Therapists in Katy, TX
Tracy Kottwitz Lehman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77494
Two areas of focus include; experience helping couples improve relationship satisfaction and closeness via EFCT and experience utilizing play and talk therapy to help children and pre-adolescents understand themselves, their brains, and navigate their world in healthy and satisfying ways.
Over the years in my work as a therapist, I have found that every persons choices and actions make sense within the context of their lives. I utilize a trauma informed, attachment and psychobiological approach to help client's understand themselves, understand others, and actively experience being understood and seen. I believe sessions need to translate to my client's lives and offer them the skills and support to make change in their lives. My role is as a collaborator assisting clients in experiencing safety and empowerment. I look forward to working with you.
Two areas of focus include; experience helping couples improve relationship satisfaction and closeness via EFCT and experience utilizing play and talk therapy to help children and pre-adolescents understand themselves, their brains, and navigate their world in healthy and satisfying ways.
Over the years in my work as a therapist, I have found that every persons choices and actions make sense within the context of their lives. I utilize a trauma informed, attachment and psychobiological approach to help client's understand themselves, understand others, and actively experience being understood and seen. I believe sessions need to translate to my client's lives and offer them the skills and support to make change in their lives. My role is as a collaborator assisting clients in experiencing safety and empowerment. I look forward to working with you.
Wendy Williams, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77494
I also help children ages 5 and up through play therapy.
AFTERNOON APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! Are you or your family struggling emotionally with life's challenges, you have tried everything to fix the problem with no avail, and you don't know where else to turn? I can help. Through focusing on your strengths, helping you create healthy habits, and teaching you healthy coping skills, I can help you and/or your family cope with and overcome family issues/couples issues, mental illness, work through struggles you may face during each stage of life, and work through traumatic life experiences so you can live a life free of emotional pain.
I also help children ages 5 and up through play therapy.
AFTERNOON APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! Are you or your family struggling emotionally with life's challenges, you have tried everything to fix the problem with no avail, and you don't know where else to turn? I can help. Through focusing on your strengths, helping you create healthy habits, and teaching you healthy coping skills, I can help you and/or your family cope with and overcome family issues/couples issues, mental illness, work through struggles you may face during each stage of life, and work through traumatic life experiences so you can live a life free of emotional pain.
Our multi-disciplinary team of clinicians offers a variety of treatment services including individual/family therapy, play therapy, Neurofeedback therapy, and social skills classes.
ADHD is often misunderstood, and by default, so are those who suffer from it. For this reason, it often goes undetected for many years. Un-diagnosed children are often seen as lazy and unmotivated or defiant and lacking discipline. As they transition into adolescence, symptoms of anxiety or depression may surface. As adults, they continue to struggle with underachieving, believing that "if they only tried harder" things could be better. ADHD often impact people mentally, emotionally, socially and physically. The effects are often painful and long-lasting. It can be equally frustrating for loved ones who want to help.
Our multi-disciplinary team of clinicians offers a variety of treatment services including individual/family therapy, play therapy, Neurofeedback therapy, and social skills classes.
ADHD is often misunderstood, and by default, so are those who suffer from it. For this reason, it often goes undetected for many years. Un-diagnosed children are often seen as lazy and unmotivated or defiant and lacking discipline. As they transition into adolescence, symptoms of anxiety or depression may surface. As adults, they continue to struggle with underachieving, believing that "if they only tried harder" things could be better. ADHD often impact people mentally, emotionally, socially and physically. The effects are often painful and long-lasting. It can be equally frustrating for loved ones who want to help.
I am a Christian Counselor that works with ages 3 to adults. I am EMDR trained. My areas of specialization are: trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, school problems, relationship problems, family of origin issues, and divorce. I have training in play therapy that I utilize when working with children.
I am a Christian Counselor that works with ages 3 to adults. I am EMDR trained. My areas of specialization are: trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, school problems, relationship problems, family of origin issues, and divorce. I have training in play therapy that I utilize when working with children.
I have basic and advanced training in Child-Centered play therapy and also utilize sand tray and art.
I provide an environment where you will be met with empathy and non-judgment. I want you to experience counseling as a place where you feel heard and understood. It takes risk and bravery to share your deepest struggles with another person; however, what can be experienced through this process is new insight, new ways of coping or change that can bring healing and hope for the future.
I have basic and advanced training in Child-Centered play therapy and also utilize sand tray and art.
I provide an environment where you will be met with empathy and non-judgment. I want you to experience counseling as a place where you feel heard and understood. It takes risk and bravery to share your deepest struggles with another person; however, what can be experienced through this process is new insight, new ways of coping or change that can bring healing and hope for the future.
Stephanie A Legendre
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77450
She utilizes a variety of evidence-based modalities tailored to each individual's unique needs, and personality including psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, CBT, play therapy, mindfulness, and meditation.
