Business Details
16 Years
experience
Expert Child and Family Psychological Services in Los Angeles
Dr Kearney Visser is a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience specializing in child, adolescent, and family therapy. Since establishing her private practice in Santa Monica in 2010, she has dedicated her career to addressing behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, developmental delays, and gender-specific needs through evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and sensory integration. Her approach emphasizes family involvement, offering tailored sessions that empower parents to support their children's growth.With advanced training in pediatric psychology and trauma, including work at Children's Hospital and UCLA, Dr. Visser combines academic rigor with compassionate care. Her practice addresses modern challengesfrom academic pressures to neurodiversitywhile fostering resilience through individualized tools. She holds a Ph.D. from Alliant International University and maintains expertise in legal evaluations and educational accommodations, ensuring comprehensive support for clients navigating complex emotional and developmental landscapes.
Services
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Family Counseling
Behavioral Intervention
Developmental Delay Support
Anxiety Management
Gender Identity Support
Educational Accommodations
Trauma-Informed Care
Social Skills Training
Parent Education Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of specialized experience in child and adolescent psychology.
- Our practice integrates cognitive behavioral therapy with sensory and play-based interventions.
- Family sessions are prioritized to strengthen parental support systems.
- We address gender-specific developmental needs with tailored therapeutic approaches.
- Our team includes a licensed clinical psychologist with legal evaluation expertise.
Services
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Specialized therapeutic interventions for children and teens address emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Our approach combines cognitive behavioral techniques with play and sensory therapies to create age-appropriate, engaging sessions. Each plan is tailored to foster emotional regulation, social skills, and academic success while addressing specific concerns like anxiety or ADHD.
Family Counseling
Integrated family sessions strengthen support systems by teaching parents effective communication and behavior management strategies. This collaborative approach addresses home dynamics, improves, and ensures consistent care between therapy sessions. Techniques focus on practical solutions for daily challenges while reinforcing therapeutic progress.
Developmental Delay Support
Comprehensive programs target adaptive skills, communication, and motor development for children with delays. Services include individualized assessments, goal-oriented therapy plans, and caregiver training. Our multidisciplinary approach incorporates sensory integration and play-based methods to maximize developmental outcomes in natural environments.
Gender Identity Support
Affirmative care for transgender and gender-diverse youth includes psychosocial evaluation, family education, and coordination with medical providers. Therapy focuses on self-esteem building, navigating social transitions, and addressing discrimination-related stress. Our practice emphasizes understanding gender-specific developmental needs while fostering family acceptance.
Educational Accommodations
Expert guidance helps families secure IEPs, 504 plans, and classroom modifications. Services include psychoeducational testing, documentation for accommodations, and collaboration with school staff. We address learning disorders, attention challenges, and testing anxiety to ensure students receive appropriate academic support and achieve their full potential.
People
Dr Kearney Visser
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Visser specializes in child psychology with 15+ years of experience. She earned her Ph.D. from Alliant International University, completed postdoctoral work at UCLA, and served as Clinical Executive Director at Step By Step Edu Play Inc. Her expertise includes trauma, developmental delays, and gender-specific interventions.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We specialize in children aged 3-18 and their families, addressing developmental, behavioral, and emotional needs across early childhood through adolescence.
Do you accept insurance?
Our practice operates as an out-of-network provider. We provide documentation for potential reimbursement but recommend verifying coverage details with your insurance carrier.
How are parents involved in treatment?
Family participation is integral. We conduct regular parent consultations and provide home-based strategies to reinforce therapeutic progress through consistent communication and skill-building activities.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
We employ evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, sensory integration, and Floor Time techniques tailored to each child's developmental needs and learning style.
Can you help with school-related challenges?
Yes, we provide psychoeducational assessments, develop classroom accommodation plans, and collaborate with educators to address learning disorders, attention issues, and behavioral concerns.
How do you address gender identity concerns?
We offer affirmative care through individual therapy, family education, and coordination with medical professionals to support transgender youth in navigating social and emotional aspects of their transition.
