Child therapists in Lufkin, Texas TX
Child or Adolescent Issues
Dr. Jacqueline Bentley
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Growing up is not easy for anyone including children, adolescents, or their parents! The reality is that it can be very hard to be a child or teen. They experience vast changing emotions, however, they are not equipped at their developmental stages to handle or understand feelings and experiences the same way as adults. I would strive to provide a nonjudgmental, safe and comforting environment for your child or adolescent to process through their various degrees of emotions and experiences, and aid them in expressing and making sense of how they are feeling more effectively.
14 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Olivia-Beth Horak
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Specializing in addressing the unique challenges and concerns of children and adolescents, providing a safe and supportive environment for exploration and growth.
13 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Dr. Roslyn Phenix
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, (Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor)
I currently service adolescents ages 11-17. I service adolescents who have shown behavior problems in school and in their homes. Some of my areas are ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, anger issues, and bullying.
16 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Tricia Foster, Might and Mind Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licenced Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and National Certified Counselor
Parents, take the lead in learning about how you can be the most effective implimentation of emotional and behavioral intervention for your young children and teens. Individual, parental, and family sessions available.
5 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Strides in Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PSY.D.
Usually, when people think about psychotherapy, they imagine sitting on a couch in an office talking to a therapist about their problems. This style of therapy works just fine for many adults and adolescents. However, most younger children express themselves better through play than through words—for them, play is a primary method of communication. Even very bright and highly verbal children may find it difficult to talk about situations when strong feelings are involved. This is why they might shrug their shoulders, refuse to answer or say “I don’t know” when asked what is wrong. They might also “act out” or try to communicate to you through their behavior rather than through words, and sometimes these behaviors can get them into trouble at home or at school or be misunderstood by those around them. In addition, children often find it hard to sit still and talk for 45 minutes in a row, and they enjoy coming to therapy much more when play is a part of the equation.
23 Years Experience