Therapists for Teens in Lake Dallas, TX
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Bridget Jaecks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
I enjoy working with adolescents as well as adults.
In trying to live one’s best life, overcoming personal challenges is crucial. I am committed to providing support to adolescents and adults in this journey. My professional expertise encompasses areas such as trauma resolution, grief management, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and addictions. Let’s work together to help you make and maintain the changes necessary to live differently!
I enjoy working with adolescents as well as adults.
In trying to live one’s best life, overcoming personal challenges is crucial. I am committed to providing support to adolescents and adults in this journey. My professional expertise encompasses areas such as trauma resolution, grief management, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and addictions. Let’s work together to help you make and maintain the changes necessary to live differently!
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Hi, I am Danielle Hall, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas. Throughout our sessions, you will gain valuable insights into your life and relationships, learn effective coping strategies, and develop a stronger sense of self. Whether you seek support for managing stress, overcoming past traumas, enhancing communication skills, or navigating life transitions, we will work towards tangible solutions and personal growth together.
Hi, I am Danielle Hall, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas. Throughout our sessions, you will gain valuable insights into your life and relationships, learn effective coping strategies, and develop a stronger sense of self. Whether you seek support for managing stress, overcoming past traumas, enhancing communication skills, or navigating life transitions, we will work towards tangible solutions and personal growth together.
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Kristin Wright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Dallas, TX 75065 (Online Only)
Have you been through a traumatic experience that impacts your life negatively? Do you suffer with anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem? Do your struggles stop you from living the life you always wanted? This could make anyone feel alone, exhausted, and disconnected from even your closest loved ones. But if you’re looking for someone friendly and supportive to share your struggles with, you’re in the right place! I offer a variety of evidence-based and trauma focused therapy techniques including CBT, CPT, and DBT and have a passion working with adults struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and many more.
Have you been through a traumatic experience that impacts your life negatively? Do you suffer with anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem? Do your struggles stop you from living the life you always wanted? This could make anyone feel alone, exhausted, and disconnected from even your closest loved ones. But if you’re looking for someone friendly and supportive to share your struggles with, you’re in the right place! I offer a variety of evidence-based and trauma focused therapy techniques including CBT, CPT, and DBT and have a passion working with adults struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and many more.
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Christy Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, RPT-S, LPC-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
SAME WEEK APPOINTMENTS MOST WEEKS. Hi! I'm Christy Graham, Founder of Acorn. Our christian therapists work with complicated families and situations, bringing in family members and other professionals to help effect change for clients. We focus on helping the systems already supporting your family be more effective. That translates into great skill and comfort working with schools, child care agencies, and courts for the benefit of my clients. Our clinicians have specific training in different modalities of trauma informed care [DBT and EMDR] and court informed treatment including reunification counseling and parent facilitation.
SAME WEEK APPOINTMENTS MOST WEEKS. Hi! I'm Christy Graham, Founder of Acorn. Our christian therapists work with complicated families and situations, bringing in family members and other professionals to help effect change for clients. We focus on helping the systems already supporting your family be more effective. That translates into great skill and comfort working with schools, child care agencies, and courts for the benefit of my clients. Our clinicians have specific training in different modalities of trauma informed care [DBT and EMDR] and court informed treatment including reunification counseling and parent facilitation.
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Shaneé Hucks
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
Are you currently struggling with a relationship or family system? Are you looking to overcome past hurts, communicate more effectively, improve trust/intimacy, make a decision regarding a relationship, re-envision your future, or simply to improve relationships overall? You found the right person! Hello, I am Shaneé Hucks, LMFT-Associate. I primarily work with individuals, couples/partners, and families wanting to improve or make changes to their relationships. I use evidence-based practices, tailor my approach to meet your needs, work openly with you, and help you take steps toward your preferred future.
Are you currently struggling with a relationship or family system? Are you looking to overcome past hurts, communicate more effectively, improve trust/intimacy, make a decision regarding a relationship, re-envision your future, or simply to improve relationships overall? You found the right person! Hello, I am Shaneé Hucks, LMFT-Associate. I primarily work with individuals, couples/partners, and families wanting to improve or make changes to their relationships. I use evidence-based practices, tailor my approach to meet your needs, work openly with you, and help you take steps toward your preferred future.
