Therapists for Teens in Conroe, TX
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Brianna Dorris
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77303 (Online Only)
Life is hard. All of us deserve someone in our corner helping us navigate it. That is my hope to be for you. I offer trauma-informed therapy to a wide range of populations and ages. My focus is working with those with childhood trauma, chronic suicidal ideation, relationship dysfunction, and chronic illnesses. I've been honored to have clinical experience working with combat veterans and their spouses, first responders, teen survivors of sex trafficking, and victims of childhood abuse. In addition to providing virtual therapy, I work in the Mental Health department at a county jail.
Life is hard. All of us deserve someone in our corner helping us navigate it. That is my hope to be for you. I offer trauma-informed therapy to a wide range of populations and ages. My focus is working with those with childhood trauma, chronic suicidal ideation, relationship dysfunction, and chronic illnesses. I've been honored to have clinical experience working with combat veterans and their spouses, first responders, teen survivors of sex trafficking, and victims of childhood abuse. In addition to providing virtual therapy, I work in the Mental Health department at a county jail.
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I have lots of experience working with adolescent girls through their most trying times in their lives.
My goal as counselor is to help you have a more fulfilled, functional life holistically via sound mind, body and soul. I create a safe space for my clients to be their authentic selves in a non-judgmental environment to become the best versions of themselves.
I have lots of experience working with adolescent girls through their most trying times in their lives.
My goal as counselor is to help you have a more fulfilled, functional life holistically via sound mind, body and soul. I create a safe space for my clients to be their authentic selves in a non-judgmental environment to become the best versions of themselves.
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Jenny Jacobs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77304 (Online Only)
Jenny is a vibrant and compassionate clinical counselor with a remarkable 19 years of experience in child and adolescent counseling. Her specialty includes play therapy and animal-assisted counseling, using a trained therapy dog to enrich the counseling process. Dedicated to working with children and adolescents, Jenny employs creative techniques to foster healing and resilience. Her expertise extends to blending evidence-based treatments with innovative methods like sand tray therapy, art, and play. Jenny also focuses on helping parents improve communication, behavior management, and relationships with their children.
Jenny is a vibrant and compassionate clinical counselor with a remarkable 19 years of experience in child and adolescent counseling. Her specialty includes play therapy and animal-assisted counseling, using a trained therapy dog to enrich the counseling process. Dedicated to working with children and adolescents, Jenny employs creative techniques to foster healing and resilience. Her expertise extends to blending evidence-based treatments with innovative methods like sand tray therapy, art, and play. Jenny also focuses on helping parents improve communication, behavior management, and relationships with their children.
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Natalie Baldwin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). I've treated individuals and families with a myriad of concerns using an eclectic and holistic approach. Depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, emotional pain, physical illness, transitions, self-esteem, and acceptance have been some of the issues I've worked with among a diverse group of clienteles. I work with clients with complex trauma, teen, kids, couples, and addiction.
Natalie Baldwin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). I've treated individuals and families with a myriad of concerns using an eclectic and holistic approach. Depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, emotional pain, physical illness, transitions, self-esteem, and acceptance have been some of the issues I've worked with among a diverse group of clienteles. I work with clients with complex trauma, teen, kids, couples, and addiction.
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Looking for a helping hand? I work with children, adolescents and adults in an individual, family or group setting. My specialties include anxiety, perfectionism, self-harm, couples counseling, divorce, relational problems, women’s issues, teen and young adult concerns, sudden life changes/adjustment issues, low self-esteem, trauma, and family/peer relationship issues. I offer a safe, comfortable and confidential space for our work together. My goal is to help families and individuals to create lasting positive change through an accessible, trusting therapeutic relationship. I hope you'll visit my website at bewelloftexas.com.
Looking for a helping hand? I work with children, adolescents and adults in an individual, family or group setting. My specialties include anxiety, perfectionism, self-harm, couples counseling, divorce, relational problems, women’s issues, teen and young adult concerns, sudden life changes/adjustment issues, low self-esteem, trauma, and family/peer relationship issues. I offer a safe, comfortable and confidential space for our work together. My goal is to help families and individuals to create lasting positive change through an accessible, trusting therapeutic relationship. I hope you'll visit my website at bewelloftexas.com.
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Paula McDonald-Neely, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PLLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77301
Waitlist for new clients
My professional experience includes work in the following areas: Depression, Anxiety and PTSD; Teen/Adolescent Mental Health; Family Therapy including Marriage Counseling, Divorce Recovery and Co-Parenting strategies; Anger Management; Substance Abuse/Recovery, Domestic Violence Intervention and Life Changes/Transition Counseling.
