Child Therapists in Decatur, TX
Sharon Montcalm
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Decatur, TX 76234
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.
We provide Family Counseling, Couples Counseling, Adolescent Counseling, EMDR Trauma Therapy, Art Therapy, Adult/ Child/Teen AHHD Counseling, Play Therapy, Christian Counseling, Tele-Health, and much more.
Our team at Harvest Counseling & Wellness is dedicated to helping clients reach their goals using a holistic approach and find comfort in a secure environment that is safe and free of judgement. Our center is comprised of a Counseling Team and a Wellness Team. Our wide array of services include: counseling, nutrition, mindfulness, groups, and parenting classes.
We provide Family Counseling, Couples Counseling, Adolescent Counseling, EMDR Trauma Therapy, Art Therapy, Adult/ Child/Teen AHHD Counseling, Play Therapy, Christian Counseling, Tele-Health, and much more.
Our team at Harvest Counseling & Wellness is dedicated to helping clients reach their goals using a holistic approach and find comfort in a secure environment that is safe and free of judgement. Our center is comprised of a Counseling Team and a Wellness Team. Our wide array of services include: counseling, nutrition, mindfulness, groups, and parenting classes.
Sahara Bunna-Agency Accepting New Patients!
LPC Intern, LPC-A, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
Decatur, TX 76234 (Online Only)
I am a dedicated therapist committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore challenges and achieve growth. My approach is empathetic and collaborative, focused on empowering individuals to understand their experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, and reach their full potential.
I am a dedicated therapist committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore challenges and achieve growth. My approach is empathetic and collaborative, focused on empowering individuals to understand their experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, and reach their full potential.
Are you a highly sensitive person, struggling with anxiety, past trauma, or difficult relationships? Do you feel like you're just going through the motions, lacking joy, and feeling stuck or directionless? Negative self-talk and a lack of confidence can steal your happiness. But meaningful connections, a purposeful life, and freedom from doubts, fears, and overwhelming emotions are within reach. You don't have to face this alone.
Are you a highly sensitive person, struggling with anxiety, past trauma, or difficult relationships? Do you feel like you're just going through the motions, lacking joy, and feeling stuck or directionless? Negative self-talk and a lack of confidence can steal your happiness. But meaningful connections, a purposeful life, and freedom from doubts, fears, and overwhelming emotions are within reach. You don't have to face this alone.
Online Therapists
Paulina Nicholson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107
It is a privilege to be entrusted with the circumstances you are navigating and to be a part of your process. My goal is that you would leave our sessions with a sense of support and with resources that empower you to heal and grow. A few areas that I have experience working with are anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and self-esteem. I work with people across the lifespan and have experience seeing children, teens, and adults.
It is a privilege to be entrusted with the circumstances you are navigating and to be a part of your process. My goal is that you would leave our sessions with a sense of support and with resources that empower you to heal and grow. A few areas that I have experience working with are anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and self-esteem. I work with people across the lifespan and have experience seeing children, teens, and adults.
Ashley Shovel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frisco, TX 75034
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma, Anxiety, Depression, co-dependency, and low self-esteem.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s degree from the University of North Texas in Counseling with a focus on trauma. My work with trauma led me to seek specialized training in childhood abuse/neglect, self worth, and resiliency. With my expertise, I have dedicated my practice to helping clients overcome their emotional challenges, gain resilience, and find a path towards growth and empowerment. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, I help clients explore and process their traumatic experiences, develop healthy coping skills, and find strength within themselves
I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma, Anxiety, Depression, co-dependency, and low self-esteem.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s degree from the University of North Texas in Counseling with a focus on trauma. My work with trauma led me to seek specialized training in childhood abuse/neglect, self worth, and resiliency. With my expertise, I have dedicated my practice to helping clients overcome their emotional challenges, gain resilience, and find a path towards growth and empowerment. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, I help clients explore and process their traumatic experiences, develop healthy coping skills, and find strength within themselves
If you or your child are feeling stuck, scared, worthless, or unlovable, you deserve more, and I would be honored to help you find the balance, connection, and joy you are seeking.
Being a parent isn’t easy, but when you or your child are neurodivergent, it can become even more challenging. Navigating accommodations in school, trying to regulate your own emotions so that you can help your child mange theirs, and healing wounds and traumas you’ve experienced throughout your life can often feel like insurmountable tasks. Sometimes, you feel hopeless, frightened, or overwhelmed, and the intensity of those emotions scares you. You wonder if you’re enough or if you’ll ever be.
