Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Salado, TX
I focus on helping individuals navigate grief and trauma by combining a direct and caring approach. Whether you're dealing with the pain of loss, past trauma, or other mental health concerns, my goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment where you can explore your feelings and work towards healing.
I focus on helping individuals navigate grief and trauma by combining a direct and caring approach. Whether you're dealing with the pain of loss, past trauma, or other mental health concerns, my goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment where you can explore your feelings and work towards healing.
I help teens, young adults, and women navigate anxiety, stress, burnout, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
I specialize in working with women and young adults navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Many of my clients are adjusting to college, career changes, adulthood, or feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of everyday life. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can safely process past experiences and current challenges, build healthier coping skills, increase confidence, and create meaningful, lasting change. My background includes experience in community mental health, school settings, nonprofit organizations, and substance use treatment.
I help teens, young adults, and women navigate anxiety, stress, burnout, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
I specialize in working with women and young adults navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Many of my clients are adjusting to college, career changes, adulthood, or feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of everyday life. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can safely process past experiences and current challenges, build healthier coping skills, increase confidence, and create meaningful, lasting change. My background includes experience in community mental health, school settings, nonprofit organizations, and substance use treatment.
I offer transformative services centered around building relationships with horses, opening the door to healing beyond mere thoughts and behaviors. Collaborating with a horse to establish a bond built on trust and connection empowers you to perceive yourself and others in a new light, develop a sense of security within yourself and your relationships, and break free from patterns of interaction that hinder your well-being. Everyone is unique, and their paths to change are different, so if working with horses is not right for you, we will curate a therapeutic experience together to help you achieve your goals.
I offer transformative services centered around building relationships with horses, opening the door to healing beyond mere thoughts and behaviors. Collaborating with a horse to establish a bond built on trust and connection empowers you to perceive yourself and others in a new light, develop a sense of security within yourself and your relationships, and break free from patterns of interaction that hinder your well-being. Everyone is unique, and their paths to change are different, so if working with horses is not right for you, we will curate a therapeutic experience together to help you achieve your goals.
As along-time educator and school counselor, I bring experience supporting children, adolescents, and families, as well as educators and other counselors.
My goal is for clients to feel heard and to take away practical, life-affirming strategies and self-understanding to navigate the joys and storms that we each ultimately face. Whether you need to process a life event or examine new skills to move forward in life or relationships, together we can set goals to assist you along the road to health and hope.
As along-time educator and school counselor, I bring experience supporting children, adolescents, and families, as well as educators and other counselors.
My goal is for clients to feel heard and to take away practical, life-affirming strategies and self-understanding to navigate the joys and storms that we each ultimately face. Whether you need to process a life event or examine new skills to move forward in life or relationships, together we can set goals to assist you along the road to health and hope.
Do you feel like you're bracing for something to go wrong — in your relationships, your parenting, or within yourself? Old wounds resurface in ways that feel impossible to control. Connection can feel harder than it should, like you're either too close or too far, never quite settled. You might feel like you're carrying more than you can hold: stress that never resets, relationships that feel fragile, or a sense you're merely surviving. If your past still feels like it's running the show, you feel powerless to change, your friendships, relationships are struggling. You are not alone — and it doesn't have to stay this way.
Do you feel like you're bracing for something to go wrong — in your relationships, your parenting, or within yourself? Old wounds resurface in ways that feel impossible to control. Connection can feel harder than it should, like you're either too close or too far, never quite settled. You might feel like you're carrying more than you can hold: stress that never resets, relationships that feel fragile, or a sense you're merely surviving. If your past still feels like it's running the show, you feel powerless to change, your friendships, relationships are struggling. You are not alone — and it doesn't have to stay this way.
From the very first session, I strive to create a welcoming, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to share their experiences openly. I approach each individual with genuine curiosity, empathy, and respect, recognizing that every person's story is unique. Through an inquisitive yet supportive approach, I seek to understand clients' strengths, challenges, goals, and values while fostering trust and collaboration. My goal is to ensure clients feel heard, understood, and empowered as we begin the therapeutic journey together, establishing a foundation for meaningful growth, healing, individualized care.
