Child Therapists in Downtown, Austin, TX
Tiffany Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Downtown, Austin, TX 78701
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.
Jill Latonick Flores
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LSOTP
Verified Verified
Downtown, Austin, TX 78701
My whole child approach incorporates lifestyle interventions (health, safety, education, and support) into a broad assessment of the well being and challenges of the person.
To learn and grow, children require a tapestry of love, safety, and challenge. When the challenges youth face exceed the amount of resources available, therapy can be helpful. Private, goal oriented, engaging and fun activities can motivate youth to participate in a process they might otherwise avoid. In my practice, I help children address anger, depression, trauma, school related difficulties, divorce, and adjustment issues. With over 20 years of clinical expertise, I understand that children's therapy is most effective when the process is safe and interesting. In my practice I help youth and families embrace needed change by using their strengths to solve problems.
My whole child approach incorporates lifestyle interventions (health, safety, education, and support) into a broad assessment of the well being and challenges of the person.
To learn and grow, children require a tapestry of love, safety, and challenge. When the challenges youth face exceed the amount of resources available, therapy can be helpful. Private, goal oriented, engaging and fun activities can motivate youth to participate in a process they might otherwise avoid. In my practice, I help children address anger, depression, trauma, school related difficulties, divorce, and adjustment issues. With over 20 years of clinical expertise, I understand that children's therapy is most effective when the process is safe and interesting. In my practice I help youth and families embrace needed change by using their strengths to solve problems.
Hi there! I’m Kat and I’m so glad you’re reaching out. Grief, loss, and other significant life changes can feel all-consuming and overwhelming. I'm here to offer a safe space for navigating big emotions and new circumstances. I work closely with you (or your child), helping with emotional regulation, staying grounded in the body, and building resilience. We’ll use play, creativity, mindfulness, movement, storytelling, and talk therapy to feel into the hard parts of grief, loss, trauma, and relationships. I'm here to walk with you, to be an empowering companion, and to bear witness to your resilience and sense of self.
Hi there! I’m Kat and I’m so glad you’re reaching out. Grief, loss, and other significant life changes can feel all-consuming and overwhelming. I'm here to offer a safe space for navigating big emotions and new circumstances. I work closely with you (or your child), helping with emotional regulation, staying grounded in the body, and building resilience. We’ll use play, creativity, mindfulness, movement, storytelling, and talk therapy to feel into the hard parts of grief, loss, trauma, and relationships. I'm here to walk with you, to be an empowering companion, and to bear witness to your resilience and sense of self.
I provide psychotherapy for adults, children, couples and families. I've been in practice for over thirty years. Please visit my website ( www.kkpsychology.com ) to learn more about my qualifications. I look forward to talking with you.
I provide psychotherapy for adults, children, couples and families. I've been in practice for over thirty years. Please visit my website ( www.kkpsychology.com ) to learn more about my qualifications. I look forward to talking with you.
Fiona Knight Ryon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Austin, TX 78760
I love to see children and families breakthrough and start to overcome the obstacles in their relationships, become more cohesive as a family, and begin to feel more hopeful and understood than they have in a long time.
Fiona Knight Ryon, LCSW, RPT is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) with 27 years of experience. Fiona enjoys working with children, teens, adults and alongside parents as they strive to improve and understand their relationship with their child/ children. She has extensive knowledge about the power of Play Therapy and how this treatment approach builds on and supports the normal communicative and learning process of children. Using the Nurtured Heart Approach parenting framework as a foundation, she strives to create an individual plan to meet your child's counseling goals.
I love to see children and families breakthrough and start to overcome the obstacles in their relationships, become more cohesive as a family, and begin to feel more hopeful and understood than they have in a long time.
Fiona Knight Ryon, LCSW, RPT is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) with 27 years of experience. Fiona enjoys working with children, teens, adults and alongside parents as they strive to improve and understand their relationship with their child/ children. She has extensive knowledge about the power of Play Therapy and how this treatment approach builds on and supports the normal communicative and learning process of children. Using the Nurtured Heart Approach parenting framework as a foundation, she strives to create an individual plan to meet your child's counseling goals.
Leslie Woodworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Austin, TX 78760
My strong early childhood education background extends back 37 years.
