Child Therapists in Gainesville, TX
Kerri Kennedy-Reiter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Gainesville, TX 76240
Some of my specializations include: women’s mental and physical wellness and life transitions, child and adolescent issues including anxiety, depression, adhd, and adjusting to the transitions in their lives.
Are you a woman or mom going through a difficult life transition? Does your pain from past experiences interfere with you having a fulfilling life or being the healthiest you? Is your teen or child struggling with school or having trouble with peers or low self-esteem and anxiety? Start the healing process today and discover how A Better Tomorrow can began sooner than you think!
Some of my specializations include: women’s mental and physical wellness and life transitions, child and adolescent issues including anxiety, depression, adhd, and adjusting to the transitions in their lives.
Are you a woman or mom going through a difficult life transition? Does your pain from past experiences interfere with you having a fulfilling life or being the healthiest you? Is your teen or child struggling with school or having trouble with peers or low self-esteem and anxiety? Start the healing process today and discover how A Better Tomorrow can began sooner than you think!
Sharon Montcalm
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gainesville, TX 76240
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist who uses play and easy to understand methods with children, teens and parents.
You keep thinking that this is just a stage or a passing behavior your child is going through. You stay up late searching online for books, articles, and social media posts looking for something new to try because nothing you do is working to help your child. The meltdowns, temper tantrums, yelling and the power struggles in your home are not how you pictured family life. It's too much noise, too much stress and the chaos is draining your energy. This is not the adventure you signed up for or learned about in Parenting 101. It's time for change.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist who uses play and easy to understand methods with children, teens and parents.
You keep thinking that this is just a stage or a passing behavior your child is going through. You stay up late searching online for books, articles, and social media posts looking for something new to try because nothing you do is working to help your child. The meltdowns, temper tantrums, yelling and the power struggles in your home are not how you pictured family life. It's too much noise, too much stress and the chaos is draining your energy. This is not the adventure you signed up for or learned about in Parenting 101. It's time for change.
Through the Woods Counseling of North Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, TX 76240
The way in which we cope with the world is greatly influenced by the way in which we see the world. Therapy can be a safe, non-judgmental space to explore opportunities for change, recognize our strengths, and navigate challenges in our lives. My role as a counselor is to advocate and provide support for clients who are seeking growth, change, and well-being in their lives. I enjoy working with children, adults, and families as they process and heal from trauma while learning more effective coping skills, healthier communication skills and boundaries, and working towards a happier and healthier version of themselves.
The way in which we cope with the world is greatly influenced by the way in which we see the world. Therapy can be a safe, non-judgmental space to explore opportunities for change, recognize our strengths, and navigate challenges in our lives. My role as a counselor is to advocate and provide support for clients who are seeking growth, change, and well-being in their lives. I enjoy working with children, adults, and families as they process and heal from trauma while learning more effective coping skills, healthier communication skills and boundaries, and working towards a happier and healthier version of themselves.
Shana Avery
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, TX 76240 (Online Only)
I work with adults, children, families, and couples to help bring connection and healing through times of uncertainty and stress; whether that be suffering from depression, anxiety, or phase of life issues.
Choosing to seek outside support is not an easy step, but one that shows great courage and strength. We each carry our own experiences that are shaped by our families, our social and cultural identities, as well as our own internal values and goals. But let’s talk real for a second, being human in a perfectionist world is not an easy walk. Life experiences can bring challenges where we begin to feel disconnected from others, ourselves, and even from our experiences. I come from a perfectionistic background where my sense of grace was given to others, but not to myself. I understand the struggle of self-esteem issues, and depression.
I work with adults, children, families, and couples to help bring connection and healing through times of uncertainty and stress; whether that be suffering from depression, anxiety, or phase of life issues.
Choosing to seek outside support is not an easy step, but one that shows great courage and strength. We each carry our own experiences that are shaped by our families, our social and cultural identities, as well as our own internal values and goals. But let’s talk real for a second, being human in a perfectionist world is not an easy walk. Life experiences can bring challenges where we begin to feel disconnected from others, ourselves, and even from our experiences. I come from a perfectionistic background where my sense of grace was given to others, but not to myself. I understand the struggle of self-esteem issues, and depression.
