Child Therapists in Austin, TX
I am passionate about helping my clients make positive changes in their lives, using a collaborative, client-centered, and solutions-focused approach. I have worked primarily with children and adolescents for more than twenty years, often helping them overcome significant trauma and obstacles to happiness. I also work with adults.
I am passionate about helping my clients make positive changes in their lives, using a collaborative, client-centered, and solutions-focused approach. I have worked primarily with children and adolescents for more than twenty years, often helping them overcome significant trauma and obstacles to happiness. I also work with adults.
Jill Fenner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, RPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78734
When working with children and adolescents, I also focus on developing a close relationship with the caregivers and the school if needed, while keeping the child’s confidentiality.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, but particularly love working with children, adolescents, and their families. It is important to me to build a safe therapeutic relationship with my clients, allowing them the space to make lasting change and growth.
When working with children and adolescents, I also focus on developing a close relationship with the caregivers and the school if needed, while keeping the child’s confidentiality.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, but particularly love working with children, adolescents, and their families. It is important to me to build a safe therapeutic relationship with my clients, allowing them the space to make lasting change and growth.
Shannon Rueter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78748
Waitlist for new clients
I have practiced psychotherapy for the past ten years with a focus on children and families, perinatal mental health, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Deciding to speak to a therapist is a step in the direction of health - mental, emotional, and sometimes physical. My clients usually come to me after they have tried all they can think of - I feel honored to be their next step and honor the steps they've already taken. Whether a client's concerns pertain to parenting or becoming a parent, perinatal mental health, life transitions, ADHD, or general mental health, I enjoy working together with my clients to determine the best next steps for them.
I have practiced psychotherapy for the past ten years with a focus on children and families, perinatal mental health, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Deciding to speak to a therapist is a step in the direction of health - mental, emotional, and sometimes physical. My clients usually come to me after they have tried all they can think of - I feel honored to be their next step and honor the steps they've already taken. Whether a client's concerns pertain to parenting or becoming a parent, perinatal mental health, life transitions, ADHD, or general mental health, I enjoy working together with my clients to determine the best next steps for them.
Heather Lorraine Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFTA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78736
During that break I have keep my therapy skills up by teaching therapy based swimming lessons to children and adults with special needs and phobias of the water.
Hello, I am glad you are here! I hold the belief that anyone can change, sometimes we get stuck and need a little help. Weather you need help with parenting, a listening ear after losing a loved one, or need to get a handle on a mental health disorder I can assist you.
During that break I have keep my therapy skills up by teaching therapy based swimming lessons to children and adults with special needs and phobias of the water.
Hello, I am glad you are here! I hold the belief that anyone can change, sometimes we get stuck and need a little help. Weather you need help with parenting, a listening ear after losing a loved one, or need to get a handle on a mental health disorder I can assist you.
Rachel Lee
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78750
Mental healthcare is the most valuable gift a person can give themselves or a loved one. A decade of work as an educator and school counselor has given me experience supporting children, adolescents, and families through life's challenges. No one is immune from change and you deserve a source of empathy and compassion to help you process what's passed and look forward to new possibilities.
Mental healthcare is the most valuable gift a person can give themselves or a loved one. A decade of work as an educator and school counselor has given me experience supporting children, adolescents, and families through life's challenges. No one is immune from change and you deserve a source of empathy and compassion to help you process what's passed and look forward to new possibilities.
Christian Herrera
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78752 (Online Only)
You’re looking for the right therapist to help. You’re overwhelmed and exhausted. The worries, what-ifs, and wonderings are just too much to handle. You’re sick of the tears, tantrums, and terrible nights. You wish this anxiety would just leave you alone. Sometimes you think that these fears are normal, but recently school is getting harder, friendships are falling apart, and life at home is so stressful you could cry. You want to find someone who can help you, your child, or your teen to gain the confidence and flexibility to get life back on track. You might even be wondering if a diagnosis such as ADHD, ASD, or OCD fits you.
