Child Therapists in The Woodlands, TX
Summit Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I started Summit Counseling in 2015 with the goal to help more individuals, families and couples face life's struggles. With experience in both Child Protective Services and Education, I blend a unique approach to people seeking services. Over the last several years, I have helped many families in crisis, adolescents struggling with their own development and couples facing the challenges of raising children and maintaining a loving family.
I started Summit Counseling in 2015 with the goal to help more individuals, families and couples face life's struggles. With experience in both Child Protective Services and Education, I blend a unique approach to people seeking services. Over the last several years, I have helped many families in crisis, adolescents struggling with their own development and couples facing the challenges of raising children and maintaining a loving family.
From a humanistic foundation and with an emphasis on experiential methods, I help children, tweens, teens, and adults grow through their experiences and discover new ways of being.
Before you read on, take a moment to breathe. Inhale slowly, breathing in through your nose, filling your chest with air. Notice your chest rise, expanding until it feels tight. Now hold that breath; hold it for just a few beats… And release. Release all that air in one long slow breath out through your mouth. Notice your shoulders droop and your mind clear, ever so slightly. This might the first full breath you’ve taken in a long time. And it’s no wonder why: life can overwhelm us with so much worry, anger, doubt, shame, and sadness that we feel breathless.
From a humanistic foundation and with an emphasis on experiential methods, I help children, tweens, teens, and adults grow through their experiences and discover new ways of being.
Before you read on, take a moment to breathe. Inhale slowly, breathing in through your nose, filling your chest with air. Notice your chest rise, expanding until it feels tight. Now hold that breath; hold it for just a few beats… And release. Release all that air in one long slow breath out through your mouth. Notice your shoulders droop and your mind clear, ever so slightly. This might the first full breath you’ve taken in a long time. And it’s no wonder why: life can overwhelm us with so much worry, anger, doubt, shame, and sadness that we feel breathless.
Tanja Van Dam
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Everyone has moments in their lives when they do not feel equipped to handle what life has thrown at them. It is in these moments that enlisting the help of someone else, can improve your ability to cope. I have 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a diverse range of presenting problems. I am equipped to help clients cope with everyday stressors, as well as learning how to recover after a loss or trauma.
Everyone has moments in their lives when they do not feel equipped to handle what life has thrown at them. It is in these moments that enlisting the help of someone else, can improve your ability to cope. I have 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a diverse range of presenting problems. I am equipped to help clients cope with everyday stressors, as well as learning how to recover after a loss or trauma.
I have been working with children, adolescents, and families for several years. I have worked in all types of outpatient settings including children's hospitals. I specialize in treating anxiety and mood related disorders as well as OCD and ADHD. I also work with parents to help them learn how to navigate the journey with their individual child's emotional and developmental needs. Parents of toddlers are welcome too! I am a mother myself so I know and understand the daily struggles and the endurance raising a child takes. I want to help!
I have been working with children, adolescents, and families for several years. I have worked in all types of outpatient settings including children's hospitals. I specialize in treating anxiety and mood related disorders as well as OCD and ADHD. I also work with parents to help them learn how to navigate the journey with their individual child's emotional and developmental needs. Parents of toddlers are welcome too! I am a mother myself so I know and understand the daily struggles and the endurance raising a child takes. I want to help!
Courtney Padden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I have almost ten years experience working with children, adolescents, teenagers, and families.
It is my belief that struggles come from not being able to reach our true potential. It is my goal to honor you and your potential, and help you do the same. When we feel nurtured, safe, and supported, we begin to become who we truly can be. I find that resolving one area of difficulty often leads to other difficulties resolving.
I have almost ten years experience working with children, adolescents, teenagers, and families.
It is my belief that struggles come from not being able to reach our true potential. It is my goal to honor you and your potential, and help you do the same. When we feel nurtured, safe, and supported, we begin to become who we truly can be. I find that resolving one area of difficulty often leads to other difficulties resolving.
