Child & Adolescent Therapy in Austin , TX

Helping Kids & Teens Feel Understood

Growing up comes with big emotions, changing relationships, and challenges that aren’t always easy to put into words. Our therapists provide a supportive space for children and teens to feel heard, build practical skills, and develop healthier ways to navigate what they’re experiencing.

Benefits of CHILD & ADOLESCENT THERAPY

Big Emotions

Understand Big Emotions

Help your child recognize, express, and better understand what they’re feeling.

coping skills

Build Coping Skills

Develop practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, frustration, and overwhelm.

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Build Confidence

Support greater self-understanding, resilience, and confidence as they grow.

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Improve Relationships

Build skills to express needs, navigate conflict, and strengthen relationships.

What is Child & Adolescent Therapy?

Therapy gives kids and teens a space outside of home and school where they can express themselves, better understand their emotions, and learn practical tools for everyday life.

Because every young person communicates differently, therapy isn’t always just sitting and talking. Depending on their age, interests, and needs, therapists may incorporate art, sand tray, creative activities, and other experiential techniques alongside traditional talk therapy.

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How it works

Step 1

Schedule a Consultation

Reach out to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. If you’re not sure which therapist is right for you, our Office Manager can help!

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Meet Your Therapist

Connect with your therapist to see if it feels like a good fit. If you’d like to move forward, they can help you schedule your first session.

Step 3

Get Started!

Together, you’ll build insight, learn practical tools, and develop real-life strategies towards meaningful change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our therapists work with children and adolescents ages 8 and older. The best therapist fit may depend on your child’s age, needs, and what brings them to therapy.

Parent involvement depends on your child’s age, needs, and treatment goals. Your therapist can discuss how to balance parent involvement with creating a space where your child or teen feels comfortable building trust and opening up.

That’s not unusual. Building a genuine relationship with the therapist is especially important for young people. A consultation can be a good first step for discussing what’s happening and determining which therapist may be the best fit.

Meet Our Child & Adolescent Therapists

Brenna Patterson

MAC, LMFT Associate

Areas of Focus:

  • adolescent mental health
  • family systems
  • teen self-confidence
  • behavior challenges
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Sarah Kerwin Carlin

MA, LPC & LMFT ASSOCIATE

Areas of Focus:

  • family conflict
  • divorce & co-parenting
  • relational wounds
  • emotional regulation
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Cissy Castillo

LMFT, LCDC-I

Areas of Focus:

  • familial boundaries
  • Substance Use
  • LGBTQIA+ 
  • teen parenting

Schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation to learn more!