Therapists for Teens in Spring, TX
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At each step of the way, I will be there guiding you, your child, or your teen along the journey to self discovery.
Life is filled with things to worry about. Sometimes those worries come from trauma or within yourself. For adults this could be irritability, anxiety, or fear. For children & teens these worries could even present as behavioral issues or in-school disturbances. Developing confidence, self-esteem, and positive thinking habits can be the key to unlocking a better reality. I want to help you build this confidence & self-esteem; I want to equip you with the tools to create positive thinking habits, overcome trauma, and inevitably help you to use all of these skills to overcome your worries.
At each step of the way, I will be there guiding you, your child, or your teen along the journey to self discovery.
Life is filled with things to worry about. Sometimes those worries come from trauma or within yourself. For adults this could be irritability, anxiety, or fear. For children & teens these worries could even present as behavioral issues or in-school disturbances. Developing confidence, self-esteem, and positive thinking habits can be the key to unlocking a better reality. I want to help you build this confidence & self-esteem; I want to equip you with the tools to create positive thinking habits, overcome trauma, and inevitably help you to use all of these skills to overcome your worries.
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Looking for a helping hand? I work with children, adolescents and adults in an individual, family or group setting. My specialties include anxiety, perfectionism, self-harm, couples counseling, divorce, relational problems, women’s issues, teen and young adult concerns, sudden life changes/adjustment issues, low self-esteem, trauma, and family/peer relationship issues. I offer a safe, comfortable and confidential space for our work together. My goal is to help families and individuals to create lasting positive change through an accessible, trusting therapeutic relationship. I hope you'll visit my website at bewelloftexas.com.
Looking for a helping hand? I work with children, adolescents and adults in an individual, family or group setting. My specialties include anxiety, perfectionism, self-harm, couples counseling, divorce, relational problems, women’s issues, teen and young adult concerns, sudden life changes/adjustment issues, low self-esteem, trauma, and family/peer relationship issues. I offer a safe, comfortable and confidential space for our work together. My goal is to help families and individuals to create lasting positive change through an accessible, trusting therapeutic relationship. I hope you'll visit my website at bewelloftexas.com.
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DrKimParkerLCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77388 (Online Only)
My experience is with foster care, adoption, adolescent issues, play therapy, general mental health issues (anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, ADHD, etc.
I enjoy helping adolescents and their caregivers cope more effectively with life's stressors together. I also like to help women of all ages and stages to feel strong and successful in their various roles. I utilize talk therapy, through multiple approaches and psychoeducation, to empower my clients with greater self-esteem and confidence, and with stronger coping skills to succeed at home and work.
My experience is with foster care, adoption, adolescent issues, play therapy, general mental health issues (anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, ADHD, etc.
I enjoy helping adolescents and their caregivers cope more effectively with life's stressors together. I also like to help women of all ages and stages to feel strong and successful in their various roles. I utilize talk therapy, through multiple approaches and psychoeducation, to empower my clients with greater self-esteem and confidence, and with stronger coping skills to succeed at home and work.
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Tawanda Heim-Jones - Trauma Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77389 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with women and teen girls with past/present trauma. Living as a trauma survivor is not easy and can be exhausting. Does anxiety and depression seem to control your life or preventing you from pursuing your goals? Are you struggling with adverse childhood trauma? Are your relationships affected? Trauma is a complex and unique experience for each individual. You are not the same person you once were. I believe everyone deserves a safe and supportive space to work through life's challenges. It is understood that seeking therapy can be a difficult decision, but I am here to support you every step of the way.
I specialize in working with women and teen girls with past/present trauma. Living as a trauma survivor is not easy and can be exhausting. Does anxiety and depression seem to control your life or preventing you from pursuing your goals? Are you struggling with adverse childhood trauma? Are your relationships affected? Trauma is a complex and unique experience for each individual. You are not the same person you once were. I believe everyone deserves a safe and supportive space to work through life's challenges. It is understood that seeking therapy can be a difficult decision, but I am here to support you every step of the way.