From the very first session, I strive to create a welcoming, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to share their experiences openly. I approach each individual with genuine curiosity, empathy, and respect, recognizing that every person's story is unique. Through an inquisitive yet supportive approach, I seek to understand clients' strengths, challenges, goals, and values while fostering trust and collaboration. My goal is to ensure clients feel heard, understood, and empowered as we begin the therapeutic journey together, establishing a foundation for meaningful growth, healing, individualized care.
Finding a counselor you trust can be challenging. My goal as a therapist is to help clients thrive: to gain clearer self-insight and discover how to gain their fullest potential, wellness, and satisfaction in their lives. I am dedicated to providing evidence-based, empathetic, and individualized counseling that empowers clients with the tools and skills they need to become their best, most balanced selves. In these uncertain and stressful times, self-care and mental wellness are more important than ever.
Finding a counselor you trust can be challenging. My goal as a therapist is to help clients thrive: to gain clearer self-insight and discover how to gain their fullest potential, wellness, and satisfaction in their lives. I am dedicated to providing evidence-based, empathetic, and individualized counseling that empowers clients with the tools and skills they need to become their best, most balanced selves. In these uncertain and stressful times, self-care and mental wellness are more important than ever.
I have worked with clients in various settings, supporting children, teens, and adults through trauma, anxiety, stress, and life transitions.
Healing begins with the understanding that you are not broken, but shaped by life’s experiences. Every part of you—and every experience—contributes to your inner mosaic. With care and intention, that mosaic can become a source of strength and meaning. You deserve to be heard and met with compassion and support, and to have the opportunity not just to heal, but to thrive.
I have worked with clients in various settings, supporting children, teens, and adults through trauma, anxiety, stress, and life transitions.
Healing begins with the understanding that you are not broken, but shaped by life’s experiences. Every part of you—and every experience—contributes to your inner mosaic. With care and intention, that mosaic can become a source of strength and meaning. You deserve to be heard and met with compassion and support, and to have the opportunity not just to heal, but to thrive.
People come to counseling for many reasons, but often something in life just isn't feeling the way they want it to. Maybe life isn’t looking or feeling the way you want it to right now. You may be facing a change you didn’t expect, carrying experiences from the past that still affect you, or simply feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what comes next. Sometimes we know something isn’t working long before we understand why. Therapy can give you space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and begin to see things more clearly.
People come to counseling for many reasons, but often something in life just isn't feeling the way they want it to. Maybe life isn’t looking or feeling the way you want it to right now. You may be facing a change you didn’t expect, carrying experiences from the past that still affect you, or simply feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what comes next. Sometimes we know something isn’t working long before we understand why. Therapy can give you space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and begin to see things more clearly.
Bobbie Melton, LPC I Body Image & OCD
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
4 Endorsed
Salado, TX 76571
I've worked in the mental health field since 2018 at various non-profit and hospital care settings for teens and adults working on eating disorder, OCD, anxiety, and depression concerns.
Your first waking thought is how you’re not enough. Not thin enough, pretty enough, smart enough, fit enough, wise enough, or successful enough. Before your feet hit the floor, you’re already painfully aware that you are inadequate, behind, and lacking. At night your mind races to find ways to finally feel worthy of being at peace in your own mind and body. You dream of the day you look like you have it all together, no matter how miserable you feel inside. Perfection is your armor. Shrinking yourself is hard to keep up with, and the rules, rituals, and compulsion keep adding up. How does everyone else make life look so easy?
I've worked in the mental health field since 2018 at various non-profit and hospital care settings for teens and adults working on eating disorder, OCD, anxiety, and depression concerns.
Your first waking thought is how you’re not enough. Not thin enough, pretty enough, smart enough, fit enough, wise enough, or successful enough. Before your feet hit the floor, you’re already painfully aware that you are inadequate, behind, and lacking. At night your mind races to find ways to finally feel worthy of being at peace in your own mind and body. You dream of the day you look like you have it all together, no matter how miserable you feel inside. Perfection is your armor. Shrinking yourself is hard to keep up with, and the rules, rituals, and compulsion keep adding up. How does everyone else make life look so easy?
