Therapists for Teens in Killeen, TX

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Sarah Rice
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Killeen, TX 76542  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance the demands of parenting with your own personal growth and fulfillment? Do you feel overwhelmed and question your abilities as a parent? Do you feel like you are not doing enough for yourself? Your children? Are you an adolescent or young adult in need of a compassionate and understanding therapist who can help you navigate through anger, anxiety, friendships, self-esteem, relationships, and other challenges?
Are you struggling to balance the demands of parenting with your own personal growth and fulfillment? Do you feel overwhelmed and question your abilities as a parent? Do you feel like you are not doing enough for yourself? Your children? Are you an adolescent or young adult in need of a compassionate and understanding therapist who can help you navigate through anger, anxiety, friendships, self-esteem, relationships, and other challenges?
(254) 332-2946 View (254) 332-2946
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Taylor Kleshick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Killeen, TX 76549  (Online Only)
Prior to joining LifeStance, Taylor worked in an emergency shelter providing crisis and trauma therapy to adolescent females who were survivors of human trafficking.
Taylor received her master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Taylor treats children, adolescents, families, and adults experiencing a variety of challenges including trauma, anxiety, depression, adoption related concerns, relationship issues, grief and parenting issues.Taylor works primarily with children and adolescents who have experienced abuse, trauma, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. Taylor has training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trust Based Relational Interventions.
Prior to joining LifeStance, Taylor worked in an emergency shelter providing crisis and trauma therapy to adolescent females who were survivors of human trafficking.
Taylor received her master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Taylor treats children, adolescents, families, and adults experiencing a variety of challenges including trauma, anxiety, depression, adoption related concerns, relationship issues, grief and parenting issues.Taylor works primarily with children and adolescents who have experienced abuse, trauma, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. Taylor has training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trust Based Relational Interventions.
(254) 857-5326 View (254) 857-5326
MEY Elizabeth's Place Counseling Service, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Killeen, TX 76542
I have both the ability and experience to counsel individuals experiencing Marital and Family difficulties, Child and Adolescent problems, Substance Abuse, Mental Health and Anger issues, Depression, Anxiety issues, Crisis Intervention, Personality Disorders, and Grief difficulties.
I have both the ability and experience to counsel individuals experiencing Marital and Family difficulties, Child and Adolescent problems, Substance Abuse, Mental Health and Anger issues, Depression, Anxiety issues, Crisis Intervention, Personality Disorders, and Grief difficulties.
(469) 751-0042 View (469) 751-0042
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Paul Douthit
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Killeen, TX 76549
Paul is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over thirty years of experience in providing counseling and consultation. He received his PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy at Nova Southeastern University. Prior to joining Chupik Counseling, Paul served for 25 years as a faculty member of the Department of Pediatrics at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center. He previously served as a special assistant to the Department of Health and Human Services where he offered expertise on adolescent mental health issues.
Paul is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over thirty years of experience in providing counseling and consultation. He received his PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy at Nova Southeastern University. Prior to joining Chupik Counseling, Paul served for 25 years as a faculty member of the Department of Pediatrics at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center. He previously served as a special assistant to the Department of Health and Human Services where he offered expertise on adolescent mental health issues.
(254) 587-5857 View (254) 587-5857
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Rachel Leslie
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Killeen, TX 76549
Rachel received her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University Central Texas. She is an active member of the Texas Counseling Association. Her professional experience includes small group and individual counseling in the school setting with preschool -5th grades. Also small group counseling for Women. As a professional school counselor, Rachel has worked with individual and groups on issues such as divorce, depression, anxiety, anger management, grief, family dynamics, physical and sexual abuse, and adolescent transitions.
Rachel received her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University Central Texas. She is an active member of the Texas Counseling Association. Her professional experience includes small group and individual counseling in the school setting with preschool -5th grades. Also small group counseling for Women. As a professional school counselor, Rachel has worked with individual and groups on issues such as divorce, depression, anxiety, anger management, grief, family dynamics, physical and sexual abuse, and adolescent transitions.
(254) 332-1707 View (254) 332-1707
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Andre Mills
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, ASOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Killeen, TX 76541
As a therapist, I have worked in several different modalities in serving adolescent teens, and adult individuals with addiction, trauma, and other challenges.