You’re looking for the right therapist to help. You’re overwhelmed and exhausted. The worries, what-ifs, and wonderings are just too much to handle. You’re sick of the tears, tantrums, and terrible nights. You wish this anxiety would just leave you alone. Sometimes you think that these fears are normal, but recently school is getting harder, friendships are falling apart, and life at home is so stressful you could cry. You want to find someone who can help you, your child, or your teen to gain the confidence and flexibility to get life back on track. You might even be wondering if a diagnosis such as ADHD, ASD, or OCD fits you.
With an accepting, creative approach I strive to view the child's (or parent's) world as they see it.
I am passionate about helping children and their parents experience "less stress and more success" in their daily lives. My client-centered approach includes play-based activities, CBT, stress-management and mindfulness training. I offer therapeutic parenting support to help families reach their goals. With over 25 years of experience, I still delight in helping my clients recognize and affirm their unique strengths and find positive, creative solutions to overcome the challenges they face.
With an accepting, creative approach I strive to view the child's (or parent's) world as they see it.
I am passionate about helping children and their parents experience "less stress and more success" in their daily lives. My client-centered approach includes play-based activities, CBT, stress-management and mindfulness training. I offer therapeutic parenting support to help families reach their goals. With over 25 years of experience, I still delight in helping my clients recognize and affirm their unique strengths and find positive, creative solutions to overcome the challenges they face.
It can be overwhelming and scary to think about searching for a therapist! You want to be sure you find someone who makes you and your child feel safe - someone that you trust to offer the right kind of support, especially if your child has experienced potentially traumatic, frightening, or stressful events, or significant grief after a loss. I'm a licensed psychologist and I'm committed to creating a safe space for you and your child while using research-based approaches to support you through even the most difficult of times.
It can be overwhelming and scary to think about searching for a therapist! You want to be sure you find someone who makes you and your child feel safe - someone that you trust to offer the right kind of support, especially if your child has experienced potentially traumatic, frightening, or stressful events, or significant grief after a loss. I'm a licensed psychologist and I'm committed to creating a safe space for you and your child while using research-based approaches to support you through even the most difficult of times.
I enjoy working with children, adults, couples and families who are seeking support with relationships, managing emotion, co-parenting and navigating the obstacles of everyday life. Transitions can be challenging whether it be starting a new grade, adjusting to divorce, or leaving home to begin college. Mental health issues can complicate productivity making it difficult to experience happiness, joy and success. I enjoy working with the complex dynamics of couples and families. This might include helping children to improve peer or sibling relationships, adjust to a parent's divorce, or navigate their own powerful emotions.
I enjoy working with children, adults, couples and families who are seeking support with relationships, managing emotion, co-parenting and navigating the obstacles of everyday life. Transitions can be challenging whether it be starting a new grade, adjusting to divorce, or leaving home to begin college. Mental health issues can complicate productivity making it difficult to experience happiness, joy and success. I enjoy working with the complex dynamics of couples and families. This might include helping children to improve peer or sibling relationships, adjust to a parent's divorce, or navigate their own powerful emotions.
If you find yourself or your child struggling as we all navigate a world with COVID-19, I encourage you to reach out for help.
Hi, I’m Tiffany Allen and I’m excited you are considering making counseling a part of your journey. I believe it is a true honor that individuals and families allow me to walk alongside them as they navigate the hard parts of their story. There are so many challenges we face in life and therapy can be a great place to help navigate whether you are a child, teen or an adult. Our stories and experiences matter and they are continually shaping us into the people we will be tomorrow.
If you find yourself or your child struggling as we all navigate a world with COVID-19, I encourage you to reach out for help.
Hi, I’m Tiffany Allen and I’m excited you are considering making counseling a part of your journey. I believe it is a true honor that individuals and families allow me to walk alongside them as they navigate the hard parts of their story. There are so many challenges we face in life and therapy can be a great place to help navigate whether you are a child, teen or an adult. Our stories and experiences matter and they are continually shaping us into the people we will be tomorrow.
Melissa Bing
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I believe every child is unique, and my goal is to help bring out the best in your child.
Hello! My name is Melissa & I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, Supervised by Diana Garza-Louis, LPC-S, LMFT-S. In my practice I see children & adolescents, and I believe the most important thing is to establish a trusting relationship with clients. I believe that change can’t happen unless safety & security are established first. My goal for each session is to bring authenticity to the playroom & create a safe space for each child to learn how to trust their own inner wisdom, strength, & gain confidence. Through compassion, humor, and encouragement, I create a supportive environment for a therapeutic healing process.
