Child Therapists in Dallas, TX
Michelle Rodgers
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75206
Michelle in the past has worked in the school setting providing counseling to historically underserved youth, in a children’s advocacy center with survivors of child abuse and their non-offending family members, and in a domestic violence agency, where she worked with both victims and their children in their healing process and with the perpetrators of DV.
Michelle provides mental health counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. She has over ten years of experience working with clients directly impacted by abuse and trauma. Intrinsically, Michelle believes we are all capable of accomplishing our own individual goals of growth, healing, and/or change when we’re open to trusting the therapeutic process. Michelle values the importance of a strong therapeutic bond with her clients, built on mutual respect, honesty, genuine rapport, and therapeutic humor. She also believes that therapy should be a collaborative journey with her clients and the caregivers of her child clients.
Michelle in the past has worked in the school setting providing counseling to historically underserved youth, in a children’s advocacy center with survivors of child abuse and their non-offending family members, and in a domestic violence agency, where she worked with both victims and their children in their healing process and with the perpetrators of DV.
Michelle provides mental health counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. She has over ten years of experience working with clients directly impacted by abuse and trauma. Intrinsically, Michelle believes we are all capable of accomplishing our own individual goals of growth, healing, and/or change when we’re open to trusting the therapeutic process. Michelle values the importance of a strong therapeutic bond with her clients, built on mutual respect, honesty, genuine rapport, and therapeutic humor. She also believes that therapy should be a collaborative journey with her clients and the caregivers of her child clients.
Patty Germany
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75254
I use play therapy with children along with talk therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and have been in private practice for 32 years. Half of my practice is with adults. Issues addressed range from depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and anger to relationship and family difficulties. In addition, I counsel couples marrying or divorcing. I am trained as a family mediator. The other half of my practice is with children and adolescents in individual and group therapy.
I use play therapy with children along with talk therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and have been in private practice for 32 years. Half of my practice is with adults. Issues addressed range from depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and anger to relationship and family difficulties. In addition, I counsel couples marrying or divorcing. I am trained as a family mediator. The other half of my practice is with children and adolescents in individual and group therapy.
Antoinette Marie Martinez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75214
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! My name is Antoinette Martinez. I founded Nourish Play Therapy LLC in 2015 to give children, teens, and their families a safe place to move towards social and emotional health and wellness. I combine play therapy with art, mindfulness, EMDR Therapy, and SandPlay to help children understand their thoughts, feelings, impulses, and needs. I also help kiddos discover their strengths and grow in self-control and responsibility. I have experience in treating life changes, trauma, abuse, neglect, self-injurious behaviors, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adhd, autism spectrum, developmental delays, school adjustment, divorce and separation, and other behavioral concerns.
Hello! My name is Antoinette Martinez. I founded Nourish Play Therapy LLC in 2015 to give children, teens, and their families a safe place to move towards social and emotional health and wellness. I combine play therapy with art, mindfulness, EMDR Therapy, and SandPlay to help children understand their thoughts, feelings, impulses, and needs. I also help kiddos discover their strengths and grow in self-control and responsibility. I have experience in treating life changes, trauma, abuse, neglect, self-injurious behaviors, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adhd, autism spectrum, developmental delays, school adjustment, divorce and separation, and other behavioral concerns.
Dennis Burchette
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75206
Dr. Burchette is a Licensed Psychologist with specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He brings a wealth of experience through his background of working with a diverse population of children, adolescents, and adults in both clinical and medical settings. Dr. Burchette received his doctoral degree from the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology program at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. During his graduate training, he worked with a range of patients presenting with comorbid physical and mental health concerns in a variety of settings.
Dr. Burchette is a Licensed Psychologist with specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He brings a wealth of experience through his background of working with a diverse population of children, adolescents, and adults in both clinical and medical settings. Dr. Burchette received his doctoral degree from the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology program at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. During his graduate training, he worked with a range of patients presenting with comorbid physical and mental health concerns in a variety of settings.
Amera Sergie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CHST
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75215
I work with adults, teens, children, families, and couples.
I believe that my role is to help you harness your inner knowledge and strength so that you can be the best version of yourself possible. Since my goal is to create an individualized counseling experience, I take an eclectic approach, drawing from different schools of thought when working with my clients. Some of my areas of expertise include: anxiety, depression, play therapy, parenting, trauma, domestic abuse, communication skills building, acculturation issues, anger management, stress management, personal growth, and self-esteem building.
I work with adults, teens, children, families, and couples.