Do you feel alone as though no one understands your pain or your struggles? Your situation is unique, yet you are not alone. Sometimes, life appears to be unmanageable, and things may have spiraled for the worse. These precipitating events you have encountered have now led you to seek solutions and counseling for guidance in your time of need. Maybe you have done some self-reflection and you do not like what you see. You aspire to improve your shortcomings but do not know where to start or who to reach out to. That is where I step in. I am dedicated to assisting you with becoming the best version of yourself amid adversity.
As a therapist, I have worked in several different modalities in serving adolescent teens, and adult individuals with addiction, trauma, and other challenges.
Do you feel alone as though no one understands your pain or your struggles? Your situation is unique, yet you are not alone. Sometimes, life appears to be unmanageable, and things may have spiraled for the worse. These precipitating events you have encountered have now led you to seek solutions and counseling for guidance in your time of need. Maybe you have done some self-reflection and you do not like what you see. You aspire to improve your shortcomings but do not know where to start or who to reach out to. That is where I step in. I am dedicated to assisting you with becoming the best version of yourself amid adversity.
(254) 455-5742 View (254) 455-5742
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Ida Renae MacDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CMHIMP, ADHD-, CCSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Killeen, TX 76549  (Online Only)
Are you experiencing anxiety, grief, and/or depression? Do you need help and encouragement to explore, decide and put into place life choices that fit you? Are you ready to take steps toward feeling peaceful, happier and healthier? Are you a teen, adult, family, couple, and/or military veteran that wants to make some changes in your life and/or relationships to find greater contentment? If any of this applies to you and your situation, I am here to offer encouragement, support, and healthy decision making skills.
Are you experiencing anxiety, grief, and/or depression? Do you need help and encouragement to explore, decide and put into place life choices that fit you? Are you ready to take steps toward feeling peaceful, happier and healthier? Are you a teen, adult, family, couple, and/or military veteran that wants to make some changes in your life and/or relationships to find greater contentment? If any of this applies to you and your situation, I am here to offer encouragement, support, and healthy decision making skills.
(430) 205-8569 View (430) 205-8569
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Jacob Parks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
Killeen, TX 76541
I treat many relevant issues which includes but are not limited to: mood problems, depression, anxiety, anger, self-confidence, marriage, family, relationship, individual, couples, addictions, chronic pain, PTSD, infidelity, grief/loss, behavioral problems, deployment issues, adolescent, parenting, life change, work/vocational, phobias, life crisis, etc.
Life can often be unpredictable and more dynamic than we are sometimes able to handle on our own. It is very easy to feel stuck, lost, hopeless, and even overwhelmed if we believe that we lack the resources and know how to approach our adversities. In the face of our challenges it is sometimes difficult to identify helpful solutions. This is how I may be helpful to you. Together we could explore what's possible and investigate solutions that work.
I treat many relevant issues which includes but are not limited to: mood problems, depression, anxiety, anger, self-confidence, marriage, family, relationship, individual, couples, addictions, chronic pain, PTSD, infidelity, grief/loss, behavioral problems, deployment issues, adolescent, parenting, life change, work/vocational, phobias, life crisis, etc.
Life can often be unpredictable and more dynamic than we are sometimes able to handle on our own. It is very easy to feel stuck, lost, hopeless, and even overwhelmed if we believe that we lack the resources and know how to approach our adversities. In the face of our challenges it is sometimes difficult to identify helpful solutions. This is how I may be helpful to you. Together we could explore what's possible and investigate solutions that work.
(254) 822-4378 View (254) 822-4378
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Sharon Aguilera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Killeen, TX 76540
Waitlist for new clients
I counsel women and adolescent girls with issues to include, depression, post-partum depression, anxiety, relationship issues, coping skills, self-esteem, communication issues, grief, parenting, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation and situational stress. It can be incredibly difficult to seek help. I understand and want to provide a safe place for women and girls to feel comfortable sharing their struggles.
I counsel women and adolescent girls with issues to include, depression, post-partum depression, anxiety, relationship issues, coping skills, self-esteem, communication issues, grief, parenting, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation and situational stress. It can be incredibly difficult to seek help. I understand and want to provide a safe place for women and girls to feel comfortable sharing their struggles.
