Therapists for Teens in McKinney, TX
Tichana Gibbs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
Are you, as an adult, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life? Do you find yourself struggling with trauma, anxiety, stress, or relational issues? As a parent, is your adolescent dealing with academic stress, peer pressure, self-esteem issues, or challenges in relationships? It is okay to ask for help. Taking the first step towards change is often the hardest. My purpose is to provide support and guidance to individuals on their journey towards healing, growth, and personal well-being.
Are you, as an adult, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life? Do you find yourself struggling with trauma, anxiety, stress, or relational issues? As a parent, is your adolescent dealing with academic stress, peer pressure, self-esteem issues, or challenges in relationships? It is okay to ask for help. Taking the first step towards change is often the hardest. My purpose is to provide support and guidance to individuals on their journey towards healing, growth, and personal well-being.
Jennifer M Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
Whether you're a busy adult, a parent, or a teenager, I am here to help.
Are you struggling to find the time or energy to seek the counseling support you need? My 100% online practice offers a convenient and secure solution for those who want to improve their well-being from the comfort of their own home. Through HIPAA compliant video calls, I can help you work towards your goals and overcome your trials, no matter where you are. As a counselor with extensive experience working with individuals and families affected by ADD/ADHD, parenting challenges, depression, abuse, Autism, anxiety, relationship issues, and low self-esteem, I am passionate about helping you navigate the complexities of life.
Whether you're a busy adult, a parent, or a teenager, I am here to help.
Are you struggling to find the time or energy to seek the counseling support you need? My 100% online practice offers a convenient and secure solution for those who want to improve their well-being from the comfort of their own home. Through HIPAA compliant video calls, I can help you work towards your goals and overcome your trials, no matter where you are. As a counselor with extensive experience working with individuals and families affected by ADD/ADHD, parenting challenges, depression, abuse, Autism, anxiety, relationship issues, and low self-esteem, I am passionate about helping you navigate the complexities of life.
Brittany Kelly
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
Power struggles at home? Want more connection and less conflict? I am here to help you better understand your child's struggles and build a positive relationship. I specialize in play therapy, adolescent therapy, family play therapy, and child-parent relationship training. While at the SMU Center for Family Counseling and Journey of Hope, I gained experience working with children, adolescents, parents, groups, and adults with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and grief. Prior to counseling, I spent 12 years as a nonprofit leader. I love art, music, hiking, and time with family and friends.
Power struggles at home? Want more connection and less conflict? I am here to help you better understand your child's struggles and build a positive relationship. I specialize in play therapy, adolescent therapy, family play therapy, and child-parent relationship training. While at the SMU Center for Family Counseling and Journey of Hope, I gained experience working with children, adolescents, parents, groups, and adults with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and grief. Prior to counseling, I spent 12 years as a nonprofit leader. I love art, music, hiking, and time with family and friends.
Tamolyn 'tammy' Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Women's Counseling,Men's Counseling, Teen/ Adolescent Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Short Term Parenting Training, Behavior Modification, Low self esteem, Depression issues, Cognitive Behavioral Counseling, Anxiety issues, Anger Management, Stress management.
Hello my name is Tamolyn “Tammy” Williams, MA, LPC, NCC with Start Your Growth Counseling. My passion is to empower every client with the skills and mindset in order to overcome challenges presented in everyday life struggles. My goal with each client is to focus on building a healthy sense of self-esteem through my modality of counseling. I believe that it is imperative to encourage adults and adolescents to live in a way that brings individual inner peace and joy. I am known for a warm, relaxed, and comfortable approach to counseling. I look forward to going on this journey to empower and healing with you!
Women's Counseling,Men's Counseling, Teen/ Adolescent Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Short Term Parenting Training, Behavior Modification, Low self esteem, Depression issues, Cognitive Behavioral Counseling, Anxiety issues, Anger Management, Stress management.
Hello my name is Tamolyn “Tammy” Williams, MA, LPC, NCC with Start Your Growth Counseling. My passion is to empower every client with the skills and mindset in order to overcome challenges presented in everyday life struggles. My goal with each client is to focus on building a healthy sense of self-esteem through my modality of counseling. I believe that it is imperative to encourage adults and adolescents to live in a way that brings individual inner peace and joy. I am known for a warm, relaxed, and comfortable approach to counseling. I look forward to going on this journey to empower and healing with you!
Brandy Schumann
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC, CCPT-S
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
With over 20 years in the field, I specialize in play therapy, child/ teen counseling, family therapy, and child-parent relationship training.
