Child Therapists in Austin, TX

Ellen Meystedt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I specialize in Play Therapy & Sand Tray Therapy with children ages 3-12.
Building a positive, safe, & therapeutic relationship with each client is my main objective when beginning therapy. I firmly believe that before positive change can occur the client must feel safe and supported. I assist my clients in processing difficult experiences, thoughts, and emotions, and learn how to move forward.
I specialize in Play Therapy & Sand Tray Therapy with children ages 3-12.
Building a positive, safe, & therapeutic relationship with each client is my main objective when beginning therapy. I firmly believe that before positive change can occur the client must feel safe and supported. I assist my clients in processing difficult experiences, thoughts, and emotions, and learn how to move forward.

Collective Root Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78731
Children and best served in the relationships that surround them.
I use a variety of expressive technique, such as play therapy or expressive art, to help children and their families feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings. Children can begin to make progress because they have safe space to process difficult events, thoughts, and feelings.
Children and best served in the relationships that surround them.
I use a variety of expressive technique, such as play therapy or expressive art, to help children and their families feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings. Children can begin to make progress because they have safe space to process difficult events, thoughts, and feelings.

Shilpa Mutyala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78729
I specialize in working with children, teens and young adults.
My therapy approach is tailored to each unique individual. It is typically a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, talk-therapy and mindfulness components.I use a gentle approach to build rapport, I believe that mutual trust is essential to growth and healing in a therapeutic relationship.
I specialize in working with children, teens and young adults.
My therapy approach is tailored to each unique individual. It is typically a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, talk-therapy and mindfulness components.I use a gentle approach to build rapport, I believe that mutual trust is essential to growth and healing in a therapeutic relationship.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor with special training and interest in areas of marriage and relationships, postpartum depression, separation and divorce, parent- child relations and women's issues.
My experience areas include depression, anxiety, childhood behavior and mental disorders, marital/relationship distress, and life transitions. I use a variety of modalities to meet individual needs, primarily working within a psychodynamic framework as well utilizing CBT, Person Centered, Jungian and Family Systems modalities.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor with special training and interest in areas of marriage and relationships, postpartum depression, separation and divorce, parent- child relations and women's issues.
My experience areas include depression, anxiety, childhood behavior and mental disorders, marital/relationship distress, and life transitions. I use a variety of modalities to meet individual needs, primarily working within a psychodynamic framework as well utilizing CBT, Person Centered, Jungian and Family Systems modalities.

At Psychotherapy Associates, we believe in providing a safe, nurturing and effective psychotherapy to individuals, couples, children and families in crisis or other major life transitions.
We have numerous therapists with extensive training and experience to provide in-person therapy throughout the Austin/Round Rock areas or online sessions throughout Texas-therapists that can help you or your family with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, abuse, grief & loss, relationship problems, divorce, ADHD, autism, school and behavioral problems, etc.
At Psychotherapy Associates, we believe in providing a safe, nurturing and effective psychotherapy to individuals, couples, children and families in crisis or other major life transitions.
We have numerous therapists with extensive training and experience to provide in-person therapy throughout the Austin/Round Rock areas or online sessions throughout Texas-therapists that can help you or your family with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, abuse, grief & loss, relationship problems, divorce, ADHD, autism, school and behavioral problems, etc.

Overland Children and Family Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ADHD, --CCSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78752
Play is the natural language of the child.
My specialties are Creative Therapies (Play, Music, Art, Neuroplasticity games), Behavior Shaping, and Parenting approaches. Cognitive and Social-Emotional Skills Training for ND children (ADHD/AS level 1 only). I am an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (CCSP), TF-CBT Certified and EMDR trained (EMDRIA).
Play is the natural language of the child.
My specialties are Creative Therapies (Play, Music, Art, Neuroplasticity games), Behavior Shaping, and Parenting approaches. Cognitive and Social-Emotional Skills Training for ND children (ADHD/AS level 1 only). I am an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (CCSP), TF-CBT Certified and EMDR trained (EMDRIA).

Christie works with children, adolescents, and adults.
Learn to think about your thoughts/ideas and grow confidence in facing emotions & situations. This is a safe space for you or your child to share & look at your goals. It can be hard to take an open and honest look at things, but doing so often helps people feel happier, more connected, & better able to handle new problems.
Christie works with children, adolescents, and adults.
Learn to think about your thoughts/ideas and grow confidence in facing emotions & situations. This is a safe space for you or your child to share & look at your goals. It can be hard to take an open and honest look at things, but doing so often helps people feel happier, more connected, & better able to handle new problems.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of private practice experience providing services for children and families with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues.
I also work with individuals and couples who are experiencing challenges or are no longer willing to just get by. If you want to improve your quality of life and are ready to make changes, you have come to the right place.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of private practice experience providing services for children and families with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues.
I also work with individuals and couples who are experiencing challenges or are no longer willing to just get by. If you want to improve your quality of life and are ready to make changes, you have come to the right place.

