Parenting Therapists in Amarillo, TX
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Mary Margaret Hagen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Amarillo, TX 79106
You, as the parent or guardian, know your child best, so I strive to work closely with you to create meaningful goals and monitor your child’s progress.
Is your child struggling in school? Are you feeling overwhelmed with emotional outbursts and behavior challenges? Do you feel like you’re not connecting with your child and don’t know what to do? Are you looking for ways to help your child after a significant loss or traumatic experience? I want you to know there's help available! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in working with children struggling with grief, anger and aggression, anxiety, depression, and symptoms related to trauma. I seek to create a safe, non-judgmental, non-intrusive atmosphere for children to truly express their emotions and desires.
You, as the parent or guardian, know your child best, so I strive to work closely with you to create meaningful goals and monitor your child’s progress.
Is your child struggling in school? Are you feeling overwhelmed with emotional outbursts and behavior challenges? Do you feel like you’re not connecting with your child and don’t know what to do? Are you looking for ways to help your child after a significant loss or traumatic experience? I want you to know there's help available! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in working with children struggling with grief, anger and aggression, anxiety, depression, and symptoms related to trauma. I seek to create a safe, non-judgmental, non-intrusive atmosphere for children to truly express their emotions and desires.
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We specialize in: ADHD, learning disorder, developmental delay & emotional disturbance assessment, diagnosis & community referrals; Child & Adolescent Counseling; Family Counseling; Individual Adult Counseling; Parent Skills Training; Adult and adolescent anger management; Play & Expressive Therapy; Marital & Relationship Counseling.
At Amarillo Child & Family Counseling, we offer help for: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Developmental Disorders (Asperger's/Autism); Depression & anxiety; Obsessions & compulsions; Stealing, lying, substance abuse & runaway; Poor social skills; Bed-wetting & self-soiling; Marital & relationship problems; Learning disabilities; Children with Special Needs; Academic problems; Adjustment to divorce, death & family crises; Truancy & poor school performance; Anger & impulse control problems; Tantrums, fighting & aggression; Child & adult victims of abuse and neglect; Low self-esteem & poor self-concept.
We specialize in: ADHD, learning disorder, developmental delay & emotional disturbance assessment, diagnosis & community referrals; Child & Adolescent Counseling; Family Counseling; Individual Adult Counseling; Parent Skills Training; Adult and adolescent anger management; Play & Expressive Therapy; Marital & Relationship Counseling.
At Amarillo Child & Family Counseling, we offer help for: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Developmental Disorders (Asperger's/Autism); Depression & anxiety; Obsessions & compulsions; Stealing, lying, substance abuse & runaway; Poor social skills; Bed-wetting & self-soiling; Marital & relationship problems; Learning disabilities; Children with Special Needs; Academic problems; Adjustment to divorce, death & family crises; Truancy & poor school performance; Anger & impulse control problems; Tantrums, fighting & aggression; Child & adult victims of abuse and neglect; Low self-esteem & poor self-concept.
Le Shepard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Amarillo, TX 79120 (Online Only)
Sessions with me are focused on your pain and struggles, not strategies for being a better parent.
You knew parenting would be hard but never guessed it would look like this. Caring for kids who struggle is exhausting and isolating. Maybe you adopted and now you’re living in a house ruled by trauma. Maybe your child has special needs and you are wading through grief. You absolutely love your kids but your own struggles are making it hard to show that. Now you’re ready to put on your own oxygen mask and get some help for yourself. You’re ready to start healing and face the parenting trauma you’ve walked through. Most of all, you’re ready to find peace inside yourself so you can show up for your kids in a way that you’re proud of.
Sessions with me are focused on your pain and struggles, not strategies for being a better parent.