I have a loving, direct approach with clear communication, a relaxed, non-judgmental style creating ease in therapy, and an intuitive ability to connect and help others re-connect. I love working with people who seek to deepen themselves and have more intimate connection with their loved ones, whether that's a child, spouse, parent or other relationship. I want to know who you are, and am here to listen and to be with you exactly where you are in this process. I am here to meet you. Come. Let's explore together.
My strong early childhood education background extends back 37 years.
I have a loving, direct approach with clear communication, a relaxed, non-judgmental style creating ease in therapy, and an intuitive ability to connect and help others re-connect. I love working with people who seek to deepen themselves and have more intimate connection with their loved ones, whether that's a child, spouse, parent or other relationship. I want to know who you are, and am here to listen and to be with you exactly where you are in this process. I am here to meet you. Come. Let's explore together.
It is my desire to collaborate with and utilize significant adults in the child's life to facilitate a positive outcome for the child.
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.
It is my desire to collaborate with and utilize significant adults in the child's life to facilitate a positive outcome for the child.
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 women, children and adolescents.
For many the decision to come into counseling or bring a child into counseling is a big step. My goal is to help ease this time for you through building a therapeutic relationship and helping to equip you with tools to ease these seasons in your life. I have been in private practice for the past 4 years. My background includes working with women in recovery for a variety of issues, including: codependency, depression, anxiety and abuse, as well as ten years experience with school age children in the public schools.
I enjoy working with women, children and adolescents.
For many the decision to come into counseling or bring a child into counseling is a big step. My goal is to help ease this time for you through building a therapeutic relationship and helping to equip you with tools to ease these seasons in your life. I have been in private practice for the past 4 years. My background includes working with women in recovery for a variety of issues, including: codependency, depression, anxiety and abuse, as well as ten years experience with school age children in the public schools.
Barbara Fountain
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAHS, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Austin, TX 78701
Greetings! I am Barbara Fountain a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with 15 years of counseling experience. I have a passion: for providing counseling to adults, children/adolescents, & families.Successful therapeutic outcomes depend on a good working relationship! A collaborative approach that includes therapist and client working together to reach the client's identified goals. My approach is an integrated psychotherapy style where I attempt to meet the unique individual treatment needs of each client In a warm, positive environment. I provide culturally appropriate services that empower & equip clients with skills necessary to succeed! My motto is:" Strengthening Families to Succeed."
Greetings! I am Barbara Fountain a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with 15 years of counseling experience. I have a passion: for providing counseling to adults, children/adolescents, & families.Successful therapeutic outcomes depend on a good working relationship! A collaborative approach that includes therapist and client working together to reach the client's identified goals. My approach is an integrated psychotherapy style where I attempt to meet the unique individual treatment needs of each client In a warm, positive environment. I provide culturally appropriate services that empower & equip clients with skills necessary to succeed! My motto is:" Strengthening Families to Succeed."
Duane Snape
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Downtown, Austin, TX 73301
I have a passion for working with children, and teens dealing with self-esteem, abuse, bullying, depression, suicide, and partner relational issues.
The most important choice you will ever make is not one you made yesterday, but the one you make today. Tomorrow is in the future, today is now, choose today. The time is now. I empower people to achieve personal, professional, and spiritual growth in their lives. Committed to helping others change their lives by exploring personal strengths. I am a Licensed therapist with over 25 years of mental health experience. Much of this experience was gained during my service in the United States Army serving veterans and their families faced with a wide variety of mental health challenges.
I have a passion for working with children, and teens dealing with self-esteem, abuse, bullying, depression, suicide, and partner relational issues.
The most important choice you will ever make is not one you made yesterday, but the one you make today. Tomorrow is in the future, today is now, choose today. The time is now. I empower people to achieve personal, professional, and spiritual growth in their lives. Committed to helping others change their lives by exploring personal strengths. I am a Licensed therapist with over 25 years of mental health experience. Much of this experience was gained during my service in the United States Army serving veterans and their families faced with a wide variety of mental health challenges.