Believe you’ve failed because you seek counseling? Nope, you’re just being a superhero! It is your willingness to seek help, to do what is needed, that demonstrates the depth of your dedication and courageousness toward health. My hope is to provide an accepting environment, to facilitate your family members' ability to express themselves fully, and genuinely hear each other. Together, we will explore untapped resources, already possessed by you, to eliminate distress from your lives.
With over 20 years in the field, I specialize in play therapy, child/ teen counseling, family therapy, and child-parent relationship training.
Believe you’ve failed because you seek counseling? Nope, you’re just being a superhero! It is your willingness to seek help, to do what is needed, that demonstrates the depth of your dedication and courageousness toward health. My hope is to provide an accepting environment, to facilitate your family members' ability to express themselves fully, and genuinely hear each other. Together, we will explore untapped resources, already possessed by you, to eliminate distress from your lives.
Loren Gibson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFTS, LPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
I also work closely to include parents in the process when working with children/teens while also protecting privacy of the child/ teen.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed professional counselor. I have over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families suffering from various issues including depression, anxiety, anger, communication issues, conflict resolution, divorce, couples issues, parenting struggles, trauma including sexual abuse, and life's many transitions. WIth my specific training in family systems, my focus is on how our relationships with others impact us daily.I am also a certified facilitator of PREPARE-ENRICH Marital Assessment which has been shown to increase your chances of marital success for marital and premarital couples.
I also work closely to include parents in the process when working with children/teens while also protecting privacy of the child/ teen.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed professional counselor. I have over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families suffering from various issues including depression, anxiety, anger, communication issues, conflict resolution, divorce, couples issues, parenting struggles, trauma including sexual abuse, and life's many transitions. WIth my specific training in family systems, my focus is on how our relationships with others impact us daily.I am also a certified facilitator of PREPARE-ENRICH Marital Assessment which has been shown to increase your chances of marital success for marital and premarital couples.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I earned my Masters of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University, where I focused on play therapy, adolescent therapy, and family play therapy. I completed my internship at a local non-profit working with children and adolescents who have experienced a wide array of trauma, including physical and sexual abuse. While at my internship, I worked with children, adolescents, families, and groups, with a wide range of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, life adjustments, and mood related issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I earned my Masters of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University, where I focused on play therapy, adolescent therapy, and family play therapy. I completed my internship at a local non-profit working with children and adolescents who have experienced a wide array of trauma, including physical and sexual abuse. While at my internship, I worked with children, adolescents, families, and groups, with a wide range of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, life adjustments, and mood related issues.
Michelle Duke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC-i
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75071 (Online Only)
I love working with teenagers and adolescent young people to help them learn to live life to the fullest.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor-Intern, and a Texas certified school counselor. I love working with teenagers/adolescents as I work as a crisis counselor in a North Texas school district. I also enjoy working with adults and specialize in trauma, depression/anxiety, grief and parenting challenges.
I love working with teenagers and adolescent young people to help them learn to live life to the fullest.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor-Intern, and a Texas certified school counselor. I love working with teenagers/adolescents as I work as a crisis counselor in a North Texas school district. I also enjoy working with adults and specialize in trauma, depression/anxiety, grief and parenting challenges.
My ideal client is an adolescent who struggles with self esteem, anxiety and depression. Someone who need a safe space to process their feelings in a nonjudgmental environment. In therapy, their goals include enhancing motivation, building self-confidence and gaining new coping skills all while having a safe space and supportive environment to process. This client wants to work on identifying their triggers, work on SMART goals, learn breathing and grounding techniques as well as other coping skills for anxiety, wants to work on enhancing self esteem and feeling empowered all to be able to function adequately on a daily basis.
My ideal client is an adolescent who struggles with self esteem, anxiety and depression. Someone who need a safe space to process their feelings in a nonjudgmental environment. In therapy, their goals include enhancing motivation, building self-confidence and gaining new coping skills all while having a safe space and supportive environment to process. This client wants to work on identifying their triggers, work on SMART goals, learn breathing and grounding techniques as well as other coping skills for anxiety, wants to work on enhancing self esteem and feeling empowered all to be able to function adequately on a daily basis.
Lisa Tibbets, CHART Counseling Services
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
In addition, we offer preteen and teen groups free of charge! Don’t wait until your drive and motivation has completely been depleted before you seek help.
I would imagine your life was going just fine until… What is it for you? Is it job loss, grief, communication barriers with loved ones, recent or pending divorce, financial strain, parenting, or unresolved trauma? Perhaps it is not you but a loved one; a child who is affected by changes in the family, mental health, or school struggles. Regardless, CHART Counseling is here to help. Our primary focus is Creating Hope And Restoring Trust.
In addition, we offer preteen and teen groups free of charge! Don’t wait until your drive and motivation has completely been depleted before you seek help.