My clients are often dealing with trauma, grief, chronic stress and anxiety, or major life changes that have altered their sense of self. Others are veterans or individuals carrying complex relational or developmental wounds. As a Navy veteran, a Registered Professional Archaeologist, and an LCSW, I bring a blend of lived experience and analytical training to therapy. I understand resilience and the value of steady therapeutic support, and I offer a grounded, respectful environment where clients can work through what’s been hurting them.
My clients are often dealing with trauma, grief, chronic stress and anxiety, or major life changes that have altered their sense of self. Others are veterans or individuals carrying complex relational or developmental wounds. As a Navy veteran, a Registered Professional Archaeologist, and an LCSW, I bring a blend of lived experience and analytical training to therapy. I understand resilience and the value of steady therapeutic support, and I offer a grounded, respectful environment where clients can work through what’s been hurting them.
I work with children, teens, adults, and families coping with trauma, mental health issues, and behavioral challenges.
With over 15 years in social services, I use a trauma-informed, client-centered approach to help young people build emotional awareness, coping skills, and resilience, and to support parents in strengthening connection and responding confidently to challenges.
I work with children, teens, adults, and families coping with trauma, mental health issues, and behavioral challenges.
With over 15 years in social services, I use a trauma-informed, client-centered approach to help young people build emotional awareness, coping skills, and resilience, and to support parents in strengthening connection and responding confidently to challenges.
I work with adults, children, teens and families to navigate emotional challenges, strengthen relationships, and build healthier ways of communicating.
Therapy, to me, is collaborative and empowering, while focused on real growth. I bring both compassion and confidence into the room. This creates a balance of warmth, honesty, and guidance that helps clients feel safe while encouraging growth in overall well-being.
I work with adults, children, teens and families to navigate emotional challenges, strengthen relationships, and build healthier ways of communicating.
Therapy, to me, is collaborative and empowering, while focused on real growth. I bring both compassion and confidence into the room. This creates a balance of warmth, honesty, and guidance that helps clients feel safe while encouraging growth in overall well-being.
I'm Jeffrey Chupik — a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor based in Central Texas. I founded Chupik Behavioral Health to offer therapy that's honest, grounded, and practical.
My work centers on the issues that often go unspoken — addiction, anxiety, the weight of old trauma, and the quiet pressure many men carry without realizing they're carrying it. I believe change happens in real conversation, not in scripts or jargon, and my job is to meet you where you are.
I work with adults and teens (13+), both in my Central Texas office and via telehealth across the state. Whether you're at the very beginning of figuring this out
I'm Jeffrey Chupik — a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor based in Central Texas. I founded Chupik Behavioral Health to offer therapy that's honest, grounded, and practical.
My work centers on the issues that often go unspoken — addiction, anxiety, the weight of old trauma, and the quiet pressure many men carry without realizing they're carrying it. I believe change happens in real conversation, not in scripts or jargon, and my job is to meet you where you are.
I work with adults and teens (13+), both in my Central Texas office and via telehealth across the state. Whether you're at the very beginning of figuring this out
Experienced in providing services to children, adolescents and adults.
Welcome, I am District Elder Dr. Frances Pinkney, DSW, LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker). With more than 20 years of experience in the behavioral health community, I am dedicated to supporting individuals in their journey toward emotional wellness. In addition to my professional credentials, I am a licensed ordained minister with over 28 years of service. My commitment is to provide care that is both biblically and spiritually sound enriching by integrating behavioral health techniques with biblical principles and values.
Experienced in providing services to children, adolescents and adults.
Welcome, I am District Elder Dr. Frances Pinkney, DSW, LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker). With more than 20 years of experience in the behavioral health community, I am dedicated to supporting individuals in their journey toward emotional wellness. In addition to my professional credentials, I am a licensed ordained minister with over 28 years of service. My commitment is to provide care that is both biblically and spiritually sound enriching by integrating behavioral health techniques with biblical principles and values.