Jenny Jacobs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT, AAC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Difficult situations of the past can have lasting effects on our futures. You’ve seen this first hand with your child or teen. Their life has been altered at such a young age, and they don’t know how to express their feelings towards it. So they express it by acting out; by being angry, not socializing like they used to, or by breaking the rules. It’s a burden seeing them go through this, and not knowing how to help them.
Difficult situations of the past can have lasting effects on our futures. You’ve seen this first hand with your child or teen. Their life has been altered at such a young age, and they don’t know how to express their feelings towards it. So they express it by acting out; by being angry, not socializing like they used to, or by breaking the rules. It’s a burden seeing them go through this, and not knowing how to help them.
Alyssa Biestek
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Are you a parent concerned about your child's well-being? My ideal clients are children and teenagers who are struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, behavioral issues, sensory processing, and self-harm. I specialize in helping young people navigate the complex emotions that come with growing up in today’s world. Your child might be dealing with overwhelming feelings of worry, struggling to feel confident, or acting out in ways that are hard to understand. Perhaps they’re engaging in self-harm as a way to cope with their inner pain. As an experienced therapist, I offer a safe environment for growth and healing.
Are you a parent concerned about your child's well-being? My ideal clients are children and teenagers who are struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, behavioral issues, sensory processing, and self-harm. I specialize in helping young people navigate the complex emotions that come with growing up in today’s world. Your child might be dealing with overwhelming feelings of worry, struggling to feel confident, or acting out in ways that are hard to understand. Perhaps they’re engaging in self-harm as a way to cope with their inner pain. As an experienced therapist, I offer a safe environment for growth and healing.
Teresa Linnemann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
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.
Michelle Byrd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Whether you're seeking support for your child’s emotional well-being or need guidance on how to best support your family, I am here to help.
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 you're seeking support for your child’s emotional well-being or need guidance on how to best support your family, I am here to help.
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.
Blaine Hummel
Licensed Professional Counselor, JD, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
School just started and your teen is already struggling. They are anxious and depressed lack motivation, and cannot maintain focus. Your child is intelligent but under-performs in school. They might have suicidal thoughts, be self-harming, and turned to the internet, alcohol or drugs to cope. But, they won't talk to you about what is happening and you are concerned. If this sounds like your child's situation, I can help. I understand ADHD personally and professionally, More importantly, I speak TikTok, have tattoos, wear Vans, and listen to alternative music. I connect very well with adolescents and they open up to me.
School just started and your teen is already struggling. They are anxious and depressed lack motivation, and cannot maintain focus. Your child is intelligent but under-performs in school. They might have suicidal thoughts, be self-harming, and turned to the internet, alcohol or drugs to cope. But, they won't talk to you about what is happening and you are concerned. If this sounds like your child's situation, I can help. I understand ADHD personally and professionally, More importantly, I speak TikTok, have tattoos, wear Vans, and listen to alternative music. I connect very well with adolescents and they open up to me.
Dorie M Hoffart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
My practice is vast in both population (children, teens, and adults) and clinical focus.
"Listen, are you breathing just a little, and calling it life?" - Mary Oliver. There is more. As your therapist, my hope is that the journey we embark on together through your individual story, will offer you a solid foundation for growth, healing, and positive change. I bring an authentic, humorous, empathetic warmth while also challenging you to show up fully and bring your most present self. Through the therapeutic relationship and with you, the expert of your own life, we will access your strengths to navigate each moment.
My practice is vast in both population (children, teens, and adults) and clinical focus.
"Listen, are you breathing just a little, and calling it life?" - Mary Oliver. There is more. As your therapist, my hope is that the journey we embark on together through your individual story, will offer you a solid foundation for growth, healing, and positive change. I bring an authentic, humorous, empathetic warmth while also challenging you to show up fully and bring your most present self. Through the therapeutic relationship and with you, the expert of your own life, we will access your strengths to navigate each moment.
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Play is a critical part of a child’s world, and play therapy is an important part of my work with children.