I would imagine your life was going just fine until… What is it for you? Is it job loss, grief, communication barriers with loved ones, recent or pending divorce, financial strain, parenting, or unresolved trauma? Perhaps it is not you but a loved one; a child who is affected by changes in the family, mental health, or school struggles. Regardless, CHART Counseling is here to help. Our primary focus is Creating Hope And Restoring Trust.
Natalie Cole has been a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor since 2002. Natalie takes great pride in her work and customizes therapy to best meet the needs of each client. Natalie has significant experience in working with adolescents through adults and couples. Natalie is a Texas Family Law Mediator and works with high conflict families, couples, and even parents and teens to help them navigate the difficulties that can arise through troubled relationships. Natalie has significant experience in working with issues such as depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, trauma, grief/loss, infertility, teen issues, and divorce.
Natalie Cole has been a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor since 2002. Natalie takes great pride in her work and customizes therapy to best meet the needs of each client. Natalie has significant experience in working with adolescents through adults and couples. Natalie is a Texas Family Law Mediator and works with high conflict families, couples, and even parents and teens to help them navigate the difficulties that can arise through troubled relationships. Natalie has significant experience in working with issues such as depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, trauma, grief/loss, infertility, teen issues, and divorce.
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Sharon Scott-Lifeskills For Positive Living
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75069 (Online Only)
Need life skills from an experienced counselor? Sharon Scott has been making a difference in peoples' lives for 40 years through her private counseling practice, 9 award-winning books & workshops presented in 42 U.S. states and in Australia, Switzerland, South Africa, Malaysia, Spain, Turkey, the Philippines, Canada & Micronesia. Besides her private counseling practice, she is a much sought after speaker w/appearances on CNN and Good Morning Australia & quoted by 20/20, the BBC, The Washington Post, Redbook etc. Her teen guide, "How to Say No and Keep Your Friends, 2nd Ed.," became a best-seller.
Need life skills from an experienced counselor? Sharon Scott has been making a difference in peoples' lives for 40 years through her private counseling practice, 9 award-winning books & workshops presented in 42 U.S. states and in Australia, Switzerland, South Africa, Malaysia, Spain, Turkey, the Philippines, Canada & Micronesia. Besides her private counseling practice, she is a much sought after speaker w/appearances on CNN and Good Morning Australia & quoted by 20/20, the BBC, The Washington Post, Redbook etc. Her teen guide, "How to Say No and Keep Your Friends, 2nd Ed.," became a best-seller.
Rachel Beckham
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
I specialize in assisting teen, young adult, and adult individuals working through past or present traumatic experiences by providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT. I also utilize person-centered therapy, helping clients understand and discover themselves. This type of therapy is most useful for individuals seeking assistance with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other mood disorders. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore any feelings, heal from past wounds, and develop the skills necessary to lead a fulfilling and balanced life.
I specialize in assisting teen, young adult, and adult individuals working through past or present traumatic experiences by providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT. I also utilize person-centered therapy, helping clients understand and discover themselves. This type of therapy is most useful for individuals seeking assistance with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other mood disorders. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore any feelings, heal from past wounds, and develop the skills necessary to lead a fulfilling and balanced life.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Are you looking for help calming your anxiety or seeking relief from your depression? Are you in need of help with your child or teen? Are you an LGBTQ individual seeking support? I am a licensed professional counselor trained to help you. I treat children, adolescents and adults in an inviting atmosphere by providing trust, encouragement, support, and information. I am specialized in anxiety, depression, BFRBs (hair pulling, skin picking), PTSD, sexual/physical abuse, OCD, and ADHD. I do currently offer telehealth sessions. Please call to discuss your counseling needs.
Are you looking for help calming your anxiety or seeking relief from your depression? Are you in need of help with your child or teen? Are you an LGBTQ individual seeking support? I am a licensed professional counselor trained to help you. I treat children, adolescents and adults in an inviting atmosphere by providing trust, encouragement, support, and information. I am specialized in anxiety, depression, BFRBs (hair pulling, skin picking), PTSD, sexual/physical abuse, OCD, and ADHD. I do currently offer telehealth sessions. Please call to discuss your counseling needs.
We have the right therapist to meet your unique needs. With 35 licensed psychotherapists and four North Dallas locations, we specialize in changing lives. Offering a range of clinical services such as play therapy, adolescent therapy, individual adult counseling, couples therapy, family therapy, psychological testing and Teen DBT Group. Our clinicians are experts in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, addictions, trauma, OCD, grief, needs of gifted and talented, relationship concerns, self-harm, anger, guilt, divorce, identity concerns, perfectionism, behavior concerns, parenting, LGBTQIA+ concerns and more.