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Lexi Patrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
Every day feels like a rollercoaster of worry, and you’re stuck in a cycle of seeking relief in distractions? You’ve poured everything into helping loved ones, only to hit a frustrating wall? Your mind is a battleground of conflicting thoughts, making decisions and changes seems not worth the fight? Tasks pile up, and the idea of starting to tackle them is overwhelming you? Wearing a mask, even with yourself, becomes a necessity to feel somewhat okay? Strong emotions trigger panic or self-harm, and the pain or numbness feels easier in the dark places? Things you used to love no longer bring joy, and even laughter feels empty?
Every day feels like a rollercoaster of worry, and you’re stuck in a cycle of seeking relief in distractions? You’ve poured everything into helping loved ones, only to hit a frustrating wall? Your mind is a battleground of conflicting thoughts, making decisions and changes seems not worth the fight? Tasks pile up, and the idea of starting to tackle them is overwhelming you? Wearing a mask, even with yourself, becomes a necessity to feel somewhat okay? Strong emotions trigger panic or self-harm, and the pain or numbness feels easier in the dark places? Things you used to love no longer bring joy, and even laughter feels empty?
More Therapists Nearby
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Theresa Diane Braddy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MRC, LPC
Verified Verified
Lewisville, TX 75067
At Boutique Talk Counseling Service, we provided individual, group, and psychosocial therapy. Boutique Talk Counseling offers brief mental health counseling. We have over 20 years of counseling experience. Specializing in depression, sexuality, women issues and adolescent girls empowerment. Allow Boutique Talk Counseling to help you become an even better YOU! Visit our website for more details.
At Boutique Talk Counseling Service, we provided individual, group, and psychosocial therapy. Boutique Talk Counseling offers brief mental health counseling. We have over 20 years of counseling experience. Specializing in depression, sexuality, women issues and adolescent girls empowerment. Allow Boutique Talk Counseling to help you become an even better YOU! Visit our website for more details.
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NextGen Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CFLE
Verified Verified
Highland Village, TX 75077
Prior to your first scheduled visit, one of the NextGen counselors will talk directly with you over the phone to help alleviate any worries you or your teen might have with the counseling experience.
Adolescence and young adulthood is a time of great transition both mentally and physically. At NextGen Counseling, support is provided for teens and adults to help navigate the seemingly overwhelming emotions they are experiencing from the world around them. In a society where teens and adults are bombarded with contradictory messages on how they should act, think, and feel, therapy provides a "safe zone" for them to voice their concerns and be understood.
Prior to your first scheduled visit, one of the NextGen counselors will talk directly with you over the phone to help alleviate any worries you or your teen might have with the counseling experience.
Adolescence and young adulthood is a time of great transition both mentally and physically. At NextGen Counseling, support is provided for teens and adults to help navigate the seemingly overwhelming emotions they are experiencing from the world around them. In a society where teens and adults are bombarded with contradictory messages on how they should act, think, and feel, therapy provides a "safe zone" for them to voice their concerns and be understood.
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I have worked in a variety of settings over my 25 years of practice. These experiences have prepared me to treat a wide variety of issues. My first work experience was in an adolescent treatment center and with children in foster care. I have worked as a psychotherapist treating individuals and families.I have worked closely with the Psychiatry staff and school staff treating children and adolescents with a team approach. I also worked as a school counselor where I became aware of the stresses and issues for both children and educators in the school system.
I have worked in a variety of settings over my 25 years of practice. These experiences have prepared me to treat a wide variety of issues. My first work experience was in an adolescent treatment center and with children in foster care. I have worked as a psychotherapist treating individuals and families.I have worked closely with the Psychiatry staff and school staff treating children and adolescents with a team approach. I also worked as a school counselor where I became aware of the stresses and issues for both children and educators in the school system.
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LeeAnn Russell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carrollton, TX 75010
Hey there! Are you a teenager or young adult feeling the pressure of growing up? I totally get it. Whether it's the stress of school, societal expectations, or just trying to find your place in the world, I'm here to help. Let's tackle issues like low self-esteem, past hurts, or battling anxiety and depression together. And ladies, if you're navigating life after divorce, working through childhood wounds, or feeling stuck in a rut, I've got your back. Let's break free and find your path to happiness together!
Hey there! Are you a teenager or young adult feeling the pressure of growing up? I totally get it. Whether it's the stress of school, societal expectations, or just trying to find your place in the world, I'm here to help. Let's tackle issues like low self-esteem, past hurts, or battling anxiety and depression together. And ladies, if you're navigating life after divorce, working through childhood wounds, or feeling stuck in a rut, I've got your back. Let's break free and find your path to happiness together!
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Whether you're a child, adolescent, or adult, Lizz is here to support you on your journey.
