Therapists for Teens in Amarillo, TX
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Amarillo
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Amarillo, TX 79106
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We specialize in: ADHD, learning disorder, developmental delay & emotional disturbance assessment, diagnosis & community referrals; Child & Adolescent Counseling; Family Counseling; Individual Adult Counseling; Parent Skills Training; Adult and adolescent anger management; Play & Expressive Therapy; Marital & Relationship Counseling.
At Amarillo Child & Family Counseling, we offer help for: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Developmental Disorders (Asperger's/Autism); Depression & anxiety; Obsessions & compulsions; Stealing, lying, substance abuse & runaway; Poor social skills; Bed-wetting & self-soiling; Marital & relationship problems; Learning disabilities; Children with Special Needs; Academic problems; Adjustment to divorce, death & family crises; Truancy & poor school performance; Anger & impulse control problems; Tantrums, fighting & aggression; Child & adult victims of abuse and neglect; Low self-esteem & poor self-concept.
We specialize in: ADHD, learning disorder, developmental delay & emotional disturbance assessment, diagnosis & community referrals; Child & Adolescent Counseling; Family Counseling; Individual Adult Counseling; Parent Skills Training; Adult and adolescent anger management; Play & Expressive Therapy; Marital & Relationship Counseling.
At Amarillo Child & Family Counseling, we offer help for: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Developmental Disorders (Asperger's/Autism); Depression & anxiety; Obsessions & compulsions; Stealing, lying, substance abuse & runaway; Poor social skills; Bed-wetting & self-soiling; Marital & relationship problems; Learning disabilities; Children with Special Needs; Academic problems; Adjustment to divorce, death & family crises; Truancy & poor school performance; Anger & impulse control problems; Tantrums, fighting & aggression; Child & adult victims of abuse and neglect; Low self-esteem & poor self-concept.
I believe that YOU are the expert in your needs, as well as the needs of your child. Maybe your child is having a hard time paying attention or your teen is struggling with school and friends? Maybe you've noticed a change in your own mood and motivation? My psychological testing practice is built on collaborative, client-centered care that starts with your questions and ends with a personalized road map of recommendations based on the results from a series of special tests, questionnaires, and interviews.
I believe that YOU are the expert in your needs, as well as the needs of your child. Maybe your child is having a hard time paying attention or your teen is struggling with school and friends? Maybe you've noticed a change in your own mood and motivation? My psychological testing practice is built on collaborative, client-centered care that starts with your questions and ends with a personalized road map of recommendations based on the results from a series of special tests, questionnaires, and interviews.
John Schell, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, BCPC^
Verified Verified
Amarillo, TX 79124
John has worked in child and adolescent departments as well as working with residents in nursing homes.
John Schell, MS LPC BCPC is licensed professional counselor servicing the Texas Panhandle. In his personal life he has had a physical disability, experienced the death of a spouse, been a single parent, found love after loss, experienced life in a blended family and many other events. His approach to counseling is enhanced by these real world experience along with his Christian faith.
John has worked in child and adolescent departments as well as working with residents in nursing homes.
John Schell, MS LPC BCPC is licensed professional counselor servicing the Texas Panhandle. In his personal life he has had a physical disability, experienced the death of a spouse, been a single parent, found love after loss, experienced life in a blended family and many other events. His approach to counseling is enhanced by these real world experience along with his Christian faith.
I believe that counseling is something that everyone can benefit from. Counseling is not advice giving; it is teaching, empathizing, and listening. Are you going through something that you're not sure how to deal with? Is your teen or pre teen struggling with something and you don't know how to help? Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotions and life? I am here for you. As a graduate of Dallas Baptist University with a Master's of Arts in Professional Counseling, I have been trained to help you and it is something that I desire to do.
I believe that counseling is something that everyone can benefit from. Counseling is not advice giving; it is teaching, empathizing, and listening. Are you going through something that you're not sure how to deal with? Is your teen or pre teen struggling with something and you don't know how to help? Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotions and life? I am here for you. As a graduate of Dallas Baptist University with a Master's of Arts in Professional Counseling, I have been trained to help you and it is something that I desire to do.
Maribelle Lock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Amarillo, TX 79103 (Online Only)
I have worked considerably with pre- teen, adolescent, and adult clients.
There is no doubt that life can get hard, and sometimes we just need to talk about it. I use a very heartfelt and humanistic approach when it comes to therapy because as a human being myself, I have seen my own share of adversity and strife. I use a cognitive behavioral approach as well. I truly believe the way one thinks greatly influences their emotions and behaviors. Every person has a story, and I seek to get to know that story. I feel in order to truly understand where one is in life, it is important to understand where they have been.
I have worked considerably with pre- teen, adolescent, and adult clients.
There is no doubt that life can get hard, and sometimes we just need to talk about it. I use a very heartfelt and humanistic approach when it comes to therapy because as a human being myself, I have seen my own share of adversity and strife. I use a cognitive behavioral approach as well. I truly believe the way one thinks greatly influences their emotions and behaviors. Every person has a story, and I seek to get to know that story. I feel in order to truly understand where one is in life, it is important to understand where they have been.