In our lives we will experience suffering, hardship and brokenness. Our lives are impacted individually and relationally by it. Often we find ourselves enraged, running, or hiding as we come into contact with areas of life that seem uncontrollable and daunting. The burden weighs heavy as we are unable to be who we were created to be. The depth of suffering becomes magnified in ourselves and our relationships and we desire for a lasting change. Sometimes holding to a Biblical worldview can make your source of counsel an added stressor in a hard season. Knowing that your counselor has the same worldview can be helpful and reassuring.
In our lives we will experience suffering, hardship and brokenness. Our lives are impacted individually and relationally by it. Often we find ourselves enraged, running, or hiding as we come into contact with areas of life that seem uncontrollable and daunting. The burden weighs heavy as we are unable to be who we were created to be. The depth of suffering becomes magnified in ourselves and our relationships and we desire for a lasting change. Sometimes holding to a Biblical worldview can make your source of counsel an added stressor in a hard season. Knowing that your counselor has the same worldview can be helpful and reassuring.
Kaitlyn Lewis, LPC-S at Heard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, MEd, MA
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi! I’m Kaitlyn, and while my direct client work is currently limited, I stay closely connected to the care within our practice. Our team supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and identity or family-of-origin discoveries, including adoption and NPE experiences. Clients often come in feeling overwhelmed or stuck, and our providers meet them with compassion and curiosity, helping them build clarity, self-trust, and resilience. We offer virtual weekday and weekend availability, aiming to get new clients scheduled within the week.
Hi! I’m Kaitlyn, and while my direct client work is currently limited, I stay closely connected to the care within our practice. Our team supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and identity or family-of-origin discoveries, including adoption and NPE experiences. Clients often come in feeling overwhelmed or stuck, and our providers meet them with compassion and curiosity, helping them build clarity, self-trust, and resilience. We offer virtual weekday and weekend availability, aiming to get new clients scheduled within the week.
I have 4 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults process their experiences with grief, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
All are welcome here, as a safe and comfortable space for clients is provided! Are you encountering difficulties with Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Grief, or Low Self-Esteem? Then look no further because I am here to walk with you on your counseling journey to being well. I believe that we all deserve a chance to speak with someone that can help us see problems and solutions from a different point of view. Let me be that person for you, as we will work together on the goals that you wish to achieve! Let's schedule that consultation today by calling (254) 279-4305 or send an email!
I have 4 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults process their experiences with grief, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
All are welcome here, as a safe and comfortable space for clients is provided! Are you encountering difficulties with Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Grief, or Low Self-Esteem? Then look no further because I am here to walk with you on your counseling journey to being well. I believe that we all deserve a chance to speak with someone that can help us see problems and solutions from a different point of view. Let me be that person for you, as we will work together on the goals that you wish to achieve! Let's schedule that consultation today by calling (254) 279-4305 or send an email!
Being Well Counseling Services is a private practice focused on helping individuals and families Be Well! I have over 12 years of experience in providing counseling services to children, families, and veterans. I'm also a Board-Approved Supervisor for the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. Being Well Counseling Services offers counseling services that empower you to develop the most authentic version of yourself. This is done by consistent participation in a counseling process that's kind and supportive while offering appropriate challenge for change. Are you ready to Be Well?
Being Well Counseling Services is a private practice focused on helping individuals and families Be Well! I have over 12 years of experience in providing counseling services to children, families, and veterans. I'm also a Board-Approved Supervisor for the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. Being Well Counseling Services offers counseling services that empower you to develop the most authentic version of yourself. This is done by consistent participation in a counseling process that's kind and supportive while offering appropriate challenge for change. Are you ready to Be Well?
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I primarily work with late adolescents, teens, professional adults, military service veterans (like me), and aging adults who are navigating transitions, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and life stressors.
I use a person-centered and strengths-based approach, integrating cognitive-behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to work through challenges at their own pace using productive techniques.
I primarily work with late adolescents, teens, professional adults, military service veterans (like me), and aging adults who are navigating transitions, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and life stressors.
I use a person-centered and strengths-based approach, integrating cognitive-behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to work through challenges at their own pace using productive techniques.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.