Child Therapists in Lakeway, TX
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Leslie Doctor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified
Verified
Whether your
child
or adolescent struggles with self-esteem, stress, difficult behaviors, history of trauma or abuse, relationships, school or is experiencing a big life transition such as divorce, death, or illness - or they are expressing feelings of anxiety or depression with no known trigger, - therapy can be a safe space for them to work through their emotions and build on coping strategies. While my current practice is dedicated mostly to
child
/adolescent clients, I do work with some adults, especially those impacted by cancer, bereavement, infertility, reproductive trauma, ADHD or parenting concerns.

Mary Beth Gober
Psychologist, PsyD, NCSP, LSSP
Verified
Verified
While I have more than fifteen years of experience assessing and treating
children
, adolescents, and young adults, I have also had the rare opportunity to practice psychology in three different settings: a large public school, a private school's evaluation center, and private practice. These diverse experiences provide me a unique perspective, and they allow me to be particularly helpful to
children
who are struggling emotionally and academically.

Jill Fenner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
When working with
children
and adolescents, I also focus on developing a close relationship with the caregivers and the school if needed, while keeping the
child
’s confidentiality.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, but particularly love working with
children
, adolescents, and their families. It is important to me to build a safe therapeutic relationship with my clients, allowing them the space to make lasting change and growth.
Waitlist for new clients

Shelley Buresh Coleman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, RPT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
The services I provide include parent education, play therapy,
child
and adolescent therapy, and family therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor with 12 years of clinical experience, 10 years of business management experience, and 16 years of parenting experience. The concentration of my work is with
children
, adolescents, and families. I am fortunate to have worked in foster care, psychiatric inpatient care, and outpatient settings with these populations. My practice is equipped with a therapeutic play room and I provide services for
children
as young as 3.

Mandi Melendez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I specialize in work with
children
, adolescents, and their caregivers, and have served as President of the Texas Association for Play Therapy and Clinical Editor for Play Therapy Magazine. As a parent myself I understand that raising
children
can be challenging, and I am passionate about supporting families in realizing their full potential for love, growth and peaceful relationships. I use evidence based practices to facilitate empowerment, self-control and healing through play, artistic expression, and sandtray therapy.

Neena Hamamcy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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
.

Karen L Hilton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of private practice experience providing services for
children
and families with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. I offer a family systems approach tailored to each family's needs in a comfortable and supportive enviornment.

Rebecca Kloc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Play Therapy-I use play to communicate with
children
and establish a relationship so that I can understand what's going on in their lives and help them process trauma and other emotionally laden events.
Sometimes things happen along the way that are too overwhelming to deal with on your own. I can help you identify the factors that are holding you back and provide support while you develop the necessary skills and insights to move forward. Trauma, divorce, behavior issues at school/home, grief/loss, family and life transitions, anxiety and depression can challenge even the healthiest individuals and families. I use a combination of traditional talk therapy, play therapy, and EMDR in my treatment of
children
, adolescents, women, adults, and families. I customize each client's treatment based on their unique needs.

Jennifer Heggem
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work with adults and
children
6 and up.
Sometimes life will bring difficulties that challenge our ability to experience it to the fullest and meet our potential. Helping you to navigate the tough parts of your life and discover your true potential for success and happiness is what I enjoy most in my practice. I have spent several years working with individuals, couples, and families experiencing depression, anxiety, relational problems, life transitions, self-harm, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, physical, emotional and sexual abuse.

Camilla Bolch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
With an accepting, creative approach I strive to view the
child
's (or parent's) world as they see it.
I am passionate about helping
children
and their parents experience "less stress and more success" in their daily lives. My client-centered approach includes play-based activities, CBT, stress-management and mindfulness training. I offer therapeutic parenting support to help families reach their goals. With over 25 years of experience, I still delight in helping my clients recognize and affirm their unique strengths and find positive, creative solutions to overcome the challenges they face.
Waitlist for new clients

Stephanie M Arsenault
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I work to meet your
child
where they are at, and work with them to look at the patterns that are keeping them stuck.
If you are reading my profile, then you are probably looking for someone to help you with the problems that you and your family are facing. Perhaps your
child
is struggling with social anxiety, is depressed, acting out aggressively, having difficulties accepting a divorce, experiencing stress from school and extracurricular activities, or they just want someone to talk things through with. My practice focuses on helping youth learn how to cope with the stressors life brings them and to reach their potential.