At Texoma Specialty Counseling, our counselors help struggling tweens, teens, young adults, and unique individuals. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, confused, depressed, or burdened: working with one of our counselors may help you feel more in control, positive, and at peace. We are a laid back, fun, warm, compassionate group of therapists, and will create a safe place for therapy you need to heal and succeed.
At Texoma Specialty Counseling, our counselors help struggling tweens, teens, young adults, and unique individuals. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, confused, depressed, or burdened: working with one of our counselors may help you feel more in control, positive, and at peace. We are a laid back, fun, warm, compassionate group of therapists, and will create a safe place for therapy you need to heal and succeed.
Jessica Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, TF-CBT, EMDR-t
Verified Verified
Gainesville, TX 76240 (Online Only)
I have worked in the field of childhood trauma and family violence for 3.
Hey, most people call me Jess. I believe counseling is a mutual relationship. I view each person I see as the expert in their lives and I am in the passenger seat. My approach to counseling is holistic; every person is different, therefore every counseling approach does not work for everyone. I will take the time to work with you to find what works best for you. Since everyone is different; if a client and I do not mesh well, I will help them to find a counselor who works better for them.
I have worked in the field of childhood trauma and family violence for 3.
Hey, most people call me Jess. I believe counseling is a mutual relationship. I view each person I see as the expert in their lives and I am in the passenger seat. My approach to counseling is holistic; every person is different, therefore every counseling approach does not work for everyone. I will take the time to work with you to find what works best for you. Since everyone is different; if a client and I do not mesh well, I will help them to find a counselor who works better for them.
Coping the best way you know works during a crisis but it is not a healthy way to live. Depression, anxiety and other mental/emotional issues is a symptom to a deeper issues hidden within. Finding someone who understands you and can help you find a way out is essential to ending the suffering you are experiencing.
Coping the best way you know works during a crisis but it is not a healthy way to live. Depression, anxiety and other mental/emotional issues is a symptom to a deeper issues hidden within. Finding someone who understands you and can help you find a way out is essential to ending the suffering you are experiencing.
Online Therapists
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults and their families. I take a client-centered approach, emphasizing a collaborative relationship with the client and their families that are individualized to meet the client’s needs. I value building a trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. To me, creating a safe environment for individuals and families is important in order to allow clients to openly express and explore themselves. I value my clients and their individual needs.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults and their families. I take a client-centered approach, emphasizing a collaborative relationship with the client and their families that are individualized to meet the client’s needs. I value building a trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. To me, creating a safe environment for individuals and families is important in order to allow clients to openly express and explore themselves. I value my clients and their individual needs.
Hi! Nice to share this journey with you. I am a seasoned therapist and I use evidence-based interventions, as well as educate. My primary focus is person-centered counseling, however, I have found cognitive, behavioral, and emotional aspects of our mental health and what we know, determine how we navigate our worlds. My focuses are children, adolescence and adulthood.
Hi! Nice to share this journey with you. I am a seasoned therapist and I use evidence-based interventions, as well as educate. My primary focus is person-centered counseling, however, I have found cognitive, behavioral, and emotional aspects of our mental health and what we know, determine how we navigate our worlds. My focuses are children, adolescence and adulthood.
Stephanie Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Rockwall, TX 75087 (Online Only)
As well as experience helping others process through their childhood traumas.
Hi, my name is Stephanie Moore, I graduated from Texas Woman's University with a Master's in Counseling and Development. I have experience working with children, young adults, and adults. I believe in meeting people where they are.
As well as experience helping others process through their childhood traumas.
Hi, my name is Stephanie Moore, I graduated from Texas Woman's University with a Master's in Counseling and Development. I have experience working with children, young adults, and adults. I believe in meeting people where they are.
Loren Gibson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFTS, LPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
I also work closely to include parents in the process when working with children/teens while also protecting privacy of the child/teen.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed professional counselor. I have over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families suffering from various issues including depression, anxiety, anger, communication issues, conflict resolution, divorce, couples issues, parenting struggles, trauma including sexual abuse, and life's many transitions. WIth my specific training in family systems, my focus is on how our relationships with others impact us daily.I am also a certified facilitator of PREPARE-ENRICH Marital Assessment which has been shown to increase your chances of marital success for marital and premarital couples.
