Child Therapists in Austin, TX

We all live in a world that can cause us to feel isolated, disillusioned, and even hopeless at times due to harmful societal constructs, personal relationship issues, life transitions, and countless other challenges. As a therapist it is my goal to meet my clients wherever they are at to facilitate the creation of new narratives in their life which bring them hope, resilience, and empowerment. I believe we all have the ability to deconstruct and reconstruct the stories that shape our lives in a way that brings us clarity and peace.

Welcome! I am currently accepting new clients virtually and offer evening availability. I am passionate about supporting young people (children, adolescents, and young adults) in a variety of areas as they move towards a healthy relationship with themselves. I aim to offer a warm, trustworthy, and calm environment for exploration to take place at the client's pace. My therapeutic style is positive and affirming. I will do my best to ensure you feel heard, and supported as I practice with an approach that is human-centered, compassionate, and encouraging in session.

I specialize in anxiety, relationship issues, communication skills, and parenting support with an emphasis on families with neurodivergent children. My approach to therapy is empathetic, compassionate, and holistic, recognizing that each individual and family brings a unique set of experiences and values to the therapeutic process. My goal is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore their thoughts, emotions, and relational dynamics.

I see clients who have come to the realization that some areas in their lives aren't working and/or they're not on the path that they would like to be following. Many of them have also experienced childhood trauma and/or trauma later in life, complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. I can help you identify the factors that are keeping you stuck and provide support while you develop the necessary skills and insights to move forward. I use a combination of talk therapy and EMDR in treating clients. I see adults, adolescents and children 10 years of age and older. I offer a free 30-minute phone consultation.

I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, and families who may be dealing with trauma and experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. To connect with my clients, I use various interventions tailored to their individual needs. I create a nurturing and fun environment where children can express themselves through play.

I am accepting clients for individual, couples, and family therapy at the Timothy Center. I enjoy working with children, teens, young adults and their parents. I love getting to see my clients grow and be a part of their journey. I look forward to working with clients with a wide variety of challenges including depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, life transitions, and trauma and related disorders, and disruptive, impulsive-control, and conduct disorders. Regardless of diagnoses, I enjoy working with clients and parents to determine their goals and work together to meet those goals.

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.

Mental Health Advocate with 16 years’ experience engaging adolescents, teens, and parents regarding crisis intervention, trauma informed care, trust based relational intervention, solution-oriented treatment, conflict resolution, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. Dedicated to implementing appropriate interventions regarding domestic violence, substance abuse, interpersonal relationships, and Child Protective Service cases.

Dana is a Licensed Master of Social Work with a passion for social justice and six years experience in mental health. She started her career by focusing on survivors of domestic violence and worked in several family homeless shelters providing crisis intervention and mental health services. After expanding her world view by working in Youth Development in the Peace Corps, she attended New York University and provided therapy for foster children, adolescents, and families at the Coalition for Hispanic Family Services.

28 year old Eliza, is the mother of 3. At 8 weeks postpartum, she is feeling overwhelmed. Her 4 year old was diagnosed with autism, and doesn’t dress or eat independently. This bright child is prone to meltdown or run-off in public places, and just when it’s time to go somewhere. His aversion to food, movement and clothing are sensitivities she experiences to a lessor degree. She’s exhausted, and needs to return to work soon. She’s concerned about the leaking of urine and pressure she feels in her pelvis. Jim, her husband wants their intimacy back, but she’s not ready. She wants to restore balance and ease to her life, and her body.

Immediate Availability- Successful therapy depends on the therapist's ability to connect with the client, understand their goals, adapt to their needs, and cultivate a safe, secure space in which to foster emotional awareness and personal growth. I strive to tailor every aspect of my integrative therapeutic approach to provide the individual, couple, or family with an experience that fully embraces these principles.

Everyday stress and anxiety as well as traumatic life experiences can not only be debilitating but leave us feeling inadequate and in need of a radical change in order to be worthy and to feel whole. This impacts our most important relationships, our ability to learn and function, to nourish our bodies in a healthy way, and our self compassion.

I am a licensed psychologist and licensed specialist in school psychology. My practice serves adults, adolescents, children, and families. I use a problem-solving, collaborative, pragmatic approach which is helpful in achieving positive results quickly. My specialities include treating youth and adults with anxiety, depression, and trauma histories, as well as child and adolescent concerns such as ADHD and defiance. I am available to support veterans who are experiencing PTSD and adjustment issues related to returning to civilian life. Additionally, I work with older adults who might be experiencing depression, adjustment difficulties, or other mental health concerns.

Are you heartbroken watching your teen struggle with anxiety or low self-esteem? Does your child seek more independence and push you away? I understand how challenging this can be for both you and your family. My specialized sessions for teenagers and young adults focus on fostering positive attitudes towards life’s most complex growing pains. Together, we’ll create personalized goals to navigate these difficult times and cultivate resilience and confidence.

Life is full of beautiful yet challenging things that we are tasked with navigating. For many of us, we find ourselves in moments where we need the support and insight of others to help us find our way.

I specialize in moving people into stronger positions of agency in their lives. Being alone with overwhelming emotions intensifies our pain. It also blocks psychological growth, depletes our emotional resources, and undermines creative problem-solving and well-being. I provide a competently-directed treatment process that can help untangle complicated feelings and experiences and awaken the possibility of change.

Hi, I am Sara. I enjoy being the witness of positive change and the healing power of human relationships. Whatever the issue, I am honored to take part in your personal journey toward a better life. I can be your guide to help you process and envision the steps towards whatever goal you seek. I have trained in several evidence based models, including Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I work with young children, adolescents, and adults.

I provide safe supportive therapy. I help individuals find a clear sense of the direction that they want to go in their life and work through the obstacles that might get in the way. Whether it is old narratives, past traumas, relationship issues, or low self-esteem, our work focuses on learning new resources and skills to work through to new possibilities.

The moon children that come to seek therapy here are ones that are struggling with riddling anxiety, unprocessed experiences, and lack positive resources to help them get through their current state. They are over their anxiety, and are highly motivated to feel completely satisfied with their life. Here at Moon Child Counseling, we extend a warm and compassionate welcome to all moon children who may be struggling and are seeking a change.