Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Waco, TX
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults with a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, stress, grief, and relationship issues.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Baylor University. I am trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ACT, and I like to tailor treatment based on each client’s individual needs. I am fluent in Spanish and have a heart for working with the Hispanic community.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults with a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, stress, grief, and relationship issues.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Baylor University. I am trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ACT, and I like to tailor treatment based on each client’s individual needs. I am fluent in Spanish and have a heart for working with the Hispanic community.
Jacqueline Sanders
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPCA, GAL
2 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76710
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and complex family or system-related challenges.
I help adolescents, teens, and adults navigate trauma, anxiety, and life transitions with a supportive, trauma-informed approach. I offer practical tools for coping, emotional regulation, and self-advocacy, helping you build resilience, improve relationships, and move forward with confidence.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and complex family or system-related challenges.
I help adolescents, teens, and adults navigate trauma, anxiety, and life transitions with a supportive, trauma-informed approach. I offer practical tools for coping, emotional regulation, and self-advocacy, helping you build resilience, improve relationships, and move forward with confidence.
Is your life in chaos due to unwanted sexual behavior, anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship distress? Do you feel hopeless and that you'll never be enough? Maybe you feel like you're living a lie. You are not alone and you can mend! I help you learn ways to heal, reconnect, and break negative patterns of coping. Together, we’ll understand the origins of your negative behavior and learn to derail the cycles of pain that feel never-ending.
Is your life in chaos due to unwanted sexual behavior, anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship distress? Do you feel hopeless and that you'll never be enough? Maybe you feel like you're living a lie. You are not alone and you can mend! I help you learn ways to heal, reconnect, and break negative patterns of coping. Together, we’ll understand the origins of your negative behavior and learn to derail the cycles of pain that feel never-ending.
My name is Dr. Colby Walters. I received a BA from Baylor University in psychology, with a minor in sociology, and a MS with a specialization in Marital, Couple, and Family Therapy. Along with this degree, I also obtained post-baccalaureate certificates in Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Service and Contemporary Theory in Couple and Family Systems. In 2017, I completed my PhD in Advanced Studies of Human Behavior. I am an active member of the counseling honor society, Chi Sigma Iota, Chi Upsilon Chapter as well as a member of the Capella University Marriage and Family Therapy Advisory Board.
My name is Dr. Colby Walters. I received a BA from Baylor University in psychology, with a minor in sociology, and a MS with a specialization in Marital, Couple, and Family Therapy. Along with this degree, I also obtained post-baccalaureate certificates in Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Service and Contemporary Theory in Couple and Family Systems. In 2017, I completed my PhD in Advanced Studies of Human Behavior. I am an active member of the counseling honor society, Chi Sigma Iota, Chi Upsilon Chapter as well as a member of the Capella University Marriage and Family Therapy Advisory Board.
Have you been struggling with anxiety or depression? Have you and your spouse been in constant conflict? Maybe you're struggling to feel that you are valued. Or is there another mental disorder you've been dealing with? Whatever your struggle, we're here to help at Archer Counseling Group. All of our counselors specialize in Anxiety, Depression, and Relationships. In addition, each counselor also has their own personal list of specialties.
Have you been struggling with anxiety or depression? Have you and your spouse been in constant conflict? Maybe you're struggling to feel that you are valued. Or is there another mental disorder you've been dealing with? Whatever your struggle, we're here to help at Archer Counseling Group. All of our counselors specialize in Anxiety, Depression, and Relationships. In addition, each counselor also has their own personal list of specialties.
Does your life seem off-balance or unfulfilling? Do you seek peace and serenity amidst calamity? Maybe you have thought about therapy but can't seem to find the time. I would like to help you find solutions to the problems you are facing. Therapy begins with an open mind and a willingness to unpack their emotional baggage and begin to heal. The key to finding emotional peace is a change in perspective and a willingness to embrace change. Let's start this journey together. I conduct all sessions virtually, allowing you to pick the time and place that works best for you!
Does your life seem off-balance or unfulfilling? Do you seek peace and serenity amidst calamity? Maybe you have thought about therapy but can't seem to find the time. I would like to help you find solutions to the problems you are facing. Therapy begins with an open mind and a willingness to unpack their emotional baggage and begin to heal. The key to finding emotional peace is a change in perspective and a willingness to embrace change. Let's start this journey together. I conduct all sessions virtually, allowing you to pick the time and place that works best for you!
Ashley Steakley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76701
Waitlist for new clients
The following sessions will be play-based interventions with the child or adolescent in order to meet our goals and learn new skills to help them be successful.
Life is a journey, and journeys are more manageable with a strong support system. My passion is working with children and families to navigate daily stress, anxiety, learn coping strategies for big changes or traumas, and building skills to be more successful in a variety of environments. My philosophy when working with children and adolescents is using play and creativity to learn a mix of abstract and concrete strategies in a safe environment. Let me support you and your child as they navigate emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, social skills, and transitions such as moving, divorce, or loss of a loved one.
The following sessions will be play-based interventions with the child or adolescent in order to meet our goals and learn new skills to help them be successful.