Stephanie is a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a focus on emotional regulation, child personality development, and healing inner child wounds and trauma in adults and teens. With over 17 years of experience in the field, Stephanie’s primary areas of expertise lies in nervous system regulation, helping children and adults alike develop essential skills to soothe their nervous system, manage reactive behaviors, build emotional fitness, and heal wounds. Through personalized treatment plans, she empowers her clients to identify triggers, regulate emotional responses, and increase resiliency.
She utilizes a variety of evidence-based modalities tailored to each individual's unique needs, and personality including psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, CBT, play therapy, mindfulness, and meditation.
Stephanie is a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a focus on emotional regulation, child personality development, and healing inner child wounds and trauma in adults and teens. With over 17 years of experience in the field, Stephanie’s primary areas of expertise lies in nervous system regulation, helping children and adults alike develop essential skills to soothe their nervous system, manage reactive behaviors, build emotional fitness, and heal wounds. Through personalized treatment plans, she empowers her clients to identify triggers, regulate emotional responses, and increase resiliency.
I am an LPC-Associate working towards my Registered Play Therapist credential.
Are you struggling to know how to help your child with big emotions? Are you worried about your relationship with your child due to behavioral issues getting in the way? Do they have big fears you aren’t sure how to manage? I’d love to help.
I am an LPC-Associate working towards my Registered Play Therapist credential.
Are you struggling to know how to help your child with big emotions? Are you worried about your relationship with your child due to behavioral issues getting in the way? Do they have big fears you aren’t sure how to manage? I’d love to help.
Monique Raack Rahman
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77449
Waitlist for new clients
Children, teens and adults can benefit from working through tough emotions or events through talk or play therapy.
Choosing to become the best version of yourself is an exciting thing! Seeking counseling is an opportunity to talk with someone in a safe, non-judgmental space. This allows you to dive deep into yourself and determine who you want to be: your most genuine self. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or you're adjusting to a big change, I would love to be the person you confide in. My goal is to help people find hope, knowing that they can become that person they want to be. Instead of binging on Netflix or social media to distract yourself from life’s stress, let’s work towards change.
Children, teens and adults can benefit from working through tough emotions or events through talk or play therapy.
Choosing to become the best version of yourself is an exciting thing! Seeking counseling is an opportunity to talk with someone in a safe, non-judgmental space. This allows you to dive deep into yourself and determine who you want to be: your most genuine self. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or you're adjusting to a big change, I would love to be the person you confide in. My goal is to help people find hope, knowing that they can become that person they want to be. Instead of binging on Netflix or social media to distract yourself from life’s stress, let’s work towards change.
I utilize a variety of helpful therapies, including emotional support, cognitive therapy, play therapy, DBT, & EMDR.
Are you struggling with challenges in your life? You are not alone! You can expect compassionate, nonjudgmental, professional attention based on proven therapeutic care. Adults, couples, teens & children of all ages are welcome! I see people for a variety of concerns, including, but not limited to, mood problems, anger issues, marital challenges, parenting, grief, trauma, & abuse. I will work with you toward your personal goals in therapy. My services combine the best in time-tested help with belief in your potential for healing, faith in the human spirit, & deep respect for you. Call for an appointment. Evening hours available.
I utilize a variety of helpful therapies, including emotional support, cognitive therapy, play therapy, DBT, & EMDR.
Are you struggling with challenges in your life? You are not alone! You can expect compassionate, nonjudgmental, professional attention based on proven therapeutic care. Adults, couples, teens & children of all ages are welcome! I see people for a variety of concerns, including, but not limited to, mood problems, anger issues, marital challenges, parenting, grief, trauma, & abuse. I will work with you toward your personal goals in therapy. My services combine the best in time-tested help with belief in your potential for healing, faith in the human spirit, & deep respect for you. Call for an appointment. Evening hours available.
Natasha Prosperi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT, IPT-CST, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77450
I use an integrative approach that involves attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, EMDR, sandtray, parts work, Adlerian play therapy, and expressive arts.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma. My focus is to help individuals heal and become aware of their inner strengths and resilience. I provide a safe space, listen to your concerns, and customize a treatment plan using several modalities that integrate the whole brain. You need to be connected to others to best heal from challenging situations. While working with parents and families, I focus on increasing attachment and connection so you can be the parent you want.
I use an integrative approach that involves attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, EMDR, sandtray, parts work, Adlerian play therapy, and expressive arts.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma. My focus is to help individuals heal and become aware of their inner strengths and resilience. I provide a safe space, listen to your concerns, and customize a treatment plan using several modalities that integrate the whole brain. You need to be connected to others to best heal from challenging situations. While working with parents and families, I focus on increasing attachment and connection so you can be the parent you want.
