Support for children ages 4 and older, teens and their families. Our team helps with anxiety, big emotions, school stress and family changes through care tailored to your child’s age and needs.
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At Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center, we provide child therapy in Cypress, Texas designed to help children and teens navigate emotional, behavioral, academic, and developmental challenges in a safe and supportive environment.
We start by understanding what you are looking for and explaining therapist options, fees and current openings. If you decide to move forward, we will explain how parents or caregivers are involved and what the first appointment will look like.
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Child therapy is a specialized form of counseling designed to help children and adolescents express emotions, develop coping skills, improve behavior, and strengthen relationships with caregivers and peers.
Because children communicate differently than adults, therapy often uses play-based and experiential techniques to help children process emotions and experiences safely.
Child therapy can help children struggling with:
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Your child does not need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Early support often leads to faster and more lasting outcomes.
Play therapy allows children to communicate emotions and experiences through structured play activities. This approach helps children process stress, trauma, and behavioral challenges while building emotional regulation skills.
We help children improve focus, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and school success using behavioral therapy, neurofeedback, and parent coaching.
We provide trauma-informed therapy including EMDR and somatic-informed approaches to help children safely process overwhelming or distressing experiences.
We help children learn coping skills, confidence building strategies, and relaxation techniques to manage anxiety and stress.
Therapy for teens focuses on identity development, emotional regulation, social relationships, academic stress, and mental health concerns.
Child therapy often includes collaboration with caregivers to strengthen communication, structure, and emotional support within the family system.
LENS neurofeedback supports brain regulation and is commonly used for ADHD, anxiety, trauma symptoms, sleep challenges, and emotional regulation.
Our clinic offers integrative mental health services including functional medicine coaching, nutrition support, and mind-body therapy approaches that support children’s overall wellness.
Child therapy at Serenity Wellness supports children experiencing:
Serenity Wellness takes a whole-child approach to therapy by addressing emotional, neurological, behavioral, and environmental factors.
Our treatment methods may include:
Beginning therapy for your child can feel overwhelming, and many parents wonder what the process will actually look like. At Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center, our child therapy process is designed to create safety, build trust, and support lasting emotional and behavioral growth — while also guiding parents every step of the way.
Child therapy is not about “fixing” a child — it is about helping children feel understood, safe, and supported as they learn skills that strengthen emotional resilience, relationships, confidence, and long-term mental wellness.
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Therapy typically begins with a parent or caregiver consultation. This allows us to gain a deeper understanding of your child’s emotional, behavioral, developmental, and family history, as well as your concerns and goals for therapy.
During this consultation, we may explore:
This step helps us build a clear foundation so therapy is thoughtful, individualized, and aligned with your family’s needs.
Building trust and emotional safety is one of the most important parts of child therapy. Children often communicate through play, creativity, and interaction rather than traditional conversation. Our therapists use developmentally appropriate assessment techniques and therapeutic play to help children feel comfortable, understood, and emotionally supported.
During early sessions, therapists may use:
These approaches help therapists understand your child’s emotional world, stress responses, coping skills, and communication patterns while building a strong therapeutic relationship.
Once we understand your child’s unique needs, strengths, and emotional patterns, we create a personalized therapy plan tailored to your child’s personality, developmental stage, and goals.
Treatment approaches may include:
Our goal is to help children safely process emotions, build coping skills, improve behavior patterns, and strengthen confidence and resilience.
Parents play a vital role in the success of child therapy. Throughout treatment, therapists provide guidance, education, and practical strategies to help reinforce therapy progress at home.
Parent collaboration may include:
We believe therapy is most effective when parents feel informed, supported, and empowered to help their child thrive outside of sessions.
At Serenity Wellness and Counseling, we know that healing in children takes time. To support this, we offer techniques like LENS Neurofeedback and consultations with an integrative health coach. Our trauma-informed therapists, soon joined by a child therapist trained in EMDR, also address academic challenges, using play, art, and sand tray methods in therapy.
We hold monthly parent meetings to provide guidance for building resilience at home. Using techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, we help children express emotions and develop coping skills. For teens with impulse or attention issues, our behavioral modification techniques encourage healthier habits and lasting emotional growth.
Meet our team and take the first step toward supporting your child’s emotional growth and well-being!
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We typically work with children ages 4 and older, as well as teens and adolescents.
Treatment length varies based on goals and concerns. Many families see progress within several months.
Yes. Parent involvement is often a critical part of child therapy success.
Yes. LENS neurofeedback is available and often used alongside therapy to support attention, mood, and emotional regulation.
Our medication management services accept most major insurance plans. Therapy services may be private pay or out-of-network.
The most effective therapy for children often depends on their specific needs and challenges. Play therapy, art therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and family therapy are some of the commonly used approaches. The choice of therapy should be based on the child’s age, developmental stage, and the nature of their concerns.
Child therapy, also known as child counseling or child psychotherapy, is a specialized form of counseling that helps children and adolescents navigate emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges. It provides a safe and supportive environment for kids to express their feelings, learn coping strategies, and develop healthier ways to manage their emotions.
When discussing therapy with a child, it’s essential to maintain open communication and reassure them that it’s okay to seek help. Use age-appropriate language and emphasize that therapy is a place where they can talk about their feelings and get support, just like going to a doctor when they’re not feeling well.
The 3-3-3 rule is a simple grounding technique for managing anxiety in children. It involves taking three deep breaths, naming three things you can see, and clapping your hands three times. This technique can help children refocus their attention and reduce anxiety symptoms.
Helping a child cope with anxiety involves providing emotional support, teaching relaxation techniques, promoting a healthy lifestyle with proper sleep and nutrition, and, if necessary, seeking professional therapy or counseling to address underlying causes of anxiety.
Signs of anxiety in children can vary but may include excessive worry, restlessness, trouble sleeping, changes in appetite, irritability, physical symptoms like headaches or stomachaches, and avoidance of certain situations or activities.
Behavior therapy for children is a structured approach that focuses on modifying specific behaviors or emotional responses. It often uses techniques like positive reinforcement, token systems, and behavior charts to encourage positive behaviors and reduce problematic ones.
The best therapy for a child with behavior problems depends on the nature and severity of the issues. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) are some effective options, but a tailored approach based on the child’s unique needs is crucial.
Behavioral therapy for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) aims to improve self-control, organization, and focus. It often involves strategies such as setting clear routines, providing rewards for completing tasks, and teaching time management skills to help children manage their ADHD symptoms more effectively.
If your child is struggling emotionally, behaviorally, or academically, early support can create lasting positive change.
Our team at Serenity Wellness is here to help children and families thrive.
17844 Mound Road, Suite H, Cypress, TX 77433
Phone: 281-944-7922
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Supervised by Nicole Bankhead
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate Supervised by Kelly Peyton
Co-Owner/Office Manager
LENS Neurofeedback
LMSW, LCDC Supervised by Niki Brogger, LCSW-S
PsyD, MEd, Counseling Intern Supervised by Nicole Bankhead
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Associate
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Licensed Professional Counselor Associate Supervised by Barbie Atkinson
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