If you or your child are feeling stuck, scared, worthless, or unlovable, you deserve more, and I would be honored to help you find the balance, connection, and joy you are seeking.
Being a parent isn’t easy, but when you or your child are neurodivergent, it can become even more challenging. Navigating accommodations in school, trying to regulate your own emotions so that you can help your child mange theirs, and healing wounds and traumas you’ve experienced throughout your life can often feel like insurmountable tasks. Sometimes, you feel hopeless, frightened, or overwhelmed, and the intensity of those emotions scares you. You wonder if you’re enough or if you’ll ever be.
Working with me gives you and your child a new support system to aid in the process of working through the struggle.
I am a child and teen therapist that specializes in helping kids and teens manage their feelings, anxieties and impulses. I support my clients to understand and verbalize their feelings as well improve social skills. I use both talk therapy and play therapy depending on the developmental level of my client. I view parents and myself as a team working together to help your child become the best version of themselves. I am an AutPlay Certified provider, I am currently working towards my certification to become a Registered Play Therapist and I am EMDR trained.
Working with me gives you and your child a new support system to aid in the process of working through the struggle.
I am a child and teen therapist that specializes in helping kids and teens manage their feelings, anxieties and impulses. I support my clients to understand and verbalize their feelings as well improve social skills. I use both talk therapy and play therapy depending on the developmental level of my client. I view parents and myself as a team working together to help your child become the best version of themselves. I am an AutPlay Certified provider, I am currently working towards my certification to become a Registered Play Therapist and I am EMDR trained.
Johnishau Herring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76179 (Online Only)
I specialize in women’s issues, along with children and families.
Most people have experienced some type of trauma in their lifetime; however, because we aren’t taught to identify certain situations as “traumatic,” we proceed through life with negative, maladaptive behaviors unknowingly. Anxiety, depression, poor communication skills, self-esteem issues, and anger are potential results. Let’s take the first step to a new beginning! I am looking forward to working aside you to overcome the barriers and obstacles that are hindering your personal growth.
I specialize in women’s issues, along with children and families.
Most people have experienced some type of trauma in their lifetime; however, because we aren’t taught to identify certain situations as “traumatic,” we proceed through life with negative, maladaptive behaviors unknowingly. Anxiety, depression, poor communication skills, self-esteem issues, and anger are potential results. Let’s take the first step to a new beginning! I am looking forward to working aside you to overcome the barriers and obstacles that are hindering your personal growth.
Jessica Crook De Mosquera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75254 (Online Only)
Having worked with children to seasoned adults, I have been successful in helping others identify root problems and achieve measurable progress.
Do you feel like you are always in your head? Do you want your life back? Are you unsure about your future? If you answered yes to any of those questions, I would love to work with you. My name is Jessica, and I am a Bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. I am committed to being an agent for positive change. I have always had a love and desire for helping people. This has been evident through counseling, experience in education, and immersion in various cultures around the world. I can assist you with setting and reaching goals to work towards being a better version of you.
Having worked with children to seasoned adults, I have been successful in helping others identify root problems and achieve measurable progress.
Do you feel like you are always in your head? Do you want your life back? Are you unsure about your future? If you answered yes to any of those questions, I would love to work with you. My name is Jessica, and I am a Bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. I am committed to being an agent for positive change. I have always had a love and desire for helping people. This has been evident through counseling, experience in education, and immersion in various cultures around the world. I can assist you with setting and reaching goals to work towards being a better version of you.
Morgan utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to help clients to achieve their goals including; EMDR, Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Family Traumatic Stress Intervention, CBT, Solution Focused, Family Systems and Person Centered.
Morgan has worked as a mental health professional in settings including Child Advocacy Centers, foster care system, and private practice. Amongst Morgan’s areas of expertise are the treatment of Complex Trauma, PTSD, Attachment Disorders, Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Stress Management, Life Transitions, Adoption related issues, Foster Care Transitions, Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, LGBTQ+ Issues, Mood Disorders, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation, Adjustment Disorders, Coping Skills, Family Conflict, Grief, and more. Morgan enjoys working with children (8 and up), teenagers, adults, families and couples.
Morgan utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to help clients to achieve their goals including; EMDR, Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Family Traumatic Stress Intervention, CBT, Solution Focused, Family Systems and Person Centered.
