Child Therapists in San Marcos, TX
Laura Frame
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP, HSP, NCSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
Throughout my career, I have served children and families from diverse settings, ranging from preschool and school-age children to young adults.
I believe that a supportive therapeutic relationship is a key factor in motivating positive life changes. During sessions, I strive to help clients experience acceptance, respect, and positive regard. I offer developmentally-appropriate therapy, consultation, and coaching for my clients. My intervention experience encompasses a variety of challenges including learning difficulties, autism spectrum disorders, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, attention disorders, and other health impairments. I have specialized training in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and behavioral consultation.
Throughout my career, I have served children and families from diverse settings, ranging from preschool and school-age children to young adults.
I believe that a supportive therapeutic relationship is a key factor in motivating positive life changes. During sessions, I strive to help clients experience acceptance, respect, and positive regard. I offer developmentally-appropriate therapy, consultation, and coaching for my clients. My intervention experience encompasses a variety of challenges including learning difficulties, autism spectrum disorders, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, attention disorders, and other health impairments. I have specialized training in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and behavioral consultation.
Elizabeth Barnard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
I have extensive training in play therapy and believe it is the most developmentally appropriate approach for young children.
It’s hard to be vulnerable. Especially with someone you don’t know. I work hard to establish a therapeutic relationship built on trust. I provide a holistic approach exploring all parts of a person’s past and current circumstances so that the process can help in giving insight for healing and growth.
I have extensive training in play therapy and believe it is the most developmentally appropriate approach for young children.
It’s hard to be vulnerable. Especially with someone you don’t know. I work hard to establish a therapeutic relationship built on trust. I provide a holistic approach exploring all parts of a person’s past and current circumstances so that the process can help in giving insight for healing and growth.
I have extensive experience working with youth and their families, including providing psychoeducation on child-parent relationship therapy skills.
I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming provider and am happy to serve gender, sexual, and relationship minorities. I enjoy working with people of all ages, providing individual counseling, sibling therapy, and family therapy. I have work and volunteer experience providing counseling to survivors of abuse, those experiencing grief and loss, and youth in residential psychiatric treatment experiencing complex trauma. I work with clients who are struggling to adjust to changes in their life or who are needing more support to face challenges with compassion.
I have extensive experience working with youth and their families, including providing psychoeducation on child-parent relationship therapy skills.
I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming provider and am happy to serve gender, sexual, and relationship minorities. I enjoy working with people of all ages, providing individual counseling, sibling therapy, and family therapy. I have work and volunteer experience providing counseling to survivors of abuse, those experiencing grief and loss, and youth in residential psychiatric treatment experiencing complex trauma. I work with clients who are struggling to adjust to changes in their life or who are needing more support to face challenges with compassion.
Younger children may require a play-based approach to counseling, while adolescents may benefit from talk therapy.
I'm a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, emerging adults and families. Helping clients learn how to be successful in life makes my work rewarding. I have experience working as a psychologist in public school settings and can support goals for home and school.
Younger children may require a play-based approach to counseling, while adolescents may benefit from talk therapy.
I'm a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, emerging adults and families. Helping clients learn how to be successful in life makes my work rewarding. I have experience working as a psychologist in public school settings and can support goals for home and school.
Psychological Associates of Central Texas (PACT)
Psychologist, LP, LSSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
We offer evidence-based treatments that include psychotherapy, ADHD or Executive Functioning (EF) coaching, comprehensive psychological evaluations, and speech and language services for children through adults.
Our providers offer a range of services from psychological consultations to therapy. We all have extensive expertise in working with school-aged children and their families. Our comprehensive psychological evaluation services are able to identify potential neurodevelopmental or other emotional or behavioral difficulties. We have experience in educational as well as community and hospital settings and are able to assist individuals and families presenting with a wide range of concerns.
We offer evidence-based treatments that include psychotherapy, ADHD or Executive Functioning (EF) coaching, comprehensive psychological evaluations, and speech and language services for children through adults.
Our providers offer a range of services from psychological consultations to therapy. We all have extensive expertise in working with school-aged children and their families. Our comprehensive psychological evaluation services are able to identify potential neurodevelopmental or other emotional or behavioral difficulties. We have experience in educational as well as community and hospital settings and are able to assist individuals and families presenting with a wide range of concerns.
Theodore A Carlos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
I have over 30 years counseling experience working with children, teens and adults in private practice and hospitals and schools.
