Therapy for Teens in Texas
Support for your teen. Relief for you. A place to sort through the hard stuff, without pressure or judgment.
Teenagers often don’t say much–at least not to the people who love them the most.
If your teen has pulled away, is overwhelmed, anxious, shut down, angry, or just not themselves, it’s hard to know what’s “normal” and what needs more support. You’ve probably tried to talk, to reason, to give space. But something still feels off.
You want to help — but you’re not sure how. And your teen might not be asking for support… even though they need it.
You’re not alone. And they don’t have to figure it out on their own.
Therapy that meets them where they are
I offer flexible, creative therapy for teens who are overwhelmed, withdrawn, stressed, or struggling to feel like themselves.
Even when teens are hesitant at first, it usually doesn’t take long for them to settle in — once they realize therapy isn’t about being fixed or talked at. In fact, most teens come to look forward to the space once they feel safe and in control.
Therapy can include conversation, but it doesn't have to start there. Every teenager is different. We might utilize art, writing, sandtray, play, or even somatic tools — depending on what feels most comfortable and natural for your teen.
This is a space where they don’t have to perform, explain, or pretend. They just have to show up exactly as they are at that moment. They’ll be met with respect, curiosity, and care, which allows them to do the hard work of making sense of whatever is going on in their life at the moment.
Hi, I’m Janet, and I help teens feel more like themselves again — and parents feel less alone in the process.
Before becoming a therapist, I was a teacher — and I’m also a parent to two teenagers myself. I know what it’s like to care deeply, to worry constantly, and to feel frustrated (and sometimes scared) when the communication stops or everything becomes emotional.
Teenagers are at a unique time in their lives, and they need options for healing. Your child can choose to work with expressive arts, sandtray, and somatic tools. These help teenagers, not just because they’re creative, but because they often give teens a safe and meaningful way to process emotions they don’t yet have words for.
I also love working with and supporting neurodivergent teens — those with ADHD, sensory sensitivity, or other differences in how they move through the world. These teens benefit from learning how to make choices that truly work for their brain and their nervous system — not just what works for everyone else. Therapy can be a space to explore how to move through life in a way that feels more sustainable, authentic, and less exhausting.
And while the therapy space belongs to your teen, I also offer parent support so you can understand what might be happening under the surface — and how to stay grounded as you support them.
Therapy is a gift that can change your child’s future. Here’s why.
Growing up isn’t easy. For many kids and teens, it can feel like they’re constantly being asked to manage more than they know how to handle—whether that’s the stress of school, friendship struggles, family changes, or just trying to make sense of who they are.
Even with supportive parents cheering them on, teens still have to make lots of decisions; growing up is natural, but it’s also really hard work.
My work with young people focuses on helping them feel heard, supported, and better equipped to navigate the challenges in front of them. Together, we create a space where they can be themselves, figure things out at their own pace, and learn tools that actually work for them.
Common Reasons Families Reach Out
Many kids and teens come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood. These are some of the most common challenges we work on together:
School challenges – things like procrastination, missing assignments, difficulty concentrating, or feeling constantly behind, even when they’re trying hard
Neurodiversity Management – being neurodivergent can add some extra challenges to everyday life. From social anxiety to academic challenges to difficulty finding good friends to impulsive decision-making, I’m here for all of it so your teenager feels confident about managing their neurodiversity.
Friendship struggles – not knowing how to join in, feeling left out of group chats or social events, or having friendships that feel confusing, one-sided, or draining
Family transitions – such as adjusting to a parent’s new partner, living in two households, or changes in routine that feel destabilizing
Anxiety and stress – racing thoughts before bed, avoiding certain situations or people, panic about school performance, or feeling tense and on edge much of the time
Self-criticism and low self-esteem – calling themselves “stupid” or “lazy,” comparing themselves to others, or struggling to name their own strengths
Each young person’s experience is different, but therapy can help them make sense of what they’re feeling and learn ways to cope that actually fit who they are.
A Flexible, Creative Approach
Here’s a hard truth that you probably already know: You can’t be the parent and the therapist. You’re too close — and that’s not a flaw, it’s part of how love and attachment work. Therapy offers your teen something different: a healthy, safe relationship where they can learn to weigh tough decisions, sit with hard emotions, voice their wants and needs, and figure things out on their own…with support.
We work on things that matter to teens every day — like setting boundaries, ending or starting friendships or relationships, communicating with teachers, managing overthinking, calming self-critical thoughts, and making healthy decisions in moments that feel overwhelming.
And sometimes, the most important thing therapy offers is space —A calm, restorative space to pause, heal, regroup, and begin making sense of their world.
What matters most is that your teen has a space that feels respectful, low-pressure, and real, where they don’t feel like they’re being told what to do or who to be.
What Progress Can Look Like
Therapy isn’t about fixing your teenager—it’s about helping them feel more confident, connected, and capable. It’s about helping them heal what needs to heal and to grow up with tools, strategies they can use their entire life.
Here are some signs that things might be shifting in a positive direction:
They’re able to name what they’re feeling (even just a little more clearly)
They’re trying new ways to cope with stress or big emotions
They recover more quickly from overwhelm or meltdowns
They start setting small boundaries with friends or family
They show more self-compassion when they make mistakes
They seem more willing to talk, ask for help, or advocate for themselves
Progress can be slow and subtle at first, but these small steps often lay the groundwork for lasting change. Therapy is a process, and I walk alongside your child or teen with patience, curiosity, and deep respect for who they are.
If your teen is struggling, you’re likely feeling it too.
Maybe you’ve tried talking or giving space. Maybe you’ve changed routines, followed advice, or worried in silence. Maybe you’ve blamed yourself.
You're doing your best.
But it’s exhausting when nothing seems to work — or when you're constantly questioning if you're overreacting, or not doing enough.
You’re not alone in this. Parenting teens is deeply emotional work. And it’s okay to ask for support.
Still have questions?
You might be wondering — what if my teen doesn’t talk? What if they don’t want to be here?
That’s valid — and incredibly common. Most teens are hesitant at first. But once they feel the therapy space is theirs — not something being done to them — things usually shift.
This isn’t school. It’s not a lecture. It’s a place where they’re allowed to show up exactly as they are — confused, frustrated, quiet, silly, guarded — and be met with care and respect.
Ready to take the next step?
You don’t have to wait until things get worse.
Sometimes reaching out is what helps things shift — even if nothing looks “urgent” from the outside.
Therapy doesn’t fix everything overnight. But it can offer your teen (and you) a place to breathe, reflect, and move forward in a more grounded way.
Get in touch
Let’s support you and your teen
If your teen is struggling — emotionally, socially, academically, or in ways that are hard to name — therapy can help.
I offer creative, flexible therapy for teens that honors their voice, respects their pace, and helps them reconnect with who they are.
And I support parents, too — because this isn’t easy, and you don’t have to carry it alone.
If you’re ready to connect or have questions, I’d love to hear from you.