You knew parenting would be hard but never guessed it would look like this. Caring for kids who struggle is exhausting and isolating. Maybe you adopted and now you’re living in a house ruled by trauma. Maybe your child has special needs and you are wading through grief. You absolutely love your kids but your own struggles are making it hard to show that. Now you’re ready to put on your own oxygen mask and get some help for yourself. You’re ready to start healing and face the parenting trauma you’ve walked through. Most of all, you’re ready to find peace inside yourself so you can show up for your kids in a way that you’re proud of.
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NOW accepting NEW clients! Life can be stressful and overwhelming. We all tend to have trouble finding the positives around us or seeing our own strengths. Parenting can be difficult when you have a kiddo who is struggling behaviorally and emotionally. Perhaps you are tired of just surviving and know you need to do something different but don’t know where to start. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate under the supervision of Elizabeth Clark, LPC-S. I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families dealing with behavioral, emotional, and relational issues.
NOW accepting NEW clients! Life can be stressful and overwhelming. We all tend to have trouble finding the positives around us or seeing our own strengths. Parenting can be difficult when you have a kiddo who is struggling behaviorally and emotionally. Perhaps you are tired of just surviving and know you need to do something different but don’t know where to start. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate under the supervision of Elizabeth Clark, LPC-S. I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families dealing with behavioral, emotional, and relational issues.
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Yellow City Playroom: Therapy for kids
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT
Verified Verified
Amarillo, TX 79106
I have a great deal of experience working with children, adolescents and parenting struggles.
I own Yellow City Playroom: Therapy for kids. I believe that every child is capable of healing. Therapy should be a partnership between therapist and client, and together, we will find a therapeutic method that works well for your family. My primary areas of focus include working with children and families to address needs related to behavioral struggles, depression, anxiety, and relationship disruptions. I believe that play is the universal language of children, and that through play therapy experiences, children are able to make sense of their world and heal.
I have a great deal of experience working with children, adolescents and parenting struggles.
I own Yellow City Playroom: Therapy for kids. I believe that every child is capable of healing. Therapy should be a partnership between therapist and client, and together, we will find a therapeutic method that works well for your family. My primary areas of focus include working with children and families to address needs related to behavioral struggles, depression, anxiety, and relationship disruptions. I believe that play is the universal language of children, and that through play therapy experiences, children are able to make sense of their world and heal.
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Tim Enevoldsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, , LPC-S, LMFT
Verified Verified
Amarillo, TX 79106
I have been in the mental health field for over 36 years and have a wide variety of experience. I help all kinds of clients both young and old and offer a wide variety of services. My youngest client to date is 6 months old and oldest was 82. I work with local doctors in assessing clients who are in need of medications for their psychological problems. I have extensive experience in working with people and their traumas, anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting, relationship issues, etc. I have worked in many different settings both here in Texas and on the other side of the world in Iraq where I worked as a EAP counselor.
I have been in the mental health field for over 36 years and have a wide variety of experience. I help all kinds of clients both young and old and offer a wide variety of services. My youngest client to date is 6 months old and oldest was 82. I work with local doctors in assessing clients who are in need of medications for their psychological problems. I have extensive experience in working with people and their traumas, anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting, relationship issues, etc. I have worked in many different settings both here in Texas and on the other side of the world in Iraq where I worked as a EAP counselor.
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Chelsea LaRee Morrow
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amarillo, TX 79101
Certified in Circle of Support Parenting Training, Suicide/Crisis Intervention Training, Psychopharmacology, Effective Discipline Trainer, Co-occuring Psychiatric Substance Abuse Disorder, Stress Management Trainer, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
At times life can feel challenging and overwhelming. It may be hard to see outside of your current stressors which may be continuously wearing you down over time. My goal is to help you pull away from current barriers which are preventing you from moving forward. I am here to help you in your journey to healing. Together, we will establish a plan for treatment that addresses your issues and concerns. My therapeutic practice serves adults, adolescents, children, marriages, families and other types of relationships.
