Children & Teen Counseling

Sometimes life is challenging and children can struggle with how to move forward or deal with problems.

Joan and Stanford Alexander Jewish Family Service Children’s Mental Health Program provides counseling to children, adolescents and their families. Therapy helps children and teens learn and identify solutions to handle life’s obstacles. We provide children and teens ages 2 to 17 with a variety of services such as individual, play, expressive, family and group therapy, as well as academic advocacy, psychoeducation, parent coaching and support and referrals.

Therapy can help with:

Social withdrawal and bullying
Sleep problems or nightmares
Frequent tantrums or defiance
Refusal to attend school
Suicidal statements or actions
Intentional self-harm
Aggression, violence and/or threatening behavior to others
Loss of a family member or pet
Relocation/adjustment issues
Significant changes in mood
Change in academic performance
Excessive worrying and anxiety

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Please reach out today (713) 986-7825 or childrensmhp@alexanderjfs.org

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We help you manage:

School issues and behavior
Loss of a family member or pet
Suicidal statements or actions
Trauma
Mood regulation

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Free Support Groups

High School Group

High School Age

Groups are held at various times throughout the year.

Teens discuss their new normal and engage in activities together.
Topics covered: increasing social connections, positive communication skills and self esteem, learning to manage conflict, navigating academic challenges and discussing family dynamics and conflict.