Child Therapists in Temple, TX
Maegan specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, and concerns for behavioral and emotional regulation. Additionally, Maegan has experience working directly with individuals and families who are accessing Special Education Services in their academic setting. She also works with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Life Transitions. Maegan strives to help equip her clients with various skills to use as healing tools including self-awareness skills, emotional regulation, and tools to increase personal motivation.
Maegan specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, and concerns for behavioral and emotional regulation. Additionally, Maegan has experience working directly with individuals and families who are accessing Special Education Services in their academic setting. She also works with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Life Transitions. Maegan strives to help equip her clients with various skills to use as healing tools including self-awareness skills, emotional regulation, and tools to increase personal motivation.
Have you or your child been experiencing anxiety, grief, or change in mood and behavior? Was there any past trauma to address? If you answered yes and are looking to create change and live a balanced emotional and behavioral life it can be achieved. You can live a healthy balanced life and feel the control that you are looking for. Your life has multiple ups and downs throughout your story. At times it can feel like you are not in control of things that you believe "should come easy". You have already taken the first two steps. First recognizing things are not the way you want them to be and secondly searching for answers and help.
Have you or your child been experiencing anxiety, grief, or change in mood and behavior? Was there any past trauma to address? If you answered yes and are looking to create change and live a balanced emotional and behavioral life it can be achieved. You can live a healthy balanced life and feel the control that you are looking for. Your life has multiple ups and downs throughout your story. At times it can feel like you are not in control of things that you believe "should come easy". You have already taken the first two steps. First recognizing things are not the way you want them to be and secondly searching for answers and help.
I specialize with children and teenagers, having worked with youths for over 20 years.
Your life is unique and has a special set of circumstances. We often run into roadblocks on our journey that we need help managing. My goal would be to help you to grow into an individual who can navigate their life with confidence, happiness, and success. I am very passionate about helping my clients. Working together is important. You are the expert of your life and I am the expert in counseling. Your thoughts, values and goals are essential to the process. We will tackle your life challenges together in an effort to ease your stress, calm your fears and help you grow as a person. I look forward to working with you.
I specialize with children and teenagers, having worked with youths for over 20 years.
Your life is unique and has a special set of circumstances. We often run into roadblocks on our journey that we need help managing. My goal would be to help you to grow into an individual who can navigate their life with confidence, happiness, and success. I am very passionate about helping my clients. Working together is important. You are the expert of your life and I am the expert in counseling. Your thoughts, values and goals are essential to the process. We will tackle your life challenges together in an effort to ease your stress, calm your fears and help you grow as a person. I look forward to working with you.
Toni Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Temple, TX 76502
If you feel that you or your child may be needing some extra help calming the storms that come in everyday life, I would be honored to work with you and/or your child to understand and conquer those storms.
Life can bring storms that challenge us, creating different ways to try to calm the storm. I hope to help empower my clients to understand themselves, their bodies, & their needs to be able to approach the storms in a way that brings healing & calm. I specialize in working with children/adolescents and those with issues of body image (your view of your body, including size, racial identity, sexual identity, gender identity, abledness, age, and other views). Also, I work with all persons of ages to address concerns of anger, anxiety, social behaviors, self-esteem, sensory reactions, and adjusting to significant life events.
If you feel that you or your child may be needing some extra help calming the storms that come in everyday life, I would be honored to work with you and/or your child to understand and conquer those storms.
Life can bring storms that challenge us, creating different ways to try to calm the storm. I hope to help empower my clients to understand themselves, their bodies, & their needs to be able to approach the storms in a way that brings healing & calm. I specialize in working with children/adolescents and those with issues of body image (your view of your body, including size, racial identity, sexual identity, gender identity, abledness, age, and other views). Also, I work with all persons of ages to address concerns of anger, anxiety, social behaviors, self-esteem, sensory reactions, and adjusting to significant life events.
Christina Herrera Monarch Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, RPT
Verified Verified
Temple, TX 76502
I also incorporate EMDR with Play Therapy in my sessions with children.
I specialize in treating adults and children who have suffered trauma to include physical and sexual abuse. I am trained in EMDR and I am a Registered Play Therapist. I use both forms of therapy with most of my clients. In addition I also counsel clients with issues such as adjustment, attachment, divorce, death and loss, learning disorders, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-esteem, social skills, body image, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism-spectrum disorders.
I also incorporate EMDR with Play Therapy in my sessions with children.
I specialize in treating adults and children who have suffered trauma to include physical and sexual abuse. I am trained in EMDR and I am a Registered Play Therapist. I use both forms of therapy with most of my clients. In addition I also counsel clients with issues such as adjustment, attachment, divorce, death and loss, learning disorders, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-esteem, social skills, body image, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism-spectrum disorders.
