you concerned with your child’s safety or the safety of your family?

Raising Kids Right, is Hard.
Child Therapy Experience with Dr. Luisa
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A comprehensive 90-minute initial assessment determines which therapies and strategies will best help your child succeed.
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Therapy begins. Your child's therapy sessions are custom-tailored to achieve harmony through systematic and evidence-based therapies, which can include:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Virtual Child Therapy Availability

Book a Free Consult to Get Started with Child Therapy
Book a free phone consultation with child psychologist Dr. Luisa. A strong connection with your therapist is important. If Dr. Luisa is not a good fit, she can provide an alternative referral. With Dr. Luisa, there’s no long-term treatment contract. Instead, you get a doctor committed to improving your family’s life and happiness.