Paula McDonald-Neely, LCSW, PLLC provides individual, couples and family therapy. My approach is client-centered and utilizes a variety of techniques and intervention strategies personalized to meet your individual needs. Whether you have been struggling for several years or have only recently encountered obstacles in your life, I am ready to work together to pave a path to help you not only overcome, but to thrive. Are you ready to begin your journey to live your best life now?
My professional experience includes work in the following areas: Depression, Anxiety and PTSD; Teen/Adolescent Mental Health; Family Therapy including Marriage Counseling, Divorce Recovery and Co-Parenting strategies; Anger Management; Substance Abuse/Recovery, Domestic Violence Intervention and Life Changes/Transition Counseling.
Paula McDonald-Neely, LCSW, PLLC provides individual, couples and family therapy. My approach is client-centered and utilizes a variety of techniques and intervention strategies personalized to meet your individual needs. Whether you have been struggling for several years or have only recently encountered obstacles in your life, I am ready to work together to pave a path to help you not only overcome, but to thrive. Are you ready to begin your journey to live your best life now?
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Capstone Connect-Counseling & Trauma Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-S, EMDR, Trained
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77304
Trauma resolution work is offered to help your child/teen, or yourself decrease the symptoms associated with the trauma experience.
Welcome! If you're feeling overwhelmed and need help -You have come to the right place. Don't let anything stand in your way of achieving your life's goals, and ultimately feeling better. Capstone Connect is a group practice skilled in play therapy, trauma treatment, and psychotherapy. We are here to help you find solutions to your challenges. Capstone's therapists are master level therapists with advanced skills in psychotherapy and play therapy. We have the expertise to work effectively with diverse challenges including divorce, parenting challenges, behavioral concerns, school, environmental, and medical traumas, adoption, anxiety, and depression.
Trauma resolution work is offered to help your child/teen, or yourself decrease the symptoms associated with the trauma experience.
Welcome! If you're feeling overwhelmed and need help -You have come to the right place. Don't let anything stand in your way of achieving your life's goals, and ultimately feeling better. Capstone Connect is a group practice skilled in play therapy, trauma treatment, and psychotherapy. We are here to help you find solutions to your challenges. Capstone's therapists are master level therapists with advanced skills in psychotherapy and play therapy. We have the expertise to work effectively with diverse challenges including divorce, parenting challenges, behavioral concerns, school, environmental, and medical traumas, adoption, anxiety, and depression.
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Jeff Matthews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77385
As your counselor, I aim to be your calming, supportive, optimistic-but-realistic collaborator, helping you feel at ease with the entire process, and meeting you where you are in defining and achieving goals to help yourself or your loved ones. I offer individual therapy to adults of all ages and affiliations–my door is wide open, and you’ll find a safe, judgment-free zone no matter who you are, no matter what life obstacles or mental health challenges you’re facing. I also specialize in child/adolescent/parent therapy, drawing on experience in high school and elementary school counseling and behavioral support.
As your counselor, I aim to be your calming, supportive, optimistic-but-realistic collaborator, helping you feel at ease with the entire process, and meeting you where you are in defining and achieving goals to help yourself or your loved ones. I offer individual therapy to adults of all ages and affiliations–my door is wide open, and you’ll find a safe, judgment-free zone no matter who you are, no matter what life obstacles or mental health challenges you’re facing. I also specialize in child/adolescent/parent therapy, drawing on experience in high school and elementary school counseling and behavioral support.
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Do you feel like your life has been difficult to manage lately? Are you having family or relationship issues and feel like you need someone to help you and your loved ones understand one another? Are you concerned about recent changes you've seen in your child or teenager? No matter what challenges you may currently be facing, we strive to make sure our clients feel comfortable and supported on their journey to bettering themselves and their families and look forward to helping you Find Peace.
Do you feel like your life has been difficult to manage lately? Are you having family or relationship issues and feel like you need someone to help you and your loved ones understand one another? Are you concerned about recent changes you've seen in your child or teenager? No matter what challenges you may currently be facing, we strive to make sure our clients feel comfortable and supported on their journey to bettering themselves and their families and look forward to helping you Find Peace.
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Teresa Linnemann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77384
Child, Adolescent, Adult, Couple & Family.
Therapy is the process whereby an individual, couple or family becomes self-empowered and strengthened though developing an understanding of themselves and others fostered by love. It is how one explores their needs and goals or desires to promote emotional health and sense of well-being at any and every age. No one and nothing is one size fits all. Every person is unique and so will be our approach to helping ease the discomfort, worry and frustration. I am a strengths-based therapist.This means: look at what you are already doing "right" and build from there. You are always safe with me to say anything, literally. I will listen.
Child, Adolescent, Adult, Couple & Family.