I also work closely to include parents in the process when working with children/teens while also protecting privacy of the child/teen.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed professional counselor. I have over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families suffering from various issues including depression, anxiety, anger, communication issues, conflict resolution, divorce, couples issues, parenting struggles, trauma including sexual abuse, and life's many transitions. WIth my specific training in family systems, my focus is on how our relationships with others impact us daily.I am also a certified facilitator of PREPARE-ENRICH Marital Assessment which has been shown to increase your chances of marital success for marital and premarital couples.
I work with adults, teens, children and families virtually and in-person (at our Keller, North Fort Worth office).
Are your struggles with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or grief interrupting your daily life? Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in patterns that cause you to feel disconnected from yourself and others? You are not alone. I believe in the capability to overcome life’s obstacles, and I am passionate about assisting you in processing adverse life events, restoring a stronger sense of self, and building resilience so that you can live the life you want to live.
I work with adults, teens, children and families virtually and in-person (at our Keller, North Fort Worth office).
Are your struggles with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or grief interrupting your daily life? Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in patterns that cause you to feel disconnected from yourself and others? You are not alone. I believe in the capability to overcome life’s obstacles, and I am passionate about assisting you in processing adverse life events, restoring a stronger sense of self, and building resilience so that you can live the life you want to live.
Fatima Hanif
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013
I believe that everyone has the ability to grow, heal, and find meaning when offered a safe, supportive, and genuine relationship. I am here to offer you that safe place to become your most authentic self. I have extensive experience and training in working with children, teens, and adults that find themselves needing support. I’ve worked with clients that struggled with relationship issues, body image, identity concerns as an immigrant or child of immigrants, grief from loss, and identifying and healing trauma.
I believe that everyone has the ability to grow, heal, and find meaning when offered a safe, supportive, and genuine relationship. I am here to offer you that safe place to become your most authentic self. I have extensive experience and training in working with children, teens, and adults that find themselves needing support. I’ve worked with clients that struggled with relationship issues, body image, identity concerns as an immigrant or child of immigrants, grief from loss, and identifying and healing trauma.
I specialize in working with children/adolescents through play and activity therapy.
I believe in meeting clients where they are at emotionally and helping them and their parents reach their goals. Through a positive relationship with my client I try to help them gain insight into their desire to belong and have significance. I continually work to create a supportive environment for children in order for the child to gain insight and understanding into their unique world. With insight the child and therapist can collaborate to reduce the child's current stressors possibly leading to problematic behaviors.
I specialize in working with children/adolescents through play and activity therapy.
I believe in meeting clients where they are at emotionally and helping them and their parents reach their goals. Through a positive relationship with my client I try to help them gain insight into their desire to belong and have significance. I continually work to create a supportive environment for children in order for the child to gain insight and understanding into their unique world. With insight the child and therapist can collaborate to reduce the child's current stressors possibly leading to problematic behaviors.
I provide therapy for children through adulthood, parent coaching focusing on child attunement, and I am a certified Autplay Therapist focusing on neurodivergent client needs.
Life is hard. You don't have to face it alone. As a previous classroom educator and Dyslexia Specialist, I am passionate about helping people grow and learn in the classroom and through mental health counseling. I utilize a Child-Centered and Adlerian approach to play therapy to speak to children through their language, which is play. Attuning to teenagers and adults to help them gain self-awareness regarding their thoughts and insecurities and build inner strength/resilience is an innate passion I possess.
I provide therapy for children through adulthood, parent coaching focusing on child attunement, and I am a certified Autplay Therapist focusing on neurodivergent client needs.
Life is hard. You don't have to face it alone. As a previous classroom educator and Dyslexia Specialist, I am passionate about helping people grow and learn in the classroom and through mental health counseling. I utilize a Child-Centered and Adlerian approach to play therapy to speak to children through their language, which is play. Attuning to teenagers and adults to help them gain self-awareness regarding their thoughts and insecurities and build inner strength/resilience is an innate passion I possess.
I believe children are of value and deserve happiness and hope for their future just as adults do.
