Child Therapists in Austin, TX

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. In my practice I strive to create a compassionate, respectful and trusting environment in which clients feel comfortable to explore their individual experiences. I conduct individual, couples, and family therapy, which includes practice with adults, adolescents, and children .

As a therapist with 25 years of experience and extensive training, I understand the complexities of suffering and the healing process. Professional peers have described me as "exceptionally attuned," "warmly down to earth" and "to the point." I offer a compassionate, accepting, and wise presence to the therapy relationship. Because this relationship is paramount to your therapy experience, I offer a free initial consultation so that we can meet. I believe that human beings have an amazing ability to gain insight and create change in their lives and am dedicated to this process for clients, myself and all beings.

I am a licensed psychologist dedicated to provided evidence based care to children , teenagers, young adults, and parents. I have a passion for working with kids who present with a variety of difficulties and aim to help my patients get back to living their fullest, most satisfying lives, without anxiety, frustration, sadness or behaviors getting in the way. I have a specific love for working with ADHD, anxiety, and parenting. Whether it's school, family, friends, or other stressors, I'd love to help! I am now also offering neuropsychological and psychological assessment for all ages!

Has your child been overly anxious since the pandemic? Is your child experiencing more tantrums or having trouble focusing? Are you concerned your child is behind in school? Children and families are trying to adjust to significant changes in school, home, work, and social lives. As parents and caretakers, we are struggling to balance these very typical reactions to stress with how to move forward in the “new normal” of uncertain times. I can work with your family to determine why your child or adolescent is having difficulty and what we can do to help.

I believe that sometimes in our lives we need guidance with difficult decisions and challenging life circumstances. Psychotherapy can be beneficial to every person. Adolescents and children often need specialized treatment to help them become competent independent adults. Parents seek to have their children develop healthy values and beliefs. Getting these behaviors to take root requires a clear plan, based on sound scientific theory. This can be a challenging and frustrating journey. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques based on years of experience to identify my clients needs and provide the best direction.

Rachel has primarily worked with children , adolescents, teenagers, and adults (4-35). Individuals seeking counseling from her will instantaneously feel a sense of feeling understood as a result of her kindness, genuineness, and warm smile. She provides a warm, compassionate, safe environment that focuses on helping individuals to identify areas that are hindering their happiness, development, and growth. Rachel focuses on the healing process through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which allows individuals to understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all directly connected.

I have the privilege to work beside children , adolescents, and adults in difficult and often confusing times in their lives. My mission is to provide care and clarity for my clients while honoring their values in a way that can strengthen and improve their relationship not only with themselves but with their family and friends as well.

You deserve to feel connected and safe in your closest relationships. It is lonely, painful, and frustrating when those relationships aren't going as you'd like. You may be confused about how to help a child who is struggling. You might wonder if you're making the right choices for your child and you may even worry that you're a bad parent. Or, maybe you feel disconnected from a partner. You long to feel close to the person you care about, but years of hurt and bottled up emotion make it difficult to know where to start.

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.

Over the years I have come to enjoy working with a variety of clients. I work with children ages 2 through adolescence utilizing play therapy as one of my modalities. I also see adults for individual issues including anxiety, depression, parenting, and relationship issues. My practice includes working with couples assisting them in recognizing the problem cycles that get created and hopefully learning to build intimacy and connection. Since I work with children , families are a part of my practice as well-I see each individual as an integral part of the whole.

I have a loving, direct approach with clear communication, a relaxed, non-judgmental style creating ease in therapy, and an intuitive ability to connect and help others re-connect. I love working with people who seek to deepen themselves and have more intimate connection with their loved ones, whether that's a child , spouse, parent or other relationship. I want to know who you are, and am here to listen and to be with you exactly where you are in this process. I am here to meet you. Come. Let's explore together.

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.

Welcome to Thriving Heart Therapy! I specialize in working with children , teens and young adults. I have a client-centered approach employing compassion, warmth and collaboration. If you or your child are struggling with navigating the hills of life, having an experienced, competent therapist is the first step! For young children and teens we will use creativity to identify goals and strategies in a safe, nonjudgmental space. For very young ones (3-6), a play therapy approach is used. I also enjoy helping Southeast Asian- American families with the challenges that come with acculturation.

Life seems harder for your child than others. Just getting through each day is a challenge. As you see your child struggle, you feel frustrated and drained. Maybe your family is stuck together in your child 's hard place. The energy seems to flow to dealing with sadness, worry, or acting out. Once the situation seemed a passing phase, but more and more it feels like it will always be like this. You worry about where this is headed. It's time to find help for your child and your family.

I maintain a private practice in Austin specializing in psychological assessment of autism/developmental disabilities, ADHD, aptitude, learning disabilities, sensory processing disorder, anxiety, and mood disorders. I also provide parent consultations for parents of school-age children , and coordinate treatment with pediatricians, neurologists, psychiatrists, and family practice physicians in the Austin community. Referrals are provided for psychotherapy.

Life might have thrown you a new curveball that has gotten you off balance. OR nothing big has happened, but feelings of being stuck have emerged from somewhere. Psychotherapy offers you a safe place to make changes to old patterns that hold you back. I can help you navigate the uncharted path & assist in developing the insights & skills you need to thrive in life. Therapy works best when we collaborate toward created goals in a respectful & affirming setting. Our work involves identifying & working through unhealthy relationship patterns, helping to change the way you think to improve the way you feel, in order to live your life.

At Pediatric Psychotherapy Associates, we believe in providing a safe, nurturing and effective psychotherapy to children , adolescents and their families who are in crisis or major life transitions. We also offer therapeutic educational consultations in association with Smiles-Tutoring (www.smiles-tutoring.com) and work very closely with schools, pediatricians, as well as other specialists out in the community to provide the best continuity of care for our clients. If we can be of help to you or someone you care about, please call or email us today for more information or to make an appointment with one of our counselors.

Welcome to my practice. I thoroughly enjoy my work and thrive in helping people develop healthy, productive, and satisfying lives and relationships. I strive to create a welcoming environment where children , adolescents and adults feel comfortable exploring ways to achieve their goals. Research has shown that one of the most important aspects of change in therapy lies within the therapeutic relationship, so the benefits received from therapy are directly related to feelings of comfort and connection with a therapist. I consider my role as a therapist to be a privilege and will work to ensure you receive services best suited for you.