Kidspace Therapy

07/02/2025

Closing Announcement: Kidspace Therapy

We are announcing that Kidspace Therapy has closed its doors as of June 30, 2025. It has been an incredible privilege to serve our community and work alongside so many dedicated families, children, and professionals over the years.

While Kidspace Therapy’s chapter is coming to a close, we’re excited to share that the same location will continue to host pediatric therapy services — this time under the leadership of Lindy Joffe, OTD, OTR/L, who is launching her own practice, The Fort.

The Fort is Lindy’s independent venture, built on her unique vision and commitment to creating a safe, creative, and empowering space for children and families.
Thank you to everyone who has supported Kidspace Therapy over the years. We wish Lindy and The Fort all the best in this exciting new chapter!

01/07/2025

Happy New Year!

We are so excited to welcome Holly Restani's private practice to Kidspace. Holly will bring her skilled services into our space starting NOW! If you are interested in booking an appointment please contact Holly directly at hollyrestaniot@gmail.com

We hope to see you around the clinic!

12/20/2024

Happy Holidays from Kidspace! We know this time of year can be both joyful AND stressful. Reach out to us to schedule an appointment with our AMFT, Juliette Hirt.

Juliette specializes in working with:
✔️ Emotional regulation
✔️ Anxiety and depression
✔️ Trauma and resilience building
✔️ Family dynamics and communication
With a tailored, strengths-based approach, Juliette creates a safe and supportive environment for growth and healing.
📍 Services for children are offered in-person at our San Francisco clinic.
Parents may also schedule teletherapy appointments (no teletherapy for children).
We’re excited to expand our services to meet the growing needs of our community. Together, we can continue empowering families to thrive.
💌 Book a session or learn more today! Call 415-695-1400 or email info@kidspacetherapy.com to schedule with Juliette!
Juliette Lida Hirt is a California Registered Associate MFT ( #151362) working under licensed supervision. Learn more about Juliette

11/18/2024

🌟 Exciting News from Kidspace Therapy🌟

We are thrilled to announce that psychotherapy services are now available at Kidspace! Our newest team member, Juliette Hirt, AMFT, brings her expertise, compassion, and dedication to help children, teens, and families navigate life's challenges and unlock their potential.

Juliette specializes in working with:
✔️ Emotional regulation
✔️ Anxiety and depression
✔️ Trauma and resilience building
✔️ Family dynamics and communication

With a tailored, strengths-based approach, Juliette creates a safe and supportive environment for growth and healing.

📍 Services for children are offered in-person at our San Francisco clinic.
Parents may also schedule teletherapy appointments (no teletherapy for children).

We’re excited to expand our services to meet the growing needs of our community. Together, we can continue empowering families to thrive.

💌 Book a session or learn more today! Call 415-695-1400 or email info@kidspacetherapy.com to schedule with Juliette!

Juliette Lida Hirt is a California Registered Associate MFT ( #151362) working under licensed supervision. Learn more about Juliette

Juliette Lida Hirt is a California Registered Associate MFT ( #151362) working under licensed supervision and employed by Kidspace.

10/14/2024

Have you taken your state boards recently? Do you want the opportunity to work in a well-established pediatric clinic in San Francisco? Our team is growing and our clients are waiting for you! Join us.

10/04/2024

Magical Bridge is truly magical!!

🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉

Join the Stanford Autism & Developmental Disorders Research Program for our Sensory Saturday at the Magical Bridge Playground in Palo Alto! RSVP using the link on the event page our here: https://tinyurl.com/saturdayatmagicalbridge (an RSVP is not required but helps us plan more accordingly!) 🛝💘

▫️ Who: Individuals with sensory needs and their friends and family!

▫️ What: Crafts, Music, Research Opportunities, Stanford Resources, and Community Building!

▫️ When: Saturday, October 19th, 10 am- 12 pm

▫️ Where: Magical Bridge Playground, Palo Alto (📍3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA)

▫ Cost: FREE!

📝 Please Note: The park will remain open to the general public and there will be some live music. Please make sure to plan accordingly to your child’s sensory needs (Ex: noise muffling headphones). Thank you!

09/30/2024

NEW groups starting soon, link in bio to register!

09/30/2024

We are super excited to welcome Juliette to the Kidspace team! Registration for her new groups is OPEN, link in bio to sign up! ✨

09/26/2024

We are continuing to welcome new OT team members! If you would like to join our growing crew, contact us today!

09/20/2024

The OT Toolbox has shared a great infographic about a tricky subject, executive functioning. OT's can support your child's development and build executive functioning skills.

This image shows how various components of executive functioning skills are all connected.

Here is more info: https://www.theottoolbox.com/what-are-executive-functioning-skills/

Great image from adhd_understood

09/18/2024

If you are a parent navigating special education services for you child, you can find wonderful resources at Undivided: Supporting Parents Raising Kids with Disabilities! Take a look at their recent post that provides information about what kinds of supports you can ask to be included in your IEP.

09/17/2024

Welcome to the Kidspace Team, Amanda Laconne!

Amanda holds a bachelor's degree in Human Development from the University of San Diego California and a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the Dominican University of California. She has both clinical and non-clinical experience working with children with a variety of disabilities focusing on developmental, sensory processing and motor coordination issues.

Amanda has recently been certified in the ConTiGo approach and has experience as a nature-based therapist.
Amanda uses a strength-based, child-driven and holistic approach during sessions and understands that parents are the number one advocate for their child.

She believes in creating engaging and dynamic therapy sessions that not only target specific goals but also ignites a child’s natural curiosity and joy in learning. Through a combination of play based activities, sensory integration strategies and parent communication , Amanda strives to make therapy sessions enjoyable and meaningful experience for children and their families.

When Amanda isn’t working you can find her reading outside in a hammock, reaching new heights in bouldering, eating her way through the city or hiking with her partner and Corgi.