I am also trained in Group counseling, TBRI- Trust Based Relational Intervention, and Play Therapy.
Sometimes, despite your best efforts, life's challenges can leave your child, your family, or yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, and/or uncertain. We all experience times when extra support is needed. Finding the right counselor is an important step on the journey to emotional wellness and personal growth. I believe my role is to help your family find strength and solutions by creating a safe, accepting environment where we work together to explore problems, identify skills, and gain new insight. Together, we work to restore balance in your family's lives and gain personal acceptance.
I am also trained in Group counseling, TBRI- Trust Based Relational Intervention, and Play Therapy.
Sometimes, despite your best efforts, life's challenges can leave your child, your family, or yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, and/or uncertain. We all experience times when extra support is needed. Finding the right counselor is an important step on the journey to emotional wellness and personal growth. I believe my role is to help your family find strength and solutions by creating a safe, accepting environment where we work together to explore problems, identify skills, and gain new insight. Together, we work to restore balance in your family's lives and gain personal acceptance.
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Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77494
I tailor my therapeutic approach depending on the client and like to incorporate either child-centered play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and/or creative techniques through games and arts.
Are you having a difficult time adjusting to changes in your life? Is your anxiety creating limitations for you? Or maybe you are a parent that is trying to help their child regulate their emotions. People sometimes go through events in life where they need additional support as they attempt to navigate them. A therapist may be the unbiased and nonjudgmental person you can talk to.
I tailor my therapeutic approach depending on the client and like to incorporate either child-centered play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and/or creative techniques through games and arts.
Are you having a difficult time adjusting to changes in your life? Is your anxiety creating limitations for you? Or maybe you are a parent that is trying to help their child regulate their emotions. People sometimes go through events in life where they need additional support as they attempt to navigate them. A therapist may be the unbiased and nonjudgmental person you can talk to.
Brittani L Persha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77494
I have extensive training in play therapy and believe that children are better able to express their feelings, needs, experiences and thoughts through play rather than words.
I am passionate about providing a safe place where individuals, couples and families can come and receive help and support. I work collaboratively with my clients to access their inner strengths and achieve their goals. My expertise include working with children and their families facing a variety of struggles including behavioral problems, ADHD, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and family conflict. I also specialize in working with individuals, couples and families wanting to improve their relationships.
I have extensive training in play therapy and believe that children are better able to express their feelings, needs, experiences and thoughts through play rather than words.
I am passionate about providing a safe place where individuals, couples and families can come and receive help and support. I work collaboratively with my clients to access their inner strengths and achieve their goals. My expertise include working with children and their families facing a variety of struggles including behavioral problems, ADHD, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and family conflict. I also specialize in working with individuals, couples and families wanting to improve their relationships.
Meagan Davenport
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RPT, CSC, NCC
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77449
Meagan is trained in Child Centered Play Therapy, Theraplay, EMDR, IFS, and also uses the IATP model which focuses on establishing strong attachments to caregivers and healing from past traumas.
“Does every family go through this?” “Why is this so hard?” “I need help!” Every family has a season of struggle. You are not alone. Meagan uses a family system approach, which allows for the entire family to benefit and heal from the therapeutic process. Together we will create a plan that best suits your family’s needs. Meagan’s focus is working with children from hard places; children who have experienced traumas, adopted children, foster children, and children from divorced families. These can include but are not limited to those who struggle with self-regulation, behavior responses, anxiety, and meltdowns.
Meagan is trained in Child Centered Play Therapy, Theraplay, EMDR, IFS, and also uses the IATP model which focuses on establishing strong attachments to caregivers and healing from past traumas.
“Does every family go through this?” “Why is this so hard?” “I need help!” Every family has a season of struggle. You are not alone. Meagan uses a family system approach, which allows for the entire family to benefit and heal from the therapeutic process. Together we will create a plan that best suits your family’s needs. Meagan’s focus is working with children from hard places; children who have experienced traumas, adopted children, foster children, and children from divorced families. These can include but are not limited to those who struggle with self-regulation, behavior responses, anxiety, and meltdowns.
The Center for PEACE, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S, LSOTP, LCDCI, LBSWIPR
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77494
We have specialization in play therapy; sand tray/play; anxiety, depression, grief counseling; sexual identify issues, chemical dependency and LSOTP.
Searching for PEACE?... We Have It. Imagine having the guidance to access Inner Peace, support for resolve and courage to embrace change. The Center for PEACE, PLLC will assist those desiring psychotherapy processing trauma, anxiety, depression, marital discord, addiction, play therapy and gender identify support. Our approach is to aid you through the journey of healing, mindfulness, insight and more importantly, peace. Let's us know when you are ready. We are here for you.
We have specialization in play therapy; sand tray/play; anxiety, depression, grief counseling; sexual identify issues, chemical dependency and LSOTP.