Feeling stuck, angry, depressed, or confused? Are you fed up, with yourself, your partner, or family members? Are you struggling financially? Are looking for a different career or starting one? Are your struggling with school or college? Do you have feelings and thoughts that you do not understand, and don't feel comfortable talking to friends or family about them? These are common experiences for many people in our complicated society. Sometimes people "act out", fall into addictions, just shut down, or make bad decisions. They want change, but are not sure how. That's when counseling and analysis can really help.
I have over 30 years counseling experience working with children, teens and adults in private practice and hospitals and schools.
Feeling stuck, angry, depressed, or confused? Are you fed up, with yourself, your partner, or family members? Are you struggling financially? Are looking for a different career or starting one? Are your struggling with school or college? Do you have feelings and thoughts that you do not understand, and don't feel comfortable talking to friends or family about them? These are common experiences for many people in our complicated society. Sometimes people "act out", fall into addictions, just shut down, or make bad decisions. They want change, but are not sure how. That's when counseling and analysis can really help.
Shannon D Cardona
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666 (Online Only)
I have a deep-seated passion for mental health advocacy, particularly in working with children of all ages and their families.
I specialize in helping clients navigate life changes, manage transitions, and embark on their healing journey. My work is grounded in the belief that with the right support, validation, and coping skills, individuals can heal from past traumas and achieve personal growth.
I have a deep-seated passion for mental health advocacy, particularly in working with children of all ages and their families.
I specialize in helping clients navigate life changes, manage transitions, and embark on their healing journey. My work is grounded in the belief that with the right support, validation, and coping skills, individuals can heal from past traumas and achieve personal growth.
Amanda Arriola
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, AAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
Play therapy is a developmentally appropriate way for children to process and express their feelings.
I have a passion for working with children and have worked with kiddos of all ages as a public school teacher and a counselor since 2011. I love incorporating play, art therapy techniques, and animal assisted interventions in my sessions. I strive to create a trusting relationship with each child and their family and create a safe and fun space for processing feelings. I believe that each client has innate strengths and abilities that can help them work toward therapeutic goals. I provide play therapy, individual counseling and canine assisted counseling for children, adolescents and teens ages 3-18.
Play therapy is a developmentally appropriate way for children to process and express their feelings.
I have a passion for working with children and have worked with kiddos of all ages as a public school teacher and a counselor since 2011. I love incorporating play, art therapy techniques, and animal assisted interventions in my sessions. I strive to create a trusting relationship with each child and their family and create a safe and fun space for processing feelings. I believe that each client has innate strengths and abilities that can help them work toward therapeutic goals. I provide play therapy, individual counseling and canine assisted counseling for children, adolescents and teens ages 3-18.
Grace L Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
Waitlist for new clients
During my career I have worked with children as young as three and adults as experienced as 83.
Life is a Journey with many ups and downs. We never know what will happen even though we spend time trying to plan away our pain and control everything and everyone around us. If you find that your life's Journey is not where you want it to be or, you are experiencing stress and facing the pain of past traumas, I am here to help. If you want to work toward a life that brings you joy and fulfillment, I can assist you in finding your inner peace.
During my career I have worked with children as young as three and adults as experienced as 83.
Life is a Journey with many ups and downs. We never know what will happen even though we spend time trying to plan away our pain and control everything and everyone around us. If you find that your life's Journey is not where you want it to be or, you are experiencing stress and facing the pain of past traumas, I am here to help. If you want to work toward a life that brings you joy and fulfillment, I can assist you in finding your inner peace.
I have 30 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, earning my Masters degree at the University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 1993. I have been in private practice for the past 30 years. I have extensive clinical experience and I bring a variety of therapeutic modalities to my work with clients. I have an engaging, warm and playful manner to ease the stress of seeking help. “Everything that happens to you is your teacher. The secret is to learn to sit at the feet of your own life and be taught by it.”—Polly B. Berends
I have 30 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, earning my Masters degree at the University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 1993. I have been in private practice for the past 30 years. I have extensive clinical experience and I bring a variety of therapeutic modalities to my work with clients. I have an engaging, warm and playful manner to ease the stress of seeking help. “Everything that happens to you is your teacher. The secret is to learn to sit at the feet of your own life and be taught by it.”—Polly B. Berends
Katie Purswell
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
San Marcos, TX 78666
If you think my approach might be a good fit for you and you are interested in counseling for yourself, your teen, or your child, please feel free to reach out to me or visit my website for additional information on the services I provide.
