Business Details
19 Years
experience
Specialized Mental Health Therapy Services Redondo Beach
Critton Traci has provided specialized mental health services since 2007, founded by Dr. Traci Critton, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience. Our practice focuses on evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, adults, and families facing emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Dr. Critton's expertise in early childhood mental health and dyadic therapy stems from her academic training at USC, Pepperdine University, and Pacific University, complemented by clinical fellowships at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. We offer comprehensive developmental evaluations and tailored treatment plans addressing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.Our approach integrates relational therapy models with practical parenting strategies to create lasting positive change across family systems. Through collaboration with medical institutions like Harbor UCLA Medical Center and academic mentorship of emerging psychologists, we maintain rigorous professional standards while prioritizing compassionate care. Our services extend to both individual therapy sessions and specialized consultations for complex developmental concerns.
Services
Child Therapy
Adult Therapy
Adolescent Counseling
Parenting Consultation
Dyadic Therapy
Developmental Evaluation
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of clinical psychology experience with specialized training in early childhood mental health
- Private practice established in 2007 with academic affiliations at Harbor UCLA Medical Center
- Expertise in treating complex behavioral and developmental challenges across age groups
- Specialized dyadic therapy for parent-child relationship enhancement
- Comprehensive developmental evaluations with actionable treatment recommendations
What people say
Expertise in child development
Effective treatment strategies
Compassionate approach
Actionable parenting guidance
Trusting therapeutic environment
Services
Child Therapy
Specialized therapeutic interventions for children experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Our approach addresses anxiety, depression, and developmental concerns through age-appropriate techniques including play therapy. Sessions focus on building emotional regulation skills while maintaining family collaboration to ensure treatment effectiveness across home and school environments.
Developmental Evaluation
Comprehensive developmental assessments for infants through preschoolers identifying potential delays or behavioral concerns. The evaluation process includes parent interviews, standardized assessments, and environmental observations to create targeted intervention plans. Specialized services for high-risk infants and toddlers focus on establishing developmental baselines and monitoring progress over time.
Dyadic Therapy
Specialized relationship-focused treatment for parents and children aged birth to five years. This evidence-based approach addresses attachment concerns, behavioral challenges, and communication difficulties. Therapy sessions emphasize improving mutual understanding while teaching practical parenting strategies that promote positive interactions and emotional connection.
Adolescent Counseling
Targeted support for teenagers navigating identity development, academic pressures, and relationship challenges. Our therapeutic approach addresses anxiety, depression, and family conflict while respecting adolescent need for autonomy. Treatment incorporates coping strategies for stress management and skill-building for healthier interpersonal relationships.
Parenting Consultation
Professional guidance for parents addressing behavioral challenges and developmental concerns. Services include sleep training, discipline strategies, and transition support for major life changes. Consultations emphasize building parental confidence while implementing evidence-based techniques that strengthen parent-child relationships through effective communication.
People
Traci Critton
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Critton holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University with over 25 years of experience in mental health. She completed postdoctoral training at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and served as faculty at Pepperdine University and Harbor UCLA Medical Center. Her practice focuses on developmental psychology and family systems therapy.
Questions
What age groups do you specialize in treating?
Our practice specializes in treating children from infancy through adolescence, with specialized programs for early childhood development and dyadic parent-child therapy.
Do you provide developmental evaluations for toddlers?
Yes, we offer comprehensive developmental evaluations for infants and toddlers that include standardized assessments, parent interviews, and environmental observations to identify potential delays or concerns.
What therapeutic approaches do you use with adolescents?
Our adolescent therapy incorporates relational therapy models focusing on identity development, stress management techniques, and communication skill-building to address anxiety, depression, and family relationship challenges.
Can you help with parent-child relationship difficulties?
We specialize in dyadic therapy for parent-child relationship challenges, offering evidence-based interventions that improve communication, address behavioral concerns, and strengthen emotional connections.
What parenting consultation services are available?
Our parenting consultations address behavioral challenges, sleep training, discipline strategies, and transition support through evidence-based guidance tailored to each family's unique needs.