Certified in Circle of Support Parenting Training, Suicide/Crisis Intervention Training, Psychopharmacology, Effective Discipline Trainer, Co-occuring Psychiatric Substance Abuse Disorder, Stress Management Trainer, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
At times life can feel challenging and overwhelming. It may be hard to see outside of your current stressors which may be continuously wearing you down over time. My goal is to help you pull away from current barriers which are preventing you from moving forward. I am here to help you in your journey to healing. Together, we will establish a plan for treatment that addresses your issues and concerns. My therapeutic practice serves adults, adolescents, children, marriages, families and other types of relationships.
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Jonathan McLoughlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amarillo, TX 79106
I specialize in attachment and trauma-related issues in both children and adults. A few of my areas of focus are ADHD, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting, and issues related to adoption, co- parenting, stepchildren, and foster care. Reach out today to discuss how counseling can help.
I specialize in attachment and trauma-related issues in both children and adults. A few of my areas of focus are ADHD, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting, and issues related to adoption, co- parenting, stepchildren, and foster care. Reach out today to discuss how counseling can help.
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Allison J Sherman
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-Ass
Verified Verified
Amarillo, TX 79106
Areas of Concentration: Grief, Trauma, Behavior Challenges, Parenting and Custody Issues, Depression, Anxiety.
Welcome to Allison Sherman Counseling. I look forward to working with you and helping you develop the tools you need to live the life you deserve to live. I have over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents, teens, young adults, adults and families. I specialize in grief, trauma, behavioral issues, parenting/family issues, custody counseling, anxiety, and depression. I believe that everyone has the ability to live a happy and balanced life. I am here to guide you on that journey to healthier thoughts, feelings, behaviors and a better quality of life.
Areas of Concentration: Grief, Trauma, Behavior Challenges, Parenting and Custody Issues, Depression, Anxiety.
Welcome to Allison Sherman Counseling. I look forward to working with you and helping you develop the tools you need to live the life you deserve to live. I have over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents, teens, young adults, adults and families. I specialize in grief, trauma, behavioral issues, parenting/family issues, custody counseling, anxiety, and depression. I believe that everyone has the ability to live a happy and balanced life. I am here to guide you on that journey to healthier thoughts, feelings, behaviors and a better quality of life.
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Tanya Garner Lpc-Associate
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Amarillo, TX 79106
I am an LPC-Associate supervised by Sharyn Delgado, LPC-S. Maybe you have never considered working with a therapist because finding the right one feels intimidating. Sharing your struggles and vulnerabilities with strangers can initially be strange or awkward, but I am passionate about supporting clients like you. I look forward to working with folks who are facing everyday issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship strain, parenting, vocational transitions, as well as children or adolescents who are having difficulties with school or disabilities.
I am an LPC-Associate supervised by Sharyn Delgado, LPC-S. Maybe you have never considered working with a therapist because finding the right one feels intimidating. Sharing your struggles and vulnerabilities with strangers can initially be strange or awkward, but I am passionate about supporting clients like you. I look forward to working with folks who are facing everyday issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship strain, parenting, vocational transitions, as well as children or adolescents who are having difficulties with school or disabilities.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have a holistic perspective to counseling. I believe as humans we can always reach beyond our pain or limitations and can expand our understanding of life experiences to be healthier than we are today. I have 20+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with a multitude of issues including anxiety and trauma. I have experience working with blended families and co- parenting situations.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have a holistic perspective to counseling. I believe as humans we can always reach beyond our pain or limitations and can expand our understanding of life experiences to be healthier than we are today. I have 20+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with a multitude of issues including anxiety and trauma. I have experience working with blended families and co- parenting situations.
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Sue Ann Rios Lcsw-S (Supervisor)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Amarillo, TX 79106 (Online Only)
Sessions are available for Individual Children and Adolescents, Co- Parenting sessions, Small Group Behavior management for children and adolescent, and Family Sessions.
