Dr. Lindsay O’Shea is highly experienced in working with kids, teens, and young adults (aged 5-23) and the parents who love them.
Why parents and families work with me:
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD) with 10+ years helping children and families build healthy relationships.
Specializing in anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, and parent support.
Offering in-person therapy in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, San Diego and virtual sessions in California, Colorado, and Utah.
Parents, you might be here because your child is struggling - and you’re not sure what to do next.
Something feels off, and you’re not sure whether it’s anxiety, ADHD, burnout, stress, or just a really hard season. You’ve tried being patient, reassuring, consistent, and firm - but home still feels tense, reactive, or exhausting.
Your child has huge meltdowns after holding it together all day.
Your teen seems anxious, withdrawn, irritable, or hard to reach.
Homework turns into conflict every night.
You’re wondering if this is ADHD, anxiety, perfectionism, emotional overload, or something else.
You’ve tried rewards, consequences, reassurance, and a lot of patience, but nothing is really changing.
You need practical support for yourself, not vague advice.
None of this means you’re failing as a parent.
It usually means your child needs support that fits what’s really driving the behavior.
This is exactly the kind of thing I help families with.
I work with families to:
Together, we figure out what’s really driving the behavior, what to change at home, and how to help your child feel more regulated, more confident, and easier to reach.
Help children and teens manage anxiety and big emotions.
Support teens dealing with stress, anxiety, and withdrawal.
Improve parent-child communication.
Provide parents with clear, practical strategies that actually work.
Real, practical support starts here
How I help families move forward
If any of this sounds like your family, you're in the right place.
Whether your child is dealing with anxiety, ADHD, or emotional overwhelm, we start by understanding the pattern and building a practical plan for home, school, and everyday life.
Kids with ADHD who are struggling in school + at home.
For kids who are bright, capable, and constantly overwhelmed by school, routines, transitions, and expectations. We build executive functioning, emotional regulation, and confidence skills your child needs to thrive.
Anxious, high-achieving kids who are shutting down.
For kids and teens who overthink, avoid, shut down, stay stuck, or seem constantly on edge. We get underneath the anxiety so they can build confidence, cope more effectively, and start to feel like themselves again.
Calm the chaos. Support your child, fast.
For parents who feel exhausted by meltdowns, conflict, emotional dysregulation, or not knowing what to do next. You get insight into what is driving the behavior and practical strategies you can start using right away.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
I’m here to help.
What happens next
Warm, practical and built for busy families
I use evidence-based approaches and tailor them to your family’s unique needs and goals. By integrating psychodynamic therapy, CBT, DBT, play therapy, walk-and-talk sessions, and parent coaching, I create a process that actually works in real life - amid soccer practices, sibling dynamics, homework battles, and everything in between.
Hi, I’m Dr. Lindsay O’Shea - and I’m here to help.
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD), I provide therapy and parent coaching for families navigating emotional dysregulation, behavioral challenges, and family stress. In sessions, I’m warm, direct, and collaborative - I want you to leave each week knowing exactly what you’re trying next at home. My work integrates evidence-based clinical training with practical, real-world application, helping families move from confusion and overwhelm to clarity, confidence, and meaningful, lasting change.
Dr. Lindsay can be reached at: (858) 381-0242
Things parents often want to know:
If you’re asking this question, it’s worth paying attention. You don’t need a crisis to seek support. Many parents reach out when something just feels “off.” Trust that instinct. Getting support early can make things easier for both you and your child.
If your child is feeling more anxious, overwhelmed, irritable, or shut down than usual - or if home life is starting to feel tense, reactive, or hard to manage - therapy can help.
If you’re not sure, we can talk it through together on a free parent consultation call.
How do I know if my child or teen needs therapy?
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What type of therapy do you offer?
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Dr. Lindsay offers therapy for children, teens, parents, and families, including support for anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, and family dynamics. I also offer parent coaching to help you respond more effectively to your child’s behavior and build a calmer, more connected home.
In addition, I offer walk-and-talk therapy sessions to help kids and teens open up.
How do I get started?
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through my contact form or schedule a call - I’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
What ages do you work with?
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I work with kids, teens, and young adults ages 5–23, as well as parents who need guidance and support.
Do you accept insurance?
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I am an “out-of-network” provider. While I do not accept insurance directly, I can provide monthly superbills (like a receipt) that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement if your plan includes this benefit. When we connect on our initial consult call I would be happy to explain this further. I’ve seen some clients get as much as 75-80% reimbursement with this option!
Do you offer telehealth?
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Yes, I offer telehealth sessions to those in California, Colorado, and Utah. I also offer in-person sessions in my office in Cardiff-by-the-Sea (Encinitas, San Diego).
What happens in the first session?
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The first step is a parent consultation, followed by a plan based on your child’s needs, goals, and level of support. Then, we schedule your child’s first therapy session to get started.
Let’s Talk
Take the first step.
Tell me a little about what’s going on, and I’ll personally get back to you within one business day. You don’t need the perfect words - just a starting point.
Phone: (858) 381-0242
Email: DrLindsay@SD-Therapy.com
Address: Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA (Encinitas, San Diego)
+ Telehealth across California, Colorado, and Utah
Not quite ready to talk?
Start with the 2-minute parent quiz to better understand what may be going on and what kind of support could help.
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