I believe that my role is to help you harness your inner knowledge and strength so that you can be the best version of yourself possible. Since my goal is to create an individualized counseling experience, I take an eclectic approach, drawing from different schools of thought when working with my clients. Some of my areas of expertise include: anxiety, depression, play therapy, parenting, trauma, domestic abuse, communication skills building, acculturation issues, anger management, stress management, personal growth, and self-esteem building.
Bethany Moss
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75248
In working with young children, I use Child-Centered Play Therapy, and integrate skills from EMDR and IFS to build emotional regulation.
In therapy, I enjoy helping kids and adults try a new approach of care and healing that targets both emotional processing and regulating the nervous system. I partner with parents to help their child improve anxiety, process life transitions, and overcome various behavioral issues. With adults, I help with trauma healing, anxiety, and relational roadblocks such as people-pleasing, social anxiety and codependency. Other areas I focus on include family of origin issues, OCD, and abuse recovery. I've also had the unique opportunity to help families find their new normal after life-altering tragedies.
In working with young children, I use Child-Centered Play Therapy, and integrate skills from EMDR and IFS to build emotional regulation.
In therapy, I enjoy helping kids and adults try a new approach of care and healing that targets both emotional processing and regulating the nervous system. I partner with parents to help their child improve anxiety, process life transitions, and overcome various behavioral issues. With adults, I help with trauma healing, anxiety, and relational roadblocks such as people-pleasing, social anxiety and codependency. Other areas I focus on include family of origin issues, OCD, and abuse recovery. I've also had the unique opportunity to help families find their new normal after life-altering tragedies.
Beckloff Behavioral Health Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75252
Welcome to Beckloff Behavioral Health Center! We're a counseling and educational center focused on helping kids, teens, families, young adults and adults. And a whole lot more! We teach social skills to children and teens, helping with self-esteem and confidence building. And, of course, always, in the context of the family....working to help the child and teen to be a functioning member of the family. We want the entire family to benefit, and give special care to help parents find ways to help their kid. We work with many issues, including teen issues, adult concerns, issues with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and spectrum disorders.
Welcome to Beckloff Behavioral Health Center! We're a counseling and educational center focused on helping kids, teens, families, young adults and adults. And a whole lot more! We teach social skills to children and teens, helping with self-esteem and confidence building. And, of course, always, in the context of the family....working to help the child and teen to be a functioning member of the family. We want the entire family to benefit, and give special care to help parents find ways to help their kid. We work with many issues, including teen issues, adult concerns, issues with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and spectrum disorders.
Holly F. Forman-Patel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75205 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I help support children, teens, adults and parents in navigating these challenges through a combination of individual therapy or family therapy.
*Holly is currently full. Please reach out if you are interested in being added to her waitlist* Has anxiety and other overwhelming feelings taken control of your life? Did you or your child experience a traumatic event that continues to impact you/them? Have you spent years in therapy but still feel stuck regarding past events? All of these are common experiences that do not need to continue and can shift to help you lead the life you want.
I help support children, teens, adults and parents in navigating these challenges through a combination of individual therapy or family therapy.
*Holly is currently full. Please reach out if you are interested in being added to her waitlist* Has anxiety and other overwhelming feelings taken control of your life? Did you or your child experience a traumatic event that continues to impact you/them? Have you spent years in therapy but still feel stuck regarding past events? All of these are common experiences that do not need to continue and can shift to help you lead the life you want.
Grace Krueger
Pre-Licensed Professional, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219
Hello! I specialize in working with children and adults with disabilities, mood disorders, and those who are experiencing complex relationship issues (specifically in children and those who struggle with addictions, or have family members who struggle with addictions). In my career, I have worked with teenagers in a career counseling setting, children with disabilities (I have worked with children with Autism for over ten years), as well as teenagers and adults with persistent disabilities or mental health disorders.
Hello! I specialize in working with children and adults with disabilities, mood disorders, and those who are experiencing complex relationship issues (specifically in children and those who struggle with addictions, or have family members who struggle with addictions). In my career, I have worked with teenagers in a career counseling setting, children with disabilities (I have worked with children with Autism for over ten years), as well as teenagers and adults with persistent disabilities or mental health disorders.
Brooke West
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, RPT-S, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75244
Are you suffering? Want Changes? Need help parenting? Is your child suffering from ADHD, Biploar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety? I can help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor. I am a Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor. For a decade, I have worked in the following areas: crisis counseling, inpatient psychiatric counseling, agency counseling, and private practice. My formal education has prepared me to counsel: children, adolescents, adults. I enjoy working with clients who have suffered emotional disturbances, trauma, abuse, and mental disorders. My passion is to use various techniques, activities, and modalities to best allow you to express your inner world.
