Isabel Bajonero

Helping children and teens make sense of big emotions—and helping families feel more connected—is work I care deeply about. I work with children, adolescents, and families to support emotional growth, build coping skills, and strengthen relationships. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, behavioral challenges, emotional overwhelm, neurodivergence, or difficulty expressing what they need, I provide a warm, supportive space where they can feel safe, understood, and empowered. I believe therapy should be a place where each child feels seen, heard, and accepted for who they are. My approach is collaborative, flexible, and developmentally attuned—because there is no one-size-fits-all path to healing. I meet children and families where they are and tailor therapy to each child’s unique personality, strengths, and needs. With younger clients, I often use play-based therapy, creative expression, mindfulness, somatic tools, and CBT-informed strategies to help children better understand and regulate their emotions, build confidence, and strengthen their sense of self. For adolescents, I create a supportive space to process life’s challenges, improve coping skills, and navigate relationships, stress, and emotional ups and downs with greater resilience. I also work closely with parents and caregivers, recognizing the essential role they play in a child’s growth and healing. I provide guidance to help families better understand their child’s emotional needs, improve communication, and create more connection and support at home. My clinical experience includes school-based and therapeutic settings, where I’ve supported children with anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, ADHD, autism, neurodivergence, and learning or emotional differences. I bring a compassionate, flexible, and strengths-based approach to helping each child thrive. I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #160630) practicing under the supervision of Paula Kettula, LCSW (#25403), and I am part of Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services, an integrative, trauma-informed group practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families create meaningful, lasting well-being.