Amanda C Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified
Verified
Therapy is a special relationship that fosters behavioral and thought changes while increasing personal growth through the creation of a secure environment. Through effective communication, therapeutic techniques, and positive support together we can work on the difficulties and struggles in your and your family's lives. I enjoy working with individuals and families struggling with a variety of issues. I specialize in anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, self-esteem and trauma. I have been working with
children
, adolescents and adults for the past 10 years in a variety of therapeutic settings.

Claudia Legarreta
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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.
At Relational Pathways we strive to offer a safe and non-judgmental environment where families are able to strengthen their connections and achieve their therapeutic goals. 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.
Not accepting new clients

Dr. Kristie Engel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Is your
child
struggling?
Children
, teens and their parents face unprecedented challenges in today's rapidly changing world. Anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, attention problems, school stress, difficult relationships, life transitions, chronic illness, grief, mental illness and other experiences compound the inherent challenges of growing up. You and your
child
may feel discouraged and alone braving these challenges yet experiencing challenges is universal and affirms our connection to each other. How different would life be if we instinctively embraced this truth and reached out for connection to grow through challenges together?

Clover and Bloom LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified
Verified
Are you looking for ways to best support your
child
? Are you feeling lost in the amount of conflicting parenting advice and information? Are you struggling with understanding & responding to your
child
's behavior? If so, you have made the right choice to seek support. You are a caring parent who wants to do their best. For 15 years, I've helped both parents & their
children
learn to thrive throughout challenging times.
Waitlist for new clients

Leah Elbaum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide therapy to
children
, teens, young adults, adults, individuals, couples, and families; I have worked with abused
children
and survivors of domestic violence.
You are the hero of your own tale; you are a warrior who can rescue yourself. Every warrior needs a tribe, people that are going to support them and rally around you in the darkest of times. Will you allow me to be part of your tribe? Therapy is about you, your freedom and the healing that occurs through self-exploration, understanding, finding meaning, and deepening one's insight. My role is to help you begin to think, feel, and understand yourself more deeply, empowering lasting change. My approach is a person-centered eclectic approach that fosters self-acceptance and empowerment. We will go at your pace, this is your journey.

Suzanne Warner Simpson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Let me co-labor with you to strengthen your partnerships in your marriage, your attachments with your
children
and navigate all your relationships in positive ways.
Each of us is complex with a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspect. My goal is to help you explore every part of your being and promote integration instead of compartmentalization, for true wholeness. I work with those who have struggled with anxiety, depression, fear, anger and shame to discover healing, giftedness and purpose.
Waitlist for new clients

Henaris Curiel-Shaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience in working with very young
children
in the context of the parent-infant dyad.
If you have experienced loss or trauma in your life, I strive to provide a safe environment to process feelings regarding difficult life situations. I use a combination of approaches to best meet the needs of clients. Most of my work is done in the context of the parent/
child
relationship, when working with young
children
and families. With individuals and couples, I allow clients to identify their inner strength and insight to foster personal growth, or develop deep meaningful relationships.
(512) 549-2132
Office is near:
Lakeway, TX 78734 & Online
$130 per session
Waitlist for new clients

Tony Vitela, LCSW, SAP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP
Verified
Verified
Licensed since 1993 and in private practice since 1999. Previous work-related experience includes working at a residential treatment center, youth shelter, juvenile detention center, chemical dependency unit, adolescent and adult in-patient hospital, Employee Assistance Program, crisis intervention, in-take assessments, and intensive out-patient programming. Over the past two decades, I have served individuals, couples, families,
children
, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. I am a certified and approved DOT Substance Abuse Professional.

Ashley Wyllys
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in helping
children
and adolescents with special needs, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and different types of challenging behaviors that might come up at school or at home.
Life is a journey that we each take and sometimes we can become tired and overwhelmed. It can be the weight of going through each day completing basic tasks, or the weight of being a parent, a spouse, a
child
or a friend that becomes too much to handle by yourself. If you have been feeling this way, I would love to be that person to sit, listen, and be present with you. Seeking out a therapist, for some, is overwhelming and out of their comfort zone. I want this experience to be one that offers you peace and a feeling of safety as we process and problem solve the many issues that life throws our way together.
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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.