Therapists for Children in Austin, TX
I’m really happy you found your way here. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, sometimes even a quiet, uncertain one. My hope is that when you land in my space, it feels a little easier to exhale. Therapy with me isn’t about being “put together” or saying things the right way. It’s about showing up as you are, with messy thoughts, big feelings, awkward pauses, and everything in between, and knowing there’s someone who’s truly with you in it. I bring warmth, curiosity, and a very human approach, holding space for both depth and lightness. Wherever you are, we can start there.
I’m really happy you found your way here. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, sometimes even a quiet, uncertain one. My hope is that when you land in my space, it feels a little easier to exhale. Therapy with me isn’t about being “put together” or saying things the right way. It’s about showing up as you are, with messy thoughts, big feelings, awkward pauses, and everything in between, and knowing there’s someone who’s truly with you in it. I bring warmth, curiosity, and a very human approach, holding space for both depth and lightness. Wherever you are, we can start there.
Being emotionally overwhelmed can make you feel out of control, disrupt your sense of self, and isolate you (whether emotionally or physically) from others. Even well-meaning others may not understand how to support you, causing you to feel unheard or ashamed. It might feel like your emotions dictate your life, and that being in hyper-control of your emotions is the only way to keep them from controlling you. Consequently, feeling like you can’t control your emotions can lead to more shame and helplessness.
Being emotionally overwhelmed can make you feel out of control, disrupt your sense of self, and isolate you (whether emotionally or physically) from others. Even well-meaning others may not understand how to support you, causing you to feel unheard or ashamed. It might feel like your emotions dictate your life, and that being in hyper-control of your emotions is the only way to keep them from controlling you. Consequently, feeling like you can’t control your emotions can lead to more shame and helplessness.
Helping adult children of addicted and dysfunctional families find their way into deeper meaningful connections while letting go of codependent behaviors and building boundaries remains close to my heart.
In cultivating a non-judgmental, safe relationship to explore alternative ways to cope based on each person's unique strengths and story, I believe that we all have the potential to heal. I will approach with care utilizing somatic therapies, attachment theory, IFS, EMDR, and Expressive Arts and will meet you where you are.
Helping adult children of addicted and dysfunctional families find their way into deeper meaningful connections while letting go of codependent behaviors and building boundaries remains close to my heart.
In cultivating a non-judgmental, safe relationship to explore alternative ways to cope based on each person's unique strengths and story, I believe that we all have the potential to heal. I will approach with care utilizing somatic therapies, attachment theory, IFS, EMDR, and Expressive Arts and will meet you where you are.
I spent 15 years in education, have been married for 21 years, and I’m a dad to six awesome kids—from elementary age to college.
Are you looking for real, down-to-earth support from someone who gets it? You found it! I offer a judgment-free space where you can fully be yourself. I’m laid back, relatable, have a sense of humor, and I connect especially well with adults who are just looking for honest, genuine help. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, past trauma, anger, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or just feeling stuck, I’m here to walk through it with you . We’ll work together to build tools that actually work for your life, using approaches like CBT, DBT, and EMDR when it makes sense.
I spent 15 years in education, have been married for 21 years, and I’m a dad to six awesome kids—from elementary age to college.
Are you looking for real, down-to-earth support from someone who gets it? You found it! I offer a judgment-free space where you can fully be yourself. I’m laid back, relatable, have a sense of humor, and I connect especially well with adults who are just looking for honest, genuine help. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, past trauma, anger, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or just feeling stuck, I’m here to walk through it with you . We’ll work together to build tools that actually work for your life, using approaches like CBT, DBT, and EMDR when it makes sense.
My vast experience is in play therapy working with children and tweens.
I earned my BS from UT, and my MEd from Texas State. I was trained as a sandtray therapist(IPT-CST) at Texas State University supervised by Dr. Linda Homeyer. Also, I have training in trauma as a TBRI practitioner and CBT. In addition, I undertook level 1 training in the neuro-sequential model of education by Dr. Bruce Perry as trained by Dr. Terry Wood.