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Joy Garrett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77373 (Online Only)
For more than 10 years, I have worked with children, adolescents, families, and couples in churches, schools, hospitals and private practice as a teen parent educator, teacher, school counselor (other duties: 504 Coordinator, RTI/IAT Liaison, Crisis Team Manager, and Behavior Specialist) and licensed therapist.
So many people bombard us with cliches like “Life is what you make it” or “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” when the unexpected happens or we lose control of situations and ourselves. Not only does this usually make us feel worse and/or not heard, we usually do not know what those sayings mean. I’m sure people typically mean well when using these phrases, however, we need practical remedies to the “cards we were dealt” in our personal lives. It’s rare that the average person listens to us, validates us, AND helps us process what’s happening so that we can wholeheartedly move on. As your therapist, I will be this person.
For more than 10 years, I have worked with children, adolescents, families, and couples in churches, schools, hospitals and private practice as a teen parent educator, teacher, school counselor (other duties: 504 Coordinator, RTI/IAT Liaison, Crisis Team Manager, and Behavior Specialist) and licensed therapist.
So many people bombard us with cliches like “Life is what you make it” or “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” when the unexpected happens or we lose control of situations and ourselves. Not only does this usually make us feel worse and/or not heard, we usually do not know what those sayings mean. I’m sure people typically mean well when using these phrases, however, we need practical remedies to the “cards we were dealt” in our personal lives. It’s rare that the average person listens to us, validates us, AND helps us process what’s happening so that we can wholeheartedly move on. As your therapist, I will be this person.
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Julia's Counseling & Play Therapy Group, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT, CTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77380
Our child and teen therapists have specialized training and interest in treating children who have been through trauma or sexual abuse, attachment concerns, anxiety, depression, gifted & sensitive personalities, behavior problems, ADHD assessments, and school problems.
If you are on the fence about starting therapy, we completely understand, and that is why we are committed to providing a positive and comfortable experience here. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your relationship, your child, or your family, coming in to start therapy can be a vulnerable experience. Therefore, therapy always goes at your pace, and we value interactive feedback while setting goals and coming up with a plan. Every single person, child, couple and family is unique; therefore, we design a custom treatment plan based on your unique needs and desires.
Our child and teen therapists have specialized training and interest in treating children who have been through trauma or sexual abuse, attachment concerns, anxiety, depression, gifted & sensitive personalities, behavior problems, ADHD assessments, and school problems.
If you are on the fence about starting therapy, we completely understand, and that is why we are committed to providing a positive and comfortable experience here. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your relationship, your child, or your family, coming in to start therapy can be a vulnerable experience. Therefore, therapy always goes at your pace, and we value interactive feedback while setting goals and coming up with a plan. Every single person, child, couple and family is unique; therefore, we design a custom treatment plan based on your unique needs and desires.
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Heather Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77373
I believe that every client has the tools and knowledge necessary to improve their lives. This knowledge becomes hidden by the stress and responsibilities we face on a daily basis. My role as a therapist is to help you uncover those tools in order for you to live a more fulfilling life. If your family is facing a difficult challenge, if you need a different perspective on a situation, or if you are at a loss of what to do with your teen's behavior, I would be honored to help you throughout the process of positive change.
I believe that every client has the tools and knowledge necessary to improve their lives. This knowledge becomes hidden by the stress and responsibilities we face on a daily basis. My role as a therapist is to help you uncover those tools in order for you to live a more fulfilling life. If your family is facing a difficult challenge, if you need a different perspective on a situation, or if you are at a loss of what to do with your teen's behavior, I would be honored to help you throughout the process of positive change.
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Your story matters! Everybody has a story and everybody can create a new story. I love to help people find their passion again, beginning in this very moment. Depression and anxiety have to do with a fear of the future, past experiences, or being on the edge of the unknown. The antidote is to live fully in the present through mindfulness of breathing and/or centering prayer; accepting what is. I would love to accompany you in travelling safely and calmly through your life transitions. Whether you are an adolescent, adult, married, divorcing, single, a survivor, I would feel honored to hear your unique story.