Life is a journey, and journeys are more manageable with a strong support system. My passion is working with children and families to navigate daily stress, anxiety, learn coping strategies for big changes or traumas, and building skills to be more successful in a variety of environments. My philosophy when working with children and adolescents is using play and creativity to learn a mix of abstract and concrete strategies in a safe environment. Let me support you and your child as they navigate emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, social skills, and transitions such as moving, divorce, or loss of a loved one.
Life demands so much from us, pulling us in multiple directions and into spaces where we find ourselves coasting, engaging half-heartedly with ourselves and those around us. Over time, our true selves can feel fragmented by grief, change, relationships, trauma, and the stories we carry. Depression, anxiety, anger, and grief often fill these cracks, leaving us feeling heavy, tired, and overwhelmed.
Life demands so much from us, pulling us in multiple directions and into spaces where we find ourselves coasting, engaging half-heartedly with ourselves and those around us. Over time, our true selves can feel fragmented by grief, change, relationships, trauma, and the stories we carry. Depression, anxiety, anger, and grief often fill these cracks, leaving us feeling heavy, tired, and overwhelmed.
Tabitha also works with patients experiencing disordered eating as well as adults and teens with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Tabitha is an advocate that everyone is the author of their own story and as such values each individual’s experience. She believes in meeting the client where they are at and has experience working with a variety of clients from different backgrounds.
Tabitha also works with patients experiencing disordered eating as well as adults and teens with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Tabitha is an advocate that everyone is the author of their own story and as such values each individual’s experience. She believes in meeting the client where they are at and has experience working with a variety of clients from different backgrounds.
I am passionate about working with children, teens, adult women, and families as they navigate life's challenges.
I take an integrative approach to therapy, tailoring treatment to each person’s unique needs. I draw from a variety of tools and perspectives and strive to create a safe, welcoming space where you can show up as you are. When desired, I also incorporate faith-based perspectives to bring hope, meaning, and encouragement into the healing process.
I am passionate about working with children, teens, adult women, and families as they navigate life's challenges.
I take an integrative approach to therapy, tailoring treatment to each person’s unique needs. I draw from a variety of tools and perspectives and strive to create a safe, welcoming space where you can show up as you are. When desired, I also incorporate faith-based perspectives to bring hope, meaning, and encouragement into the healing process.
The Relationship Clinic - Gary Wardlaw
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, LPC, NCC
Waco, TX 76708
Have you ever thought – what distinguishes healthy relationships that are able to thrive from unhealthy ones that tend to be full of stress? Is it self-will? Determination? As a couples and family therapist, I believe the one distinguishing factor is "attachment". Attachment is the ability to connect with others. Depending on our ability (or inability) to attach interpersonally, determines the overall satisfaction we experience within our intimate relationships. Also, having been a victim of racism, I opened this practice as a place that people of color can heal from the impact of both blatant and systemic oppression.
Have you ever thought – what distinguishes healthy relationships that are able to thrive from unhealthy ones that tend to be full of stress? Is it self-will? Determination? As a couples and family therapist, I believe the one distinguishing factor is "attachment". Attachment is the ability to connect with others. Depending on our ability (or inability) to attach interpersonally, determines the overall satisfaction we experience within our intimate relationships. Also, having been a victim of racism, I opened this practice as a place that people of color can heal from the impact of both blatant and systemic oppression.
I work primarily with adults and older adolescents who are thoughtful and self-aware, yet still find themselves repeating painful emotional patterns, struggling in relationships, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, panic, self-doubt, or the lasting effects of trauma.
I help clients who feel stuck in painful emotional or relationship patterns despite being thoughtful and self-aware. Therapy with me focuses on understanding the deeper meaning beneath reactions and experiences while building greater clarity, emotional stability, healthier boundaries, and more authentic ways of relating to themselves and others.
I work primarily with adults and older adolescents who are thoughtful and self-aware, yet still find themselves repeating painful emotional patterns, struggling in relationships, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, panic, self-doubt, or the lasting effects of trauma.
I help clients who feel stuck in painful emotional or relationship patterns despite being thoughtful and self-aware. Therapy with me focuses on understanding the deeper meaning beneath reactions and experiences while building greater clarity, emotional stability, healthier boundaries, and more authentic ways of relating to themselves and others.
I work with individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—especially in their relationship with God, themselves, or others. Many come in navigating anxiety, life transitions, or relationship challenges, and are ready for change but unsure how to move forward.
I provide a safe, compassionate space and integrate CBT, DBT, and biblical truth to help clients understand their patterns, renew their thinking, and reconnect with their faith. My goal is to help each person experience lasting transformation and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and peace.
I work with individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—especially in their relationship with God, themselves, or others. Many come in navigating anxiety, life transitions, or relationship challenges, and are ready for change but unsure how to move forward.
I provide a safe, compassionate space and integrate CBT, DBT, and biblical truth to help clients understand their patterns, renew their thinking, and reconnect with their faith. My goal is to help each person experience lasting transformation and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and peace.
