Child Therapists in East Austin, Austin, TX

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Steven C Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
Is your child intense? Is your child highly emotional, willful, and gifted? Do you need some new ideas to connect with your child? Within each of us lies greatness: within your child, within you as a person, and as a parent. I can help you and your child access that greatness and nurture it. I work well with intense children who are struggling with behavioral and attention issues. I provide a safe and caring environment, often taking the therapy session outdoors for experiential activities.
Is your child intense? Is your child highly emotional, willful, and gifted? Do you need some new ideas to connect with your child? Within each of us lies greatness: within your child, within you as a person, and as a parent. I can help you and your child access that greatness and nurture it. I work well with intense children who are struggling with behavioral and attention issues. I provide a safe and caring environment, often taking the therapy session outdoors for experiential activities.
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Antonia Calabrese
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Austin, Austin, TX 78722
It It is my mission to team up with children, teens and adults to improve confidence, positivity and emotional regulation. As children, we are taught math, science and reading, but not how to feel or to express our feelings. This can come out as aggression or anxiety or with-drawl. It is my goal to help my clients target problem behaviors, process past events, and learn new skills while providing guidance and support each step of the way.
It It is my mission to team up with children, teens and adults to improve confidence, positivity and emotional regulation. As children, we are taught math, science and reading, but not how to feel or to express our feelings. This can come out as aggression or anxiety or with-drawl. It is my goal to help my clients target problem behaviors, process past events, and learn new skills while providing guidance and support each step of the way.
(713) 804-9287 View (713) 804-9287
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Jill Latonick Flores
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LSOTP
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
To learn and grow, children require a tapestry of love, safety, and challenge. When the challenges youth face exceed the amount of resources available, therapy can be helpful. Private, goal oriented, engaging and fun activities can motivate youth to participate in a process they might otherwise avoid. In my practice, I help children address anger, depression, trauma, school related difficulties, divorce, and adjustment issues. With over 20 years of clinical expertise, I understand that children's therapy is most effective when the process is safe and interesting. In my practice I help youth and families embrace needed change by using their strengths to solve problems.
To learn and grow, children require a tapestry of love, safety, and challenge. When the challenges youth face exceed the amount of resources available, therapy can be helpful. Private, goal oriented, engaging and fun activities can motivate youth to participate in a process they might otherwise avoid. In my practice, I help children address anger, depression, trauma, school related difficulties, divorce, and adjustment issues. With over 20 years of clinical expertise, I understand that children's therapy is most effective when the process is safe and interesting. In my practice I help youth and families embrace needed change by using their strengths to solve problems.
(512) 213-0494 View (512) 213-0494
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Barbara Fountain
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAHS, LPC
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
Greetings! I am Barbara Fountain a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with 15 years of counseling experience. I have a passion: for providing counseling to adults, children/adolescents, & families.Successful therapeutic outcomes depend on a good working relationship! A collaborative approach that includes therapist and client working together to reach the client's identified goals. My approach is an integrated psychotherapy style where I attempt to meet the unique individual treatment needs of each client In a warm, positive environment. I provide culturally appropriate services that empower & equip clients with skills necessary to succeed! My motto is:" Strengthening Families to Succeed."
Greetings! I am Barbara Fountain a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with 15 years of counseling experience. I have a passion: for providing counseling to adults, children/adolescents, & families.Successful therapeutic outcomes depend on a good working relationship! A collaborative approach that includes therapist and client working together to reach the client's identified goals. My approach is an integrated psychotherapy style where I attempt to meet the unique individual treatment needs of each client In a warm, positive environment. I provide culturally appropriate services that empower & equip clients with skills necessary to succeed! My motto is:" Strengthening Families to Succeed."
(512) 598-9793 View (512) 598-9793
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Jennifer Snow
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
For many the decision to come into counseling or bring a child into counseling is a big step. My goal is to help ease this time for you through building a therapeutic relationship and helping to equip you with tools to ease these seasons in your life. I have been in private practice for the past 4 years. My background includes working with women in recovery for a variety of issues, including: codependency, depression, anxiety and abuse, as well as ten years experience with school age children in the public schools.