We all struggle with the ups and downs of life. My passion is working with children (ages 3 and older) and families to promote healthy and happy individuals and relationships. I hope to help my clients enhance their own individual strengths, better their relationships with others, and enjoy the most out of everyday interactions and experiences. Solution Focused and Attachment-Based therapy are the primary approaches I utilize in treating clients. As human beings, I believe we are wired to connect with others and that individual change and healing influences relational change and healing.
Play is a critical part of a child’s world, and play therapy is an important part of my work with children.
We all struggle with the ups and downs of life. My passion is working with children (ages 3 and older) and families to promote healthy and happy individuals and relationships. I hope to help my clients enhance their own individual strengths, better their relationships with others, and enjoy the most out of everyday interactions and experiences. Solution Focused and Attachment-Based therapy are the primary approaches I utilize in treating clients. As human beings, I believe we are wired to connect with others and that individual change and healing influences relational change and healing.
Jennifer J. Cain
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
With young children, I provide individual play therapy sessions in conjunction with monthly parent consultations to help you address the specific needs of your child.
I specialize in play therapy for children ages 3-8 and supervision for LPC Associates and RPT Interns (post graduate only). I do not accept insurance, but you can submit your claims for out-of-network reimbursement. Please contact me today to determine if we are a good match for this process, or if you have any questions.
With young children, I provide individual play therapy sessions in conjunction with monthly parent consultations to help you address the specific needs of your child.
I specialize in play therapy for children ages 3-8 and supervision for LPC Associates and RPT Interns (post graduate only). I do not accept insurance, but you can submit your claims for out-of-network reimbursement. Please contact me today to determine if we are a good match for this process, or if you have any questions.
Melissa Herrin Isaacks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Melissa believes in fostering the parent-child relationship when counseling children and families.
Melissa Isaacks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 3 years of experience treating a wide range of mental illnesses, including ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, grief, loss, anger management, transitional disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. She takes great care to treat children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with a warm and caring attitude. Melissa graduated from Texas Tech University with her Bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Melissa believes in fostering the parent-child relationship when counseling children and families.
Melissa Isaacks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 3 years of experience treating a wide range of mental illnesses, including ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, grief, loss, anger management, transitional disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. She takes great care to treat children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with a warm and caring attitude. Melissa graduated from Texas Tech University with her Bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Vanessa Pate
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I also enjoy working with children as well as their caregivers.
Glad you are here today! As a bilingual licensed mental health counselor, I am committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and compassionate environment where you are supported in becoming your best self. I work primarily with individuals and families who are seeking support regarding issues related to, trauma, anxiety, depression, highly sensitive and/or empathetic persons, adjustment and life transition, grief and loss, interpersonal issues, healthy communication and boundaries, and exploration of life purpose and meaning.
I also enjoy working with children as well as their caregivers.
Glad you are here today! As a bilingual licensed mental health counselor, I am committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and compassionate environment where you are supported in becoming your best self. I work primarily with individuals and families who are seeking support regarding issues related to, trauma, anxiety, depression, highly sensitive and/or empathetic persons, adjustment and life transition, grief and loss, interpersonal issues, healthy communication and boundaries, and exploration of life purpose and meaning.
I focus in supporting women, faith-based counseling, and grief, trauma, and behavior concerns for children 8 and under. I especially love working with children 4 and under! My main focus is helping clients take charge of their lives and find healing through compassionate empathy, grace, and encouragement in the therapeutic process and relationship, finding tangible tools that best work for their lives and situation. If you are struggling with perfectionism, childhood wounds, or relational concerns I would love to meet with you. I am also a Certified Trauma Professional.
I focus in supporting women, faith-based counseling, and grief, trauma, and behavior concerns for children 8 and under. I especially love working with children 4 and under! My main focus is helping clients take charge of their lives and find healing through compassionate empathy, grace, and encouragement in the therapeutic process and relationship, finding tangible tools that best work for their lives and situation. If you are struggling with perfectionism, childhood wounds, or relational concerns I would love to meet with you. I am also a Certified Trauma Professional.