We have the right therapist to meet your unique needs. With 35 licensed psychotherapists and four North Dallas locations, we specialize in changing lives. Offering a range of clinical services such as play therapy, adolescent therapy, individual adult counseling, couples therapy, family therapy, psychological testing and Teen DBT Group. Our clinicians are experts in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, addictions, trauma, OCD, grief, needs of gifted and talented, relationship concerns, self-harm, anger, guilt, divorce, identity concerns, perfectionism, behavior concerns, parenting, LGBTQIA+ concerns and more.
David L. Falkstein, Ph.D., & Associates
Psychologist, PhD, LSSP
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
We also provide child/ adolescent/adult therapy, parent training, and memory/attentional training.
Dr. Falkstein has a clinical team that works with him that includes several other psychologists and therapists. We offer evaluation services and therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Falkstein has worked in the mental health field since 1988 and has conducted several thousand evaluations over the past 25 years. Unlike most psychologists, Dr. Falkstein has experience and knowledge as a psychologist in private practice and as a school psychologist actually working in the schools.
We also provide child/ adolescent/adult therapy, parent training, and memory/attentional training.
Dr. Falkstein has a clinical team that works with him that includes several other psychologists and therapists. We offer evaluation services and therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Falkstein has worked in the mental health field since 1988 and has conducted several thousand evaluations over the past 25 years. Unlike most psychologists, Dr. Falkstein has experience and knowledge as a psychologist in private practice and as a school psychologist actually working in the schools.
Jackie Burson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
We also offer a Teen Summer Social Skills group on Wednesdays starting summer 2024.
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD or stress? It might be time to stop letting your temporary struggles become your-life long identity. We can work together to help identify the source of your pain and work towards living a less stressful life. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for teens and adults, we can learn how to recognize distorted thinking patterns to make lasting life changes. The first step is reaching out for help. Next it is important to find a therapist you connect with. I pride myself on providing a safe, non judgmental, supportive and empathic environment.
We also offer a Teen Summer Social Skills group on Wednesdays starting summer 2024.
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD or stress? It might be time to stop letting your temporary struggles become your-life long identity. We can work together to help identify the source of your pain and work towards living a less stressful life. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for teens and adults, we can learn how to recognize distorted thinking patterns to make lasting life changes. The first step is reaching out for help. Next it is important to find a therapist you connect with. I pride myself on providing a safe, non judgmental, supportive and empathic environment.
Community Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CSC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75071
Individual adult, couples, adolescent, children (Play Therapy), & family counseling offered.
Need help now? Call our caring staff today to discover how we can provide you solutions for life. Our team of counselors work together helping you with the most effective tools and resources possible! Our director has over 25 years of experience and a recognized national expert. We offer Solution Focused Counseling, CBT, & DBT interventions for adults, couples, children, teens, and families! If you or someone you love is struggling with depression, anxiety, marital issues, family conflict, grief, ADHD, trauma or other life challenges, we are here to provide a supportive, relaxing environment, and opportunities for change.
Individual adult, couples, adolescent, children (Play Therapy), & family counseling offered.
Need help now? Call our caring staff today to discover how we can provide you solutions for life. Our team of counselors work together helping you with the most effective tools and resources possible! Our director has over 25 years of experience and a recognized national expert. We offer Solution Focused Counseling, CBT, & DBT interventions for adults, couples, children, teens, and families! If you or someone you love is struggling with depression, anxiety, marital issues, family conflict, grief, ADHD, trauma or other life challenges, we are here to provide a supportive, relaxing environment, and opportunities for change.
Rochelle M Ritzi
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S, CCPT-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
If you, your child, adolescent, or family is in need of support, please call to schedule a FREE phone consultation.
Your strength is in your story, and my goal is to help you, or your child, share that story in meaningful ways that brings lasting change. Life can be unpredictable and overwhelming, but I believe you have within you what it takes to cultivate the changes you desire and find the happiness you deserve. I believe everyone, including children, when given a safe and judgment free environment, can find the confidence within to thrive, even when life gets messy. I want to encourage and help you, your children, and/or your family to discover the strengths that can carry you through whatever life throws your way.
If you, your child, adolescent, or family is in need of support, please call to schedule a FREE phone consultation.
Your strength is in your story, and my goal is to help you, or your child, share that story in meaningful ways that brings lasting change. Life can be unpredictable and overwhelming, but I believe you have within you what it takes to cultivate the changes you desire and find the happiness you deserve. I believe everyone, including children, when given a safe and judgment free environment, can find the confidence within to thrive, even when life gets messy. I want to encourage and help you, your children, and/or your family to discover the strengths that can carry you through whatever life throws your way.
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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.