
Tela Thornton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
1616 Wabash Avenue, Ste. 3, Fort Worth, TX 76107
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Navigating life can be difficult at times, and I can support you and your child in facing your challenges. Your child may be struggling with trauma or other life stressor that has left your family feeling helpless and out of options. I specialize in helping children, teens, and families cope with difficult situations, offering support and guidance in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I take an individualized, strength-based approach to therapy, identifying your child’s strengths to help them grow and flourish.
I believe in empowering my clients to explore their strengths and resilience while addressing areas of concern. My goal is to help children, teens, and families not only overcome immediate challenges but also to foster long-term emotional well-being and personal growth.
I work collaboratively with clients on anxiety disorders, depression, behavioral issues, trauma, and personal growth. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and humanistic principles tailored to meet the needs of each client.
Call or Email Tela Thornton now for a free 15 minute consultation - (817) 761-3020
Let's Connect (817) 761-3020

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Payment Methods
American Express, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Oscar Health
- Oxford

Tela Thornton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (817) 761-3020
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 63278 Tela Thornton
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended University of Texas at Arlington, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2016
- License: Registered Play Therapist T-6563 / 2024
- Certificate from Nationally Certified in Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Positivity
- Caregivers
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Internet Addiction
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Suicidal Ideation
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Expressive Arts
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
2021 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78705
(817) 761-3020Nearby Areas
Cities

Tela Thornton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Call for a free consultation now - (817) 761-3020