Therapists in 77056
Walker Peacock
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77056
Waitlist for new clients
My professional experience has emphasized lifespan development, and has allowed me the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, and adults of diverse backgrounds. Many of my clients come in for help with treating specific problems such as ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression. Others come in seeking consultation for a variety of life issues including difficulty with organization, impulse control, and emotional expression. I provide psychological services for individuals, families, parents, and professionals. If you have any questions about my practice, please call or email me. I will respond within 24 hours.
My professional experience has emphasized lifespan development, and has allowed me the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, and adults of diverse backgrounds. Many of my clients come in for help with treating specific problems such as ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression. Others come in seeking consultation for a variety of life issues including difficulty with organization, impulse control, and emotional expression. I provide psychological services for individuals, families, parents, and professionals. If you have any questions about my practice, please call or email me. I will respond within 24 hours.
Sarah Chu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life can get heavy, but you don't have to carry it all alone. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, general burnout, LGBT+ identity, and academic challenges.
Life can get heavy, but you don't have to carry it all alone. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, general burnout, LGBT+ identity, and academic challenges.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.