Therapists in Austin, TX
If you are a parent who is concerned about a child you love, you are in the right place. My specialty is working with kids and teens ages 3-19 who are coping with big feelings. This may include emotional issues, behavioral problems, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, school problems, peer relationship issues, dating, stress, perfectionism, life adjustments, or family conflict. I also coach and support parents as they walk beside their children through life's ups and downs. My approach is kind, supportive, and focused on meeting your family's needs.
If you are a parent who is concerned about a child you love, you are in the right place. My specialty is working with kids and teens ages 3-19 who are coping with big feelings. This may include emotional issues, behavioral problems, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, school problems, peer relationship issues, dating, stress, perfectionism, life adjustments, or family conflict. I also coach and support parents as they walk beside their children through life's ups and downs. My approach is kind, supportive, and focused on meeting your family's needs.
Your child's well-being is my ultimate concern and am devoted to providing provided children in the Austin area and beyond a wide range of psychological + counseling services to suit them.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with children, adolescents and teens from the ages of 4-18. My specialties are grief and loss, anxiety, social skills, and depression. I use a variety of treatment modalities including: child-centered play therapy, sandtray, expressive arts, EMDR and yoga/mindfulness. Play helps kids make sense of their world so they can process their feelings in a non-verbal way so that they don't have to carry them inside their bodies. Kids yoga has been shown to increase focus, self-esteem, and reduce anxiety in all aspects of their lives.
Your child's well-being is my ultimate concern and am devoted to providing provided children in the Austin area and beyond a wide range of psychological + counseling services to suit them.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with children, adolescents and teens from the ages of 4-18. My specialties are grief and loss, anxiety, social skills, and depression. I use a variety of treatment modalities including: child-centered play therapy, sandtray, expressive arts, EMDR and yoga/mindfulness. Play helps kids make sense of their world so they can process their feelings in a non-verbal way so that they don't have to carry them inside their bodies. Kids yoga has been shown to increase focus, self-esteem, and reduce anxiety in all aspects of their lives.
Rachel Garner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78737
Rachel Garner, LCSW-S, PMH-C, has over 12 years of experience supporting individuals and families through change and challenges. She has a wide range of experience, specializing in Family Systems. Rachel provides individual and family therapy and therapy for children & adolescents. Trained in various parenting models, Rachel incorporates child development, attachment models and parenting education into her work with families and parents. Rachel is also a certified perinatal mental health counselor and is passionate about supporting parents through their pregnancy and postpartum journey.
Rachel Garner, LCSW-S, PMH-C, has over 12 years of experience supporting individuals and families through change and challenges. She has a wide range of experience, specializing in Family Systems. Rachel provides individual and family therapy and therapy for children & adolescents. Trained in various parenting models, Rachel incorporates child development, attachment models and parenting education into her work with families and parents. Rachel is also a certified perinatal mental health counselor and is passionate about supporting parents through their pregnancy and postpartum journey.
Emma Forsyth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78752
I use play therapy and filial therapy with children and parents, including Child Centered Play Therapy, Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) and Theraplay® principles.
I believe everyone has the potential and resources for positive change. My role is to help clients access their own strengths and resilience to make desired changes. I use an experiential, emotion-focused approach to treatment. I work with clients to reduce distress and enhance interpersonal relationships by resolving negative emotional experiences and strengthening attachment bonds.
I use play therapy and filial therapy with children and parents, including Child Centered Play Therapy, Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) and Theraplay® principles.
I believe everyone has the potential and resources for positive change. My role is to help clients access their own strengths and resilience to make desired changes. I use an experiential, emotion-focused approach to treatment. I work with clients to reduce distress and enhance interpersonal relationships by resolving negative emotional experiences and strengthening attachment bonds.
The Well Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC, LCPC, TBRI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731
She partners with children and teens, by coming alongside them to find healing in the midst of life’s difficulties.
The Well is a professional mental health practice with a team of clinicians serving Texas. We sincerely believe there is hope for all who are willing to seek help, no matter what their situation. With an integrated approach, using psychological proven techniques and skills from a Christian foundation, we draw from a variety of methodologies to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. We tailor our skills and therapeutic interventions to meet our individual client’s with love and understanding. Sascha is a advanced clinical supervising specialist for teen, child, marital, and online therapy.
She partners with children and teens, by coming alongside them to find healing in the midst of life’s difficulties.
The Well is a professional mental health practice with a team of clinicians serving Texas. We sincerely believe there is hope for all who are willing to seek help, no matter what their situation. With an integrated approach, using psychological proven techniques and skills from a Christian foundation, we draw from a variety of methodologies to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. We tailor our skills and therapeutic interventions to meet our individual client’s with love and understanding. Sascha is a advanced clinical supervising specialist for teen, child, marital, and online therapy.
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.
