Christine Charron

Supporting Children and Parents in the Moments That Matter

When a child struggles, it’s natural for parents to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or even disconnected. Big emotions—like sadness, anger, or fear—don’t just affect kids. They ripple through the entire family system. As a child and family therapist, I help create a space where your child feels safe to express those feelings and where you feel supported as a parent. It’s not about perfection; it’s about connection.

Using developmentally appropriate, attachment-focused therapy approaches, I guide families through moments of challenge toward deeper trust, resilience, and emotional regulation.

My Approach: Brain-Based, Relationship-Centered, and Trauma-Informed

I specialize in working with children ages 0–12, always with a strong emphasis on the parent-child relationship. Through a combination of play therapy, parent support, and evidence-based interventions, we collaborate to help your child—and your relationship with them—grow stronger.

My therapeutic lens integrates:

• Attachment Theory

• Play Therapy

• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) (Children age 3-7)

• Filial Therapy

• Parent Coaching and Skill Building

• Polyvagal Theory & the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)

• Interpersonal Neurobiology

Each of these approaches centers your child’s nervous system, emotional development, and need for safety—and recognizes that healing happens in relationships.

Who I Work With

• Infants and Toddlers (0–3): I work with parent-child dyads in real-time, supporting secure attachment, emotional attunement, and developmentally grounded caregiving.

• Children (3–12): Through play-based therapy and collaborative parent sessions, we help your child explore emotions, build skills, and improve connection at home.

• Adults: Healing is possible at any stage. We work together to make sense of past experiences, build emotional resilience, and create more integrated ways of being.

• Parents & Families: Whether you’re navigating transitions, challenges, or just seeking stronger connection, I offer insight, developmental guidance, and skills to support your parenting values.

• Teachers & Educators: I provide reflective support to educators, helping them understand classroom dynamics and connect more deeply with the children they serve.

My Credentials & Availability

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #87282)

• Specialization in Early Childhood Mental Health – California Center for Early Childhood Mental Health

• Certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

• Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) Provider

• Certified Teaching Pyramid Coach

In-Person Sessions: Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Livermore, CA
Telehealth Available: Across California

Fees & Insurance

• 45-minute therapy sessions: $250

• Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP): $600 flat rate
  While I am an out-of-network provider, I offer superbills for you to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement.

• We accept payment in full at the time of your appointment. If you have out-of-network insurance benefits, we provide a superbill — an itemized receipt with the information your insurer needs — which you can submit directly to your insurance provider for reimbursement. We’re happy to answer questions about the superbill itself, but we’re not able to submit claims or manage communication with your insurance company on your behalf.

Have questions or want to schedule a consultation? Reach out today, we’re here to help.

Let’s Walk This Path Together

Parenting is full of wonder—but it also brings moments of deep challenge. You don’t have to navigate those moments alone. Whether your child is just beginning to walk or you’re navigating new phases of development, I’m here to support healing, connection, and growth—for your child, for you, and for your whole family.