Are you suffering? Want Changes? Need help parenting? Is your child suffering from ADHD, Biploar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety? I can help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor. I am a Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor. For a decade, I have worked in the following areas: crisis counseling, inpatient psychiatric counseling, agency counseling, and private practice. My formal education has prepared me to counsel: children, adolescents, adults. I enjoy working with clients who have suffered emotional disturbances, trauma, abuse, and mental disorders. My passion is to use various techniques, activities, and modalities to best allow you to express your inner world.
Ashton Rone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75252
Looking for a therapist for your child or adolescent can be daunting. Every child's situation and needs are different. I provide a warm, energetic, compassionate atmosphere to help make my clients and their families feel at ease. Whether that means talking while playing ping pong or talking via telehealth. I believe that when a child is in their element, they are more likely to be receptive to the therapeutic process. This is why our office has several play and activity rooms. I also believe that communication with parents is the key to success, so I communicate frequently with parents via email or with parent meetings.
Looking for a therapist for your child or adolescent can be daunting. Every child's situation and needs are different. I provide a warm, energetic, compassionate atmosphere to help make my clients and their families feel at ease. Whether that means talking while playing ping pong or talking via telehealth. I believe that when a child is in their element, they are more likely to be receptive to the therapeutic process. This is why our office has several play and activity rooms. I also believe that communication with parents is the key to success, so I communicate frequently with parents via email or with parent meetings.
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Samantha Boubel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75214
Hello! My name is Samantha Boubel. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience helping children, teens, and families forge a safe place to move towards social and emotional health & wellness. I help children understand their thoughts, feelings, impulses, and needs. I help kiddos discover their strengths and grow in self-control and responsibility. I have experience in treating life changes, trauma, abuse, neglect, self-injurious behaviors, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, ADHD, autism spectrum, developmental delays, school adjustment, divorce and separation, and other behavioral concerns.
Hello! My name is Samantha Boubel. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience helping children, teens, and families forge a safe place to move towards social and emotional health & wellness. I help children understand their thoughts, feelings, impulses, and needs. I help kiddos discover their strengths and grow in self-control and responsibility. I have experience in treating life changes, trauma, abuse, neglect, self-injurious behaviors, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, ADHD, autism spectrum, developmental delays, school adjustment, divorce and separation, and other behavioral concerns.
Angela Mitakidis
MS, LPC, LMFT, Mediate
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
I work with children through play therapy.
I work with individual adults, couples, families, and children (ages 3 - 10) and together we curate helpful ways to cope with everyday life and relationships. I encourage clients to focus on their inner strengths and make choices that bring them closer to their goals. I believe our thoughts, behaviors, values, and beliefs begin in our early years within our families of origin. These years, along with the life experiences and challenges we encounter along the way serve to shape us. Uncovering how these thoughts and behaviors impact our daily life is an important step toward healing, change, and freedom.
I work with children through play therapy.
I work with individual adults, couples, families, and children (ages 3 - 10) and together we curate helpful ways to cope with everyday life and relationships. I encourage clients to focus on their inner strengths and make choices that bring them closer to their goals. I believe our thoughts, behaviors, values, and beliefs begin in our early years within our families of origin. These years, along with the life experiences and challenges we encounter along the way serve to shape us. Uncovering how these thoughts and behaviors impact our daily life is an important step toward healing, change, and freedom.
Tabatha Chansard
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75206
Dr. Chansard is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for a variety of emotional and behavioral difficulties. Dr. Chansard specializes in the treatment of childhood disorders and is passionate about her work with children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Chansard received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the APA-accredited program at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Here, she served as Chief Resident and worked with children, adolescents, and adults across a variety of clinical and medical settings. Dr. Chansard subsequently completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship at Therapy Dallas, further specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
Dr. Chansard is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for a variety of emotional and behavioral difficulties. Dr. Chansard specializes in the treatment of childhood disorders and is passionate about her work with children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Chansard received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the APA-accredited program at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Here, she served as Chief Resident and worked with children, adolescents, and adults across a variety of clinical and medical settings. Dr. Chansard subsequently completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship at Therapy Dallas, further specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
Karen Dumas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
Challenges that children and adolescents face impact the whole family.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. I have worked with children and families for over 20 years. My passion is to help children express themselves through play, a child's natural way of communicating. To give children the tools to process and understand their world and what they have experienced in a way that cognitively and verbally they may not have the ability to do just yet.