Deciding to come to therapy or bring your child to therapy doesn't have to be a scary experience.
Through the language of play, I work with children struggling to enjoy life and connect to others, and with parents wanting a more rewarding relationship with your child. I have experience with children and families working through issues related to attachment, foster care, traumatic events, bullying, challenging behaviors, postpartum depression, and more.
Deciding to come to therapy or bring your child to therapy doesn't have to be a scary experience.
Through the language of play, I work with children struggling to enjoy life and connect to others, and with parents wanting a more rewarding relationship with your child. I have experience with children and families working through issues related to attachment, foster care, traumatic events, bullying, challenging behaviors, postpartum depression, and more.

Individual, Couples, Family & Group Therapy With Adults, Children & Adolescents.
I am an Honors graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with over 30 years experience helping people overcome anxiety & depression, resolve conflicts, deal with past hurts & traumas, improve communication and self esteem, and increase the quality of their relationships, as well as their work or school performance, in order that they may lead happier and more fulfilling lives. I also recently completed training to become a state-licensed, Clinical Social Work Supervisor for newly-graduated clinicians-in-training.
Individual, Couples, Family & Group Therapy With Adults, Children & Adolescents.
I am an Honors graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with over 30 years experience helping people overcome anxiety & depression, resolve conflicts, deal with past hurts & traumas, improve communication and self esteem, and increase the quality of their relationships, as well as their work or school performance, in order that they may lead happier and more fulfilling lives. I also recently completed training to become a state-licensed, Clinical Social Work Supervisor for newly-graduated clinicians-in-training.

I have worked primarily with children and adolescents for more than twenty years, often helping them overcome significant trauma and obstacles to happiness.
I am an LPC supervisor, and I provide supervision to LPC interns who are working in a variety of settings. As a clinician, I use a collaborative, client-centered and strengths-based approach, which I also use and promote in supervision. The work we do together will in large part be an exploration and development of your own individual therapeutic style.
I have worked primarily with children and adolescents for more than twenty years, often helping them overcome significant trauma and obstacles to happiness.
I am an LPC supervisor, and I provide supervision to LPC interns who are working in a variety of settings. As a clinician, I use a collaborative, client-centered and strengths-based approach, which I also use and promote in supervision. The work we do together will in large part be an exploration and development of your own individual therapeutic style.
Meet Our Child Therapists

He enjoys working with parents, children, and adolescents.
Dr. Yorke and Jane Yorke, M.A. founded ABHC in 1995 to provide evaluation and treatment services to the Austin community. Dr. Yorke is available for psychologicial evaluations, child and adolescent therapy, counseling for parents, and play therapy.
He enjoys working with parents, children, and adolescents.
Dr. Yorke and Jane Yorke, M.A. founded ABHC in 1995 to provide evaluation and treatment services to the Austin community. Dr. Yorke is available for psychologicial evaluations, child and adolescent therapy, counseling for parents, and play therapy.

I can help parents help their children (ages 0-6) dealing with divorce, loss of a loved one, exposure to violence or medical trauma, feel safe and secure so they stop acting out.
Are you tired of feeling misunderstood and disconnected? Sometimes it feels like the world will only accept you if you fit in a neat little box. I can help you reconnect with the parts of your identity that have been overshadowed by outside expectations. As a biracial tri-cultural woman of color, I am uniquely qualified to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore your identity and create the life you want and the relationships you desire. I work with people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds and spiritual orientations.
I can help parents help their children (ages 0-6) dealing with divorce, loss of a loved one, exposure to violence or medical trauma, feel safe and secure so they stop acting out.
Are you tired of feeling misunderstood and disconnected? Sometimes it feels like the world will only accept you if you fit in a neat little box. I can help you reconnect with the parts of your identity that have been overshadowed by outside expectations. As a biracial tri-cultural woman of color, I am uniquely qualified to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore your identity and create the life you want and the relationships you desire. I work with people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds and spiritual orientations.

Note: I now have new openings for child/adolescent trauma and grief therapy clients, and therapy clients up to age 25!
I'm trained extensively in methods to treat trauma, grief, and anxiety in children, teens, and young adults (ages 5-25). I also offer comprehensive psychological evaluations to help individuals explore their strengths and needs in school and other settings. I'm PSYPACT licensed, so I can see clients in approved states.
Note: I now have new openings for child/adolescent trauma and grief therapy clients, and therapy clients up to age 25!
I'm trained extensively in methods to treat trauma, grief, and anxiety in children, teens, and young adults (ages 5-25). I also offer comprehensive psychological evaluations to help individuals explore their strengths and needs in school and other settings. I'm PSYPACT licensed, so I can see clients in approved states.

