Child Therapists in Sugar Land, TX

Sat. hrs. available. "I am suffering. Why should I work with you as my therapist?" Or, perhaps, "I am interested in personal growth and/or character development." Also, "I want to establish a satisfying long-term relationship." Or, "My child has ADHD." Or, "I have anxiety or depression." And, I counsel Traumatic Brain Injury clients. Many clients work with me over a number of years which speaks to the type of relationships I establish. I bring a quite presence to a safe place where you can authentically share of yourself. Many appreciate that I am cash pay, therefore no interference or intrusion of insurance providers.

For 20 years, I have helped children and their families cope with bad things that sometimes happen in a child 's life. This includes abuse, divorce, school issues, loss of a loved one, or low self-esteem. I understand the ripple effects that these can have on family members and how hard it is to watch your child struggle. I use a neuroscience-informed approach to create a safe environment for clients to release the emotional pain in a way that makes the most effective use of your time.

Your child is your whole world. When they're happy, you're happy, and when they're hurting, the pain you feel for them is excruciating. But by the time you find yourself perusing the internet for help, you are already exhausted, have experienced many sleepless nights, and are losing hope. I would love to help improve your family's hopefulness and regain its vitality. Counseling provides a safe, compassionate space that can help children develop more full and healthy connections, which translates into feeling competent, worthy of love, and thus more resilient to handle life's struggles.

I work with children and adolescents that are struggling with anxiety, and coping with hard things that have happened in the past. Everyone falls on hard times, and when they hit it is easy to feel like we are the only ones struggling, or the only one with kids who are struggling. Both of those things are not true. The therapy I provide shows kids and their parents that they are not defined by what happens to them, but are able to work through what has happened and grow stronger from it. Together we'll come up with a plan that best suits your child to cope and heal from what they have been struggling with.

I have been helping children , teens and adults for over 20 years. I work with a wide array of issues and problems that we all face in life. I have extensive experience in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, communication issues, and ADD/ADHD. I work closely with the family law community to provide Reunification Therapy. This service will typically be initiated through a court-order or an attorney referral. The goal of Reunification Therapy is to repair the parent- child relationship within the context of a high-conflict divorce/separation.

Building resilience in children and supporting their families has been my longstanding commitment. I have more than fifteen years of experience working with children and their families on issues related to behavior management and parenting, anxiety , perfectionism, mood, developmental and learning disabilities, autism, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I enjoy utilizing a combination of therapy and assessment to better understand the needs of my clients and to optimize outcomes. My training includes a doctoral degree in clinical psychology with specialization in pediatric neuropsychology, an internship at Johns Hopkins Medical School, and postdoctoral training at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical School.

Relationships are the heartbeats of our lives. When there are problems relating to others in the family and socially it can impact every area of an individual's life. For these unique issues, there are several different types of therapy in which our therapists have specialized training, to heal a client's unique needs. Our specially trained therapists help clients to acquire the skills necessary to encourage lasting change and deeper self-understanding. Utilizing a trust-based approach, we assist individuals and families to identify the causes of their distress and to become more self-aware. We provide services across the lifespan.

I work with children , teens and young adults going through traumatic events, major life changes and/or struggling with their mental health. Life has its ups and downs, and sometimes the tough times can feel overwhelming and cause major emotional pain. I provide a safe space to process your emotions, learn healthy ways to cope, and start your healing process. With children I believe in working with the family/parents as a team to build skills to strengthen the parent- child relationship.

I have several decades of education and experience working with adults, teens, children , elders, couples and families. Individuals just like you who are dealing with all the complicated realities of life including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, marital problems, children /adolescent issues and behavioral problems, chemical dependency, co-dependency, blended family issues, child custody evaluations, marital affairs, divorce recovery, trauma recovery, elder care, gender and sexual identity concerns, parenting issues and that's not even the whole list!

“Does every family go through this?” “Why is this so hard?” “I need help!” Every family has a season of struggle. You are not alone. Meagan uses a family system approach, which allows for the entire family to benefit and heal from the therapeutic process. Together we will create a plan that best suits your family’s needs. Meagan’s focus is working with children from hard places; children who have experienced traumas, adopted children , foster children , and children from divorced families. These can include but are not limited to those who struggle with self-regulation, behavior responses, anxiety, and meltdowns.

I work with children , adolescents, and adults struggling to overcome obstacles in their life. Whether anxiety, depression, trauma or negative behaviors are impacting you or your child 's success and happiness, I can walk along side you and your family in the process of healing. We will work collaboratively to create realistic treatment goals to help you achieve goals for a healthy path of life.

I specialize in working with children and parents. I have been working in the field of play therapy since 2011 when I was a graduate student. My approach to play therapy is non-directive, client-centered play therapy. I have worked with children from diverse backgrounds. I look at each child and figure out which therapeutic modality works best for them. In terms of parenting, I use Theraplay to build the attachment bond with the parent and child . I also assess the family and we can collaborate on ways that meet your family's needs.

Is your child anxious or have meltdowns? Does your child have self-esteem issues or have trouble making friends? Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD or have behavior issues at school and home? Teresa is a Registered Play Therapist certified by the Association of Play Therapy. Children use play to process issues. Each family is unique and deserves a plan to assist them with their specific needs. Working as a team with the parents is an important part of the process. She works with the parents as a team to provide the support they need to help their child . Teresa is also Certified to work with Highly Sensitive Children and Adults

Dr. Johnson's hope is to provide compassionate and collaborative psychological services for children , adolescents, and their families. Dr. Johnson provides expert evaluation, therapy, and consultation to children , adolescents and their parents in order to help sort through concerns and find answers. Presenting concerns for an evaluation may include developmental delays, learning problems, attention difficulties, emotional and/or behavioral concerns, or social skills problems. In individual and family therapy, Dr. Johnson focuses on supporting the emotional, behavioral, and social well-being of children and adolescents. Therapy is also offered to target children 's behavioral adherence and strengthen parent- child relationships.

Ever felt like all your words get stuck in your throat because you have a plethora of overwhelming emotions and pervasive thoughts, and now you don’t know where to begin? Maybe you feel like there isn’t any open room to express your thoughts and emotions freely with others, especially with loved ones. With the help of therapy, you can speak the unspeakable and harness the power to affect change. Whether your unspeakable is rooted in shame, regret, grief, loss, trauma, or general dissatisfaction with life, counseling can offer you a new framework for seeing and understanding your emotional pain clearly.

As adults, we naturally want to protect children from the pain of loss or the traumatic experiences of life challenges. Children ’s response to worries and struggles may cause heartbreak for parents and caretakers to witness firsthand sadness, big emotions, and concerning behaviors. Children and teens should not face the challenges and pain alone. They need support, guidance, and a safe place to process struggles. As a result of psychotherapy, facing struggles and challenges can help kids build determination, courage, coping skills and confidence.