Morgan has worked as a mental health professional in settings including Child Advocacy Centers, foster care system, and private practice. Amongst Morgan’s areas of expertise are the treatment of Complex Trauma, PTSD, Attachment Disorders, Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Stress Management, Life Transitions, Adoption related issues, Foster Care Transitions, Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, LGBTQ+ Issues, Mood Disorders, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation, Adjustment Disorders, Coping Skills, Family Conflict, Grief, and more. Morgan enjoys working with children (8 and up), teenagers, adults, families and couples.
For children aged 3-11, Haley offers play therapy, creating an environment where kids can express themselves and process their emotions through play.
Haley Harris is a dedicated therapist with a passion for facilitating emotional growth and healing. She offers a range of therapeutic interventions to help clients of all ages find their path towards well-being and self-discovery. Specializing in integrative and person-centered therapy, Haley is committed to providing a safe and affirming space for clients to explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Haley’s background is in academia, psychology, and neuroscience, and she also spends time teaching college psychology courses. Whether you're a child, adolescent, or adult, Haley is here to support you on your journey.
For children aged 3-11, Haley offers play therapy, creating an environment where kids can express themselves and process their emotions through play.
Haley Harris is a dedicated therapist with a passion for facilitating emotional growth and healing. She offers a range of therapeutic interventions to help clients of all ages find their path towards well-being and self-discovery. Specializing in integrative and person-centered therapy, Haley is committed to providing a safe and affirming space for clients to explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Haley’s background is in academia, psychology, and neuroscience, and she also spends time teaching college psychology courses. Whether you're a child, adolescent, or adult, Haley is here to support you on your journey.
Kayla Kirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75082 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the DFW area in Texas. I have lived here most of my life, but received my Bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University and my Master's degree from Texas State University. My passion is working with children and adolescents between the ages of 8-18. I am currently working towards becoming a certified eating disorder specialist, as building a healthy relationship with food is often such a crucial part of our mental health foundation.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the DFW area in Texas. I have lived here most of my life, but received my Bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University and my Master's degree from Texas State University. My passion is working with children and adolescents between the ages of 8-18. I am currently working towards becoming a certified eating disorder specialist, as building a healthy relationship with food is often such a crucial part of our mental health foundation.
Welcome, my name is Bryanna Smith! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with children (2 years and older), adolescents and adults. My goal is to creating a warm and welcoming environment where I will meet you with a balance of validation and empathy, while challenging you to help you meet your goals. Together, we will gain insight on your core beliefs, interrupt unhelpful thinking patterns, identify goals and begin to heal and build a life for you to grow. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, play therapy, suicidal ideations, parenting work, self harm, emotion regulation and life transitions.
Welcome, my name is Bryanna Smith! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with children (2 years and older), adolescents and adults. My goal is to creating a warm and welcoming environment where I will meet you with a balance of validation and empathy, while challenging you to help you meet your goals. Together, we will gain insight on your core beliefs, interrupt unhelpful thinking patterns, identify goals and begin to heal and build a life for you to grow. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, play therapy, suicidal ideations, parenting work, self harm, emotion regulation and life transitions.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages; adults, adolescents, and children. I believe that all clients have an innate ability for change and growth. Through my knowledge of human development and behavior, I will facilitate you working to achieve your counseling goals. I will provide you an environment of empathy, genuineness, and safety where you will be free to explore your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Together we can discover the strength and hope within you.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages; adults, adolescents, and children. I believe that all clients have an innate ability for change and growth. Through my knowledge of human development and behavior, I will facilitate you working to achieve your counseling goals. I will provide you an environment of empathy, genuineness, and safety where you will be free to explore your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Together we can discover the strength and hope within you.
My education and training specialized in Play/Activity Therapy with children.
I felt it was important to focus my specialization on working with children, because I understand how important it is to build good mental health foundations at a young age. However, I strive to work along the entire lifespan, because I believe that it is important for everyone to experience their own counseling journey at their own time. Some of my experiential training was during the COVID pandemic and provided me greater knowledge on the benefits of telehealth for some clients and the importance of personal connection.
My education and training specialized in Play/Activity Therapy with children.
I felt it was important to focus my specialization on working with children, because I understand how important it is to build good mental health foundations at a young age. However, I strive to work along the entire lifespan, because I believe that it is important for everyone to experience their own counseling journey at their own time. Some of my experiential training was during the COVID pandemic and provided me greater knowledge on the benefits of telehealth for some clients and the importance of personal connection.