Your story matters! Everybody has a story and everybody can create a new story. I love to help people find their passion again, beginning in this very moment. Depression and anxiety have to do with a fear of the future, past experiences, or being on the edge of the unknown. The antidote is to live fully in the present through mindfulness of breathing and/or centering prayer; accepting what is. I would love to accompany you in travelling safely and calmly through your life transitions. Whether you are an adolescent, adult, married, divorcing, single, a survivor, I would feel honored to hear your unique story.
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Whether it's children with big feelings or behaviors they can’t control or teens struggling with sadness, anxiety, or stress, I'm here to help with teaching ways to identify and cope with these emotions. Perhaps you have a foster or adopted child who is struggling with behaviors due to the feelings of loss. Are you a caregiver of a teen or preteen and feel disconnected and need a way to understand each other? Are you divorced or going through a divorce? My goal is to provide a compassionate and understanding space where we can work together to address concerns, build resilience, and foster positive growth.
Whether it's children with big feelings or behaviors they can’t control or teens struggling with sadness, anxiety, or stress, I'm here to help with teaching ways to identify and cope with these emotions. Perhaps you have a foster or adopted child who is struggling with behaviors due to the feelings of loss. Are you a caregiver of a teen or preteen and feel disconnected and need a way to understand each other? Are you divorced or going through a divorce? My goal is to provide a compassionate and understanding space where we can work together to address concerns, build resilience, and foster positive growth.
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Have you been having challenges in your relationships? Do you have an adolescent who is trying to find their way and you are at a loss with knowing how to assist them? Does Depression, Anxiety, or Bipolar Disorder having you feeling overwhelmed, lost, or stuck? You may also just be trying to figure out this thing called life. All these challenges can be scary and may cause you to feel alone. However, there is hope and you are not alone. I am here to partner with you in navigating to wellness. I often use Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and other methods
Have you been having challenges in your relationships? Do you have an adolescent who is trying to find their way and you are at a loss with knowing how to assist them? Does Depression, Anxiety, or Bipolar Disorder having you feeling overwhelmed, lost, or stuck? You may also just be trying to figure out this thing called life. All these challenges can be scary and may cause you to feel alone. However, there is hope and you are not alone. I am here to partner with you in navigating to wellness. I often use Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and other methods
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Teresa Linnemann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77379
Child, Adolescent, Adult, Couple & Family.
Therapy is the process whereby an individual, couple or family becomes self-empowered and strengthened though developing an understanding of themselves and others fostered by love. It is how one explores their needs and goals or desires to promote emotional health and sense of well-being at any and every age. No one and nothing is one size fits all. Every person is unique and so will be our approach to helping ease the discomfort, worry and frustration. I am a strengths-based therapist.This means: look at what you are already doing "right" and build from there. You are always safe with me to say anything, literally. I will listen.
Child, Adolescent, Adult, Couple & Family.
Therapy is the process whereby an individual, couple or family becomes self-empowered and strengthened though developing an understanding of themselves and others fostered by love. It is how one explores their needs and goals or desires to promote emotional health and sense of well-being at any and every age. No one and nothing is one size fits all. Every person is unique and so will be our approach to helping ease the discomfort, worry and frustration. I am a strengths-based therapist.This means: look at what you are already doing "right" and build from there. You are always safe with me to say anything, literally. I will listen.
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Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77389 (Online Only)
My ideal client is a child or adolescent struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and identity issues. I have worked in public education for 27 years, PreK-12, so I have a good working knowledge of this type of client. I have also counseled parents and teachers, so adults are welcome too!
My ideal client is a child or adolescent struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and identity issues. I have worked in public education for 27 years, PreK-12, so I have a good working knowledge of this type of client. I have also counseled parents and teachers, so adults are welcome too!
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Amber Delane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77373 (Online Only)
Remember when you were a teen wishing for a safe space to talk to someone. You were surrounded by so many people, but you still felt alone. Well I am here to tell you, your family does not have to face it alone. I am here to help your family face challenges whether your teen is struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, or depression. To help create a safe space, I will provide a warm, interactive, respectable, and non-judgmental space to ensure that each client feels comfortable to express themselves freely. I am passionate about helping adolescents discover their strengths and empower them through life transitions.
