Therapists for Teens in Addison, TX

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.

The mission of Glad Heart Counseling & Equipping Center is to encourage and promote restoration in families through healing the heart. Glad Heart CEC is a family-focused center where children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families are provided with opportunities to understand who they are, cope with their life challenges, and strive for growth that brings about waves of healing in communities. Website: www.gladheartcec.com

Are you struggling to find meaning in your life? Have a teen you are worried about? Or a caretaker/parent of a child/or someone with chronic medical conditions? It can be a lonely world right now and everyone is searching for ways to feel better, have more meaning, feel more at peace. I can offer you a confidential safe space to talk about and work through your current challenges.

Hi, I'm Sara. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, down, or alone? Struggling to cope with a traumatic event or stressful life transition? Need help for a child or teen with behavioral or learning difficulties? I can provide a supportive, compassionate, and judgement-free space, clarity amid the noise, and individualized strategies to help you feel better, improve your relationships, and enrich your life with meaning. I specialize in evaluations for children, and therapy for trauma, women in the postpartum period and other transitions, and the parent-child relationship.

Shavana has tremendous experience working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, familial concerns, depression, relationship/premarital concerns, sexual abuse, domestic violence, teen violence, emotional disturbance, stress, self-esteem, parenting issues, divorce, women’s issues, multi-cultural barriers, and communication. She has over a decade of experience in the mental health industry. She works with a variety of populations ranging from adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

I strive to create a safe, supportive and affirming space for all. I believe in celebrating YOU. I am here to be one of your biggest cheerleaders and also hold you accountable. Together, we look at obstacles you’re facing and work to overcome them. Together, we analyze your support system to see who can assist you in different scenarios. Together, we will look within you to see your resiliency factors. Together, we make you stronger so you can say, "I did it!"

As a parent, it can be difficult to know what to do when your child or adolescent is experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties. You may often feel helpless and isolated. I can help. I have had extensive training in the field of play therapy, a developmentally appropriate approach to working with children struggling with a variety of issues. Throughout this process, your child will experience a warm, safe, and accepting environment where these issues can be worked out. I will also work to help you understand your child more and provide you with ways to feel more empowered.

I began working as a therapist in 2017 after graduating from Southern Methodist University with a Master’s in Counseling specializing in play therapy, adolescent therapy, and parent training. My biggest passion in life is giving families the tools they need in order to feel confident, happy, and successful. I believe that you are the expert of your family and your child. I just happen to know a lot about child development, best parenting practices, and coping skills. We will work together to meet your families individual needs to bring peace and joy back into the home.

Mariana Carpio is a bilingual (Spanish, English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with years of experience. She has a passion for helping children, teens, and young adults thrive in a complex world. Mariana specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues (child therapy), domestic violence and/or intimate partner violence, grief, stress, parenting concerns, racial trauma, school issues, self-esteem issues, sexual abuse, other forms of traumatic experiences, including PTSD.

Are you, as an adult, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life? Do you find yourself struggling with trauma, anxiety, stress, or relational issues? As a parent, is your adolescent dealing with academic stress, peer pressure, self-esteem issues, or challenges in relationships? It is okay to ask for help. Taking the first step towards change is often the hardest. My purpose is to provide support and guidance to individuals on their journey towards healing, growth, and personal well-being.

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Metrocare provides quality, accessible, and comprehensive mental health care to post-9/11 Veterans, service members, and families regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Services are available to any person who has served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, regardless of role or discharge status. The Military Family Clinic uses targeted, evidenced-based practices with a holistic approach to improving the quality of life for our veterans and their families. Services are provided by trained and credentialed staff and can be provided via online therapy.

Have you come to the point in your life where you long for peace, understanding, and joy in your relationships or within yourself? Sometimes the experiences we encounter in our lives can impact us in ways we never thought possible. Whether you are carrying the weight of emotional turmoil from trauma and pain, or just simply needing to be refreshed, I do not believe we are meant to carry heavy burdens alone. There is a life of peace and healing you can have!

Are you looking for a medication free treatment for ADHD, anxiety, depression, stuttering, developmental disabilities, or other brain related difficulties? Or, are you a high achieving student, professional or athlete who desires to enhance your performance in academics, athletics, or business? Everyone wants to have more effective, more efficient brain power. We want to perform at our personal peak, without the use of psychotropic medications. As a Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Neurotherapist, I treat children and adults using brain training, and individual and family counseling techniques.

Rebecca Razo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology at Dallas Baptist University and went on to complete her Masters in Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington in 2015. In her 4 years of experience, Rebecca has gained an understanding of the complexities of everyday life. She believes major crisis arise from a buildup of smaller situations and hopes to provide coping skills to better navigate daily struggles.

I am a licensed psychologist dedicated to working with children and families. I treat a number of childhood emotional and behavioral disorders and have advanced training and experience in the treatment of mood disorders and anxiety disorders (e.g., OCD, social phobia, and selective mutism). I also have unique experience in providing psychotherapy to children and adolescents whose emotional problems occur alongside developmental differences, such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, or mental retardation.

Acculturation is the process of adopting cultural traits or social norms of another group, and is a common experience for individuals who have migrated. People who migrate often encounter stress and adjustment problems with limited access to mental health support. Relationship and family conflicts, traumatic experiences, life transition challenges, loss, problems related to boundary setting, poor self-esteem and self-concept are common issues, only to name a few. The goal of therapy is to help you become most resilient and adaptive in your family and community by managing these challenging circumstances.

Do you feel like you are struggling to find the next right step? Feel like no matter what you try it’s just not working? I want to help you learn the power of self understanding and acceptance. I believe in assisting people to reach their potential by meeting the client where they are emotionally, in an honest, straightforward and solution focused way. Therapy can be a positive step in loving yourself and growing confidence. Life is too difficult not to embrace all of you; the good and the bad.

Welcome! Whether you are struggling with a temporary setback, or an ongoing problem, I can assist you. There is HOPE. It is my belief that, as human beings, we all face life challenges, be they relational, personal, emotional, spiritual, or physical, and our mental health affects how we respond to these challenges. I offer individual, couples, and family counseling for youth (age 10+) and adults. Together, we will discover new meaning in your experiences, while identifying opportunities for healing and growth. Therapy varies in length of time depending on your unique story, worldview, personality and needs.

Have the recent years left you feeling adrift, struggling to rediscover your sense of equilibrium? Whether you're carrying the weight of discouragement, frustration, burnout, anxiety, or feeling the weight of everyday challenges, know that you're not alone. It's natural to find it challenging to maintain hope when life seems to offer little respite.