Searching for PEACE?... We Have It. Imagine having the guidance to access Inner Peace, support for resolve and courage to embrace change. The Center for PEACE, PLLC will assist those desiring psychotherapy processing trauma, anxiety, depression, marital discord, addiction, play therapy and gender identify support. Our approach is to aid you through the journey of healing, mindfulness, insight and more importantly, peace. Let's us know when you are ready. We are here for you.
I use child-centered play therapy, which is appropriate for many issues such as trauma, anxiety, and adjustment issues in children and teens.
Hi, I'm Marcie, and I work with children and teens! My role is to come alongside you and your child through whatever difficulties are leading you to seek therapy. Do you have a "difficult" child? I will love them. A "perfectionist" child? I will love them. A "wild" child? I will love them! The well-being of each person is my passion, and that fuels my work every day.
I use child-centered play therapy, which is appropriate for many issues such as trauma, anxiety, and adjustment issues in children and teens.
Hi, I'm Marcie, and I work with children and teens! My role is to come alongside you and your child through whatever difficulties are leading you to seek therapy. Do you have a "difficult" child? I will love them. A "perfectionist" child? I will love them. A "wild" child? I will love them! The well-being of each person is my passion, and that fuels my work every day.
Jazmin Crookes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77494 (Online Only)
Child–Parent-Relationship Therapy (CPRT) is a 11-session parent training program designed to help strengthen the relationship between a parent and a child. Parents will be guided through the process by me, a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in child development, relational attachment, and play based interventions. Parents learn both by traditional in-session learning and by experiential recorded play sessions at home. Feedback, personalized resources, and support are provided throughout the process. They are taught basic play therapy skills and principles that they can feel confident implementing at home.
Child–Parent-Relationship Therapy (CPRT) is a 11-session parent training program designed to help strengthen the relationship between a parent and a child. Parents will be guided through the process by me, a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in child development, relational attachment, and play based interventions. Parents learn both by traditional in-session learning and by experiential recorded play sessions at home. Feedback, personalized resources, and support are provided throughout the process. They are taught basic play therapy skills and principles that they can feel confident implementing at home.
Hello! I am Monica Stiles, Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate under the supervision of Alice Payne, LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist-S. I also have a Specialist Degree in School Psychology. I have seven years experience working in local school districts where I had the pleasure of working with children aged 3 through 21 providing them with knowledge of coping skills, social skills, and various other skills. I have experience working with individuals experiencing ADHD, Autism, Intellectual Disability, Depression, Anxiety, and other various mental health concerns.
Hello! I am Monica Stiles, Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate under the supervision of Alice Payne, LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist-S. I also have a Specialist Degree in School Psychology. I have seven years experience working in local school districts where I had the pleasure of working with children aged 3 through 21 providing them with knowledge of coping skills, social skills, and various other skills. I have experience working with individuals experiencing ADHD, Autism, Intellectual Disability, Depression, Anxiety, and other various mental health concerns.
Robyn Reyna
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77450
I am a play therapist which means I work primarily with the child in weekly sessions, but I also include parents and teachers often.
Great parents and great teachers struggle every day feeling like they can't help their kids figure out how to behave and survive their everyday life. They spend day after day fighting, yelling and being exhausted, and having nothing change. Their kids have dysregulated bodies that make them anxious, hyperactive, and sometimes even aggressive. My goal is to help these kids learn to calm and control their body and to help their adults to support them in doing this. I specialize in supporting kids with dysregulation disorders such as autism, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, sensory processing disorder, ADHD, and trauma.
I am a play therapist which means I work primarily with the child in weekly sessions, but I also include parents and teachers often.
Great parents and great teachers struggle every day feeling like they can't help their kids figure out how to behave and survive their everyday life. They spend day after day fighting, yelling and being exhausted, and having nothing change. Their kids have dysregulated bodies that make them anxious, hyperactive, and sometimes even aggressive. My goal is to help these kids learn to calm and control their body and to help their adults to support them in doing this. I specialize in supporting kids with dysregulation disorders such as autism, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, sensory processing disorder, ADHD, and trauma.
For over fifteen years I have worked as a psychotherapist, specializing in child, adolescent, individual, and family therapy. I am passionate about helping others overcome conflicts and learn effective coping skills. Life can be hard sometimes! I have a PhD in Counseling and a Masters in Psychology, with training in Play Therapy and Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). I would love to offer my expertise and experience to help you and your family navigate through this challenging time.
For over fifteen years I have worked as a psychotherapist, specializing in child, adolescent, individual, and family therapy. I am passionate about helping others overcome conflicts and learn effective coping skills. Life can be hard sometimes! I have a PhD in Counseling and a Masters in Psychology, with training in Play Therapy and Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). I would love to offer my expertise and experience to help you and your family navigate through this challenging time.
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Play Therapy
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.