Dr. Megan Renée Garzaglass
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Downtown, Austin, TX 73344 (Online Only)
Some of my specialties are life coaching as well as DX and working with Autistic adults and children.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) certified early childhood–12th grade special education teacher and certified school counselor. I have my MS in counseling and my PhD in counselor education and supervision. I have provided counseling services for nearly 11 years. I'm the creator and founder of Aquatic Relational Experiential Therapy, a mental health and play therapy technique used in water. Additionally, I have 12 years experience with solution focused, CBT, experiential, person-centered and play therapies, dx & support for Autism adults & child clients.
Some of my specialties are life coaching as well as DX and working with Autistic adults and children.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) certified early childhood–12th grade special education teacher and certified school counselor. I have my MS in counseling and my PhD in counselor education and supervision. I have provided counseling services for nearly 11 years. I'm the creator and founder of Aquatic Relational Experiential Therapy, a mental health and play therapy technique used in water. Additionally, I have 12 years experience with solution focused, CBT, experiential, person-centered and play therapies, dx & support for Autism adults & child clients.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Austin, TX 73301 (Online Only)
I have presented professional development at the national and state level for the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision and Texas Association for Play Therapy on the following topics: child and adolescent career development, cultural considerations in play therapy, transracial adoption, and domestic violence.
I believe all people, adults and children alike reach their maximized potential when provided with a safe, therapeutic environment. My approach to counseling is guided by person-centered counseling. I focus on providing a therapeutic environment for client to share concerns and facilitate growth. Most importantly I seek to develop a strong therapeutic relationship by providing genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy. Overall, my goal is helping clients become aware of their ability to grow and heal.
I have presented professional development at the national and state level for the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision and Texas Association for Play Therapy on the following topics: child and adolescent career development, cultural considerations in play therapy, transracial adoption, and domestic violence.
I believe all people, adults and children alike reach their maximized potential when provided with a safe, therapeutic environment. My approach to counseling is guided by person-centered counseling. I focus on providing a therapeutic environment for client to share concerns and facilitate growth. Most importantly I seek to develop a strong therapeutic relationship by providing genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy. Overall, my goal is helping clients become aware of their ability to grow and heal.
Jacqueline Grace Mascari
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, MS , NCC, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Austin, TX 73301 (Online Only)
I work with clients processing trauma and healing their inner child holistically.
Therapy can be deeply personal and the most important thing is that a client feels safety within the therapeutic relationship to express themselves. My desire is to help my clients have a deep understanding of their importance, their self worth, and their impact on this world and those around them. I love working with women, children, teens, mothers, and those going through heartache and uncertainty. If you feel loneliness, grief, or are processing trauma, walking through your parenting journey, or are struggling with illnesses including autoimmunity, or the loss of a loved one, please reach out.
I work with clients processing trauma and healing their inner child holistically.
Therapy can be deeply personal and the most important thing is that a client feels safety within the therapeutic relationship to express themselves. My desire is to help my clients have a deep understanding of their importance, their self worth, and their impact on this world and those around them. I love working with women, children, teens, mothers, and those going through heartache and uncertainty. If you feel loneliness, grief, or are processing trauma, walking through your parenting journey, or are struggling with illnesses including autoimmunity, or the loss of a loved one, please reach out.
Vicky O Tovar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Austin, TX 78701 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with children, teens, college students, and moms across the lifespan from perinatal to empty nesters.
Hello, and welcome! I am a bilingual licensed professional counselor in Texas with over 10 years experience. I've worked with a variety of clients such as children, teens, college students, and adults. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles. I’m here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now, and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment.
I specialize in working with children, teens, college students, and moms across the lifespan from perinatal to empty nesters.
Hello, and welcome! I am a bilingual licensed professional counselor in Texas with over 10 years experience. I've worked with a variety of clients such as children, teens, college students, and adults. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles. I’m here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now, and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment.
Suzanne Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Austin, TX 78701
I have over 20 years experience working with parents, women, children, and adolescents- including a decade of experience as a teacher in special education and as a registered yoga teacher.
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 have over 20 years experience working with parents, women, children, and adolescents- including a decade of experience as a teacher in special education and as a registered yoga teacher.
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.
