Is children and teen counseling available in person in Rowlett?

Yes. In-person appointments may be available at the Rowlett office. Contact the office to ask about current availability, provider fit, and scheduling options.

Is virtual children and teen counseling available?

Virtual care may be available for clients located in Texas, and some virtual options may be available in Oregon when appropriate. The office can help confirm availability and fit before you schedule.

How do I request an appointment?

Use the Request Appointment button to open the guided appointment request, or contact the office for help with availability and next steps. Please share basic contact information only and avoid sending sensitive clinical details through website messages.

Can I ask about insurance before scheduling?

Yes. The office can help with insurance and payment questions before you schedule. Coverage and benefits vary, so confirmation happens directly with the office or your plan.

Will parents or guardians be involved?

Parent or guardian involvement may be part of care when appropriate. The level of involvement depends on the young person’s age, goals, privacy, and safety needs.

What if I am not sure this is the right service?

That is okay. Contact the office and they can help you ask general questions about provider availability, service fit, and possible next steps without collecting protected health information through the website.

Counseling service

Children & Teen Counseling

Age-aware counseling for children and teens navigating stress, emotions, school pressure, relationships, or family changes.

Duration: 1 hrFee: $150

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About this service

Children and teen counseling provides a supportive space for young clients to express themselves, build coping skills, and receive developmentally appropriate support. Parent or guardian involvement may be part of the process when appropriate based on age, safety, and goals.

Who this may help

This service may be a fit for:

• Children or teens navigating anxiety, depression, school stress, grief, trauma, or life transitions
• Young clients working on self-esteem, emotional regulation, peer concerns, or family changes
• Parents or guardians seeking guidance about supportive next steps for a child or teen

What sessions may focus on

Building trust, comfort, and age-appropriate communication

Emotional regulation, coping skills, self-esteem, and stress support

School pressure, friendship concerns, family changes, grief, or transitions

Parent or guardian collaboration while respecting privacy and safety needs

What to expect

Step 1

Early sessions often focus on rapport, comfort, and understanding what the child or teen needs from support.

Step 2

Parents or guardians may be included in appropriate ways, especially for goals, safety, scheduling, and care coordination.

Step 3

SimplePractice and the client portal may be used for scheduling and required paperwork.

Step 4

The office can help caregivers ask general questions about availability and fit before scheduling.

Related providers

Provider availability and fit can vary. The office can help with general questions about availability, fit, and next steps.

Tracie Ottman

Counselor, LPC · Licensed Professional Counselor

Tracie is a Licensed Professional Counselor who supports teens and women navigating life transitions, relationships, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem concerns.

Zach Reid

Counselor, LPC-Associate under supervision of Erin James

Zach is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps with a commitment to supporting fellow veterans. He also provides counseling for adults and teens with a direct, compassionate, and supportive style.

Nancy Peckham

Counselor, LPC-Associate under supervision of Kimberly Ruthardt, LPC-S

Nancy supports children, teens, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, and OCD. With children, she may incorporate play therapy components while tailoring support to each client’s story.

Kristen Troy

Counselor, LPC-Associate · NCC

Kristen is bilingual in English and Spanish. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, with emphasis on pre-teens and teens navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions.

Mason Williams

Counselor, LPC-Associate

Mason supports children, young adults, and couples navigating emotional challenges, relationship concerns, and life transitions. His background includes work with children on the autism spectrum, and he is especially passionate about couples and young adults.

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