Welcome! Taking that first step to seek out help can be challenging, and I'm glad you are starting that journey. I work with adults, children, and teens who are looking for a place to explore how they can show up more authentically in the world. That might mean we work together toward you healing from past hurts or trauma, becoming more self-accepting, exploring past or new identities, finding ways to move through depression/anxiety, parenting more confidently, or helping your child access their full potential.
If you think my approach might be a good fit for you and you are interested in counseling for yourself, your teen, or your child, please feel free to reach out to me or visit my website for additional information on the services I provide.
Welcome! Taking that first step to seek out help can be challenging, and I'm glad you are starting that journey. I work with adults, children, and teens who are looking for a place to explore how they can show up more authentically in the world. That might mean we work together toward you healing from past hurts or trauma, becoming more self-accepting, exploring past or new identities, finding ways to move through depression/anxiety, parenting more confidently, or helping your child access their full potential.
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Juli Acuña is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2019. With experience in Play Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, Juli aims to help children, youth, and adults gain the skills needed to overcome life's challenges, set and attain their personal goals, and form healthier relationships with those around them. With a relationship-centered approach, she hopes to provide an affirming and nonjudgmental environment for clients to explore thinking and behavioral habits which can help them form healthier relationships with themselves and others.
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Parents will have sessions with me at various phases between child individual sessions as well an initial 50-min session.
You care deeply about your child. You may be at your wits end or nervous about what is going on with them or changes seen. You would do anything to see them happier and thriving in all areas of life. I've helped many families with behavioral, social, and emotional concerns. I help build coping, self esteem, and resilience skills. I believe in involving the parents and helping them learn new strategies because this will bring more lasting results for the child/teen. I finished my Bachelors in Counseling in 2000 and Graduate degree in Counseling in 2013. I have worked helping children for 19 years.
Parents will have sessions with me at various phases between child individual sessions as well an initial 50-min session.
You care deeply about your child. You may be at your wits end or nervous about what is going on with them or changes seen. You would do anything to see them happier and thriving in all areas of life. I've helped many families with behavioral, social, and emotional concerns. I help build coping, self esteem, and resilience skills. I believe in involving the parents and helping them learn new strategies because this will bring more lasting results for the child/teen. I finished my Bachelors in Counseling in 2000 and Graduate degree in Counseling in 2013. I have worked helping children for 19 years.
Kimberly ‘Mrs. 50 Cent’ Bass-Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC , LCCA, LSOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666 (Online Only)
She began counseling military and government families, couples, children and adults.
I am working on a horror reality-based project with the business mogul & my Spiritual husband "Curtis 50 Cent Jackson". I provide treatment in Virginia & Texas. Clientele includes Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense, Veterans, celebrities and civilian families. I help people manifest life goals using multi-modality therapy, energy/love, mindfulness, prayer/meditation, super foods, movement, music, nature, art, and/or positive affirmations for clarity. Additionally, I educate client about maximizing their somatic and automatic nervous system by reprogramming negative thoughts.
She began counseling military and government families, couples, children and adults.
I am working on a horror reality-based project with the business mogul & my Spiritual husband "Curtis 50 Cent Jackson". I provide treatment in Virginia & Texas. Clientele includes Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense, Veterans, celebrities and civilian families. I help people manifest life goals using multi-modality therapy, energy/love, mindfulness, prayer/meditation, super foods, movement, music, nature, art, and/or positive affirmations for clarity. Additionally, I educate client about maximizing their somatic and automatic nervous system by reprogramming negative thoughts.
Savannah is also skilled in providing family therapy and parenting skills training, recognizing the critical role of family dynamics in a child's development and mental health.
Savannah Howe, practicing at LifeStance Health, offers specialized therapeutic support for children, adolescents, and families across Texas. Utilizing Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy, she creates a safe and nurturing environment where young clients can express themselves and work through emotional and behavioral challenges. Savannah’s approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, fostering growth and healing through creative and evidence-based interventions.In addition to her focus on Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy, Savannah specializes in treating anxiety, childhood behavior issues, and depression.
Savannah is also skilled in providing family therapy and parenting skills training, recognizing the critical role of family dynamics in a child's development and mental health.