Challenges that children and adolescents face impact the whole family.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. I have worked with children and families for over 20 years. My passion is to help children express themselves through play, a child's natural way of communicating. To give children the tools to process and understand their world and what they have experienced in a way that cognitively and verbally they may not have the ability to do just yet.
Jenni Jennings
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75219
Jennings is an esteemed presenter on child and adolescent mental health, family therapy, spirituality, trauma, and family support policies on both the national and international stage.
I specialize in treating couples, families, children, and adolescents. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, emphasizing self-awareness and tailored to individual needs. I help couples untangle their miscommunications and conflicts to regain the underlying love, attraction, and respect in their relationships. I value each person’s self-knowledge and believe in an empathetic approach that recognizes our respective awarenesses to work towards specific goals. I foster warm, supportive and nonjudgmental environments, where I aim to identify strengths and enhance communication to create lasting change.
Jennings is an esteemed presenter on child and adolescent mental health, family therapy, spirituality, trauma, and family support policies on both the national and international stage.
I specialize in treating couples, families, children, and adolescents. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, emphasizing self-awareness and tailored to individual needs. I help couples untangle their miscommunications and conflicts to regain the underlying love, attraction, and respect in their relationships. I value each person’s self-knowledge and believe in an empathetic approach that recognizes our respective awarenesses to work towards specific goals. I foster warm, supportive and nonjudgmental environments, where I aim to identify strengths and enhance communication to create lasting change.
Gayla Sahl
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75248
I enjoy working with a variety of people, but specialize in working with children, women in transition, and men experiencing anxiety.
Are you experiencing sadness or anxiety that is keeping you from having a fulfilling life? Are you having difficulties within your relationships or finding it hard to be authentic with others? If so, therapy is a place where you can address these struggles.
I believe it is important that you trust me in order for you to benefit from therapy. As a result, I will work hard to create a safe environment where you feel comfortable. I will also work to develop a supportive environment while also challenging you to make changes.
I enjoy working with a variety of people, but specialize in working with children, women in transition, and men experiencing anxiety.
Are you experiencing sadness or anxiety that is keeping you from having a fulfilling life? Are you having difficulties within your relationships or finding it hard to be authentic with others? If so, therapy is a place where you can address these struggles.
I believe it is important that you trust me in order for you to benefit from therapy. As a result, I will work hard to create a safe environment where you feel comfortable. I will also work to develop a supportive environment while also challenging you to make changes.
Butterfly Effect Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
Are you struggling with an unhealed trauma, drowning in depression, anxious about everything, having relationship issues, or are you getting calls from your child's school more frequently? If so, we can work with you. Therapy is about doing the work, healing those traumas, understanding yourself, finding clarity, discovering how to connect with your difficult child, reconnecting with your partner, and being aware of your individual needs. Clients like you, have tried to heal either alone, through prayer, substance abuse, and/or counseling. After sessions with us, you will begin to feel in control and empowered.
Are you struggling with an unhealed trauma, drowning in depression, anxious about everything, having relationship issues, or are you getting calls from your child's school more frequently? If so, we can work with you. Therapy is about doing the work, healing those traumas, understanding yourself, finding clarity, discovering how to connect with your difficult child, reconnecting with your partner, and being aware of your individual needs. Clients like you, have tried to heal either alone, through prayer, substance abuse, and/or counseling. After sessions with us, you will begin to feel in control and empowered.
Cleveland Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75228 (Online Only)
Hi, this is Cleveland Robinson and I am glad that you have clicked on my profile. I work with children, teens, and busy parents to assist with the various obstacles you may face while growing and living because life can life. My practice is a telehealth company that also can provide services while your child is in school through coordination with their school point of contact if available. I look forward to helping you and your family.
Hi, this is Cleveland Robinson and I am glad that you have clicked on my profile. I work with children, teens, and busy parents to assist with the various obstacles you may face while growing and living because life can life. My practice is a telehealth company that also can provide services while your child is in school through coordination with their school point of contact if available. I look forward to helping you and your family.
Kira M Hartgrove
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
My passion is to help children express themselves through play, a child's natural way of communicating.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist who has been working with children and families for over 20 years. My passion is helping children express themselves through play. Children (12 and under) typically do not have the cognitive skills to verbally express themselves. Play therapy gives them the tools to understand and process their world.
My passion is to help children express themselves through play, a child's natural way of communicating.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist who has been working with children and families for over 20 years. My passion is helping children express themselves through play. Children (12 and under) typically do not have the cognitive skills to verbally express themselves. Play therapy gives them the tools to understand and process their world.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Dallas, 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 Dallas 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 Dallas 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.