Therapy & Parent Coaching for Emotionally Complex and Neurodiverse Kids
Services
Child and Family Therapy
Offered in-office, in-home, and via teletherapy. Treatment includes Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT), (DDP), (ERP), (DBT), with children and parents seen in both individual and conjoint sessions. I am licensed to assess, diagnose, and treat early childhood mental health and developmental disorders.
Parent Coaching & Parent
Management Training (PMT)
Parent Management Training (PMT) blends evidence-based and natural-based interventions into practical, everyday strategies. Parents receive clear, step-by-step developmental guidance to build skills, create structure, and respond to behavior with confidence. As patterns shift, family dynamics become calmer, more predictable, and more connected.
Early Childhood Mental Health
& School Advocacy Support
Consultation is available for families and organizations navigating early childhood mental health and developmental needs. Advocacy support for 504 Plans and IEPs ensures children receive appropriate accommodations and services within the school setting.
"After 35 years working with families, I’ve learned that the children we call difficult are usually the children we misunderstand.”
- Kimberley Clayton Blaine, LMFT
I specialize in a fully integrated, wraparound approach that supports your child across home, school, and daily life.
My work includes individual child therapy, parent sessions, conjoint sessions, and close collaboration with schools, physicians, psychiatrists, and other providers — including ABA coordination and IEP/504 advocacy. Treatment is structured and cohesive, with a clear focus on stabilizing behavior, strengthening regulation, and restoring balance so your family can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Specialities
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Contact:
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ClaytonBlaine@gmail.com or text 310-497-0088
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Offices Locations:
Ladera Ranch, Laguna Niguel and Westlake Village
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