Savannah Howe, practicing at LifeStance Health, offers specialized therapeutic support for children, adolescents, and families across Texas. Utilizing Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy, she creates a safe and nurturing environment where young clients can express themselves and work through emotional and behavioral challenges. Savannah’s approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, fostering growth and healing through creative and evidence-based interventions.In addition to her focus on Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy, Savannah specializes in treating anxiety, childhood behavior issues, and depression.
Karina Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
Prior to private practice, Karina worked in Austin, Texas at the Child Advocacy Center of Travis County working with adults and children impacted by a traumatic experience, Austin Travis County Integral Care and the Catholic Family Diocese .
Karina Garcia treats adults, adolescents, couples and families who have a wide range of presenting problems. I have particular interests in trauma, relationship issues, including couples therapy, mood disorders, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, sexual abuse, ADHD and men's vulnerability. I have specialized training, experience, and interests in the treatment of children with behavior problems and families disrupted by divorce. I also enjoy working with multicultural backgrounds as well as immigrant populations. All services are available in English or Spanish.
Prior to private practice, Karina worked in Austin, Texas at the Child Advocacy Center of Travis County working with adults and children impacted by a traumatic experience, Austin Travis County Integral Care and the Catholic Family Diocese .
Karina Garcia treats adults, adolescents, couples and families who have a wide range of presenting problems. I have particular interests in trauma, relationship issues, including couples therapy, mood disorders, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, sexual abuse, ADHD and men's vulnerability. I have specialized training, experience, and interests in the treatment of children with behavior problems and families disrupted by divorce. I also enjoy working with multicultural backgrounds as well as immigrant populations. All services are available in English or Spanish.
Cathryn Paton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666 (Online Only)
I'm a relational therapist specializing in treating grief & loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, & parent- child relationships with adolescents & adults. Feeling stuck in a particular area of life such as your relationships, school/work, identity, or emotions? Sometimes we find ourselves repeating old habits that no longer serve us. I often work with individuals experiencing issues around shame and self-worth, who view themselves much harsher than the rest of the world. I offer room to explore these patterns with compassionate curiosity and supportive guidance for you to start trying something different – space for a new narrative.
I'm a relational therapist specializing in treating grief & loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, & parent- child relationships with adolescents & adults. Feeling stuck in a particular area of life such as your relationships, school/work, identity, or emotions? Sometimes we find ourselves repeating old habits that no longer serve us. I often work with individuals experiencing issues around shame and self-worth, who view themselves much harsher than the rest of the world. I offer room to explore these patterns with compassionate curiosity and supportive guidance for you to start trying something different – space for a new narrative.
Lakettra Priestly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
I enjoy working with children, families and adults on this path.
Congratulations on beginning the journey of positive change. I look forward to joining you on your journey to achieving, overcoming obstacles, and landing at an improved sense of self. If you are ready to begin working on your thought process, viewing life through new enlightened eyes, I'm the therapist for you.
I enjoy working with children, families and adults on this path.
Congratulations on beginning the journey of positive change. I look forward to joining you on your journey to achieving, overcoming obstacles, and landing at an improved sense of self. If you are ready to begin working on your thought process, viewing life through new enlightened eyes, I'm the therapist for you.
Jill A Lee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
I work with CHILDREN, TEENS and ADULTS in individual, and family settings.
When you are struggling, one of the most difficult things to do is ask for help. It takes courage, faith, and trust to reach out when life feels unmanageable or overwhelming. Yet taking that one step is often the very best thing you can do for yourself and those you love. I provide compassionate, competent counseling to teens and adults in individual, and family/group settings. I use individualized talk, play, and EMDR techniques to help clients set therapeutic goals and reach them.
I work with CHILDREN, TEENS and ADULTS in individual, and family settings.
When you are struggling, one of the most difficult things to do is ask for help. It takes courage, faith, and trust to reach out when life feels unmanageable or overwhelming. Yet taking that one step is often the very best thing you can do for yourself and those you love. I provide compassionate, competent counseling to teens and adults in individual, and family/group settings. I use individualized talk, play, and EMDR techniques to help clients set therapeutic goals and reach them.
Jay L. Jeter, LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, BTTI, CART
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. Please note: I do not accept clients with Child Custody issues or CPS involvement. I also do not complete disability applications.
As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. Please note: I do not accept clients with Child Custody issues or CPS involvement. I also do not complete disability applications.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos 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.