For many the decision to come into counseling or bring a child into counseling is a big step. My goal is to help ease this time for you through building a therapeutic relationship and helping to equip you with tools to ease these seasons in your life. I have been in private practice for the past 4 years. My background includes working with women in recovery for a variety of issues, including: codependency, depression, anxiety and abuse, as well as ten years experience with school age children in the public schools.
(512) 270-3889 View (512) 270-3889
Diane Kaufman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
I provide psychotherapy for adults, children, couples and families. I've been in practice for over thirty years. Please visit my website ( www.kkpsychology.com ) to learn more about my qualifications. I look forward to talking with you.
I provide psychotherapy for adults, children, couples and families. I've been in practice for over thirty years. Please visit my website ( www.kkpsychology.com ) to learn more about my qualifications. I look forward to talking with you.
(512) 605-1795 View (512) 605-1795
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Jami Lewis
LPC-Associate, MA, NCC, CSC
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
Hello, my name is Jami! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, supervised by Jaclyn Sepp, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC, RYT200. I specialize in working with children, tweens, and teens, and believe emphatically that a safe, nurturing relationship is the heart of the therapeutic process. In my practice, I utilize play therapy, sand tray, expressive arts, mindfulness, and talk therapy to uncover layers and help children and teens live authentically as themselves, while also fostering coping skills for the obstacles life can throw their way. I am also well suited to support college students, parents, professional helpers and educators.
Hello, my name is Jami! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, supervised by Jaclyn Sepp, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC, RYT200. I specialize in working with children, tweens, and teens, and believe emphatically that a safe, nurturing relationship is the heart of the therapeutic process. In my practice, I utilize play therapy, sand tray, expressive arts, mindfulness, and talk therapy to uncover layers and help children and teens live authentically as themselves, while also fostering coping skills for the obstacles life can throw their way. I am also well suited to support college students, parents, professional helpers and educators.
(512) 601-5848 View (512) 601-5848
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April L Alaspa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, MAC
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
I have been serving families for 12 years. I have a passion for counseling adolescents up to adults that are struggling. Children and adults with ADHD often struggle to learn coping skills or self-regulation. Adults diagnosed with ADHD can also benefit from family or individual counseling. The symptoms a child or adult experiences with ADHD does not only effect the person with ADHD but the whole family. In counseling the child or adult skills are learned; such as children learn to calm themselves in different situations, be more self-aware and find words to go with their feelings.
I have been serving families for 12 years. I have a passion for counseling adolescents up to adults that are struggling. Children and adults with ADHD often struggle to learn coping skills or self-regulation. Adults diagnosed with ADHD can also benefit from family or individual counseling. The symptoms a child or adult experiences with ADHD does not only effect the person with ADHD but the whole family. In counseling the child or adult skills are learned; such as children learn to calm themselves in different situations, be more self-aware and find words to go with their feelings.
(512) 980-0624 View (512) 980-0624
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Wen Chang-Lit
Art Therapist, MA, LCAT, MTBC
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78722
I am experienced in helping adult children of emotionally immature parents to heal from the past and become the nurturing parents they needed as children.
Are you struggling with anxiety, insecurity, depression, or loneliness? Or are you going through tough transitions, relationship issues, and find yourself stuck in the same pattern? Your mind is so powerful yet your body holds past memories. We need mind-body approach to make lasting changes. I work through a relational, non-judgemental, and trauma-informed lens. In our work together, we will explore your inner world with curiosity and compassion. We will identify and transform limiting thought/behavior patterns and self-beliefs that hold you back from becoming the best version of you.
I am experienced in helping adult children of emotionally immature parents to heal from the past and become the nurturing parents they needed as children.
Are you struggling with anxiety, insecurity, depression, or loneliness? Or are you going through tough transitions, relationship issues, and find yourself stuck in the same pattern? Your mind is so powerful yet your body holds past memories. We need mind-body approach to make lasting changes. I work through a relational, non-judgemental, and trauma-informed lens. In our work together, we will explore your inner world with curiosity and compassion. We will identify and transform limiting thought/behavior patterns and self-beliefs that hold you back from becoming the best version of you.
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Priscilla Leyva
LPC Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
It takes a village to create the life that you want for your child. You want the best for them and only look to trusted professionals for guidance on their needs. As someone who comes from a Hispanic family (with LOTS of nieces and nephews), I know firsthand the importance of open communication and trust building as you seek assistance for them. No matter what the concern is, my primary (and ongoing) goal is to gain your family's trust. I value creating a comfortable environment for families to express their needs through any stage of the counseling process. My specialties include working with children and teens diagnosed
