Help Your Child Find Confidence and Calm.

Specialized support for ages 4–17 navigating big feelings, impulsivity, and behavioral challenges.
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About

The Playful Path Child Therapy

I’m Michelle Stobaugh, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. After moving to the South Bay from Pasadena, I am honored to officially bring my practice to this beautiful beach community. Does your child experience "big feelings" that feel a bit too large for the moment? Parenting is a journey, and sometimes children need a little extra support navigating hurdles like: Overwhelming Meltdowns: Navigating emotions that feel hard to manage. Impulsivity: Building frustration tolerance and mindful choices. Persistent Worries: Quieting anxieties about school, friends, or safety. I specialize in working with children and teens (ages 4–17), providing a safe, productive, and playful space to develop the tools they need to thrive. Let’s connect. Text me at (323) 817-0378 to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation. I look forward to supporting your family.
Michelle Stobaugh
Marriage and family therapy

Services

  • Child or Adolescent
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Anger Management
  • Attachment Issues
  • Life Transitions
  • Mindfulness
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance
  • Social Communication Disorders
  • Social Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma
  • Depression

Approaches

  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Family/Marital Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Attachment-Based
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Art Therapy

Fees

  • 45 minute sessions: $250