As a professional counselor, my focus is working with children, adolescents, and adults to navigate through their presenting challenges . I incorporate a spectrum of individual and family therapy in order to provide a comprehensive, familial treatment plan to reach the identified counseling goals. I have 15 years experience in the education system, consisting of ten years as a teacher and five years as a school counselor.
As a professional counselor, my focus is working with children, adolescents, and adults to navigate through their presenting challenges . I incorporate a spectrum of individual and family therapy in order to provide a comprehensive, familial treatment plan to reach the identified counseling goals. I have 15 years experience in the education system, consisting of ten years as a teacher and five years as a school counselor.
Katherine Northam - Monarch Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Temple, TX 76502
As a former military child, I have moved around frequently but call central Texas my home.
My passion is in working with children and adolescents above the age of 8 and their families. I enjoy supporting youth struggling with anxiety, depression, identity, peer relationships, self-esteem, and social and family issues. I am skilled at connecting with children and adolescents through their individual interests and quickly build strong therapeutic relationships. I believe that the therapeutic experience is a truly magical adventure and love utilizing different methods related to play and expressive arts.
As a former military child, I have moved around frequently but call central Texas my home.
My passion is in working with children and adolescents above the age of 8 and their families. I enjoy supporting youth struggling with anxiety, depression, identity, peer relationships, self-esteem, and social and family issues. I am skilled at connecting with children and adolescents through their individual interests and quickly build strong therapeutic relationships. I believe that the therapeutic experience is a truly magical adventure and love utilizing different methods related to play and expressive arts.
No matter your struggles, your child's concerns, or the hurt within your family: I will do my very best to ensure you are heard and you gain the appropriate tools and skills needed for you o.
I can see children as young as 4 years old, for various concerns such as behavior issues, aggression, depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and needed coping skills. I also see adults of any age and welcome you if your concerns are grief, anger, emotion regulation, life transition issues, depression, or other things that are related.
No matter your struggles, your child's concerns, or the hurt within your family: I will do my very best to ensure you are heard and you gain the appropriate tools and skills needed for you o.
I can see children as young as 4 years old, for various concerns such as behavior issues, aggression, depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and needed coping skills. I also see adults of any age and welcome you if your concerns are grief, anger, emotion regulation, life transition issues, depression, or other things that are related.
Yellow Ribbon Counseling PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFTS, LPCS, RPTS, EMDR AC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Temple, TX 76502
Play Therapy is used with children, adolescents and families to address a variety of concerns to include child abuse, sexual abuse, attachment concerns, military related issues, grief and loss, traumatic experiences, anxiety, behavioral issues and ADHD.
Yellow Ribbon Counseling specializes in play therapy, family therapy, and trauma informed therapies (EMDR, TF-CBT and CPT). Our clinical team is made up of Registered Play Therapist, EMDR Certified/trained and Gottman trained clinicians. We provide treatment in a variety of areas to include: attachment ruptures, grief & loss issues, parent- child relationships, child and sexual abuse, blended family issues, domestic violence, military related transitional stress, reintegration, ADHD, PTSD, couples/marital issues, perinatal issues and inter-generational family trauma.
Play Therapy is used with children, adolescents and families to address a variety of concerns to include child abuse, sexual abuse, attachment concerns, military related issues, grief and loss, traumatic experiences, anxiety, behavioral issues and ADHD.
Yellow Ribbon Counseling specializes in play therapy, family therapy, and trauma informed therapies (EMDR, TF-CBT and CPT). Our clinical team is made up of Registered Play Therapist, EMDR Certified/trained and Gottman trained clinicians. We provide treatment in a variety of areas to include: attachment ruptures, grief & loss issues, parent- child relationships, child and sexual abuse, blended family issues, domestic violence, military related transitional stress, reintegration, ADHD, PTSD, couples/marital issues, perinatal issues and inter-generational family trauma.
Michael De Leon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A, LPC-A, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Temple, TX 76502
I specialize in working with trauma, couples issues, and children.
We strive to better our lives, our relationships, or our families (or all three!). Sometimes, we just need a little help. That is what I want to offer you: a little help. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Associate, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate. I love working with individuals, couples, families and children who are ready to undertake a journey of growth.
I specialize in working with trauma, couples issues, and children.
We strive to better our lives, our relationships, or our families (or all three!). Sometimes, we just need a little help. That is what I want to offer you: a little help. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Associate, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate. I love working with individuals, couples, families and children who are ready to undertake a journey of growth.
I hope that you or your child can find unconditional support in me.