Remember when you were a teen wishing for a safe space to talk to someone. You were surrounded by so many people, but you still felt alone. Well I am here to tell you, your family does not have to face it alone. I am here to help your family face challenges whether your teen is struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, or depression. To help create a safe space, I will provide a warm, interactive, respectable, and non-judgmental space to ensure that each client feels comfortable to express themselves freely. I am passionate about helping adolescents discover their strengths and empower them through life transitions.
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Dr. Angela M. Powell
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, CSC, CART
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77373 (Online Only)
I specialize in children/adolescent behavioral issues, anger management, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Welcome! Thank you for taking the first step in becoming a better you. Choosing the right therapist can sometimes feel overwhelming and confusing. I am here to help! Are you struggling to help your child with anger, anxiety, depression, or trauma? Do you worry excessively or sometimes feel like your anxiety is in overdrive? Do you feel like a hamster in a wheel? If so, please know there is hope for a better tomorrow. My goal is to help clients regain control and choose healthy directions for their lives. I practice cognitive behavior therapy and solution-focused approaches to help clients find stability, growth, and healing.
I specialize in children/adolescent behavioral issues, anger management, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Welcome! Thank you for taking the first step in becoming a better you. Choosing the right therapist can sometimes feel overwhelming and confusing. I am here to help! Are you struggling to help your child with anger, anxiety, depression, or trauma? Do you worry excessively or sometimes feel like your anxiety is in overdrive? Do you feel like a hamster in a wheel? If so, please know there is hope for a better tomorrow. My goal is to help clients regain control and choose healthy directions for their lives. I practice cognitive behavior therapy and solution-focused approaches to help clients find stability, growth, and healing.
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As your therapist I have the privilege of stepping into the story you find yourself in, curiously exploring it, help paint the picture of where you want to go, and together walk into that new reality. Life provides us with a mess of colors to paint a beautiful mosaic that we may never have envisioned. Whether you’re a teenager struggling to handle emotions, a young adult working through fears about your future and relationships, a couple facing a failed marriage, or a dad feeling like you can’t seem to get the fathering thing down, we can create that mosaic and find hope, freedom, and healing, if you’re up for it.
As your therapist I have the privilege of stepping into the story you find yourself in, curiously exploring it, help paint the picture of where you want to go, and together walk into that new reality. Life provides us with a mess of colors to paint a beautiful mosaic that we may never have envisioned. Whether you’re a teenager struggling to handle emotions, a young adult working through fears about your future and relationships, a couple facing a failed marriage, or a dad feeling like you can’t seem to get the fathering thing down, we can create that mosaic and find hope, freedom, and healing, if you’re up for it.
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Shauna Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77373
Having sexual concerns can be difficult to talk about and I want to create a safe place for you to discuss these challenges so that you feel empowered. If you're a victim of trauma it is not your fault, and I can help you take control of your sexual well-being. There can be a lot of shame around these topics, but addressing sexual discomfort can reduce stress and improve communication as you grow more comfortable in your sexuality. If you're a parent, I also want to help you normalize and understand what your teen is going through as sex and sexuality can be a topic we want to avoid.
Having sexual concerns can be difficult to talk about and I want to create a safe place for you to discuss these challenges so that you feel empowered. If you're a victim of trauma it is not your fault, and I can help you take control of your sexual well-being. There can be a lot of shame around these topics, but addressing sexual discomfort can reduce stress and improve communication as you grow more comfortable in your sexuality. If you're a parent, I also want to help you normalize and understand what your teen is going through as sex and sexuality can be a topic we want to avoid.
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Sheela Pandya Trivedi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77373
Anxiety, anger management, emotional management, adolescent behavior issues, children’s behavior concerns, relationship concerns, family dynamics, parenting, parenting for parents of children with special needs, working with children with ASD, ADHD, ADD, other behavioral needs.
As a therapist, my goal is to work with clients to develop goals and objectives which will help them to achieve the stability through warm, accepting, non-judgmental, goal oriented therapeutic sessions. The methods used are very eclectic and inclusive considering the client’s comfort and orientation. Methods incorporated (but not limited to) are, CBT, DBT, behavioral therapy, family therapy, solution-based brief therapy, multimodal therapy, relationship counseling.