I am currently offering both telehealth options via a phone or video session, as well as in person counseling. I work with clients of all ages, from those under 12 who need play therapy to those who may be retired. I love the variety of all ages! I see clients struggling with depression, anxiety, anger issues, grief, marital issues, and a number of others. You deserve to live a meaningful and fulfilling life, not just surviving day to day. My hope is to come along side of you on this path we call life and guide you to become your best self!
I believe children are of value and deserve happiness and hope for their future just as adults do.
I am currently offering both telehealth options via a phone or video session, as well as in person counseling. I work with clients of all ages, from those under 12 who need play therapy to those who may be retired. I love the variety of all ages! I see clients struggling with depression, anxiety, anger issues, grief, marital issues, and a number of others. You deserve to live a meaningful and fulfilling life, not just surviving day to day. My hope is to come along side of you on this path we call life and guide you to become your best self!
Hillary Carrington
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Addison, TX 75001
Following, I completed advanced training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Play Therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, CBT for Children, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children.
My training and interest is in helping young children and their parents cope effectively with big emotions and problem behaviors.
Following, I completed advanced training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Play Therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, CBT for Children, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children.
My training and interest is in helping young children and their parents cope effectively with big emotions and problem behaviors.
While I do specialize in children and adolescents, all of my appointments are during the school day.
Helping children and teens is what I'm most passionate about. I am a licensed psychologist with a specialty in clinical child psychology. I feel so fortunate to have been helping children and their families since 1997. I specialize in psychological evaluations and therapy for school aged children and adolescents. My evaluations typically address: ADHD/ADD, Depression, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Some of the clients that I tend to work best with include gifted children, those with anxiety disorders, and children on the autism spectrum.
While I do specialize in children and adolescents, all of my appointments are during the school day.
Helping children and teens is what I'm most passionate about. I am a licensed psychologist with a specialty in clinical child psychology. I feel so fortunate to have been helping children and their families since 1997. I specialize in psychological evaluations and therapy for school aged children and adolescents. My evaluations typically address: ADHD/ADD, Depression, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Some of the clients that I tend to work best with include gifted children, those with anxiety disorders, and children on the autism spectrum.
I want to be an outlet for you and your children anytime you need me.
I understand your pain, I've been there. I want to help you, your children and, your family make life transformations and create positive change. Imagine freedom from anxiety, the ability to break depression, and a new healthy direction for your life! I've seen great results in my clients and I want to you be the next person I serve to make a positive difference. I counsel from a faith based cognitive behavioral perspective to help you gain control over your thoughts and feelings and overcome the pain that life throws our way.
I want to be an outlet for you and your children anytime you need me.
I understand your pain, I've been there. I want to help you, your children and, your family make life transformations and create positive change. Imagine freedom from anxiety, the ability to break depression, and a new healthy direction for your life! I've seen great results in my clients and I want to you be the next person I serve to make a positive difference. I counsel from a faith based cognitive behavioral perspective to help you gain control over your thoughts and feelings and overcome the pain that life throws our way.
Emerging Butterfly Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Frisco, TX 75034
Whether you are going through divorce, contested custody, struggling with body image, emotional or physical abuse, military experiences, parenting and child issues, or even navigating foster care and CPS, you can find peace and hope.
When you get to a place where you are ready to address past traumas, it can feel very overwhelming to figure out where to start. While there is no cookie-cutter method to treat all people, I customize the treatment approach to each individual based on that person's comfort level and needs. My own experience with the military, domestic violence, personality disorders and divorce ignited my determination to become an expert and help others find empowerment to overcome feelings of helplessness and grief. I look forward to helping you find strength and regain confidence as you move forward and find healing.
Whether you are going through divorce, contested custody, struggling with body image, emotional or physical abuse, military experiences, parenting and child issues, or even navigating foster care and CPS, you can find peace and hope.
When you get to a place where you are ready to address past traumas, it can feel very overwhelming to figure out where to start. While there is no cookie-cutter method to treat all people, I customize the treatment approach to each individual based on that person's comfort level and needs. My own experience with the military, domestic violence, personality disorders and divorce ignited my determination to become an expert and help others find empowerment to overcome feelings of helplessness and grief. I look forward to helping you find strength and regain confidence as you move forward and find healing.
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Child psychologists in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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.