Sue Ann Rios Lcsw-S (Supervisor)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Amarillo, TX 79106 (Online Only)
Sesiones están disponibles para los Niños y Adolescentes individuales, control del comportamiento en grupo pequeño para los niños y adolescentes, y las sesiones de la familia.
Evenings and weekends available! Session available in Spanish and English. I have over 20 years experience in working with children and families. I am experienced in working with Children who experienced Trauma, have Special Needs, Family conflicts, School challenges, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, ADHD and also offer Behavioral skills groups for children and adolescents. I believe in starting with you where you are in your life journey and supporting you to reach where you want to be using a Solution Focused approach or an approach that will best fit your needs.
Sesiones están disponibles para los Niños y Adolescentes individuales, control del comportamiento en grupo pequeño para los niños y adolescentes, y las sesiones de la familia.
Evenings and weekends available! Session available in Spanish and English. I have over 20 years experience in working with children and families. I am experienced in working with Children who experienced Trauma, have Special Needs, Family conflicts, School challenges, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, ADHD and also offer Behavioral skills groups for children and adolescents. I believe in starting with you where you are in your life journey and supporting you to reach where you want to be using a Solution Focused approach or an approach that will best fit your needs.
If you are like most of us, your story hasn’t gone the way you thought. Each time you make a choice, it feels like you get more stuck. You feel stressed, overwhelmed, and tired of running in circles when you know there is something better out there. You want to get out of this place of feeling worthless, seeing your relationships suffer, and hurting emotionally, mentally, and even physically. You might see your teen experiencing these same things. It is time to take control of your story, instead of floating along and letting it happen. I can help you write the life you want to live as an individual, couple, and family.
If you are like most of us, your story hasn’t gone the way you thought. Each time you make a choice, it feels like you get more stuck. You feel stressed, overwhelmed, and tired of running in circles when you know there is something better out there. You want to get out of this place of feeling worthless, seeing your relationships suffer, and hurting emotionally, mentally, and even physically. You might see your teen experiencing these same things. It is time to take control of your story, instead of floating along and letting it happen. I can help you write the life you want to live as an individual, couple, and family.
Dr. Kendra McLaughlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amarillo, TX 79110
If your child/ teen struggles at school, at home, or in their relationships with others, they may benefit from counseling.
Life's stressors affect even the youngest. Children and teens face pressures that can lead to emotional and behavioral difficulties. When given an environment where a child feels safe and accepted, their walls come down, and healing can begin. I work to create a safe, engaging environment that provides space for your child and teen to express themselves while learning helpful skills. Challenging behaviors are viewed from a trauma-informed, developmental approach incorporating regulation and attachment-based strategies. I use a variety of modalities to meet your child's and teen's individual needs.
If your child/ teen struggles at school, at home, or in their relationships with others, they may benefit from counseling.
Life's stressors affect even the youngest. Children and teens face pressures that can lead to emotional and behavioral difficulties. When given an environment where a child feels safe and accepted, their walls come down, and healing can begin. I work to create a safe, engaging environment that provides space for your child and teen to express themselves while learning helpful skills. Challenging behaviors are viewed from a trauma-informed, developmental approach incorporating regulation and attachment-based strategies. I use a variety of modalities to meet your child's and teen's individual needs.
LeAnn Lynn Sorrels
Licensed Professional Counselor, M, Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amarillo, TX 79106
Compassionate care for all ages. Learn how to effectively manage life trials and tribulation with the help of an experienced professional. Every human being regardless of culture, creed, class, background, race or any other distinguishing characteristic is likely to experience some sort of emotional or mental disturbance throughout the course of their lives. The way you think about aspects of your current life or past experiences can move you from healthy, normal distress to more problematic mental heath disturbance. The good news is that it's totally normal to become mentally disturbed and it is absolutely possible to recover.
Compassionate care for all ages. Learn how to effectively manage life trials and tribulation with the help of an experienced professional. Every human being regardless of culture, creed, class, background, race or any other distinguishing characteristic is likely to experience some sort of emotional or mental disturbance throughout the course of their lives. The way you think about aspects of your current life or past experiences can move you from healthy, normal distress to more problematic mental heath disturbance. The good news is that it's totally normal to become mentally disturbed and it is absolutely possible to recover.
Jonathan McLoughlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amarillo, TX 79102
I counsel children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
I specialize in attachment and trauma-related issues in both children and adults. A few of my areas of focus are ADHD, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting, and issues related to adoption, co-parenting, stepchildren, and foster care. Reach out today to discuss how counseling can help.
I counsel children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
I specialize in attachment and trauma-related issues in both children and adults. A few of my areas of focus are ADHD, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting, and issues related to adoption, co-parenting, stepchildren, and foster care. Reach out today to discuss how counseling can help.
