Children Counseling in Katy Texas
10 Years old and up
What Parents Can Expect
The counseling process begins with a clear plan so you and your child know what comes next.
1. Quick Phone Consultation
We start with a 10-minute phone consultation to learn a little about your needs and determine whether I may be able to help.
2. Parent Intake Session
Next, we meet virtually for a full 50-minute parent intake session. This parent-only session gives us time to gather the background and details I need before beginning individual work with your child.
3. Your Child’s First Session
At the beginning of the first session with your child, parents join us briefly to review confidentiality and help everyone feel comfortable. After that, I work individually with your child.
4. Ongoing Communication and Confidentiality
When needed, I may invite parents into sessions to discuss important concerns or ways to support progress. I protect your child’s confidentiality to the best of my ability so we can build a trusting therapeutic relationship, while keeping parents involved when their support is needed.
Concentration
Difficulty concentrating can affect academic performance, relationships, and everyday responsibilities. Children and teens may struggle with staying focused, completing assignments, or managing distractions. I help young people identify underlying challenges, develop practical strategies to improve attention, strengthen organizational skills, and build confidence in their ability to succeed at school and home.
Anxiety
Anxiety in children and teens can appear as excessive worry, irritability, avoidance, or physical discomfort. School pressures, friendships, sports, plans for the future, and social situations can become overwhelming. I help young people understand their anxiety, develop healthy coping strategies, manage difficult emotions, and build the confidence needed to navigate challenges with greater independence.
Trauma
Traumatic experiences can affect a child's emotions, behavior, relationships, and sense of safety. These experiences may lead to withdrawal, anger, anxiety, or difficulty trusting others. Using age appropriate therapeutic approaches, including EMDR when appropriate, I help children and teens process difficult experiences, develop emotional resilience, and regain confidence and security.
Motivation
Lack of motivation can affect school performance, personal goals, and everyday responsibilities. Children and teens may struggle with procrastination, low confidence, or feeling disconnected from their interests. I help young people identify barriers, discover personal strengths, develop healthy habits, and build the motivation needed to pursue meaningful goals and responsibilities.
Communication
Communication challenges can lead to frustration, arguments, and misunderstandings. Young people may struggle to express emotions or communicate their needs effectively. I help children and teens develop healthy communication skills, understand their emotions, establish appropriate boundaries, and build stronger relationships with others around them.
Depression
Depression in children and teens may appear as sadness, irritability, withdrawal, low energy, or loss of interest in activities. These changes can affect school, friendships, and family relationships. I help young people understand their emotions, process difficult experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, and reconnect with confidence, purpose, and enjoyment.