(254) 892-4880 View (254) 892-4880
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Traci Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LSC, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Killeen, TX 76540
Do you have a child/ adolescent struggling with personal challenges? Does your family unit need a vital reset or reconnection?
Do you have a child/ adolescent struggling with personal challenges? Does your family unit need a vital reset or reconnection?
(254) 549-7980 View (254) 549-7980
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Pamela Morales Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Killeen, TX 76543
My therapeutic approach focuses on assisting you to explore, understand, and develop effective strategies to change life situations that cause trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. I assist clients to be heard in safe, emotionally secure setting with a personal therapeutic connection. Improving your quality of Life is the goal. I specialize in identifying the inappropriate stress coping techniques we use in dealing with daily life stress. Understanding and changing these behaviors results in a healthier, positive, and growth oriented life.
My therapeutic approach focuses on assisting you to explore, understand, and develop effective strategies to change life situations that cause trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. I assist clients to be heard in safe, emotionally secure setting with a personal therapeutic connection. Improving your quality of Life is the goal. I specialize in identifying the inappropriate stress coping techniques we use in dealing with daily life stress. Understanding and changing these behaviors results in a healthier, positive, and growth oriented life.
(361) 386-2601 View (361) 386-2601
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Dr. Yulonda Washington
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Killeen, TX 76541
The journey of life is unique for everyone. I want to be a part of your unique journey by helping you navigate the intricate chapters of your unique story. Together we can write your story expressing your true emotions using integrative systemic therapies. It is my passion to assist you to effectively communicate through true emotions, help you navigate life realizing and using your own strengths, while empowering you to live your best life. I believe you have the power to live your journey happy, fulfilled, and mindful of every moment.
The journey of life is unique for everyone. I want to be a part of your unique journey by helping you navigate the intricate chapters of your unique story. Together we can write your story expressing your true emotions using integrative systemic therapies. It is my passion to assist you to effectively communicate through true emotions, help you navigate life realizing and using your own strengths, while empowering you to live your best life. I believe you have the power to live your journey happy, fulfilled, and mindful of every moment.
(254) 875-0203 View (254) 875-0203
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Kayla Evans
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Killeen, TX 76542  (Online Only)
I am looking forward to meeting a wide variety of clients. I am excited to start this journey with you and help you to navigate any areas of life that are a struggle. I am dedicated to helping my clients increase positivity and healthy healing in their relationships and as individuals. Everyone has their own toolbox with resources to help them through what they are going through, I am here to help you discover those resources in that toolbox. I am committed to creating a non-judgmental and all-inclusive environment. As well as expanding my knowledge in areas that I may be unfamiliar with.
I am looking forward to meeting a wide variety of clients. I am excited to start this journey with you and help you to navigate any areas of life that are a struggle. I am dedicated to helping my clients increase positivity and healthy healing in their relationships and as individuals. Everyone has their own toolbox with resources to help them through what they are going through, I am here to help you discover those resources in that toolbox. I am committed to creating a non-judgmental and all-inclusive environment. As well as expanding my knowledge in areas that I may be unfamiliar with.
(254) 477-6266 x106 View (254) 477-6266 x106
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Dr. Latisha D. Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Killeen, TX 76541
Change is inevitable, and with it emerges multiple experiences that shape your course as you transition through life. But know this, you have a choice in who is writing your story and what it says to you and those around you. I am Latisha Wilson and I find that it takes a bold and courageous person to ask for help. Let me take this time to welcome and congratulate you on taking the first step towards taking control of your life. You may be facing internal struggles, dysfunctional relationships, unhealthy thoughts, anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma, or misleading behavioral patterns.
Change is inevitable, and with it emerges multiple experiences that shape your course as you transition through life. But know this, you have a choice in who is writing your story and what it says to you and those around you. I am Latisha Wilson and I find that it takes a bold and courageous person to ask for help. Let me take this time to welcome and congratulate you on taking the first step towards taking control of your life. You may be facing internal struggles, dysfunctional relationships, unhealthy thoughts, anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma, or misleading behavioral patterns.