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Life is tough, but so are YOU! My goal is to help you navigate through difficulties in life, while providing a non-judgemental compassionate environment to feel heard, understood, and accepted. It's my honor and privilege to partner with you to better understand what you're feeling, where the feeling originated from, and how you can move forward in life. A lot of us struggle with things in life that are out of our control. We do have control over our thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Life is tough, but so are YOU! My goal is to help you navigate through difficulties in life, while providing a non-judgemental compassionate environment to feel heard, understood, and accepted. It's my honor and privilege to partner with you to better understand what you're feeling, where the feeling originated from, and how you can move forward in life. A lot of us struggle with things in life that are out of our control. We do have control over our thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Bekki McQuay, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LifeCoa
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amarillo, TX 79101 (Online Only)
"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain."
"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain."
Caleb Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amarillo, TX 79101
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that my job as a counselor isn't to "fix" my clients but to help them develop a plan where they can attend to and address the issues in their lives. My aim with my clients isn't simply to help them pause an issue in their lives temporarily but to understand why those issues present themselves in the first place so that they can be dealt with appropriately. I primarily use EMDR to help my clients grow in their lives. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ folx and individuals hoping to deconstruct beliefs/attitudes absorbed through harmful religious upbringings.
I believe that my job as a counselor isn't to "fix" my clients but to help them develop a plan where they can attend to and address the issues in their lives. My aim with my clients isn't simply to help them pause an issue in their lives temporarily but to understand why those issues present themselves in the first place so that they can be dealt with appropriately. I primarily use EMDR to help my clients grow in their lives. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ folx and individuals hoping to deconstruct beliefs/attitudes absorbed through harmful religious upbringings.
Tanya Garner Lpc-Associate
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Amarillo, TX 79106
I am an LPC-Associate supervised by Sharyn Delgado, LPC-S. Maybe you have never considered working with a therapist because finding the right one feels intimidating. Sharing your struggles and vulnerabilities with strangers can initially be strange or awkward, but I am passionate about supporting clients like you. I look forward to working with folks who are facing everyday issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship strain, parenting, vocational transitions, as well as children or adolescents who are having difficulties with school or disabilities.
I am an LPC-Associate supervised by Sharyn Delgado, LPC-S. Maybe you have never considered working with a therapist because finding the right one feels intimidating. Sharing your struggles and vulnerabilities with strangers can initially be strange or awkward, but I am passionate about supporting clients like you. I look forward to working with folks who are facing everyday issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship strain, parenting, vocational transitions, as well as children or adolescents who are having difficulties with school or disabilities.
I work best with individuals who are open to self-discovery, willing to be honest with themselves, and eager to make meaningful changes in their lives. I have over six years of experience with pre- teens, teenagers, and young adults. My ideal clients are those who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to navigate life's challenges, whether dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, or significant life transitions. Together, we can identify your specific goals and develop strategies and coping skills to empower you to take positive steps forward on your unique journey.
I work best with individuals who are open to self-discovery, willing to be honest with themselves, and eager to make meaningful changes in their lives. I have over six years of experience with pre- teens, teenagers, and young adults. My ideal clients are those who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to navigate life's challenges, whether dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, or significant life transitions. Together, we can identify your specific goals and develop strategies and coping skills to empower you to take positive steps forward on your unique journey.
John Allen Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amarillo, TX 79106
GLADLY TAKING NEW CLIENTS! AFTER HOURS AND WEEKEND SESSIONS AVAILABLE! Each person's journey is filled with stories of both triumph and tragedy. Our stories should be honored and explored in a safe and accepting environment. Depending on where you are on your journey, you might be feeling discouraged, disconnected, or depressed. Sometimes when we are in these places we can feel stuck in negative patterns or lost in unhealthy coping. Counseling can help a person find the support they need and discover the skills for empowerment and healing. I specialize in attachment and trauma-related issues in both children and adults.
GLADLY TAKING NEW CLIENTS! AFTER HOURS AND WEEKEND SESSIONS AVAILABLE! Each person's journey is filled with stories of both triumph and tragedy. Our stories should be honored and explored in a safe and accepting environment. Depending on where you are on your journey, you might be feeling discouraged, disconnected, or depressed. Sometimes when we are in these places we can feel stuck in negative patterns or lost in unhealthy coping. Counseling can help a person find the support they need and discover the skills for empowerment and healing. I specialize in attachment and trauma-related issues in both children and adults.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor interested in helping people who are experiencing grief, loss, anxiety, depression or struggling with any of life's hardships. I offer services to individual children, adults, couples, and families. I strive to provide a judgement free supportive zone that allows us to engage in open and honest dialog. My goal is to help you explore your thoughts and feelings, both positive and negative, without fear of rejection. Our therapeutic relationship will be an important key to your healing. I have a genuine desire to help you become a more healthy and confident individual.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor interested in helping people who are experiencing grief, loss, anxiety, depression or struggling with any of life's hardships. I offer services to individual children, adults, couples, and families. I strive to provide a judgement free supportive zone that allows us to engage in open and honest dialog. My goal is to help you explore your thoughts and feelings, both positive and negative, without fear of rejection. Our therapeutic relationship will be an important key to your healing. I have a genuine desire to help you become a more healthy and confident individual.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.