Anxiety, anger management, emotional management, adolescent behavior issues, children’s behavior concerns, relationship concerns, family dynamics, parenting, parenting for parents of children with special needs, working with children with ASD, ADHD, ADD, other behavioral needs.
As a therapist, my goal is to work with clients to develop goals and objectives which will help them to achieve the stability through warm, accepting, non-judgmental, goal oriented therapeutic sessions. The methods used are very eclectic and inclusive considering the client’s comfort and orientation. Methods incorporated (but not limited to) are, CBT, DBT, behavioral therapy, family therapy, solution-based brief therapy, multimodal therapy, relationship counseling.
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Blaine Hummel
Licensed Professional Counselor, JD, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77373
Summer is here. Your teen seems to be doing ok, but you are worried school will be here sooner than later and are concerned about what the future holds. Your teenager is anxious, depressed, or a combination of both. They don't seem to be able to maintain focus, they lack motivation, and are under-perform in school. They might have suicidal thoughts, be self-harming, or have turned to the internet, alcohol or drugs to cope. But, they won't talk to you about what is happening. I can help. I speak TikTok, have tattoos, wear Vans, and listen to alternative music. I connect very well with adolescents and they open up to me.
Summer is here. Your teen seems to be doing ok, but you are worried school will be here sooner than later and are concerned about what the future holds. Your teenager is anxious, depressed, or a combination of both. They don't seem to be able to maintain focus, they lack motivation, and are under-perform in school. They might have suicidal thoughts, be self-harming, or have turned to the internet, alcohol or drugs to cope. But, they won't talk to you about what is happening. I can help. I speak TikTok, have tattoos, wear Vans, and listen to alternative music. I connect very well with adolescents and they open up to me.
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Do emotions feel like a roller coaster, with sudden or big ups & downs? Do you want to better understand yourself or your feelings? Do stressful memories or thoughts intrude on your mind without warning? Are you trying to adjust o a big change or recent loss? Does your mind or body constantly feel on edge, tense? Do feelings of stress, anger, sadness, worry feel uncontrollable or overwhelming? Whether you're an adolescent or adult with any of these experiences or a parent wanting to learn how to support your child through these difficult experiences, I'd love to help.
Do emotions feel like a roller coaster, with sudden or big ups & downs? Do you want to better understand yourself or your feelings? Do stressful memories or thoughts intrude on your mind without warning? Are you trying to adjust o a big change or recent loss? Does your mind or body constantly feel on edge, tense? Do feelings of stress, anger, sadness, worry feel uncontrollable or overwhelming? Whether you're an adolescent or adult with any of these experiences or a parent wanting to learn how to support your child through these difficult experiences, I'd love to help.
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Struggling to parent your spirited child? Hitting a wall connecting to your anxious or sad teen? Seeking solutions to help handle emotional dysregulation, anxiety, or OCD? I offer therapeutic solutions balancing acceptance and targeted change strategies while using data and your feedback to help us create a roadmap to your goals.
Is your child having trouble focusing, keeping up in school, or making and keeping friends? Or are they moody, irritable, and disconnected from others? Feeling unsure how to support your child can be unsettling. Psychological evaluation can provide answers and create a personalized roadmap to help your child put their best foot forward. As a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, I also have unique knowledge of special education and can support parents in navigating that process with schools, when warranted.
Struggling to parent your spirited child? Hitting a wall connecting to your anxious or sad teen? Seeking solutions to help handle emotional dysregulation, anxiety, or OCD? I offer therapeutic solutions balancing acceptance and targeted change strategies while using data and your feedback to help us create a roadmap to your goals.
Is your child having trouble focusing, keeping up in school, or making and keeping friends? Or are they moody, irritable, and disconnected from others? Feeling unsure how to support your child can be unsettling. Psychological evaluation can provide answers and create a personalized roadmap to help your child put their best foot forward. As a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, I also have unique knowledge of special education and can support parents in navigating that process with schools, when warranted.
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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.