In my practice I serve children 12 and up! I have a passion for children, teens and adults who suffer with anxiety, depression, grief, personality disorders and trauma. I specialize in helping children and young adults in their journey toward empowerment, independence and self discovery. I have a specific insight for children of addicts/alcoholics. I have experience working with diverse populations to include: LGBTQI, children in the foster care system, the elderly, victims of abuse, families and couples. In therapy, I take a person-centered approach to healing that focuses on the client as the expert in their own life.
I hope that you or your child can find unconditional support in me.
In my practice I serve children 12 and up! I have a passion for children, teens and adults who suffer with anxiety, depression, grief, personality disorders and trauma. I specialize in helping children and young adults in their journey toward empowerment, independence and self discovery. I have a specific insight for children of addicts/alcoholics. I have experience working with diverse populations to include: LGBTQI, children in the foster care system, the elderly, victims of abuse, families and couples. In therapy, I take a person-centered approach to healing that focuses on the client as the expert in their own life.
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My goal is to instill hope and empower both you and your child/teen to navigate challenges and discover their inner strengths.
Are you concerned about your teen's self-esteem, family relationships, communication difficulties, feelings of disconnection, or struggles with emotions? As a licensed professional counselor with expertise in child development, over 24 years of experience working with children and adolescents and as a mother of three grown sons, I bring a deep understanding of the challenges parents face when seeking counseling services and the evolving struggles of our children in today’s world.
My goal is to instill hope and empower both you and your child/teen to navigate challenges and discover their inner strengths.
Are you concerned about your teen's self-esteem, family relationships, communication difficulties, feelings of disconnection, or struggles with emotions? As a licensed professional counselor with expertise in child development, over 24 years of experience working with children and adolescents and as a mother of three grown sons, I bring a deep understanding of the challenges parents face when seeking counseling services and the evolving struggles of our children in today’s world.
Dwayne Frei, Frei Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Temple, TX 76502
For 26 years I have helped adults, college students, teens, and children to quickly discover or rediscover joy and peace in life. I specialize in relationship issues, stress, anger management, anxiety, and loss. With children/teens, I help with ADHD, impulse control, and behavioral conflict at school and home. Together, we create a safe place where we work together to find better ways to create a better life for you and your family. Relationships are complicated and the stress of life can be overwhelming. We all need someone to help us make sense of our current situation. Problems can add up. Let me help make life good again.
For 26 years I have helped adults, college students, teens, and children to quickly discover or rediscover joy and peace in life. I specialize in relationship issues, stress, anger management, anxiety, and loss. With children/teens, I help with ADHD, impulse control, and behavioral conflict at school and home. Together, we create a safe place where we work together to find better ways to create a better life for you and your family. Relationships are complicated and the stress of life can be overwhelming. We all need someone to help us make sense of our current situation. Problems can add up. Let me help make life good again.
"The past has no power over the present moment"--Eckhart Tolle.
Living your life's purpose can be difficult when you are burdened with past experiences of trauma. Worrying about the future can also hinder one's ability to live life to its fullest in the present moment. I am fulfilling my life's purpose by helping others attain their goals with the assistance of psychotherapy. I offer a committed, non-judgmental relationship, combined with ethical evidence-based practice techniques. I provide Client-Centered, CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, and Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy to adults, children, adolescents, and couples.
"The past has no power over the present moment"--Eckhart Tolle.
Living your life's purpose can be difficult when you are burdened with past experiences of trauma. Worrying about the future can also hinder one's ability to live life to its fullest in the present moment. I am fulfilling my life's purpose by helping others attain their goals with the assistance of psychotherapy. I offer a committed, non-judgmental relationship, combined with ethical evidence-based practice techniques. I provide Client-Centered, CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, and Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy to adults, children, adolescents, and couples.
Michelle Villarreal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Temple, TX 76502 (Online Only)
Specializing in child trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, postpartum support, and much more.
I believe in the power of resilience and self-empowerment, but getting there is the hard part. Through collaboration in our sessions, I work with a lot of women to develop coping strategies, set achievable goals, and build the confidence to face life's transitions with courage, and resilience. Whether it's helping you through motherhood, a career change, a breakup, or a major life decision, I am committed to providing unwavering support and guidance, while striving to empower my clients to embrace these changes as opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
Specializing in child trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, postpartum support, and much more.
I believe in the power of resilience and self-empowerment, but getting there is the hard part. Through collaboration in our sessions, I work with a lot of women to develop coping strategies, set achievable goals, and build the confidence to face life's transitions with courage, and resilience. Whether it's helping you through motherhood, a career change, a breakup, or a major life decision, I am committed to providing unwavering support and guidance, while striving to empower my clients to embrace these changes as opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
David has been married for over 27 years, and has no children, but makes up for it with multiple fur and feathered pets.