It takes a village to create the life that you want for your child. You want the best for them and only look to trusted professionals for guidance on their needs. As someone who comes from a Hispanic family (with LOTS of nieces and nephews), I know firsthand the importance of open communication and trust building as you seek assistance for them. No matter what the concern is, my primary (and ongoing) goal is to gain your family's trust. I value creating a comfortable environment for families to express their needs through any stage of the counseling process. My specialties include working with children and teens diagnosed
(737) 758-2614 View (737) 758-2614
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Kathryn Uhrich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
Kathryn is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who received her Masters Degree from Rivier University. Kathryn has over 7 years of clinical experience treating children, adolescents and families. Kathryn has extensive experience working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, phobias, dealing with traumatic experiences, significant life changes, and childhood behavioral outbursts. Kathryn likes to help children and parents who are struggling to communicate their needs to each other to better develop healthy communication patterns and relationships. Kathryn primarily uses CBT, as well as well as solution focused approaches.
Kathryn is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who received her Masters Degree from Rivier University. Kathryn has over 7 years of clinical experience treating children, adolescents and families. Kathryn has extensive experience working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, phobias, dealing with traumatic experiences, significant life changes, and childhood behavioral outbursts. Kathryn likes to help children and parents who are struggling to communicate their needs to each other to better develop healthy communication patterns and relationships. Kathryn primarily uses CBT, as well as well as solution focused approaches.
(512) 489-9790 View (512) 489-9790
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Shanbria Oglesby-Gist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
Do you constantly find yourself struggling with managing your emotions, forming healthy relationships, low self-esteem, perfectionism, or feelings of shame or guilt? Or maybe you are a parent or guardian of a child or adolescent that has difficulty with adjustments happening around them, and they are struggling with regulating their emotions, communicating, socializing with others, or having difficult behaviors? If you find yourself or your child navigating through life with these struggles, it would be my honor to support you.
Do you constantly find yourself struggling with managing your emotions, forming healthy relationships, low self-esteem, perfectionism, or feelings of shame or guilt? Or maybe you are a parent or guardian of a child or adolescent that has difficulty with adjustments happening around them, and they are struggling with regulating their emotions, communicating, socializing with others, or having difficult behaviors? If you find yourself or your child navigating through life with these struggles, it would be my honor to support you.
(512) 399-5408 View (512) 399-5408
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Jacy Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
Hi there! My name is Jacy. As a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist, I have found my passion in working with children and families. My therapeutic approach utilizes a strengths-based perspective and honors each child’s unique gifts and needs. My expertise is working with children (ages 3 and up) and providing parenting training and support. I serve children with an array of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, chronic/terminal illness, as well as highly sensitive children.
Hi there! My name is Jacy. As a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist, I have found my passion in working with children and families. My therapeutic approach utilizes a strengths-based perspective and honors each child’s unique gifts and needs. My expertise is working with children (ages 3 and up) and providing parenting training and support. I serve children with an array of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, chronic/terminal illness, as well as highly sensitive children.
(210) 934-5932 View (210) 934-5932
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Liz Grant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702  (Online Only)
Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of experience. I specialize in adolescent and young adult mental health. I use a strengths-based approach with all clients and believe that clients are the expert in their own life. I use a supportive yet collaborative approach for treating issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, transitions, and low self-esteem. I want to help you navigate life transitions, grief, personal relationships, anxiety, depression, and everyday struggles.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of experience. I specialize in adolescent and young adult mental health. I use a strengths-based approach with all clients and believe that clients are the expert in their own life. I use a supportive yet collaborative approach for treating issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, transitions, and low self-esteem. I want to help you navigate life transitions, grief, personal relationships, anxiety, depression, and everyday struggles.
(737) 216-8184 View (737) 216-8184
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Kara A Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78722  (Online Only)
Being a teenager can be challenging, especially during a pandemic. Being isolated from friends, spending more time at home and going back to school are just a few stressors. I have learned through my own personal experiences, what it looks like to listen to a persons issues, needs and goals. I have experience both in my professional career as well as through my own mental health journey what it means to be a person who actively listens. I understand there are times when insight is needed but there is also value in having someone simply listen.