Evenings and weekends available! Session available in Spanish and English. I have over 20 years experience in working with children and families. I am experienced in working with Children who experienced Trauma, have Special Needs, Family conflicts, School challenges, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, ADHD and also offer Behavioral skills groups for children and adolescents. I believe in starting with you where you are in your life journey and supporting you to reach where you want to be using a Solution Focused approach or an approach that will best fit your needs.
Sessions are available for Individual Children and Adolescents, Co- Parenting sessions, Small Group Behavior management for children and adolescent, and Family Sessions.
Evenings and weekends available! Session available in Spanish and English. I have over 20 years experience in working with children and families. I am experienced in working with Children who experienced Trauma, have Special Needs, Family conflicts, School challenges, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, ADHD and also offer Behavioral skills groups for children and adolescents. I believe in starting with you where you are in your life journey and supporting you to reach where you want to be using a Solution Focused approach or an approach that will best fit your needs.
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Melinda Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Amarillo, TX 79102 (Online Only)
I am a bilingual, licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, parents and children, and families through community organizations. Specialties in working with women and children who are survivors of crime, domestic violence and abuse issues. Experienced in working in school settings, parenting education and prevention programs. Christian-based counseling is available.
I am a bilingual, licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, parents and children, and families through community organizations. Specialties in working with women and children who are survivors of crime, domestic violence and abuse issues. Experienced in working in school settings, parenting education and prevention programs. Christian-based counseling is available.
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Aimee Catherine Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Amarillo, TX 79121
You overthink conversations you have had, replaying them over and over in your mind. Rereading text messages and emails before sending them, trying to make sure you have the words just right. As a parent are you concerned about your child’s choice in friends or focus? Frustrated trying to help your child manage the "drama” and mean kids. Specializing in anxiety, trauma, and high achieving and stressed children, teens, and women, I can help!
You overthink conversations you have had, replaying them over and over in your mind. Rereading text messages and emails before sending them, trying to make sure you have the words just right. As a parent are you concerned about your child’s choice in friends or focus? Frustrated trying to help your child manage the "drama” and mean kids. Specializing in anxiety, trauma, and high achieving and stressed children, teens, and women, I can help!
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Kayle Street Lpc-Associate Supervised By Sharyn Delgado-Lpc-S
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd
Verified Verified
Amarillo, TX 79109
I focus on a range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, substance abuse, grief, and others.
Immediate openings, including weekends and evenings! Acknowledging mental health is not a personal failure. It is my goal to utilize therapeutic techniques based on the client's presenting struggle. I do not believe counseling is a one size fits all approach. I implement a variety of talk, art, sand, play, and baking techniques to create a safe environment to promote comfortability and ease throughout the therapeutic process. It is my goal to stay true to strengths' and focus on the current thought patterns to help you navigate forward.
I focus on a range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, substance abuse, grief, and others.
Immediate openings, including weekends and evenings! Acknowledging mental health is not a personal failure. It is my goal to utilize therapeutic techniques based on the client's presenting struggle. I do not believe counseling is a one size fits all approach. I implement a variety of talk, art, sand, play, and baking techniques to create a safe environment to promote comfortability and ease throughout the therapeutic process. It is my goal to stay true to strengths' and focus on the current thought patterns to help you navigate forward.
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I work with individuals, adolescents, and families on issues ranging from communication, emotional management, defiance, depression, ADHD, decision making, respect for authority, parenting approaches, sexual development, pornography addiction, and benefits of following laws, rules, and social norms.
I really enjoy the work that I do as a professional counselor. I like the fact that this work is my first choice of profession and not my fall back or secondary job. I believe my core principle in doing this work is to focus on quality of work over quantity of clients. My goal is to provide the very best effort for each client/family I am fortunate enough to encounter to help them find their best solutions. I do not offer teletherapy. Only in-person.