Welcome to the transformative journey of self-discovery and healing. Lizz Garza is dedicated to providing compassionate, warm and inclusive mental health support for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. As a dedicated therapist with a passion for facilitating emotional growth and healing, Lizz offers a range of therapeutic interventions to help clients of all ages find their path towards well-being and self-discovery.
Whether you're a child, adolescent, or adult, Lizz is here to support you on your journey.
Welcome to the transformative journey of self-discovery and healing. Lizz Garza is dedicated to providing compassionate, warm and inclusive mental health support for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. As a dedicated therapist with a passion for facilitating emotional growth and healing, Lizz offers a range of therapeutic interventions to help clients of all ages find their path towards well-being and self-discovery.
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Brianna Henderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Elm, TX 75068
Parents often bring me their children and teens dealing with anxiety, depression, learning disorders, trouble with emotional regulation, or behavioral concerns.
Ready to find help for your little one, tween or teen? Feeling exhausted and confused about how to help them? My specialty is working directly with children from the youngest of ages (4+) through the teen years, while providing parenting education to help you know how to support your kiddo when things get tough.
Parents often bring me their children and teens dealing with anxiety, depression, learning disorders, trouble with emotional regulation, or behavioral concerns.
Ready to find help for your little one, tween or teen? Feeling exhausted and confused about how to help them? My specialty is working directly with children from the youngest of ages (4+) through the teen years, while providing parenting education to help you know how to support your kiddo when things get tough.
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Scott Allen Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CH, CLC
Verified Verified
Flower Mound, TX 75028
I ACCEPT MOST MAJOR INSURANCE PLANS TO REDUCE YOUR COST. VIDEO CONFERENCING OPTION. FREE PHONE CONSULTATION - Therapy will provide another "pair of eyes" that can help you explore life to get back on track. I have significant experience in helping children and adult clients with the following: Feeling “stuck”, anxiety, stress, depression, substance abuse, childhood/family issues, couple's issues, adolescent adjustment, grief/bereavement, low self-esteem/confidence, trauma (flashbacks, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, P.T.S.D. and/or abuse – sexual, physical, emotional), anger management, assertiveness, weight loss, and legal issues.
I ACCEPT MOST MAJOR INSURANCE PLANS TO REDUCE YOUR COST. VIDEO CONFERENCING OPTION. FREE PHONE CONSULTATION - Therapy will provide another "pair of eyes" that can help you explore life to get back on track. I have significant experience in helping children and adult clients with the following: Feeling “stuck”, anxiety, stress, depression, substance abuse, childhood/family issues, couple's issues, adolescent adjustment, grief/bereavement, low self-esteem/confidence, trauma (flashbacks, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, P.T.S.D. and/or abuse – sexual, physical, emotional), anger management, assertiveness, weight loss, and legal issues.
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Robbie Merrett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201 (Online Only)
I utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based treatment to adolescent as well as adult clients with a wide range of emotional, behavioral and adjustment issues.
My number one goals is to create a collaborative, culturally-sensitive and compassionate space in which i offer personally-tailored interventions for your set of circumstances, while working with you to identify and utilize your own strengths to bring about positive change in your life.
I utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based treatment to adolescent as well as adult clients with a wide range of emotional, behavioral and adjustment issues.
My number one goals is to create a collaborative, culturally-sensitive and compassionate space in which i offer personally-tailored interventions for your set of circumstances, while working with you to identify and utilize your own strengths to bring about positive change in your life.
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I specialize in adolescent care and men's issues.
Life is hard. It's full of trials and tribulations, tragedies and miseries. Yet life can also be so much more if we learn to see the beauty in creation and in others. If you're feeling like your eyes are closed to this beauty, you are unable to see it, or that something in your past/present is keeping you 'stuck," then I may be able to help. Therapy is not magic, it does not provide a quick fix. Therapy is hard, but it is worthwhile and good. If you are looking for a guide, a sounding board, a clinician, someone to walk this journey with you, I may just be that person.
I specialize in adolescent care and men's issues.
Life is hard. It's full of trials and tribulations, tragedies and miseries. Yet life can also be so much more if we learn to see the beauty in creation and in others. If you're feeling like your eyes are closed to this beauty, you are unable to see it, or that something in your past/present is keeping you 'stuck," then I may be able to help. Therapy is not magic, it does not provide a quick fix. Therapy is hard, but it is worthwhile and good. If you are looking for a guide, a sounding board, a clinician, someone to walk this journey with you, I may just be that person.
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Hannah Kearns
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Little Elm, TX 75068
She specializes in addiction, LGBTQIA+, and typical teenage issues that your adolescent might be facing.
