Child & Teen Therapist
Camila
Caparelli
AMFT | Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Part of a collaborative care team with Desiree McLaughlin, LMFT #105097
"You do not have to carry it all alone. Healing can be slow and sometimes messy, but you deserve support that meets you where you are."
Hablo Español
My ideal client is someone who has been doing "okay" on the outside but feels lost, exhausted, or disconnected on the inside. They might be a teen carrying the weight of high expectations, a young adult navigating two cultures, or a highly sensitive person who feels everything deeply and has never had a space to process it. What they want is peace, confidence, and a sense of self they can trust.
I work with clients ages 10 and up, and I specialize in helping people untangle old patterns rooted in childhood experiences, set real boundaries, and start building a life that actually feels like their own. My approach combines trauma-informed care with mindfulness and self-compassion, moving at your pace and with real depth.
I offer a space that is gentle but honest. I am not afraid to go deep when a client is ready, and I hold that space with care. Whether you are helping your teen find their footing or seeking support for yourself, I am here to walk alongside you without judgment.
All sessions are 100% virtual, which means you can access care from wherever you are most comfortable, no commute required.
Areas of Focus
How I can help your child
For teens and adults who feel stuck in their heads, replaying every situation. We work toward less overthinking and more self-trust.
Helping clients untangle what they have been carrying since childhood, understand where patterns come from, and start making different choices.
For people who feel depleted from carrying too much for too long. We slow down, identify what is draining you, and rebuild from the inside out.
Supporting first-generation clients and those navigating two cultures who feel pressure to be different things for different people.
For clients who feel disconnected, invisible, or like they are never enough. We work toward more self-acceptance and a stronger sense of stability.
Learning to say no, ask for what you need, and build relationships that feel mutual and grounding rather than draining.
Who I Work With
Finding the right fit for your family
Tweens
This age group is navigating one of the biggest transitions of their lives — moving from childhood into adolescence without a roadmap. I work with tweens who are starting to pull away, experiencing big emotional swings, struggling with friendships, or showing early signs of anxiety or low self-esteem. Sessions are warm, low-pressure, and focused on helping them feel more grounded in who they are becoming.
Teens
Most of my teen clients look fine on the outside but feel exhausted, lost, or disconnected inside. They are high-functioning, often people-pleasing, and carrying more than anyone realizes. I create a space where teens do not have to perform or explain themselves — just show up as they are. We work on building self-trust, setting boundaries, and untangling patterns that are already forming early.
Young Adults
Young adulthood brings its own weight — figuring out who you are, managing new pressures, and often carrying unresolved things from childhood into a new chapter. I work with young adults who are ready to stop repeating old patterns and start building a life that actually feels like theirs. This includes first-generation clients, bilingual individuals, and those navigating bicultural identity and family expectations.
My Approach
"You can expect more confidence, clearer boundaries, less anxiety, and a stronger sense of stability and self-trust."
Camila Caparelli, AMFT
Ready to Get Started?
Virtual openings available now
You do not have to keep carrying this alone. Whether you are a parent reaching out for your teen or an adult ready to do your own work, I am here and ready to connect. A free 20-minute consultation is a no-pressure way to see if we are a good fit before committing to anything.
100% Virtual • Telehealth available statewide in California
What to Expect
Free 20-min consultation to see if we are the right fit, no commitment required.
100% virtual sessions available to all California residents via secure telehealth.
Insurance accepted: IEHP, United Healthcare, Optum, and Aetna. Private pay accepted. Out-of-network support available to help you seek reimbursement from your insurer. Limited sliding scale spots available.