David Schroll is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider that has been providing therapeutic services since 1995. David began his career by providing group cognitive behavioral therapy within the juvenile justice system. He left state employment in 2003 to pursue his Master's in counseling at Tarleton State University graduating in 2005. He was an instructor at Fort Hood assisting soldiers and their families returning from Iraq at in 2004. David also worked with transitioning seniors in nursing homes and assisted living settings and led a Mobile Crisis Outreach Team out of Corpus Christi.
David has been married for over 27 years, and has no children, but makes up for it with multiple fur and feathered pets.
David Schroll is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider that has been providing therapeutic services since 1995. David began his career by providing group cognitive behavioral therapy within the juvenile justice system. He left state employment in 2003 to pursue his Master's in counseling at Tarleton State University graduating in 2005. He was an instructor at Fort Hood assisting soldiers and their families returning from Iraq at in 2004. David also worked with transitioning seniors in nursing homes and assisted living settings and led a Mobile Crisis Outreach Team out of Corpus Christi.
Christine Italiano-McDade
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Temple, TX 76504
I have a passion for people! Children, Adolescents and/or Adults needing a safe space to express themselves feely, explore their feelings and thoughts, and develop the skills needed to overcome adversity.
I have a passion for people! Children, Adolescents and/or Adults needing a safe space to express themselves feely, explore their feelings and thoughts, and develop the skills needed to overcome adversity.
Before joining Life Stance, Susan worked for New Horizons Ranch Treatment Center for Children.
Susan E. Quintana is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, who holds a Master's in Education Counseling and Psychology received in 1994. She has 20 years + experience with ages of all ranges. She enjoys working with children ages 6-17, adults 18-65+ and senior citizens and their families. Ms. Quintana has a natural ability for helping children who feel lost, lonely, anxious or transitioning to an adoptive home. She also has 12 years' experience working with Bi-Polar, Schizophrenia,Depression, and Mood Disorders.
Before joining Life Stance, Susan worked for New Horizons Ranch Treatment Center for Children.
Susan E. Quintana is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, who holds a Master's in Education Counseling and Psychology received in 1994. She has 20 years + experience with ages of all ranges. She enjoys working with children ages 6-17, adults 18-65+ and senior citizens and their families. Ms. Quintana has a natural ability for helping children who feel lost, lonely, anxious or transitioning to an adoptive home. She also has 12 years' experience working with Bi-Polar, Schizophrenia,Depression, and Mood Disorders.
Play therapy and sand tray therapy is available for children.
A problem solving approach is used to assist clients in exploring factors that may contribute to the identified issues. A whole person approach is used that encompasses one's emotional, mental, physical and spiritual circumstances. Respect and understanding is paramount to the development of a productive, healing clinical relationship. Ms. Travis offers a variety of techniques to help clients achieve insights, make changes, overcome obstacles, and gain balance in their lives. Ms. Travis has a background in medical social work which adds to the whole person approach.
Play therapy and sand tray therapy is available for children.
A problem solving approach is used to assist clients in exploring factors that may contribute to the identified issues. A whole person approach is used that encompasses one's emotional, mental, physical and spiritual circumstances. Respect and understanding is paramount to the development of a productive, healing clinical relationship. Ms. Travis offers a variety of techniques to help clients achieve insights, make changes, overcome obstacles, and gain balance in their lives. Ms. Travis has a background in medical social work which adds to the whole person approach.
Gardner Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, CCH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Temple, TX 76502
Waitlist for new clients
While I have experience with all ages of children, I am actually one of a few counselors who specialize in very young children, three years old and up.
If you feel stuck but yearn to break through to a new you, then call me. If you are in a dead end relationship searching to reconnect, then call me. If you are sad or anxious but know deep down inside that you can do better, then call me. I believe that every single person has the right to be happy and has a purpose to fulfill in life. I love talking to people and helping them find their own distinct pathway to happiness and fulfillment. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Training, and Hypnosis to help you discover how wonderful life can be. My specialty is teaching clients to create the mind-body connection.
While I have experience with all ages of children, I am actually one of a few counselors who specialize in very young children, three years old and up.
If you feel stuck but yearn to break through to a new you, then call me. If you are in a dead end relationship searching to reconnect, then call me. If you are sad or anxious but know deep down inside that you can do better, then call me. I believe that every single person has the right to be happy and has a purpose to fulfill in life. I love talking to people and helping them find their own distinct pathway to happiness and fulfillment. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Training, and Hypnosis to help you discover how wonderful life can be. My specialty is teaching clients to create the mind-body connection.
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Child psychologists in Temple, 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 Temple 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 Temple 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.