At Wishwell, we offer an innovative approach to mental health care for kids of all ages. Families choose us because
• Our skilled child therapists and coaches have decades of experience working with children and families,
• We’re committed to providing personalized therapy and coaching services depending on your child’s unique needs, and
• We have several different specialties, allowing us to support your family no matter what you’re going through.
Here, we’ve compiled a list of our providers so you can determine who is the best fit for your family.
6 top-rated child therapist & coaches in San Diego
1. Celeste Alvarado, Coach
Celeste is passionate about helping athletes and performers break through the barriers that keep them from reaching their full potential. She will work directly with your child to find the skills that work best for their specific situation.
- Role: Mental Performance Coach in Athletics & Performing Arts
- Education: Degree in Kinesiology at the California State University of Fullerton
- Specialty Areas: Anxiety or Depression, Communication Skills, Decision-Making Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting & Achievement, Life Skills, Peak Performance Enhancement, Self-Belief Development, Stress Management
2. Ericka Stephenson, Coach
Ericka enjoys empowering the kids and families she works with. She is dedicated to helping children build skills and discover tangible steps they can take to reach their goals.
- Role: Wellness Coach
- Additional Credentials: Certified Relationship Coach, Reiki Master, & Yin Yoga Instructor with a Speech-Pathology license
- Specialty Areas: Anger or Panic, Trauma, Attachment Issues, Confidence Building, Emotional Intelligence, Peer Relationships, Self-Belief Development, Stress management
3. Rick Sevilla, Coach
Through his experience as an educator and school counselor, Rick has developed a strong expertise in helping children build social-emotional skills. He is dedicated to giving your child the support that they need to thrive.
- Role: Empowerment Coach
- Education: Decades of experience as an educator and school counselor in middle, high school, and alternative education settings
- Specialty Areas: Anxiety or Depression, Bullying Resilience, Communication Skills, Confidence Building, Decision-Making Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting & Achievement, Life Skills, Peer Relationships
4. Sergio Zamora, Child Therapist San Diego
Sergio has over six years of experience supporting children and their families in both academic and clinical settings. He uses a variety of different evidence-based techniques to help kids of all ages find wellness.
- Role: Child Therapist
- Education: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
- Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Family Systems Therapy
- Specialty Areas: ADHD/ADD, Adolescent Issues, Anger or Panic, Trauma, Anxiety or Depression, Attachment Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Confidence Building, Family Conflict, Grief or Loss, OCD & ODD, Peer Relationships
5. Sonia Bringas, Coach
Sonia has a decade of experience supporting children and their families. She is a bilingual empowerment coach for kids of all ages, and she is passionate about helping children find transformation through the power of self-discovery.
- Role: Empowerment Coach
- Education: Master’s Degree in Counseling
- Specialty Areas: Anxiety or Depression, Bullying Resilience, Communication Skills, Confidence Building, Decision-Making Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting & Achievement, Life Skills, Peer Relationships, Stress Management
6. Veronica Sandoval, Coach
Veronica has two decades of experience working with adolescents. She’s ready to meet your family and help your child reach their goals!
- Role: Empowerment Coach
- Education: Master’s Degree in Counseling
- Specialty Areas: Adolescent Issues, Anxiety or Depression, Bullying Resilience, Communication Skills, Confidence Building, Decision-Making Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting & Achievement, Life Skills, Peer Relationship
Help your child find wellness with our therapy and coaching services in San Diego, CA.
At Wishwell, we support children of all ages with mental health, confidence-building, social skills, and a variety of other common challenges. Our experienced team members are here to give your child or teen the support they need to thrive in their day-to-day life. Connect with us today to learn more or get started.