My vast experience is in play therapy working with children and tweens.
I earned my BS from UT, and my MEd from Texas State. I was trained as a sandtray therapist(IPT-CST) at Texas State University supervised by Dr. Linda Homeyer. Also, I have training in trauma as a TBRI practitioner and CBT. In addition, I undertook level 1 training in the neuro-sequential model of education by Dr. Bruce Perry as trained by Dr. Terry Wood.
I have practiced psychotherapy for the past ten years with a focus on children and families, perinatal mental health, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Deciding to speak to a therapist is a step in the direction of health - mental, emotional, and sometimes physical. My clients usually come to me after they have tried all they can think of - I feel honored to be their next step and honor the steps they've already taken. Whether a client's concerns pertain to parenting or becoming a parent, perinatal mental health, life transitions, ADHD, or general mental health, I enjoy working together with my clients to determine the best next steps for them.
I have practiced psychotherapy for the past ten years with a focus on children and families, perinatal mental health, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Deciding to speak to a therapist is a step in the direction of health - mental, emotional, and sometimes physical. My clients usually come to me after they have tried all they can think of - I feel honored to be their next step and honor the steps they've already taken. Whether a client's concerns pertain to parenting or becoming a parent, perinatal mental health, life transitions, ADHD, or general mental health, I enjoy working together with my clients to determine the best next steps for them.
I partner with children, teens, and parents who are struggling with challenging behavior, trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, and other concerns that are creating a disruption in relationships.
Treatment areas: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting, Emotional regulation, Foster care and adoption (parents and children), Kinship caregivers
Specialized training:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Certification, Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), CASE institute training
I partner with children, teens, and parents who are struggling with challenging behavior, trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, and other concerns that are creating a disruption in relationships.
Treatment areas: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting, Emotional regulation, Foster care and adoption (parents and children), Kinship caregivers
Specialized training:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Certification, Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), CASE institute training
We serve all ages and address a variety of issues including family violence, child abuse, sexual assault, stress, addiction, divorce, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, TBI, pain, insomnia, grief, aging, relationships, career and life transitions.
Samaritan Center has been saving lives and giving hope to Central Texas families for more than 45 years. We envision a healthy and compassionate community where every individual achieves mental, physical, spiritual and social well-being. We heal hearts, provide hope, and enhance lives with a holistic approach to mental health for all ages, whole families and the military community. Since 2007, we have supported veterans and military families through our Hope for Heroes program. With 14 counselors and 2 acupuncturists, we have a unique approach to treating individuals and families.
We serve all ages and address a variety of issues including family violence, child abuse, sexual assault, stress, addiction, divorce, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, TBI, pain, insomnia, grief, aging, relationships, career and life transitions.
Samaritan Center has been saving lives and giving hope to Central Texas families for more than 45 years. We envision a healthy and compassionate community where every individual achieves mental, physical, spiritual and social well-being. We heal hearts, provide hope, and enhance lives with a holistic approach to mental health for all ages, whole families and the military community. Since 2007, we have supported veterans and military families through our Hope for Heroes program. With 14 counselors and 2 acupuncturists, we have a unique approach to treating individuals and families.
I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) who works with children, families, and transitioning adults (18 to 25 years old).
I support children, families, and adults facing anxiety, big emotions, life stress, and substance use concerns. With children, I use play therapy to help them express feelings and build coping skills while working closely with parents. With adults, we take things at your pace and focus on growth and practical change.
I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) who works with children, families, and transitioning adults (18 to 25 years old).
I support children, families, and adults facing anxiety, big emotions, life stress, and substance use concerns. With children, I use play therapy to help them express feelings and build coping skills while working closely with parents. With adults, we take things at your pace and focus on growth and practical change.
Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, childhood abuse, personality disorders, faith crisis, marriage, family, adolescent, and relationship issues.
My primary counseling orientation is psychodynamic, although I am also trained in narrative, solution-focused, and cognative-behavioral methods of counseling. I also use Mindfulness training as part of the counseling process. My personal counseling style is quiet, caring, and growth-oriented. I have been described by clients as professional, relational, pastoral, and insightful.
Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, childhood abuse, personality disorders, faith crisis, marriage, family, adolescent, and relationship issues.
My primary counseling orientation is psychodynamic, although I am also trained in narrative, solution-focused, and cognative-behavioral methods of counseling. I also use Mindfulness training as part of the counseling process. My personal counseling style is quiet, caring, and growth-oriented. I have been described by clients as professional, relational, pastoral, and insightful.
My ideal client is a dedicated athlete or performer striving to reach their full potential after realizing the mental side is just as important as the physical. They seek tailored strategies to enhance mental resilience, manage stress, and maintain a positive mindset. They are willing to put in the work and have some fun as they cultivate a successful mindset that will serve them for the rest of their lives.
My ideal client is a dedicated athlete or performer striving to reach their full potential after realizing the mental side is just as important as the physical. They seek tailored strategies to enhance mental resilience, manage stress, and maintain a positive mindset. They are willing to put in the work and have some fun as they cultivate a successful mindset that will serve them for the rest of their lives.
I work primarily with adolescents and young adults, and also support children ages six and up, couples, and families.
I often work with clients who are emotionally aware but feel overwhelmed or worn down. They may be navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, identity questions, or major life transitions, and despite doing a lot of self-reflection, still feel stuck or unsure how to move forward. Many hope therapy can feel calm, supportive, and approachable rather than intimidating. They’re seeking clarity, steadiness, and a deeper understanding of themselves so life feels more grounded and aligned.
I work primarily with adolescents and young adults, and also support children ages six and up, couples, and families.
I often work with clients who are emotionally aware but feel overwhelmed or worn down. They may be navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, identity questions, or major life transitions, and despite doing a lot of self-reflection, still feel stuck or unsure how to move forward. Many hope therapy can feel calm, supportive, and approachable rather than intimidating. They’re seeking clarity, steadiness, and a deeper understanding of themselves so life feels more grounded and aligned.
As a late identified adult & parent to neurodivergent children, I understand the challenge of finding a provider who gets it.
For those who self-identify or are already diagnosed, I offer both relational therapy for verbal processing & integration sessions to discover how to best support your needs. I provide virtual play therapy for kids, specializing in supporting PDAers, AuDHDers, Autistics, & ADHDers. I also offer parenting support in low demand, ARFID, & school accommodations.
As a late identified adult & parent to neurodivergent children, I understand the challenge of finding a provider who gets it.
For those who self-identify or are already diagnosed, I offer both relational therapy for verbal processing & integration sessions to discover how to best support your needs. I provide virtual play therapy for kids, specializing in supporting PDAers, AuDHDers, Autistics, & ADHDers. I also offer parenting support in low demand, ARFID, & school accommodations.
I work with individuals, couples and children through a systems/attachment theory lens.
Through work with me, my clients are able to home in on their values, explore self-compassion and find intrinsic worth. This insight often leads to profound shifts in the way they see the world.
I work with individuals, couples and children through a systems/attachment theory lens.
Through work with me, my clients are able to home in on their values, explore self-compassion and find intrinsic worth. This insight often leads to profound shifts in the way they see the world.
Life gets loud—especially when your inner critic won't quiet down, thoughts about food and your body take up too much space, or anxiety makes it hard to show up as yourself. Maybe you're exhausted from people-pleasing, struggling with eating disorder behaviors, or feeling stuck between who you are and who you think you should be. I get it—not just professionally, but personally. As someone with lived experience in eating disorder recovery, I know what it's like to feel consumed by thoughts that don't serve you. And I know that real change is possible when you stop fighting yourself and start moving toward what matters.
Life gets loud—especially when your inner critic won't quiet down, thoughts about food and your body take up too much space, or anxiety makes it hard to show up as yourself. Maybe you're exhausted from people-pleasing, struggling with eating disorder behaviors, or feeling stuck between who you are and who you think you should be. I get it—not just professionally, but personally. As someone with lived experience in eating disorder recovery, I know what it's like to feel consumed by thoughts that don't serve you. And I know that real change is possible when you stop fighting yourself and start moving toward what matters.
