Holly Paymon, P.h.D | Clinical Psychologist
Holly Paymon, P.h.D
Clinical Psychologist

Therapy for Children 0-8 Years
and Families in Los Angeles

Specialties

Behaviors & Emotional Regulation

Parent Child Interaction Therapy

Evidenced based treatment for young children with emotional and behavioral concerns that places an emphasis on improving the quality of the parent-child relationship and increasing compliance.

Emotion Regulation

Understanding and managing BIG feelings can be challenging for children. Utilizing cognitive behavioral strategies, we help children learn to identify their emotions, recognize unhelpful or negative thought patterns, and develop coping skills and problem-solving strategies to feel better and make better decisions.

Behavioral Management

Support for managing challenging behaviors and attention difficulties in children. Utilizing visual cues, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement to encourage desirable behaviors.

School Readiness

Equipping children with the skills and confidence needed to succeed academically and socially. Supporting families with 504 plans and IEP meetings.

Early Development & Neurodevelopmental Disorders

DIR/Floortime

Evidence-based approach, developed for children with autism or developmental delays, that uses parent-child play interactions to support the child through key milestones and parent's reflective capacity to understand their child's emotional and behavioral cues.

Sleep Training

Customized sleep plans to help families create effective sleep routines and address sleep challenges.

Toilet Learning

Personalized plans with step-by-step guidance and practical strategies to address challenges, help motivate children, and reinforce successful toilet use.​

Developmental Milestones

Developmental milestones help parents and professionals recognize a child's progress and identify areas that may need extra support. We provide guidance and strategies to promote healthy development across areas such as physical movement, communication, social-emotional skills, and cognitive development.

Trauma/Stress

Trauma-informed care

Specialized interventions aimed at helping children and families process early traumatic/stressful experiences, develop healthy coping skills, strengthen or repair relationships, and build resilience.

NICU & Follow Up

Addressing emotional needs of the family during NICU stays, supporting with bonding, and developmental monitoring and guidance

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT helps children understand how thoughts affect feelings and behaviors. We utilize cognitive behavioral techniques to address distressing thoughts, teach coping skills for changing negative thought patterns and behaviors, and support parents in understanding and responding to their child's needs.

Medical Trauma

Multiple doctor visits can be overwhelming for children and families. Our services are designed to support families navigating the emotional and psychological impacts of medical procedures, hospitalizations, and chronic illnesses.

Parent Support

Pregnant women holding her baby

Maternal Mental Health

Services dedicated to supporting mothers through all stages of pregnancy, child birth, and he postpartum period.

Family Communication

Helping families enhance their communication skills, resolve conflicts, and build stronger connections. We provide tailored strategies and tools to improve understanding and cooperation among family members.

Parent Education

Empowering parents with confidence, knowledge, and tools for supporting child development, mental health, and fostering positive relationships.

Co-parenting Support

Supporting parents in working together effectively to provide consistent and nurturing environment for children.