Sarah Fankhauser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
You, as the caregiver, are part of all the work I do with your child so that you leave our sessions with useful tools and concrete ideas for supporting your child in daily life.
Do you long for more moments of joy and connection with your child? Are you struggling to communicate or understand their behavior? Do you meet other barriers in your important job of parenting? Are you concerned about changes in your child's mood or behavior, but unsure whether therapy could help? There is strength and power in working through these issues with a professional. I can guide you toward meaningful and lasting solutions. I provide warm, compassionate support to children, teens, families, and parents in their journey toward peace and fulfillment. I also work with new and expectant parents to support them in this change.
You, as the caregiver, are part of all the work I do with your child so that you leave our sessions with useful tools and concrete ideas for supporting your child in daily life.
Do you long for more moments of joy and connection with your child? Are you struggling to communicate or understand their behavior? Do you meet other barriers in your important job of parenting? Are you concerned about changes in your child's mood or behavior, but unsure whether therapy could help? There is strength and power in working through these issues with a professional. I can guide you toward meaningful and lasting solutions. I provide warm, compassionate support to children, teens, families, and parents in their journey toward peace and fulfillment. I also work with new and expectant parents to support them in this change.
I have a background in developmental psychology and specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults from diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
Welcome to my practice. I thoroughly enjoy my work and thrive in helping people develop healthy, productive, and satisfying lives and relationships. I strive to create a welcoming environment where children, adolescents and adults feel comfortable exploring ways to achieve their goals. Research has shown that one of the most important aspects of change in therapy lies within the therapeutic relationship, so the benefits received from therapy are directly related to feelings of comfort and connection with a therapist. I consider my role as a therapist to be a privilege and will work to ensure you receive services best suited for you.
I have a background in developmental psychology and specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults from diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
Welcome to my practice. I thoroughly enjoy my work and thrive in helping people develop healthy, productive, and satisfying lives and relationships. I strive to create a welcoming environment where children, adolescents and adults feel comfortable exploring ways to achieve their goals. Research has shown that one of the most important aspects of change in therapy lies within the therapeutic relationship, so the benefits received from therapy are directly related to feelings of comfort and connection with a therapist. I consider my role as a therapist to be a privilege and will work to ensure you receive services best suited for you.
However, first and foremost, I provide children and families with a trusting, therapeutic relationship.
A developmental framework guides me in my work with children and adolescents. I take an integrative approach to therapy which allows me to tailor therapeutic services to the unique needs of each individual child and family. I specialize in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, generalized anxiety, school related anxiety, depression and disruptive behaviors.
However, first and foremost, I provide children and families with a trusting, therapeutic relationship.
A developmental framework guides me in my work with children and adolescents. I take an integrative approach to therapy which allows me to tailor therapeutic services to the unique needs of each individual child and family. I specialize in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, generalized anxiety, school related anxiety, depression and disruptive behaviors.
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.
If you are looking for someone with experience to listen to your situation, help you identify things that need to change, and to help you make those changes, I would love to talk with you. I have been counseling children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families for 24 years. We will work together to develop treatment goals and strategies to get things back on course. It is so hard when relationships are stressed or broken, when children are having problems educationally or socially, and when anxiety or depression prevents you from being who you want to be. I can help.
If you are looking for someone with experience to listen to your situation, help you identify things that need to change, and to help you make those changes, I would love to talk with you. I have been counseling children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families for 24 years. We will work together to develop treatment goals and strategies to get things back on course. It is so hard when relationships are stressed or broken, when children are having problems educationally or socially, and when anxiety or depression prevents you from being who you want to be. I can help.
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If you feel like your child, yourself, or your marriage could use some support, I'd love to help.
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.
If you feel like your child, yourself, or your marriage could use some support, I'd love to help.
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.
Racine offers individual and family services for children, adolescents, and adults.
Racine Anxiety and OCD Practice is currently accepting new clients (updated 1/1/2024). Dr. Racine is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety and related conditions. She has expertise with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and habit-reversal therapy for the treatment of obsessive compulsive, panic, anxiety, and pediatric mental health conditions. Dr. Racine is co-author of the self-help guide: From Misery To Mastery: A Revolutionary New Treatment for Anxiety and Depression.
Racine offers individual and family services for children, adolescents, and adults.
Racine Anxiety and OCD Practice is currently accepting new clients (updated 1/1/2024). Dr. Racine is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety and related conditions. She has expertise with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and habit-reversal therapy for the treatment of obsessive compulsive, panic, anxiety, and pediatric mental health conditions. Dr. Racine is co-author of the self-help guide: From Misery To Mastery: A Revolutionary New Treatment for Anxiety and Depression.
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.
I'm here to help make it easier, whether you are seeking help as an adult, or bringing in your child.
