Counseling for Kids & Teens in Wichita Falls
Big feelings. School stress. Hard changes at home. We help kids and teens work through the things they can’t always put into words, and we help parents feel a lot less alone.
You Know Your Child Best
Maybe something just feels off. Your child seems more anxious, more angry, or more withdrawn than usual. Maybe there’s been a big change, like a divorce, a move, a loss, or something scary they saw or went through.
Or maybe you’ve tried everything you know, and you’re just tired.
You don’t have to have it all figured out before you reach out. Noticing is enough. We’ll help you sort out the rest together.
Signs Your Child or Teen Could Use Support
Big Feelings
Worry, sadness, or anger that seems bigger than the moment. Frequent meltdowns, or the opposite: shutting down and going quiet.
Changes You Can See
Trouble with sleep, school, or friendships. Pulling away from family. Acting out in ways that just aren’t like them.
After Hard Things
Divorce, loss, a move, bullying, foster care or adoption, or a frightening event. Kids feel these things deeply, even when they don’t say so.
How We Work With Kids and Teens
Kids don’t always talk their way through things. So we meet them where they are.
With younger kids, that often looks like play, art, and sandtray, because kids say a lot more with their hands than with words. With teens, it looks more like real conversation, practical coping skills, and room to figure out who they are.
Our team draws from approaches like Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and play-based therapy. Every plan is built around your child, at a pace that feels safe for them.
Parents Are Part of This
You’re not dropping your child off to be fixed. You’re part of the healing.
We’ll check in with you, share tools you can use at home, and help you understand what your child’s behavior might be trying to tell you. And if you’re carrying a lot yourself, we have support for parents and families too.
A note for teens and parents: Teens often open up more when they know their counselor is in their corner. We’ll talk with both of you up front about privacy and what gets shared, so everyone knows what to expect.
Who Works With Kids and Teens
Ann Marie
Nearly 30 years in schools as an educator and school counselor. She knows kids, and she has a special heart for parents and educators. Her calendar opens soon.
Taryn
Our graduate counseling intern. Taryn supports kids and teens working through ADHD, anxiety, life transitions, and friendship or family conflict.
Gates
Gates works with teens carrying chronic stress and other heavy things, with a steady, reflective presence teens tend to trust.
Adoptive and Foster Families
Kids who come home through foster care or adoption often carry hurts they can’t name yet. We understand attachment and the way early trauma shows up in everyday life. Through our partnership with Heart Galleries of Texas, eligible families may receive support at little or no cost.
Ready to Talk?
Tell us a little about what’s going on, and we’ll help you find the right fit for your child or teen. Sessions are in person in Wichita Falls, with secure online sessions for Texas families when it’s a good fit.
If your child or teen is in crisis or talking about ending their life, call or text 988 or call 911.