As a therapist that is trained in a Health Psychology / Behavioral Medicine emphasis, I encourage us to look at how our mind / body / and spirituality are all interconnected. Where as I may pull from varying schools of thought such as Psychodynamic, Cognitive/Behavioural, Humanistic/Person Centred, and Existentialism I find that looking at how these experiences effect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours can give us insight into how we can become more wholly integrated and mentally healthy along our journey.
As a therapist that is trained in a Health Psychology / Behavioral Medicine emphasis, I encourage us to look at how our mind / body / and spirituality are all interconnected. Where as I may pull from varying schools of thought such as Psychodynamic, Cognitive/Behavioural, Humanistic/Person Centred, and Existentialism I find that looking at how these experiences effect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours can give us insight into how we can become more wholly integrated and mentally healthy along our journey.
I have a passion for children, teens and adults who suffer with anxiety, depression, grief, personality disorders and trauma.
I believe I can help my clients by fostering an empathetic, warm and inviting space free of judgement and hostility. I offer empathic understanding that motivates clients to be free to grow and change at their own pace. My speciality is connecting to my clients in a relatable way through shared experience.
I have a passion for children, teens and adults who suffer with anxiety, depression, grief, personality disorders and trauma.
I believe I can help my clients by fostering an empathetic, warm and inviting space free of judgement and hostility. I offer empathic understanding that motivates clients to be free to grow and change at their own pace. My speciality is connecting to my clients in a relatable way through shared experience.
You don’t need to be in crisis to start therapy—just aware that something isn’t working and you’re ready for change. I work with individuals and couples who want more clarity, connection, and emotional health. I’m warm, non-judgmental, and sweetly blunt when honesty matters. I specialize in couples navigating high-conflict, emotional disconnection, and repair. I also support women healing from emotional abuse, men wanting internal and relationship success, and those exploring embodiment and sexuality. Virtual sessions across Texas. Finding the right therapist matters and I would love to work with you.
You don’t need to be in crisis to start therapy—just aware that something isn’t working and you’re ready for change. I work with individuals and couples who want more clarity, connection, and emotional health. I’m warm, non-judgmental, and sweetly blunt when honesty matters. I specialize in couples navigating high-conflict, emotional disconnection, and repair. I also support women healing from emotional abuse, men wanting internal and relationship success, and those exploring embodiment and sexuality. Virtual sessions across Texas. Finding the right therapist matters and I would love to work with you.
Hello! I am a bilingual Registered Play Therapist that offers play therapy for children ages 3-18 years old who experience anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress symptoms, ADHD, autism, mood disorders, and behavioral challenges. I practice from a client-centered approach where I allow the client to lead their sessions. Dr. Landreth said “In play therapy, toys are viewed as the child’s words and play as the child’s language.” In therapy, I have witnessed incredible bravery, compassion, and trust. I offer the care, patience, and understanding to assist children in finding safe and expressive ways to process and heal.
Hello! I am a bilingual Registered Play Therapist that offers play therapy for children ages 3-18 years old who experience anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress symptoms, ADHD, autism, mood disorders, and behavioral challenges. I practice from a client-centered approach where I allow the client to lead their sessions. Dr. Landreth said “In play therapy, toys are viewed as the child’s words and play as the child’s language.” In therapy, I have witnessed incredible bravery, compassion, and trust. I offer the care, patience, and understanding to assist children in finding safe and expressive ways to process and heal.
Collaborate with Michael to experience deeper connection and greater intimacy in your relationships by understanding, embracing, and sharing your emotions and vulnerabilities. Learn how to enhance your wellbeing and improve your relationships while honoring your values. Michael will help you work hopefully toward an extraordinary future of peace and joy!
Collaborate with Michael to experience deeper connection and greater intimacy in your relationships by understanding, embracing, and sharing your emotions and vulnerabilities. Learn how to enhance your wellbeing and improve your relationships while honoring your values. Michael will help you work hopefully toward an extraordinary future of peace and joy!
My experience includes dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress management, anger management, coping with health-related challenges and identifying vocational options. I have worked with ages 13 to Adult. Each session is tailored to meet the client in their place of concern. Due to individual differences and experiences, the session may include learning tools and exercises to help the client implement changes they desire, or it may involve exploring various aspect of what they are experiencing, through understanding and relational connection. I would be honored to help facilitate your journey towards healing.
My experience includes dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress management, anger management, coping with health-related challenges and identifying vocational options. I have worked with ages 13 to Adult. Each session is tailored to meet the client in their place of concern. Due to individual differences and experiences, the session may include learning tools and exercises to help the client implement changes they desire, or it may involve exploring various aspect of what they are experiencing, through understanding and relational connection. I would be honored to help facilitate your journey towards healing.
Clinical Focus: All ages who are experiencing post traumatic stress symptoms, anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity, parenting, marital/couples/family counseling, stress, and mood and personality disorders.
Clinical Focus: All ages who are experiencing post traumatic stress symptoms, anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity, parenting, marital/couples/family counseling, stress, and mood and personality disorders.
See more therapy options for Waco
Nearby Teens Therapists Searches for Waco
See More Teens Therapists 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.