Clarissa Anahi Cantu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Austin, TX 78701 (Online Only)
Hi there, I am Clarissa! I know it takes a lot of courage and vulnerability to seek counseling services, so I am glad that you found my page! I have had the joy of working in various mental health settings, like traditional talk therapy, women’s health clinics and non-profit organizations. My clinical experience has given me the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. I also help clients navigate complicated grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, family/relationship, and self-esteem issues.
Hi there, I am Clarissa! I know it takes a lot of courage and vulnerability to seek counseling services, so I am glad that you found my page! I have had the joy of working in various mental health settings, like traditional talk therapy, women’s health clinics and non-profit organizations. My clinical experience has given me the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. I also help clients navigate complicated grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, family/relationship, and self-esteem issues.
Kathryn Uhrich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Austin, TX 78704
I enjoy helping children, adolescents and families decrease their stressors and live their lives with more joy and intention.
Kathryn is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who received her Masters Degree from Rivier University. Kathryn has over 7 years of clinical experience treating children, adolescents and families. Kathryn has extensive experience working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, phobias, dealing with traumatic experiences, significant life changes, and childhood behavioral outbursts. Kathryn likes to help children and parents who are struggling to communicate their needs to each other to better develop healthy communication patterns and relationships. Kathryn primarily uses CBT, as well as well as solution focused approaches.
I enjoy helping children, adolescents and families decrease their stressors and live their lives with more joy and intention.
Kathryn is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who received her Masters Degree from Rivier University. Kathryn has over 7 years of clinical experience treating children, adolescents and families. Kathryn has extensive experience working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, phobias, dealing with traumatic experiences, significant life changes, and childhood behavioral outbursts. Kathryn likes to help children and parents who are struggling to communicate their needs to each other to better develop healthy communication patterns and relationships. Kathryn primarily uses CBT, as well as well as solution focused approaches.
Alex Phillips
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Austin, TX 78701
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who believes in the power of therapy to transform lives. I have worked with clients of all ages, ranging from children and adolescents to adults. My expertise lies in helping clients navigate through life's challenges, particularly in the areas of adjustment, grief, anxiety, and depression. My approach to therapy is grounded in the understanding that every individual has a unique set of life experiences that shape them.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who believes in the power of therapy to transform lives. I have worked with clients of all ages, ranging from children and adolescents to adults. My expertise lies in helping clients navigate through life's challenges, particularly in the areas of adjustment, grief, anxiety, and depression. My approach to therapy is grounded in the understanding that every individual has a unique set of life experiences that shape them.
Sarah Freilicher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Austin, TX 78701 (Online Only)
I work with children, adolescents, and adults on a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, and stress.
Now accepting online clients! Throughout life’s ups and downs we are constantly growing and changing. At times growth comes with ease; other times we may need support in finding balance, coping with unpleasant feelings, or processing difficult memories. Therapy provides you with a space uniquely your own to explore your goals and desires. I operate from a strengths-based perspective meaning that I believe you already have many of the tools you need to achieve your goals. I will accompany you on your unique path, providing support and offering insights along the way.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults on a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, and stress.
Now accepting online clients! Throughout life’s ups and downs we are constantly growing and changing. At times growth comes with ease; other times we may need support in finding balance, coping with unpleasant feelings, or processing difficult memories. Therapy provides you with a space uniquely your own to explore your goals and desires. I operate from a strengths-based perspective meaning that I believe you already have many of the tools you need to achieve your goals. I will accompany you on your unique path, providing support and offering insights along the way.
Renee Bradford Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Austin, TX 78701
I have effectively worked with children, adolescents, and adults on a variety of issues.
Though you may not feel very strong right now, you possess your own unique strengths. As we sort through the problems that brought you to therapy, we will discover and develop these strengths and put these to use in helping you find greater fulfillment and inner peace. I have a deep respect and admiration for my clients. I consider it an honor and a privilege to walk with you in your personal journey.
I have effectively worked with children, adolescents, and adults on a variety of issues.
Though you may not feel very strong right now, you possess your own unique strengths. As we sort through the problems that brought you to therapy, we will discover and develop these strengths and put these to use in helping you find greater fulfillment and inner peace. I have a deep respect and admiration for my clients. I consider it an honor and a privilege to walk with you in your personal journey.
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Child Therapists
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.