(254) 400-2989 View (254) 400-2989
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Lake Inks Professional Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LMSW, NCC, CSC
Verified Verified
Killeen, TX 76543
In our growing and transit community, many individuals, couples, children/adolescents and families struggle daily with painful life events. Events such as marital discord, stress, medical illness, past abuse, single parenting, unresolved anger financial instability, military connected issues, educational restarting, grief, and spiritual confusion, can cause anyone to get lost in overwhelming darkness. Allow me to assist you with piercing the darkness of life's painful events.
In our growing and transit community, many individuals, couples, children/adolescents and families struggle daily with painful life events. Events such as marital discord, stress, medical illness, past abuse, single parenting, unresolved anger financial instability, military connected issues, educational restarting, grief, and spiritual confusion, can cause anyone to get lost in overwhelming darkness. Allow me to assist you with piercing the darkness of life's painful events.
(254) 655-3563 View (254) 655-3563
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Amanda Dunkes
BCBA
Verified Verified
Killeen, TX 76542
Individuals diagnosed with Autism that need assistance in the areas of early intervention, transition skills, as well as challenging behavior.
Individuals diagnosed with Autism that need assistance in the areas of early intervention, transition skills, as well as challenging behavior.
(254) 414-0703 View (254) 414-0703
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Karen Oliphant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Killeen, TX 76541
Having worked at the R&R Center on Fort Hood for 3 years and in the local area for over 10 years, I have a lot of experience treating PTSD/Combat Stress, depression and anxiety. It is a joy to help clients resolve their issues, and I am dedicated to serving our military and their families. To date, EMDR therapy has helped millions of people of all ages relieve many types of psychological stress.
Having worked at the R&R Center on Fort Hood for 3 years and in the local area for over 10 years, I have a lot of experience treating PTSD/Combat Stress, depression and anxiety. It is a joy to help clients resolve their issues, and I am dedicated to serving our military and their families. To date, EMDR therapy has helped millions of people of all ages relieve many types of psychological stress.
(254) 856-0687 View (254) 856-0687
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Stacie Goran
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Killeen, TX 76549
I know how hard it can be to reach out and ask for help! I love to be the non-judgmental, curious, and client-centered person that is there to lift you up and make sense of how things are going in your life. Seeing lives change and people fall in love with themselves and their life again is my absolute favorite thing. We all need a helping hand at times. Don't hesitate to reach out and make your life what you want it to be.
I know how hard it can be to reach out and ask for help! I love to be the non-judgmental, curious, and client-centered person that is there to lift you up and make sense of how things are going in your life. Seeing lives change and people fall in love with themselves and their life again is my absolute favorite thing. We all need a helping hand at times. Don't hesitate to reach out and make your life what you want it to be.
(409) 219-5378 View (409) 219-5378
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Dr. Fancy Patrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Killeen, TX 76549  (Online Only)
Life is filled with many challenges that may seem unbearable. Learn how to effectively manage complex emotions and process difficult experiences with Best Hopes, who offers virtual counseling sessions for people from all backgrounds in Texas. Using integrated therapies, Best Hopes can help you overcome hard times so you can start living your best life.
Life is filled with many challenges that may seem unbearable. Learn how to effectively manage complex emotions and process difficult experiences with Best Hopes, who offers virtual counseling sessions for people from all backgrounds in Texas. Using integrated therapies, Best Hopes can help you overcome hard times so you can start living your best life.
(254) 280-4453 View (254) 280-4453
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Dawn Maria Spradley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Killeen, TX 76541
Using an Adlerian approach, I want to encourage and empower clients to use their own strengths to attain their goals. I also specialize in sand-tray therapy-which is an effective intervention that helps clients better articulate their past trauma, feelings and emotions, and has been powerful in the healing of depression, grief, addiction, and anxiety in teens and adults. Our counseling center offers an Intensive Outpatient Program for substance abuse, to include individual and group counseling. Finally, I encourage the client to lead their own sessions to heal.
Using an Adlerian approach, I want to encourage and empower clients to use their own strengths to attain their goals. I also specialize in sand-tray therapy-which is an effective intervention that helps clients better articulate their past trauma, feelings and emotions, and has been powerful in the healing of depression, grief, addiction, and anxiety in teens and adults. Our counseling center offers an Intensive Outpatient Program for substance abuse, to include individual and group counseling. Finally, I encourage the client to lead their own sessions to heal.
(254) 457-4944 View (254) 457-4944
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.