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I am a firm believer in everybody’s potential to achieve well-being. My approach to therapy is based on principles of positive psy...

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My family, friends, and I have had decades grappling with ADHD, the autism spectrum, and that balance between others and ourselves...

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Starting Child therapy in Austin

What is child therapy?

Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Austin.

How does child therapy work?

Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Austin, TX have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.

Play therapy vs. child therapy

Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.

How to tell if my child needs counseling

It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.

What type of therapy is best for children?

Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Austin, TX is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.

Is child therapy conducted in person or online?

Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does child therapy last?

The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.

How much does child therapy cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Austin accept 52 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Ambetter by Superior Health Plan

  • Auto Club Enterprises (Employers Health Network)

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Buist Byars and Taylor (Employers Health Network)

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Self-pay costs at Austin
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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I've loved how extremely useful everything is.
Samantha Jul 2025
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She's very easy to talk to and very attentive I was always skeptical about unloading my though but she has made that easy for me and when I'm done I feel a large weight off my chest and a lot more clear headed
Corey Jun 2025
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I appreciate the effort my provider displays to best understand her client/ me the most. It's very validating and reassuring that what I say and how I feel matters.
Brooke Jun 2025
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ERIN Is very insightful and amazingly alert listener she responds very clearly and precisely to my concerns. She helps me to clarify within myself in my own thoughts and emotions. I appreciate Erin and Thriveworks very much.
Dolores Jun 2025
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Therapy has never helped me until I found Simone! I've truly never felt more listened to, understood and I'm actually getting better now!
Tristen Jun 2025
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My therapist is sincere and helpful she validates my feelings and makes me feel heard , she understands my struggles and helps me with the tools she has in the best way possible she is literally such a hero and has made myself feel more at peace and comfort in helping my anger and anxiety
Read more My therapist is sincere and helpful she validates my feelings and makes me feel heard , she understands my struggles and helps me with the tools she has in the best way possible she is literally such a hero and has made myself feel more at peace and comfort in helping my anger and anxiety
Savannah Jun 2025
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Loving the tools, they are very helpful.
Genevieve Jun 2025
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Cassandra- my provider, is amazing. She doesn't give me any answers, she just helps me process through them and helps me come up with the answers I need. She truly is an amazing provider and she makes a point to reflect on what she heard, give a little bit of feedback, then ask how the client feels about it.
Read more Cassandra- my provider, is amazing. She doesn't give me any answers, she just helps me process through them and helps me come up with the answers I need. She truly is an amazing provider and she makes a point to reflect on what she heard, give a little bit of feedback, then ask how the client feels about it.
Ava Jun 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Austin is located on Crown Colony Dr, off of Monarch Hwy. We share a building with Onion Creek Homeowners Association and other businesses. Sullivan Park is nearby.

Phone number

(512) 601-5856

Languages spoken by TX providers

  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • English
  • Spanish
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