Children & Teens
Children & Teens Therapy in Houston, TX
Children often speak through play, behavior, and silence. Teens speak in bursts or not at all. We do not force advice or labels. We learn what they are trying to manage—at home, at school, with peers—and how to make room for their voice.
✨ New Evening Openings.
How We Usually Work
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Weekly or biweekly 30–50 minute sessions.
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Online anywhere in Texas. In person in Houston.
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We look for patterns in how kids relate, avoid, hope, and choose.
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If medication is part of care, we coordinate with the prescriber.
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Insurance accepted (BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Oscar).
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Sessions available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Farsi.
Getting Better Feels Like...
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Fewer explosions or shutdowns
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Clearer words for hard feelings
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School and home routines that hold
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Friendships that feel steadier
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More curiosity, less hiding
When To Reach Out
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Frequent irritability, tearfulness, or frustration
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Anger bursts
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Avoiding school or social situations
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Excessive screen time and overwhelm
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Sleep or appetite changes
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Difficulty dealing with transitions and change
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Trouble concentrating or a sudden drop in grades
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Physical complaints (stomachaches, headaches) without a medical cause
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Increased worry, perfectionism, or self-criticism
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Low self-esteem and difficulties with self-image
Therapists Who Treat Children and Teens
Ivette Rodriguez, Psy.D.
Dr. Ivette offers therapy for couples, teens and adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-doubt, and trauma. She provides a compassionate space, with online sessions available in English and Spanish.
Availability: Waitlist
Shirin Rahgozar, Ph.D.
Dr. Shirin provides therapy for children, teens, adults, and couples, online and in person, in English and Farsi. She specializes in anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, grief, and relationship issues.
Availability: Immediate
Kristen Wheeler, Psy.D.
Dr. Kristen offers in-person and online therapy for teens and adults. She helps them navigate anxiety, depression, and trauma with compassion, and creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where lasting change can begin.
Availability: Immediate
Lorena Davis, M.S., M.Ed.
Lorena is a counselor and psychoanalyst who sees children, teens, and adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. She provides culturally-aware care in English and Spanish, online and in person.
Availability: Waitlist
Nayda Lamberty, Psy.D.
Dr. Nayda sees adults and couples online, in English and Spanish. Born in Puerto Rico, she brings sensitivity to family issues, migration, anxiety, and depression. Trained in Brainspotting.
Availability: Waitlist
Reading For Deeper Thinking
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Jonathan Haidt. End The Phone-Based Childhood Now. The Atlantic, 2024. Read here.
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David Robson. The biggest myths of the teenage brain. BBC, 2022. Read here.
From Our Journal
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The Fear of Being Misunderstood. Read Here.
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The Dual Edge of AI in Mental Health. Read Here.
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Non-Nonsense Parenting. Read Here.
Questions People Ask
How involved are parents or guardians in the therapy sessions of children and teenagers?
For children and teens, privacy is respected, but parents receive guidance within agreed limits.
Will the therapist talk to the school?
When helpful and permitted, yes. We can collaborate with teachers or counselors.
How long does therapy for kids and teens take?
Long enough to matter. We check pace and fit together.