I work with individuals, adolescents, and families on issues ranging from communication, emotional management, defiance, depression, ADHD, decision making, respect for authority, parenting approaches, sexual development, pornography addiction, and benefits of following laws, rules, and social norms.
I really enjoy the work that I do as a professional counselor. I like the fact that this work is my first choice of profession and not my fall back or secondary job. I believe my core principle in doing this work is to focus on quality of work over quantity of clients. My goal is to provide the very best effort for each client/family I am fortunate enough to encounter to help them find their best solutions. I do not offer teletherapy. Only in-person.
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With over 25 years of counseling experience working with individuals as well as couples and families, I use a solution-focused approach as well as CBT (change your thinking and you will change your behaviors). With adults, I specialize in facilitating conflict resolution as well as working with couples on relationship issues. I offer premarital counseling as well. I have extensive experience working with ex-spouses on co- parenting. I am also certified in advance family mediation and have experience mediating child custody and divorce cases. With children and adolescents, I specialize in working through anxiety and behavioral issues.
With over 25 years of counseling experience working with individuals as well as couples and families, I use a solution-focused approach as well as CBT (change your thinking and you will change your behaviors). With adults, I specialize in facilitating conflict resolution as well as working with couples on relationship issues. I offer premarital counseling as well. I have extensive experience working with ex-spouses on co- parenting. I am also certified in advance family mediation and have experience mediating child custody and divorce cases. With children and adolescents, I specialize in working through anxiety and behavioral issues.
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Dr. Kendra McLaughlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amarillo, TX 79110
If you are looking for a deeper understanding of your child/teen or to learn new parenting skills, I am here to help.
Life's stressors affect even the youngest. Children and teens face pressures that can lead to emotional and behavioral difficulties. When given an environment where a child feels safe and accepted, their walls come down, and healing can begin. I work to create a safe, engaging environment that provides space for your child and teen to express themselves while learning helpful skills. Challenging behaviors are viewed from a trauma-informed, developmental approach incorporating regulation and attachment-based strategies. I use a variety of modalities to meet your child's and teen's individual needs.
If you are looking for a deeper understanding of your child/teen or to learn new parenting skills, I am here to help.
Life's stressors affect even the youngest. Children and teens face pressures that can lead to emotional and behavioral difficulties. When given an environment where a child feels safe and accepted, their walls come down, and healing can begin. I work to create a safe, engaging environment that provides space for your child and teen to express themselves while learning helpful skills. Challenging behaviors are viewed from a trauma-informed, developmental approach incorporating regulation and attachment-based strategies. I use a variety of modalities to meet your child's and teen's individual needs.
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Michelle Saenz, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amarillo, TX 79109
Let me help you find your voice! I work with children, teens, and women. I specialize in grief therapy, chronic pain, invisible disabilities and illnesses, parent-child relationships, PCIT and EMDR. I have 12 years of experience working in schools as a bilingual teacher and a school counselor. I have 2 1/2 years of experience working in a Psychiatry department as a Mental Health Clinician working with school age children.
Let me help you find your voice! I work with children, teens, and women. I specialize in grief therapy, chronic pain, invisible disabilities and illnesses, parent-child relationships, PCIT and EMDR. I have 12 years of experience working in schools as a bilingual teacher and a school counselor. I have 2 1/2 years of experience working in a Psychiatry department as a Mental Health Clinician working with school age children.
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Christina R Rolerson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Amarillo, TX 79109
Waitlist for new clients
At times we all struggle with life changes such as job change or loss, the ending of a relationship, the loss of a loved one, parent-child conflict, or family-marital conflict. These changes can cause feelings of sadness, depression or anxiety. I look forward to working with clients who are seeking help with navigating life's ups and downs.
At times we all struggle with life changes such as job change or loss, the ending of a relationship, the loss of a loved one, parent-child conflict, or family-marital conflict. These changes can cause feelings of sadness, depression or anxiety. I look forward to working with clients who are seeking help with navigating life's ups and downs.
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What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.