Trey strives to help each person who comes into his office, whether that be a child, teen, or adult, strengthen their relationships with themselves and others, improve their overall mental health, and learn how to cope with and overcome difficulties. Trey’s goal as a counselor is to not only give you tools to help process and deal with current issues, but also build your personal ‘coping toolbox’ so that you have the confidence and skills to tackle life’s challenges. He believes authentic healing can happen by drawing on the inner strengths each person has, while fostering an environment of hope each time you walk into a session.
Trey strives to help each person who comes into his office, whether that be a child, teen, or adult, strengthen their relationships with themselves and others, improve their overall mental health, and learn how to cope with and overcome difficulties. Trey’s goal as a counselor is to not only give you tools to help process and deal with current issues, but also build your personal ‘coping toolbox’ so that you have the confidence and skills to tackle life’s challenges. He believes authentic healing can happen by drawing on the inner strengths each person has, while fostering an environment of hope each time you walk into a session.
Amber Daughrity
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Frisco, TX 75034 (Online Only)
Outside her professional life, Amber finds joy in spending quality time with her husband and children.
Amber is a dedicated counselor with a profound passion for empowering families touched by adoption and a deep affinity for guiding young women and adolescents on their journeys to self-discovery and emotional well-being. With over eight years of invaluable experience in the field of social services, Amber's unwavering commitment to her clients is rooted in her academic journey. She earned her master's degree in Counseling & Development from Texas Woman's University in 2020, following several years of impactful work within the foster care system.
Outside her professional life, Amber finds joy in spending quality time with her husband and children.
Amber is a dedicated counselor with a profound passion for empowering families touched by adoption and a deep affinity for guiding young women and adolescents on their journeys to self-discovery and emotional well-being. With over eight years of invaluable experience in the field of social services, Amber's unwavering commitment to her clients is rooted in her academic journey. She earned her master's degree in Counseling & Development from Texas Woman's University in 2020, following several years of impactful work within the foster care system.
Ali is also a Registered Behavior Technician who spent several years utilizing (ABA) treatment, and working with children 2 and up) on the autism spectrum.
Ali strives to help others navigate the challenges and wonders of human existence. She believes in collaborating with her clients, learning about their experiences and perspectives, and using tools such as active listening, psychoeducation, validation and sometimes humor to help her clients achieve their goals. She offers experience working with those from diverse racial, sexual, and gender identities and with a wide range of concerns. Ali holds a Master of Science in Applied Psychology, and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology at Texas Woman’s University.
Ali is also a Registered Behavior Technician who spent several years utilizing (ABA) treatment, and working with children 2 and up) on the autism spectrum.
Ali strives to help others navigate the challenges and wonders of human existence. She believes in collaborating with her clients, learning about their experiences and perspectives, and using tools such as active listening, psychoeducation, validation and sometimes humor to help her clients achieve their goals. She offers experience working with those from diverse racial, sexual, and gender identities and with a wide range of concerns. Ali holds a Master of Science in Applied Psychology, and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology at Texas Woman’s University.
By working with Melinda, you can learn the best ways to communicate with your child and create a supportive environment at home.
Has your child been irritable, sad, out of sorts, anxious, or unmotivated lately? Is your child having a hard time sleeping, making friends, or dealing with grief, pain, or out-of-control circumstances? Does it seem like parenting in today's world is much harder than when you were growing up? Do you need support as your family works through something difficult? Like adults, Children and adolescents experience feelings of stress, depression, grief, trauma, and social anxiety. They often need different types of therapy, however, depending on the child's developmental level, personality, and issues that need addressing.
By working with Melinda, you can learn the best ways to communicate with your child and create a supportive environment at home.
Has your child been irritable, sad, out of sorts, anxious, or unmotivated lately? Is your child having a hard time sleeping, making friends, or dealing with grief, pain, or out-of-control circumstances? Does it seem like parenting in today's world is much harder than when you were growing up? Do you need support as your family works through something difficult? Like adults, Children and adolescents experience feelings of stress, depression, grief, trauma, and social anxiety. They often need different types of therapy, however, depending on the child's developmental level, personality, and issues that need addressing.
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Child psychologists in Decatur, 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 Decatur 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 Decatur 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.