Allison Pinto, PH D

At our practice, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to families with babies and children. Our focus is on pregnancy through age 10, and we approach each child and family with a strengths-based, relationship-oriented, and individualized approach that takes into account the developmental capacities of each child and the values and culture of each family.

Services Offered

We offer a range of services to meet the unique needs of each family. These services include:

• Developmental Guidance: We provide support and guidance to families as they navigate transitions and challenges that can influence their children's social-emotional development and well-being.
• Child and Family Psychotherapy: We offer therapeutic services to address social-emotional and behavioral issues that have become relatively set.
• Diagnostic Clarification: We work with families to ensure that any formal diagnostic labels applied to their children are accurate and useful.
• Reflective Consultation: We provide support and guidance to families who are not experiencing difficulties but want to fully embrace the unique opportunities for growth that are possible during the early years of a child's life.

About Dr. Allison Pinto

Dr. Allison Pinto is a licensed child psychologist with specialized training and over 20 years of experience in infant mental health, psychological assessment, child and family psychotherapy, and community approaches to children's mental health. She earned her Ph. D. in clinical psychology at UCLA, which is ranked the #1 clinical psychology doctoral program in the United States. She completed a clinical internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. She also completed the intensive 2-year Certificate Program in Infant Mental Health directed by Dr. Connie Lillas through Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Dr. Pinto has a wealth of experience in a variety of settings, including private practice, community mental health, and academic environments. She has served as a training director at several institutions, including the Saint John's Child and Family Development Center in Santa Monica and the WestCoast Children's Clinic in Oakland. She has also taught graduate courses in Infant Mental Health at the University of South Florida.

Dr. Pinto is committed to providing the highest quality of care to each family she works with. She values the opportunity to partner with children and families, to learn together and to share the knowledge and expertise of the field of psychology. She believes that the early years of a child's life are a critical time for growth and development, and she is dedicated to supporting families during this important time.

If you are interested in learning more about our services or scheduling a consultation, we invite you to contact us. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you and your family.