I believe every child is unique, and my goal is to help bring out the best in your child.
Hello! My name is Melissa & I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, Supervised by Diana Garza-Louis, LPC-S, LMFT-S. In my practice I see children & adolescents, and I believe the most important thing is to establish a trusting relationship with clients. I believe that change can’t happen unless safety & security are established first. My goal for each session is to bring authenticity to the playroom & create a safe space for each child to learn how to trust their own inner wisdom, strength, & gain confidence. Through compassion, humor, and encouragement, I create a supportive environment for a therapeutic healing process.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78703
My expertise is anxiety, depression, child and adolescent issues, failure to launch, and relationship issues.
As a therapist with 25 years of experience and extensive training, I understand the complexities of suffering and the healing process. Professional peers have described me as "exceptionally attuned," "warmly down to earth" and "to the point." I offer a compassionate, accepting, and wise presence to the therapy relationship. Because this relationship is paramount to your therapy experience, I offer a free initial consultation so that we can meet. I believe that human beings have an amazing ability to gain insight and create change in their lives and am dedicated to this process for clients, myself and all beings.
My expertise is anxiety, depression, child and adolescent issues, failure to launch, and relationship issues.
As a therapist with 25 years of experience and extensive training, I understand the complexities of suffering and the healing process. Professional peers have described me as "exceptionally attuned," "warmly down to earth" and "to the point." I offer a compassionate, accepting, and wise presence to the therapy relationship. Because this relationship is paramount to your therapy experience, I offer a free initial consultation so that we can meet. I believe that human beings have an amazing ability to gain insight and create change in their lives and am dedicated to this process for clients, myself and all beings.
I enjoy working with children and adolescents of any age. Listening to children and teenagers is so important as they often can tell us what we need to know to support them. I use both talking and play to facilitate connection and communication. Interpersonal experiences affect our relationships and the way in which we interact with others. I have a strong background in family systems, school collaboration and developmental and attachment theory which is instrumental in my work with clients. I also work with families to facilitate communication when there is a disruption in the family system due to divorce or adoption.
I enjoy working with children and adolescents of any age. Listening to children and teenagers is so important as they often can tell us what we need to know to support them. I use both talking and play to facilitate connection and communication. Interpersonal experiences affect our relationships and the way in which we interact with others. I have a strong background in family systems, school collaboration and developmental and attachment theory which is instrumental in my work with clients. I also work with families to facilitate communication when there is a disruption in the family system due to divorce or adoption.
Quinn K Smelser
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
You have taken a very courageous step in seeking therapy. I have counseled children, families, and individuals at all stages of life. Over the course of my career, I have worked in urban, rural, and suburban communities, under government-funded grants, and through private funding in homes, schools, and residential treatment. Using an integrative approach that is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and family systems oriented, I draw from attachment theory, neurobiology research, systems theory, cognitive-behavioral theory, and existentialism. I also am an approved clinical supervisor in Maryland.
You have taken a very courageous step in seeking therapy. I have counseled children, families, and individuals at all stages of life. Over the course of my career, I have worked in urban, rural, and suburban communities, under government-funded grants, and through private funding in homes, schools, and residential treatment. Using an integrative approach that is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and family systems oriented, I draw from attachment theory, neurobiology research, systems theory, cognitive-behavioral theory, and existentialism. I also am an approved clinical supervisor in Maryland.
Hi! I'm Caroline! I'm a Marriage and Family therapist and a Registered Play Therapist who specializes in relationships. My work centers around enhancing secure attachment and connection within the family system. This includes working with couples, parents, the parent-child relationship, and children. I am extensively trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) and many modalities of child and family therapy including: Child-Centered Play Therapy, Theraplay, and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy. I look forward to talking with you more about how I can support you or your family.
Hi! I'm Caroline! I'm a Marriage and Family therapist and a Registered Play Therapist who specializes in relationships. My work centers around enhancing secure attachment and connection within the family system. This includes working with couples, parents, the parent-child relationship, and children. I am extensively trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) and many modalities of child and family therapy including: Child-Centered Play Therapy, Theraplay, and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy. I look forward to talking with you more about how I can support you or your family.