Therapy is the process whereby an individual, couple or family becomes self-empowered and strengthened though developing an understanding of themselves and others fostered by love. It is how one explores their needs and goals or desires to promote emotional health and sense of well-being at any and every age. No one and nothing is one size fits all. Every person is unique and so will be our approach to helping ease the discomfort, worry and frustration. I am a strengths-based therapist.This means: look at what you are already doing "right" and build from there. You are always safe with me to say anything, literally. I will listen.
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Are you or your teen having trouble finding a college or career? Do you and your family have trouble communicating? Are you stuck and want to change where you are, but you’re not sure how? I can help you find your passion and improve your communication skills. My program is trauma informed and solution-focused.
Are you or your teen having trouble finding a college or career? Do you and your family have trouble communicating? Are you stuck and want to change where you are, but you’re not sure how? I can help you find your passion and improve your communication skills. My program is trauma informed and solution-focused.
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Tawanda Heim-Jones - Trauma Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77385 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with women and teen girls with past/present trauma. Living as a trauma survivor is not easy and can be exhausting. Does anxiety and depression seem to control your life or preventing you from pursuing your goals? Are you struggling with adverse childhood trauma? Are your relationships affected? Trauma is a complex and unique experience for each individual. You are not the same person you once were. I believe everyone deserves a safe and supportive space to work through life's challenges. It is understood that seeking therapy can be a difficult decision, but I am here to support you every step of the way.
I specialize in working with women and teen girls with past/present trauma. Living as a trauma survivor is not easy and can be exhausting. Does anxiety and depression seem to control your life or preventing you from pursuing your goals? Are you struggling with adverse childhood trauma? Are your relationships affected? Trauma is a complex and unique experience for each individual. You are not the same person you once were. I believe everyone deserves a safe and supportive space to work through life's challenges. It is understood that seeking therapy can be a difficult decision, but I am here to support you every step of the way.
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Shauna Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77302
Having sexual concerns can be difficult to talk about and I want to create a safe place for you to discuss these challenges so that you feel empowered. If you're a victim of trauma it is not your fault, and I can help you take control of your sexual well-being. There can be a lot of shame around these topics, but addressing sexual discomfort can reduce stress and improve communication as you grow more comfortable in your sexuality. If you're a parent, I also want to help you normalize and understand what your teen is going through as sex and sexuality can be a topic we want to avoid.
Having sexual concerns can be difficult to talk about and I want to create a safe place for you to discuss these challenges so that you feel empowered. If you're a victim of trauma it is not your fault, and I can help you take control of your sexual well-being. There can be a lot of shame around these topics, but addressing sexual discomfort can reduce stress and improve communication as you grow more comfortable in your sexuality. If you're a parent, I also want to help you normalize and understand what your teen is going through as sex and sexuality can be a topic we want to avoid.
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At each step of the way, I will be there guiding you, your child, or your teen along the journey to self discovery.
Life is filled with things to worry about. Sometimes those worries come from trauma or within yourself. For adults this could be irritability, anxiety, or fear. For children & teens these worries could even present as behavioral issues or in-school disturbances. Developing confidence, self-esteem, and positive thinking habits can be the key to unlocking a better reality. I want to help you build this confidence & self-esteem; I want to equip you with the tools to create positive thinking habits, overcome trauma, and inevitably help you to use all of these skills to overcome your worries.
At each step of the way, I will be there guiding you, your child, or your teen along the journey to self discovery.
Life is filled with things to worry about. Sometimes those worries come from trauma or within yourself. For adults this could be irritability, anxiety, or fear. For children & teens these worries could even present as behavioral issues or in-school disturbances. Developing confidence, self-esteem, and positive thinking habits can be the key to unlocking a better reality. I want to help you build this confidence & self-esteem; I want to equip you with the tools to create positive thinking habits, overcome trauma, and inevitably help you to use all of these skills to overcome your worries.
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Welcome to my page! If you've noticed a shift in your own or your child’s mental health or if your teenager is distancing themselves, you're in the right place. If you are struggling with anxious feelings, confidence, and managing life transitions, it's okay. Being human comes with challenges for all of us, no matter what. It can be difficult to figure out how to navigate the transitions of school or work, relationships, and family dynamics. The first step of reaching out is the hardest. My goal is to welcome you into therapy with genuine care and work collaboratively with you and/or your child to heal and grow.
Welcome to my page! If you've noticed a shift in your own or your child’s mental health or if your teenager is distancing themselves, you're in the right place. If you are struggling with anxious feelings, confidence, and managing life transitions, it's okay. Being human comes with challenges for all of us, no matter what. It can be difficult to figure out how to navigate the transitions of school or work, relationships, and family dynamics. The first step of reaching out is the hardest. My goal is to welcome you into therapy with genuine care and work collaboratively with you and/or your child to heal and grow.