I provide a safe, trusting environment for my clients to open up and share their experiences without feeling judged or shamed. I take a warm, client-centered approach to psychotherapy, based on the work of Carl Rogers. I believe that one of the most valuable aspect of therapy is for the therapist to have unconditional positive regard toward the client. As my client, I will think the best of you, and truly believe that you are capable of great things. I am positive, non-judgmental and compassionate, and when you enter my office it will be a safe environment for you to be vulnerable and be yourself.
I'm here to help make it easier, whether you are seeking help as an adult, or bringing in your child.
I provide a safe, trusting environment for my clients to open up and share their experiences without feeling judged or shamed. I take a warm, client-centered approach to psychotherapy, based on the work of Carl Rogers. I believe that one of the most valuable aspect of therapy is for the therapist to have unconditional positive regard toward the client. As my client, I will think the best of you, and truly believe that you are capable of great things. I am positive, non-judgmental and compassionate, and when you enter my office it will be a safe environment for you to be vulnerable and be yourself.
Individual, Couples, Family & Group Therapy With Adults, Children & Adolescents.
I am an Honors graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with over 30 years experience helping people overcome anxiety & depression, resolve conflicts, deal with past hurts & traumas, improve communication and self esteem, and increase the quality of their relationships, as well as their work or school performance, in order that they may lead happier and more fulfilling lives. I also recently completed training to become a state-licensed, Clinical Social Work Supervisor for newly-graduated clinicians-in-training.
Individual, Couples, Family & Group Therapy With Adults, Children & Adolescents.
I am an Honors graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with over 30 years experience helping people overcome anxiety & depression, resolve conflicts, deal with past hurts & traumas, improve communication and self esteem, and increase the quality of their relationships, as well as their work or school performance, in order that they may lead happier and more fulfilling lives. I also recently completed training to become a state-licensed, Clinical Social Work Supervisor for newly-graduated clinicians-in-training.
I can help parents help their children (ages 0-6) dealing with divorce, loss of a loved one, exposure to violence or medical trauma, feel safe and secure so they stop acting out.
Are you tired of feeling misunderstood and disconnected? Sometimes it feels like the world will only accept you if you fit in a neat little box. I can help you reconnect with the parts of your identity that have been overshadowed by outside expectations. As a biracial tri-cultural woman of color, I am uniquely qualified to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore your identity and create the life you want and the relationships you desire. I work with people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds and spiritual orientations.
I can help parents help their children (ages 0-6) dealing with divorce, loss of a loved one, exposure to violence or medical trauma, feel safe and secure so they stop acting out.
Are you tired of feeling misunderstood and disconnected? Sometimes it feels like the world will only accept you if you fit in a neat little box. I can help you reconnect with the parts of your identity that have been overshadowed by outside expectations. As a biracial tri-cultural woman of color, I am uniquely qualified to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore your identity and create the life you want and the relationships you desire. I work with people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds and spiritual orientations.
Shilpa Mutyala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 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.
Austin Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT , LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
Counseling For Children & Teens, Couples Counseling, Individual Adult Counseling, Family Counseling, Parent Coaching, Stress Management, Virtual Therapy, Career Counseling, Christian Counseling, Self-Esteem, EMDR & Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Tech Addiction, Pre-Marital Counseling.
Austin Family Counseling (AFC) is a counseling practice providing expert-level guidance and support for families, children, couples, and individuals. We are a unique group of therapists who will not only help you feel connected and cared for, but also provide you with guidance and expertise that will give you what you need to restore hope and connection in your life and relationships.
Counseling For Children & Teens, Couples Counseling, Individual Adult Counseling, Family Counseling, Parent Coaching, Stress Management, Virtual Therapy, Career Counseling, Christian Counseling, Self-Esteem, EMDR & Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Tech Addiction, Pre-Marital Counseling.
Austin Family Counseling (AFC) is a counseling practice providing expert-level guidance and support for families, children, couples, and individuals. We are a unique group of therapists who will not only help you feel connected and cared for, but also provide you with guidance and expertise that will give you what you need to restore hope and connection in your life and relationships.
We help children and teens move beyond these hard places to find a path to greater peace and health.
Life seems harder for your child than others. Just getting through each day is a challenge. As you see your child struggle, you feel frustrated and drained. Maybe your family is stuck together in your child's hard place. The energy seems to flow to dealing with sadness, worry, or acting out. Once the situation seemed a passing phase, but more and more it feels like it will always be like this. You worry about where this is headed. It's time to find help for your child and your family.
We help children and teens move beyond these hard places to find a path to greater peace and health.
Life seems harder for your child than others. Just getting through each day is a challenge. As you see your child struggle, you feel frustrated and drained. Maybe your family is stuck together in your child's hard place. The energy seems to flow to dealing with sadness, worry, or acting out. Once the situation seemed a passing phase, but more and more it feels like it will always be like this. You worry about where this is headed. It's time to find help for your child and your family.
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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.