Hannah Kearns is an LPC Associate, Supervised by Lindsey Grela, LPC-Supervisor at Mended Soul Counseling Services. She is NCC certified. Hannah graduated with her bachelor's degree in Integrative Studies, focusing on the fields of Counseling, Psychology, and Speech-Language Pathology, and her master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She loves to work with teenagers, adults, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and those struggling to find their purpose in life.
She specializes in addiction, LGBTQIA+, and typical teenage issues that your adolescent might be facing.
Hannah Kearns is an LPC Associate, Supervised by Lindsey Grela, LPC-Supervisor at Mended Soul Counseling Services. She is NCC certified. Hannah graduated with her bachelor's degree in Integrative Studies, focusing on the fields of Counseling, Psychology, and Speech-Language Pathology, and her master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She loves to work with teenagers, adults, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and those struggling to find their purpose in life.
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Cassie Barrera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75022
I currently hold a Master of Science degree in Professional Counseling, with a specialty in childhood and adolescent disorders.
Now offering supervision for Associates in Texas. In the midst of difficult times and challenges, we find opportunity. I believe that the moments we are pushed out of our comfort zone allow for personal growth and healing. I pull from several different approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I find that this creates a unique counseling experience for each client and provides a collaborative environment to explore.
I currently hold a Master of Science degree in Professional Counseling, with a specialty in childhood and adolescent disorders.
Now offering supervision for Associates in Texas. In the midst of difficult times and challenges, we find opportunity. I believe that the moments we are pushed out of our comfort zone allow for personal growth and healing. I pull from several different approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I find that this creates a unique counseling experience for each client and provides a collaborative environment to explore.
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Madai Maldonado
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS , LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75028
As a play therapist and adolescent counselor I value parent's involvement in the therapeutic process and enjoy creating a strong relationship with the parent and child.
I am passionate about working with clients and feel honored to support you throughout your growth. My goal is to create an environment that is accepting, supportive and understanding. I strive to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which individuals can be supported in their efforts to grow as well as become reconnected to their strengths and dreams.
As a play therapist and adolescent counselor I value parent's involvement in the therapeutic process and enjoy creating a strong relationship with the parent and child.
I am passionate about working with clients and feel honored to support you throughout your growth. My goal is to create an environment that is accepting, supportive and understanding. I strive to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which individuals can be supported in their efforts to grow as well as become reconnected to their strengths and dreams.
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Glenna Massey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75022
I specialize in helping individuals, couples and families find healing and wholeness through the therapeutic process. I treat pre- teen, teen and adult individual issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, life-transitions, stress management and phobias. Additionally, I counsel couples, pre-marrriage, marriage, family and relationship issues like parenting, communication, infidelity, and adult-child/parent relationships. I am trained in Gottman Couples Therapy -Level 3, the neurobiology and treatment of depression and anxiety and an EMDR Certified Therapist.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples and families find healing and wholeness through the therapeutic process. I treat pre- teen, teen and adult individual issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, life-transitions, stress management and phobias. Additionally, I counsel couples, pre-marrriage, marriage, family and relationship issues like parenting, communication, infidelity, and adult-child/parent relationships. I am trained in Gottman Couples Therapy -Level 3, the neurobiology and treatment of depression and anxiety and an EMDR Certified Therapist.
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Kids Belong Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, BSc , LPC-S, YT200
Verified Verified
Little Elm, TX 75068
We offers child-therapy, teen counseling, adult & couple therapy, family and marriage support, psycho education and adult counseling.
Kids Belong Counseling help clients of all ages from children (3 yrs- teenagers) to adults. We also help couples, families and marriage counseling. Our therapist have over 20 years of experience helping our clients. We believe in using many different expressive interventions in therapy, which include art, movement, yoga and mindfulness. Talk therapy alone at times is not enough to promote healing and growth and, more importantly; self-awareness. We respond to all request within 48 hours if not sooner. Please reach out to us, we welcome you!
We offers child-therapy, teen counseling, adult & couple therapy, family and marriage support, psycho education and adult counseling.
Kids Belong Counseling help clients of all ages from children (3 yrs- teenagers) to adults. We also help couples, families and marriage counseling. Our therapist have over 20 years of experience helping our clients. We believe in using many different expressive interventions in therapy, which include art, movement, yoga and mindfulness. Talk therapy alone at times is not enough to promote healing and growth and, more importantly; self-awareness. We respond to all request within 48 hours if not sooner. Please reach out to us, we welcome you!
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Teen Therapists
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.