Being a teenager can be challenging, especially during a pandemic. Being isolated from friends, spending more time at home and going back to school are just a few stressors. I have learned through my own personal experiences, what it looks like to listen to a persons issues, needs and goals. I have experience both in my professional career as well as through my own mental health journey what it means to be a person who actively listens. I understand there are times when insight is needed but there is also value in having someone simply listen.
(737) 202-9225 View (737) 202-9225
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Heather Teel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
I believe in therapy. It helps us become unstuck, freeing us to move closer towards our goals and who we want to be. It allows us to begin healing from our past and transforms how we feel and act in our current relationships. It gives us support in times of crisis and stress, allowing us to become even more resilient in the future. And it frees us from habitual patterns that cause suffering in our lives.
I believe in therapy. It helps us become unstuck, freeing us to move closer towards our goals and who we want to be. It allows us to begin healing from our past and transforms how we feel and act in our current relationships. It gives us support in times of crisis and stress, allowing us to become even more resilient in the future. And it frees us from habitual patterns that cause suffering in our lives.
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Gena St. David
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
Waitlist for new clients
You are welcome to reach out to inquire about availability or a warm referral to one of my colleagues.
You are welcome to reach out to inquire about availability or a warm referral to one of my colleagues.
(512) 520-7820 View (512) 520-7820
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Krystle Himmelberger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702  (Online Only)
Alleviating symptoms while providing an increase in positive thoughts and feelings is a holistic focus towards wellbeing. We may feel stress, frustration, anger, or fear that can cause our lives to become unbalanced. Guiding clients to explore and identify problems while searching for solutions will empower individuals to take control of their lives. Additionally, practicing techniques in finding meaning, gratitude, and hope can influence a person’s sense of confidence in things that are difficult to manage or control. Understanding ourselves may be the hardest thing to do, yet alone, communicate what is really going on.
Alleviating symptoms while providing an increase in positive thoughts and feelings is a holistic focus towards wellbeing. We may feel stress, frustration, anger, or fear that can cause our lives to become unbalanced. Guiding clients to explore and identify problems while searching for solutions will empower individuals to take control of their lives. Additionally, practicing techniques in finding meaning, gratitude, and hope can influence a person’s sense of confidence in things that are difficult to manage or control. Understanding ourselves may be the hardest thing to do, yet alone, communicate what is really going on.
(210) 939-9382 View (210) 939-9382
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Julia Bourcier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78701  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I began my professional journey as a young adult working in various settings with people struggling to make better choices. As I worked with individuals from widely diverse backgrounds and walks of life, I began to appreciate the power of one hand reaching out. I became profoundly aware that most people are able to build a more fulfilling life, not because of good advice, but because another person was willing to walk with them, assist them in navigating unfamiliar territory, and be part of the process of discovering their potential.
I began my professional journey as a young adult working in various settings with people struggling to make better choices. As I worked with individuals from widely diverse backgrounds and walks of life, I began to appreciate the power of one hand reaching out. I became profoundly aware that most people are able to build a more fulfilling life, not because of good advice, but because another person was willing to walk with them, assist them in navigating unfamiliar territory, and be part of the process of discovering their potential.
(972) 945-0459 View (972) 945-0459
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Joan Yamini
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
Often it is a life crisis that brings people to therapy; whether it is internal or external. Making the connection of trust and support with the therapist is the first step to the work. I believe in the power of therapy to change patterns that interfere with relationships and satisfaction in life. Over time I have developed great confidence in the benefit of exploring family of origin relationships and how they play out in life. Understanding these patterns is often crucial to change and improvement in anxiety and depression.
Often it is a life crisis that brings people to therapy; whether it is internal or external. Making the connection of trust and support with the therapist is the first step to the work. I believe in the power of therapy to change patterns that interfere with relationships and satisfaction in life. Over time I have developed great confidence in the benefit of exploring family of origin relationships and how they play out in life. Understanding these patterns is often crucial to change and improvement in anxiety and depression.
(512) 920-5613 View (512) 920-5613

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Child Therapists

Do I need to attend therapy with my child?

Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.

How long are sessions with child therapists?

Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.

How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?

The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.

How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?

A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.