Welcome! Beginning therapy is a courageous step, and I’m honored to support you in this process. I strive to create a safe space where clients feel comfortable exploring all aspects of their lives. You are encouraged to show up just as you are. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you, offering support, curiosity, and gentle guidance as we explore your life experiences together.
Welcome! Beginning therapy is a courageous step, and I’m honored to support you in this process. I strive to create a safe space where clients feel comfortable exploring all aspects of their lives. You are encouraged to show up just as you are. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you, offering support, curiosity, and gentle guidance as we explore your life experiences together.
I bring my authentic self into the therapeutic space to fully see, and then understand the child’s emotional experience through play.
I use an integrative approach, both directive and non-directive strategies, in my work. I am trained as a Child Centered Play Therapist and believe that children have the tools they need innately within them. I am a neurodiversity affirming therapist, meaning I honor and support the diverse ways kids learn, play, think, and experience the world.
I bring my authentic self into the therapeutic space to fully see, and then understand the child’s emotional experience through play.
I use an integrative approach, both directive and non-directive strategies, in my work. I am trained as a Child Centered Play Therapist and believe that children have the tools they need innately within them. I am a neurodiversity affirming therapist, meaning I honor and support the diverse ways kids learn, play, think, and experience the world.
Hello, I'm David. Have you ever felt down, sad, and not interested in things you once were interested in? Do you ever worry about many things in your life? If so, you're not alone, and I'm here to help.
I work with clients who are experiencing a range of challenges including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and anger management. My approach is rooted in being easy to talk to and non-judgmental, ensuring you feel comfortable and supported throughout our time together.
My main three approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Hello, I'm David. Have you ever felt down, sad, and not interested in things you once were interested in? Do you ever worry about many things in your life? If so, you're not alone, and I'm here to help.
I work with clients who are experiencing a range of challenges including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and anger management. My approach is rooted in being easy to talk to and non-judgmental, ensuring you feel comfortable and supported throughout our time together.
My main three approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Jessica Kilpatrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Waitlist for new clients
Although my clients are typically children and adolescents, I do offer psychotherapy for adults struggling with anxiety and/or ADHD.
Are you worried about your child's mental health or overall well-being? Has your child recently gone through something difficult and you feel they may need some extra support? I would love to help you navigate these challenges. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor who specializes in working with children, teens, and families. I believe that healthy connections and safe relationships can create healing opportunities. I would be honored to help your family understand anxiety, face relationship difficulties, or navigate uncertain and challenging situations.
Although my clients are typically children and adolescents, I do offer psychotherapy for adults struggling with anxiety and/or ADHD.
Are you worried about your child's mental health or overall well-being? Has your child recently gone through something difficult and you feel they may need some extra support? I would love to help you navigate these challenges. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor who specializes in working with children, teens, and families. I believe that healthy connections and safe relationships can create healing opportunities. I would be honored to help your family understand anxiety, face relationship difficulties, or navigate uncertain and challenging situations.
My goal is to help you discover your true self and lead a life worth celebrating. While difficult situations or experiences are an inevitable part of life, you and I can work together to resolve and overcome your challenges. I am committed to creating a safe, welcoming, supportive place where you are treated with kindness, acceptance, and respect. You are given permission to be just as you are, while working toward the growth and happiness. I believe every human being is deserving and capable of self-confidence, inner peace, self-love, and healthy living.
My goal is to help you discover your true self and lead a life worth celebrating. While difficult situations or experiences are an inevitable part of life, you and I can work together to resolve and overcome your challenges. I am committed to creating a safe, welcoming, supportive place where you are treated with kindness, acceptance, and respect. You are given permission to be just as you are, while working toward the growth and happiness. I believe every human being is deserving and capable of self-confidence, inner peace, self-love, and healthy living.
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviors change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
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 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.