Teen therapy · Ages 13–17
NW Austin · Round Rock · Online across Texas
Teen therapy: help your teen feel like themselves again.
Trauma-informed therapy for teens facing anxiety, big emotions & trauma — paced so your teen can actually handle it — with you in the loop.
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We see you
When your teen is hurting, it can feel impossible to know what to do.
You're doing everything you can… but nothing quite feels like enough. You just want them to feel safe, connected, and like themselves again.
That's where we come in. We help teens move from overwhelm and shutdown into confidence, connection, and a sense of stability — whether they're dealing with trauma, anxiety, big emotions, or changes that feel too big to handle alone.
What parents tell us on the first call
My teen spends all their time alone and I can't reach them.
Their anxiety seems to be running the show.
They're acting out… or shutting down completely.
It's affecting school, friends, sleep — everything.
I'm scared for their future and don't know how to help.
You're not alone, and your teen isn't “too much.” They're overwhelmed — and they need support that actually works.
What changes for your teen
Counseling with purpose — not endless therapy.
A steady place to sort through big feelings, build confidence, and learn how to stay grounded when life gets overwhelming. Over time, teens who work with us:
Understand what they're feeling — and why
Naming what's happening inside is the first thing that makes it smaller.
Build coping skills that stick
Grounding tools they'll actually use at school, at 2 a.m., and with friends.
Reduce anxiety and emotional outbursts
Fewer meltdowns and shutdowns; more room to breathe at home.
Heal from trauma in a way that feels safe
EMDR lets the brain file painful experiences without rehashing every detail.
Strengthen relationships with family and friends
Better communication, and repair when things go sideways.
Feel more like themselves again
Confidence, healthier relationships, and a sense of direction.
Most teens meet weekly. Some do the same work in a few focused days as an EMDR intensive — see both options.
Questions parents ask
The things you're wondering at 11 p.m.
Anything we haven't answered? Call 512-400-4790 — you'll talk to Nia, not a phone tree.
Most do — once they realize this isn't a lecture. Our therapists are used to teens who arrive with arms crossed. And many teens prefer EMDR, grounding tools, or creative approaches that don't require nonstop talking.
You'll know how therapy is going, what we're working on, and anything that touches your teen's safety — always. What your teen says in the room stays mostly private, because that privacy is what makes them willing to talk. We'll walk you through exactly where the line is before the first session. [CONFIRM wording with Traci]
Sometimes. Parents are a huge part of the healing process — we keep you updated, supported, and involved in ways that help your teen, not overwhelm them. Expect a parent check-in early on and periodic family sessions as they help.
This isn't endless therapy. Most teens start weekly; as they feel more grounded you'll notice real shifts — better communication, fewer meltdowns, healthier coping. Your therapist will talk with you about progress and a plan, not just book the next slot.
Yes. EMDR is structured and gentle, and helps the brain process painful experiences so they stop popping up uninvited. Teens often appreciate that it's straightforward and doesn't require tons of talking. Parents appreciate that it works.
Trauma shows up differently for teens — sometimes as anger, withdrawal, perfectionism, or “I'm fine” on the outside. EMDR helps with all sorts of issues, from feeling insecure or anxious to the fallout of abuse and neglect.
Consent & custody
Who can say yes to therapy for a teen in Texas?
In Texas, parents or legal guardians consent to counseling for a minor. Before your teen's first session we'll ask you to sign a consent form and, for parents who are divorced or separated, to share the part of your custody order that covers medical and mental-health decisions.
If you and your co-parent disagree, or you're not sure what your order says, tell us on the first call. We deal with this every week and we'll help you sort out what's needed — without your teen waiting in limbo.
Bring or upload the custody order pages that cover health decisions
Both parents are welcome at the parent check-in
We'll tell you plainly what we can and can't share with each parent
Your first call is with a real person.
Nia, our Client Care Coordinator, will listen to what's going on and match your teen with the right therapist. No phone tree, no pressure.
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Meet the teen therapists
Six people who aren't scared of hard stories.
Our team specializes in complex and sexual trauma, dissociation, and the emotional fallout that comes with it. Your teen's pain doesn't scare us. Nia will match you with the right fit on your first call.
Shauna Onabajo LPC
Bailey Pellissier smiling on grey steps in a striped shirt
Headshot
Bailey Pellissier LMSW
with Kelsey Blahnik, LCSW-S, supervising
IC
Starting October
Ivana Crumpton
Executive Director
Traci W. Pirri LCSW-S
EMDR Consultant
Offers intensives
New clients: intensives only
Austin office · Online
Sees teens 13+
Resident-level clinicians are supervised weekly by a senior trauma specialist — more eyes on your teen's care, not fewer.
Two ways to work
Weekly therapy, or a few focused days.
Both get to the same place. The difference is pace — and which one fits your teen and your family's calendar.
Most teens start here
Weekly therapy
50-minute sessions, usually once a week
Steady, paced work on safety, skills, and connection
Parent check-ins built in
Shauna, Oliver, Maegan, and Bailey — and Ivana from October
Same work, compressed
EMDR intensive
Half or full days across one to three days
In our office, in your home, online, or at a retreat location of your choice
For teens who are ready to go deeper — or can't wait months
With Shauna Onabajo or Traci Pirri
Our money-back guarantee applies to weekly and pre-intensive sessions, not to the intensive itself. We'll explain how that works before you book.
Why families trust us
501(c)(3) nonprofit
Money-back guarantee
Not satisfied? We'll refund up to your first two sessions. Excludes intensives.
Advanced therapies
EMDR-trained team with weekly complex-trauma consultation.
Compassionate care
Warm, practical, and paced to what your teen can handle.
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[TESTIMONIAL — pull a verified parent review; no invented quotes.]
[Parent of a 15-year-old · Austin]
How it works
Three steps, no runaround.
1
Talk to an actual person
A 20–30 minute call with Nia, our Client Care Coordinator. She'll get to know what's going on and match your teen with the right therapist.
2
Map out your journey
Your teen's therapist sets a plan with you: steady, paced work focused on safety, skills, and connection — weekly or intensive.
3
Start healing
As they feel more grounded you'll notice real shifts — better communication, fewer meltdowns, healthier coping, and more confidence.
We're a nonprofit, so cost shouldn't be the reason your teen waits. Sliding-scale spots with licensed clinicians and supervised residents are part of how we work.
Where we see teens
Two offices, or anywhere in Texas.
Both offices see teens in person. Every teen therapist also works online, anywhere in Texas. Call 512-400-4790 and Nia will help you pick.
NW Austin
4131 Spicewood Springs Rd. Ste. L-1
Austin, TX 78759
Austin, TX 78759
Teens seen in person · ages 13–17
Round Rock
1101 Satellite View #501
Round Rock, TX 78665
Round Rock, TX 78665
Teens seen in person · ages 13–17
Online across Texas
Secure video sessions from home
Ages 13+ · every teen therapist offers online
More ways we help
Check out our other services
Ages 4–12
4–12
Child & tween
Play-based, parent-involved therapy for younger kids.
Ages 18–25
18–25
Young adult
Therapy you book for yourself, on your own terms.
Looking for something more specific?
Kids at two different ages? One call covers both — just tell us.
You don't have to navigate this alone. And your teen doesn't have to stay stuck.
Schedule a consult call. We'll help you find the right therapist and get your teen the support they deserve.
Get Help Now
or call 512-400-4790