Stephanie Walsh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I use play therapy often with children who are finding it hard to express themselves in words.
There is HOPE for bringing your family through hard times. I focus on helping children with a variety of concerns from behavior issues at home or in school to traumatic events such as abuse, neglect, divorce, and more. I counsel the child, the whole family or just the parents depending on what everyone needs. Adults who are dealing with anxiety or know they have experienced trauma in their life, this does not have to control you any longer, I can help.
I use play therapy often with children who are finding it hard to express themselves in words.
There is HOPE for bringing your family through hard times. I focus on helping children with a variety of concerns from behavior issues at home or in school to traumatic events such as abuse, neglect, divorce, and more. I counsel the child, the whole family or just the parents depending on what everyone needs. Adults who are dealing with anxiety or know they have experienced trauma in their life, this does not have to control you any longer, I can help.
Michelle MacLean
Licenced Professional Counselor Associate, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Adults, teens, and children alike often experience challenging moments on their life journey. Sometimes our thoughts and emotions feel so big and hard to manage. Sometimes we may feel uncertain about who we are and long to know ourselves better. Are you wanting to cope with life's challenges in a way that invites growth and connection with yourself and those you love to experience a more joy-filled journey? I am here to support you in working through whatever challenges you may be facing and support you in discovering for yourself and/or your child what you need to move toward healing, wholeness, and connection.
Adults, teens, and children alike often experience challenging moments on their life journey. Sometimes our thoughts and emotions feel so big and hard to manage. Sometimes we may feel uncertain about who we are and long to know ourselves better. Are you wanting to cope with life's challenges in a way that invites growth and connection with yourself and those you love to experience a more joy-filled journey? I am here to support you in working through whatever challenges you may be facing and support you in discovering for yourself and/or your child what you need to move toward healing, wholeness, and connection.
Kevin Lee Daniel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A, LPC-A
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Kevin is dedicated to helping individuals, couples, families, and children navigate life's challenges and discover their inner strengths. His goal is to help clients build resilience and resolve conflicts in a healthy, constructive manner. With the use of techniques such as CBT, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused therapy, one can gain the empowerment to develop practical strategies for overcoming obstacles and achieving their goals. Kevin’s work also includes Play Therapy for young children. This approach allows them to process emotions, work through challenges, and express themselves using creative activities and play.
Kevin is dedicated to helping individuals, couples, families, and children navigate life's challenges and discover their inner strengths. His goal is to help clients build resilience and resolve conflicts in a healthy, constructive manner. With the use of techniques such as CBT, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused therapy, one can gain the empowerment to develop practical strategies for overcoming obstacles and achieving their goals. Kevin’s work also includes Play Therapy for young children. This approach allows them to process emotions, work through challenges, and express themselves using creative activities and play.
Kristi Coats Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Fear, anxiety, and shame are often the root causes of many of our society’s mental struggles and concerns. If you or your child feels like you are in a pit of despair or stuck in a destructive pattern of thinking, you may need help getting a new focus or sharing your burden with someone who can listen without judgement. My current specialty is play therapy and helping families with conflicts and struggling youth. I also enjoy helping adolescents or young adults who are suffering from depression or anxiety. My philosophy and interventions are faith based, research supported, and very solution focused. Reach out for help today
Fear, anxiety, and shame are often the root causes of many of our society’s mental struggles and concerns. If you or your child feels like you are in a pit of despair or stuck in a destructive pattern of thinking, you may need help getting a new focus or sharing your burden with someone who can listen without judgement. My current specialty is play therapy and helping families with conflicts and struggling youth. I also enjoy helping adolescents or young adults who are suffering from depression or anxiety. My philosophy and interventions are faith based, research supported, and very solution focused. Reach out for help today
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Child psychologists in The Woodlands, 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 The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands 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.