Child therapists in Gatesville, Texas TX
Find experienced child therapists in Gatesville who provide testing, counseling and support for children, and their families. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare specialties, experience, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
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Child or Adolescent Issues
Keri Downs, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Keri Downs specializes in addressing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and social challenges faced by children, adolescents, and young adults. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Downs provides compassionate and evidence-based therapy to help young clients navigate these critical developmental stages.
Common issues that Dr. Downs addresses include:
- Anxiety and Depression: Dr. Downs utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help clients manage anxiety and depression, promoting emotional regulation and resilience.
- Behavioral Problems: Through behavioral therapy and family systems therapy, Dr. Downs helps children and adolescents develop healthier behavior patterns and improve family dynamics.
- ADHD: Dr. Downs offers comprehensive evaluations and tailored treatment plans to help clients with ADHD improve focus, organization, and impulse control.
- Social Difficulties: Using social skills training and interpersonal therapy, Dr. Downs assists clients in building and maintaining healthy relationships.
- Trauma: Dr. Downs is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and other trauma-informed approaches to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences.
Dr. Downs’s approach is holistic and integrative, ensuring that each client’s unique needs are met. She creates a safe and supportive environment where children and adolescents can explore their feelings, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. In addition to in-person sessions, Dr. Downs offers telehealth services in over 40 states, making it convenient for clients to access high-quality care from the comfort of their own homes.
21 Years Experience
Online in Gatesville, TX Texas
Child or Adolescent Issues
Dr. Karina Luaces
Psychologist, PsyD.
The teenage and young adult years can be some of the most emotionally complex. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where young people can feel truly heard — whether they're navigating self-esteem struggles, peer relationships, school stress, or intense emotions.
7 Years Experience
Online in Gatesville, TX Texas
Child or Adolescent Issues
Mindful Path Counseling + Wellness
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-S, LCSW, LCDC, LMFT
We have several therapists that work with ages 12+, specializing in adolescents/teens.
27 Years Experience
Online in Gatesville, TX Texas
Child or Adolescent Issues
Wynne Shaw
Counselor/Therapist, M.Ed., LPC-S
I have specialized training and extensive experience working with children and adolescents. I provide play therapy for children ages 3-9 and activity therapy for children ages 10-13.
31 Years Experience
Online in Gatesville, TX Texas
Child or Adolescent Issues
Cowtown Christian Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW
Many of our therapists provide treatmend for child or adolescent issues. We offer family counseling for those who have difficult or strained relationships within the family.
11 Years Experience
Online in Gatesville, TX Texas
Child therapists in Gatesville, Texas Statistics
Child therapists in Gatesville, Texas average 18 years of experience and charge around $180 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (85%), Family Systems Therapy (45%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (42%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$180
Accept insurance
49%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 75% |
In Person and Online |
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| 25% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 85% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 42% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 92% | Teen |
| 91% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Children |
| 45% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 39% | Men |
| 35% | Christian |
| 35% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Black / African American |