Counseling for Teens & Tweens in Sherman, TX
Being a teenager today is hard: school pressure, social media, friendships, identity, and big feelings that don't come with instructions. Texoma Specialty Counseling has helped tweens and teens since day one, and we make therapy a place they actually want to be.
Signs your teen could use support
Changes in mood, sleep, or eating
Pulling away from friends, family, or activities they used to love
Anxiety about school, grades, or social situations
Anger, irritability, or frequent meltdowns
Worries about body image, weight, or food
Grief, divorce, a move, or another big change
Questions about identity or sexuality
How teen therapy works
Teens need a space that feels like theirs. At the first session we'll talk with you and your teen about how we work together, including what stays between your teen and their therapist and what we share with parents. Safety always comes first. Parents are part of the process, and many families find a few parent check-ins make a big difference.
Play therapy for younger kids
Younger children often express themselves best through play. Elizabeth Hail uses child-centered play therapy, video game assisted play therapy, and expressive arts.
Groups for teens and parents
Teen Coping Skills & Parent Support Group: an 8-week program where teens learn coping skills while parents meet in their own group
Teen LGBTQIA+ & Ally Support Group: a weekly space to connect with peers
Therapists who work with teens and children
Elizabeth Hail, LPC-Associate: children and teens; play therapy
Danielle Sneed, LPC: children, teens, and grief
Jaclyn Contreras, LPC: teen issues and EMDR
Rachel Hoover, LPC-Associate: adolescents and young adults
Dr. James Wilkins, LPC-S: teens, adults and families
Malorie Malone, LPC: teens and adults
Fees and insurance
We accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare/Optum, and offer superbills for other plans. See fees and insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Does my teen have to want to come?
It helps, but it isn't required. Many teens are hesitant at first and warm up once they realize their therapist is on their side.
Will I know what my teen talks about?
We'll explain our privacy guidelines at the first visit. Generally, teens share more when they know their sessions are private, and we always tell parents about safety concerns.
Do you see kids younger than 13?
Yes.