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
Understand Big Emotions
Help your child recognize, express, and better understand what they’re feeling.
Build Coping Skills
Develop practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, frustration, and overwhelm.
Build Confidence
Support greater self-understanding, resilience, and confidence as they grow.
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.
Counseling Can Help With:
- Anxiety & excessive worry
- Low self-esteem
- Depression & withdrawal
- Behavioral concerns
- Emotional regulation
- ADHD
- School-related issues
- Friendship & social challenges
How it works
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!
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.
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
Works with teens, adults, and families navigating neurodivergence, emotional regulation, relationship concerns, and substance use. Read Brenna’s full profile!
Sarah Kerwin Carlin
MA, LPC & LMFT ASSOCIATE
Supports individuals, couples, and families through relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and family conflict. Read Sarah’s full profile!
Cissy Castillo
LMFT, LCDC-I
Helps adults, couples, and families overcome trauma, relationship concerns, family dynamics, and women navigating later chapters of life. Read Cissy’s full profile!
Schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation to learn more!