Soliloquy Counseling Pllc Savana Reyes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A, LMFT-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78749 (Online Only)
Are you consistently feeling burnt out and overwhelmed as a parent? Is your child struggling socially in school and/or at home? Are you wanting to find ways to connect with your child and build your familial bond? If you are ready to reconnect with your child and find balance within your family dynamic, I am here to help. By integrating both child-focused and parent-focused online play sessions, we can work together to address your child's emotional and behavioral issues, such as anxiety, anger, sadness, and social distress. If you are ready to work collaboratively and creatively toward a healthy home, please reach out today!
Are you consistently feeling burnt out and overwhelmed as a parent? Is your child struggling socially in school and/or at home? Are you wanting to find ways to connect with your child and build your familial bond? If you are ready to reconnect with your child and find balance within your family dynamic, I am here to help. By integrating both child-focused and parent-focused online play sessions, we can work together to address your child's emotional and behavioral issues, such as anxiety, anger, sadness, and social distress. If you are ready to work collaboratively and creatively toward a healthy home, please reach out today!
Therapy is a special relationship that fosters behavioral and thought changes while increasing personal growth through the creation of a secure environment. Through effective communication, therapeutic techniques, and positive support together we can work on the difficulties and struggles in your and your family's lives. I enjoy working with individuals and families struggling with a variety of issues. I specialize in anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, self-esteem and trauma. I have been working with children, adolescents and adults for the past 10 years in a variety of therapeutic settings.
Therapy is a special relationship that fosters behavioral and thought changes while increasing personal growth through the creation of a secure environment. Through effective communication, therapeutic techniques, and positive support together we can work on the difficulties and struggles in your and your family's lives. I enjoy working with individuals and families struggling with a variety of issues. I specialize in anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, self-esteem and trauma. I have been working with children, adolescents and adults for the past 10 years in a variety of therapeutic settings.
Everyone wants to be heard, seen, and understood. However, we often don't feel those things in life, especially when we have experienced trauma. It is easy to feel alone as you struggle in silence. However, you are not alone. I aim to create a safe, warm, empathetic space so you or your child/adolescent can find relief and power in sharing your story. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, as well as with adults who have experienced trauma. Working with children and adolescents gives me a unique perspective to help adults addressing childhood trauma. I provide individual and family therapy and parent coaching.
Everyone wants to be heard, seen, and understood. However, we often don't feel those things in life, especially when we have experienced trauma. It is easy to feel alone as you struggle in silence. However, you are not alone. I aim to create a safe, warm, empathetic space so you or your child/adolescent can find relief and power in sharing your story. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, as well as with adults who have experienced trauma. Working with children and adolescents gives me a unique perspective to help adults addressing childhood trauma. I provide individual and family therapy and parent coaching.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of private practice experience providing services for children and families with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. I offer a family systems approach tailored to each family's needs in a comfortable and supportive enviornment.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of private practice experience providing services for children and families with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. I offer a family systems approach tailored to each family's needs in a comfortable and supportive enviornment.
Shilpa Mutyala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78729
Welcome to Thriving Heart Therapy! I specialize in working with children, teens and young adults. I have a client-centered approach employing compassion, warmth and collaboration. If you or your child are struggling with navigating the hills of life, having an experienced, competent therapist is the first step! For young children and teens we will use creativity to identify goals and strategies in a safe, nonjudgmental space. For very young ones (3-6), a play therapy approach is used. I also enjoy helping Southeast Asian- American families with the challenges that come with acculturation.
Welcome to Thriving Heart Therapy! I specialize in working with children, teens and young adults. I have a client-centered approach employing compassion, warmth and collaboration. If you or your child are struggling with navigating the hills of life, having an experienced, competent therapist is the first step! For young children and teens we will use creativity to identify goals and strategies in a safe, nonjudgmental space. For very young ones (3-6), a play therapy approach is used. I also enjoy helping Southeast Asian- American families with the challenges that come with acculturation.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Austin, TX provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Austin build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Austin build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.