A clinical child psychologist, I love working with pre-teen, adolescent and college-age girls who are struggling to establish a sense of self.
Pain exists to make us pay attention. Trying desperately not to hurt, we compromise our integrity, our hearts and our sense of self, on some misguided mission to be invulnerable, to please, to care-take, or just to belong...Somewhere along the way, our vision of ourselves loses focus. Therapy can help create a new template for living. Research shows us that the brain can actually re-wire itself in the context of a secure relationship, developing new capacities for self-soothing, obtaining perspective, and being intimate. I believe that all suffering bears embedded gifts, if we look hard enough.
A clinical child psychologist, I love working with pre-teen, adolescent and college-age girls who are struggling to establish a sense of self.
Pain exists to make us pay attention. Trying desperately not to hurt, we compromise our integrity, our hearts and our sense of self, on some misguided mission to be invulnerable, to please, to care-take, or just to belong...Somewhere along the way, our vision of ourselves loses focus. Therapy can help create a new template for living. Research shows us that the brain can actually re-wire itself in the context of a secure relationship, developing new capacities for self-soothing, obtaining perspective, and being intimate. I believe that all suffering bears embedded gifts, if we look hard enough.

I am a child, adolescent, adult and family psychologist who provides individual/family therapy and parent coaching.
My background is in cognitive behavioral, family systems, and interpersonal orientations. My interventions are tailored for the concerns of my clients, and I often work with parents in addressing the needs of the family. I use the Nurtured Heart Approach as a general parenting framework, and I also coach parents of anxious children in the SPACE program.
I am a child, adolescent, adult and family psychologist who provides individual/family therapy and parent coaching.
My background is in cognitive behavioral, family systems, and interpersonal orientations. My interventions are tailored for the concerns of my clients, and I often work with parents in addressing the needs of the family. I use the Nurtured Heart Approach as a general parenting framework, and I also coach parents of anxious children in the SPACE program.

Jill Latonick Flores
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LSOTP
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78701
To learn and grow, children require a tapestry of love, safety, and challenge.
My whole child approach incorporates lifestyle interventions (health, safety, education, and support) into a broad assessment of the well being and challenges of the person. I address difficult to treat sexual behavior problems in children and teens. I help families overcome the stigma and stress oftentimes associated with these problems.
To learn and grow, children require a tapestry of love, safety, and challenge.
My whole child approach incorporates lifestyle interventions (health, safety, education, and support) into a broad assessment of the well being and challenges of the person. I address difficult to treat sexual behavior problems in children and teens. I help families overcome the stigma and stress oftentimes associated with these problems.

Claudia Legarreta
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Whether you are looking for parental mentoring, child therapy or neurofeedback therapy , we offer an array of services that can assist you and your family reach your gaols.
At Relational Pathways Dr Legarreta specializes in building connections in relationships. With over eight years of experience working with children, young adults and parents she has gained great knowledge and training in a variety of specialties. Her specialities include individual therapy, Family Therapy, Play Therapy, Group Counseling, Parent Coaching and Neurofeddback Therapy.
Whether you are looking for parental mentoring, child therapy or neurofeedback therapy , we offer an array of services that can assist you and your family reach your gaols.
At Relational Pathways Dr Legarreta specializes in building connections in relationships. With over eight years of experience working with children, young adults and parents she has gained great knowledge and training in a variety of specialties. Her specialities include individual therapy, Family Therapy, Play Therapy, Group Counseling, Parent Coaching and Neurofeddback Therapy.

Maxine Rondeau
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults.
My approach to therapy is based on the idea that each person has a unique story and perspective. I respect your individuality and tailor the therapy to your needs and preferences. We will work together to identify your strengths and find effective ways to cope with challenges and reach your goals.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults.
My approach to therapy is based on the idea that each person has a unique story and perspective. I respect your individuality and tailor the therapy to your needs and preferences. We will work together to identify your strengths and find effective ways to cope with challenges and reach your goals.

Emma Forsyth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78752
I use play therapy and filial therapy with children and parents, including Child Centered Play Therapy, Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) and Theraplay® principles.
I believe everyone has the potential and resources for positive change. My role is to help clients access their own strengths and resilience to make desired changes. I use an experiential, emotion-focused approach to treatment. I work with clients to reduce distress and enhance interpersonal relationships by resolving negative emotional experiences and strengthening attachment bonds.
I use play therapy and filial therapy with children and parents, including Child Centered Play Therapy, Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) and Theraplay® principles.
I believe everyone has the potential and resources for positive change. My role is to help clients access their own strengths and resilience to make desired changes. I use an experiential, emotion-focused approach to treatment. I work with clients to reduce distress and enhance interpersonal relationships by resolving negative emotional experiences and strengthening attachment bonds.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Austin, 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 Austin 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 Austin 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.