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Gabrielle Galvan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77301 (Online Only)
Do you ever wish anxiety didn’t exist? Have you ever sat there and thought, if anxiety didn’t exist, I would be a different person capable of accomplishing all things that hold me back. You start to dream about feeling more confident, free, capable, independent, and unstoppable. Then you start coming back to the present moment and begin your own cycle of suffering with negative self-talk and feeling like nothing will ever change. Well, it can. With some consistency, processing, and therapeutic action we can work together to make your goals a reality. Let’s have a chat!
Do you ever wish anxiety didn’t exist? Have you ever sat there and thought, if anxiety didn’t exist, I would be a different person capable of accomplishing all things that hold me back. You start to dream about feeling more confident, free, capable, independent, and unstoppable. Then you start coming back to the present moment and begin your own cycle of suffering with negative self-talk and feeling like nothing will ever change. Well, it can. With some consistency, processing, and therapeutic action we can work together to make your goals a reality. Let’s have a chat!
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Dr Van Wiesner
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MBA, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77301
Telehealth in The Woodlands. Office in Conroe. I specialize in complex and difficult situations. 24 years in the field, I’ve been a university professor for eight years as well as the director of a ten room university counseling center and the director of a 62 bed psychiatric hospital. If you want significant lasting change, that is a goal I can strive for in our collaboration. I like the slogan “Be all you can be.” I want to help you feel zest for life with solid practical counseling. At the end of the day results are what count. Have you identified how exactly you would like to change how you feel, what you think, and what you do?
Telehealth in The Woodlands. Office in Conroe. I specialize in complex and difficult situations. 24 years in the field, I’ve been a university professor for eight years as well as the director of a ten room university counseling center and the director of a 62 bed psychiatric hospital. If you want significant lasting change, that is a goal I can strive for in our collaboration. I like the slogan “Be all you can be.” I want to help you feel zest for life with solid practical counseling. At the end of the day results are what count. Have you identified how exactly you would like to change how you feel, what you think, and what you do?
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Be Sonder Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77303
Current availability! Be Sonder Therapy is a trauma-informed, relationally-focused virtual therapy practice that serves children ages 6+, teens, and adults. We specialize in complex trauma disorders and we serve high-trauma populations, such as first responders, veterans, and their family members. Under the supervision of Douglas Chan, LPC-S, Be Sonder is owned by Sarah Galvez, LPC-Associate, and Brianna Dorris, LPC-Associate. Sarah and Brianna are both skilled in crisis intervention, trauma therapy, and have extensive experience working with a multitude of mental health diagnoses and issues.
Current availability! Be Sonder Therapy is a trauma-informed, relationally-focused virtual therapy practice that serves children ages 6+, teens, and adults. We specialize in complex trauma disorders and we serve high-trauma populations, such as first responders, veterans, and their family members. Under the supervision of Douglas Chan, LPC-S, Be Sonder is owned by Sarah Galvez, LPC-Associate, and Brianna Dorris, LPC-Associate. Sarah and Brianna are both skilled in crisis intervention, trauma therapy, and have extensive experience working with a multitude of mental health diagnoses and issues.
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Are you tired of trying to do it all on your own? Have the challenges of life contributed to you feeling stuck, exhausted, anxious, or depressed? I applaud you for taking this courageous first step in recognizing that you may need or want support to get where you want to be. My first goal as a therapist is to provide you with a safe nonjudgmental space for you to come as you are. I understand the overwhelming emotions and anxieties that are experienced as a result of trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, loss and grief.
Are you tired of trying to do it all on your own? Have the challenges of life contributed to you feeling stuck, exhausted, anxious, or depressed? I applaud you for taking this courageous first step in recognizing that you may need or want support to get where you want to be. My first goal as a therapist is to provide you with a safe nonjudgmental space for you to come as you are. I understand the overwhelming emotions and anxieties that are experienced as a result of trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, loss and grief.
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Nicalondria Kelley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77384
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 3 years in private practice and 1 year in behavioral mental health. I am also an educator of 16 years with 7 years of school counseling experience and a children's book author. I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a cognitive behavior and solution-focused therapy approach. I believe that just as broken crayons can still create beautiful art, life's challenges and setbacks can lead to unexpected beauty and growth. Through this perspective, the journey of life becomes a canvas for self-expression and personal transformation. Let's color our way through this thing called life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 3 years in private practice and 1 year in behavioral mental health. I am also an educator of 16 years with 7 years of school counseling experience and a children's book author. I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a cognitive behavior and solution-focused therapy approach. I believe that just as broken crayons can still create beautiful art, life's challenges and setbacks can lead to unexpected beauty and growth. Through this perspective, the journey of life becomes a canvas for self-expression and personal transformation. Let's color our way through this thing called life.
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What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.