Meet Our Therapists
Manon Spycher, AMFT
Location: Roseville, CA & Virtual throughout CA
Licenses: AMFT (150127), Supervised by Kelsey Thompson, LMFT (124586)
Manon’s Clinical Specialties
✓ Child Therapy & Teen Therapy
✓ Anxiety Disorders
✓ Depression
✓ Neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD, late-diagnosis, and more)
✓ Parenting Support & Parent-Child Relationships
✓ Emotional Regulation & Behavioral Challenges
✓ Family Relationships & Communication
✓ Childhood Trauma & Life Transitions
✓ Therapy with Adults & Young Adults
Manon specializes in creating a welcoming environment where kids and teens feel truly understood, and where parents gain the practical tools and confidence they need to navigate ADHD, anxiety, and big emotions together.
Manon Spycher, AMFT (150127), is a warm, empathetic therapist who believes that meaningful
change begins when clients feel understood, connected, and accepted. With experience
supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families across outpatient, school-based, and
community mental health settings, she has a particular passion for working with young children
and their caregivers. Drawing from evidence-based approaches and her specialized training in
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Manon incorporates play, caregiver collaboration, and
practical strategies to help families understand the needs behind challenging behaviors,
strengthen their relationships, and navigate everyday challenges.
Manon approaches therapy with compassion, curiosity, and a trauma-informed perspective,
creating a welcoming, judgment-free space where clients feel supported. Whether helping a
child manage big emotions, guiding parents through challenging behaviors, or supporting an
adult experiencing anxiety, depression, or life transitions, her goal is to help individuals and
families build resilience, confidence, and the skills to navigate lifes challenges.
Education & Clinical Experience
- Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Palo Alto University
- Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology (Culture, Language & Society) Minor in Counseling, California State University, Sacramento
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Private Practice & Outpatient Clinician providing individual and family therapy for children, teens, and adults navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transitions
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Trained PCIT Specialist delivering Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and parent coaching to strengthen caregiver bonds and improve emotional and behavioral functioning in youth
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Youth & School-Based Mental Health Clinician delivering trauma-informed care across outpatient clinics, schools, and community settings—including school advocacy (IEP meetings) and specialized support for justice-involved youth
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Family & Group Facilitator leading psychoeducational and process groups focused on parenting skills, emotional regulation, and family preservation
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Volunteer Crisis Counselor providing emotional support, crisis de-escalation, risk assessment,
and safety planning for individuals experiencing acute distress.
Trainings
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Formal training in evidence-based PCIT, including Child-Directed Interaction (CDI) and Parent-Directed Interaction (PDI)
● Live caregiver coaching to strengthen parent-child relationships and address challenging
behaviors
● Ongoing clinical consultation and implementation of PCIT with young children and caregivers
Anxiety Certification Training
Assessment and differential diagnosis of anxiety disorders using DSM-5-TR criteria
● Treatment considerations for OCD, panic disorder, health anxiety, and trauma-related anxiety
● Neuroscience-informed approaches to understanding and treating anxiety
Play Therapy Training: Innovative Interventions to Meet the Needs of Young Clients
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Intensive Course
2026 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference
Compassion, Connection, understanding, and play are the foundations of my therapy practice.
– Manon Spycher
About me section on Manon coming soon…
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Rate: $150 per individual therapy session| Sliding scale available based on need