Teen & Children’s Therapy & Behavioral Health Services
2115 Stephens Pl, Ste 730, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
When your child is struggling, you need answers from highly-credentialed professionals who specialize in kids. At Mind Works in New Braunfels, our team provides comprehensive behavioral health services exclusively for children and teens ages 3 to 17. From ADHD testing and psychological evaluations to therapy and medication management, everything your family needs is available at one location, so your child gets coordinated, holistic care from day one.
Our team is composed of highly trained, trauma-informed licensed therapists with years of experience. Together, we can help your child overcome life challenges, build self-esteem, and flourish.
We Accept Most Major Insurance
Choose the best entry point for your child’s care journey:
Assessment
(5 Step Process)
Our psychologists and psychometricians work with your family to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
We’ll begin by asking you questions about your child, your child’s behavior, and what you believe the goals for their treatment should be. We will also provide a questionnaire and other intake documents.
We offer developmental, educational, and psychological tests to better understand your child’s needs.
A psychometrist and psychologist will analyze the results, providing a summary of any findings and diagnoses.
We’ll provide you with a list of recommendations for your child’s care, which can include therapy, medication, and/or medical referrals.
We’ll discuss your child’s results and options for moving forward. Once we’ve finalized the plan, we’ll quickly transition your child to the next steps.
Therapy
(6 Step Process)
We provide evidence-based play and talk therapy to help children and teens heal, grow, and thrive.
We’ll take time to learn your concerns and your child’s needs. Together, we’ll set treatment goals and expectations.
These first weeks of therapy are foundational for getting to know one another and building trust with you and your child.
We call this the “Working Stage” of the process. At this point, it’s common to see resistance and an increase in poor behavior.
During the “Growing Stage,” children start to develop coping skills as they figure out healthier ways to manage behavior, express emotions, and heal.
Children are encouraged to practice their new coping mechanisms. During this stage, they are often better self-regulated and more resilient.
As your child reaches new heights of independence, the time comes to celebrate their readiness to continue this journey with their newfound skills!
Medication Management
(4 Step Process)
We offer medication management services to help reduce problematic symptoms and improve treatment outcomes.
We’ll gather a detailed history of your child’s mental health concerns and discuss if medication management is right for your child.
A medication management provider will meet with you and your child and collaborate to develop a comprehensive medication treatment plan.
We will hold periodic check-ins to evaluate the effectiveness of your child’s medication regimen and make adjustments as needed to promote their optimal well-being.
Once your child shows consistent improvement and stabilization, we will gradually shift our focus to helping reduce medication dependence and emphasizing other non-pharmacological interventions.
We’ll discuss your child’s results and options for moving forward. Once we’ve finalized the plan, we’ll quickly transition your child to the next steps.
Begin Your Child’s Success Story at Our New Braunfels Counseling Center
Ready to get started or have more questions for our team before moving forward? Give us a call or fill out a simple form online to start the journey toward your child’s thriving future.
Child & Teen Therapy in New Braunfels, TX
Every child is different. Every family is different. And the path to feeling whole again looks different for every kid who walks through our doors. Our licensed therapists work with children and teens ages 3 to 17 using evidence-based approaches — tailored to your child’s age, personality, and specific challenges, so they can start showing up differently at home, at school, and with the people they love.
Play Therapy for Children Ages 3–12
Young children don’t process their experiences the way adults do — they process them through play. Our play therapists create a safe, structured environment where your child can work through anxiety, behavior challenges, trauma, and big emotions in the language that comes most naturally to them. Play therapy is especially effective for children who struggle to verbalize what they’re feeling, and for kids who’ve experienced difficult life events they may not have the words for yet.
Therapy for Teens & Adolescents Ages 13-17
Adolescence can be challenging, and teens shouldn’t have to navigate it alone. If your teen is experiencing anxiety, depression, social struggles, low self-esteem, or seems more withdrawn than usual, therapy can provide a safe, confidential space to talk through what they’re facing and build skills to handle it in healthier ways.
Our therapists use evidence-based approaches tailored specifically for teens. We meet teens where they are, with respect, without judgment, and without forcing conversations before they’re ready.
Conditions We Help Children & Teens with:
Children
- Anxiety & worry
- Depression & low mood
- ADHD & attention challenges
- Trauma & PTSD
- Autism spectrum support
- OCD
- Behavioral challenges
- Self-esteem & identity
- Grief & loss
- Family conflict
- School refusal
- Peer & social struggles
- Eating concerns
- Anger & emotional regulation
Teens
- Anxiety & worry
- Depression & low mood
- ADHD & attention challenges
- Trauma & PTSD
- Autism spectrum support
- OCD
- Behavioral challenges
- Self-esteem & identity
- Grief & loss
- Family conflict
- School refusal
- Peer & social struggles
- Eating concerns
- Anger & emotional regulation
- Life transitions
Testing & Psychological Evaluations in New Braunfels, TX
If you’ve been wondering whether your child has ADHD, a learning disability, or a developmental difference, a formal evaluation is the clearest path to answers. Without one, you’re left guessing. With one, you have a diagnosis, a written report, and a real plan for what comes next. Our psychologists and psychometrists provide comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and teens in New Braunfels, right here at our Stephens Place office.
Our evaluation process is thorough and parent-friendly. Here’s what to expect:
- Intake: We start with a detailed conversation about your child’s history, your concerns, and what you’ve already tried.
- Testing: Our psychometrist administers a range of developmental, educational, and psychological assessments tailored to your child’s age and the specific questions you need answered.
- Analysis: A licensed psychologist reviews all results, interprets the data in the context of your child’s full picture, and writes a comprehensive findings report.
- Review & next steps: We walk you through the results, explain any diagnoses clearly, and connect your child to the right next step — whether that’s therapy, medication management, school accommodations, or all of the above.
Conditions We Evaluate For
- ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
- Learning disabilities (reading, math, writing)
- Bipolar disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Intellectual and developmental delays
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Anxiety and mood disorders
- Processing disorders
- School performance and behavioral concerns
Our evaluations are completed by licensed professionals, and reports are written to be used for school IEP meetings, pediatrician visits, medication consultations, or therapy planning. If you’ve been told your child ‘might’ have ADHD or another condition but you’ve never gotten a real answer, this is where that changes.
How to Get Started With Mind Works' New Braunfels Counseling
Contact Us
Fill out a simple contact form on our website or call our office with any questions. Choose the “New Braunfels” location when filling out the form.
Intake Phase
We’ll provide you with an in-depth questionnaire regarding your child’s history, mental health concerns, treatment needs, and goals.
Begin Treatment With Our Professional Counseling Services in Texas
We’ll collaboratively create a personalized treatment plan for your child. This may include assessments, play therapy, teen talk therapy, and/or medication.
Medication Management for Children & Teens
Medication isn’t the right fit for every child—but for some, it can make other supports more effective. When therapy and behavioral strategies need additional support, our medication management providers work closely with your child’s therapy team to identify the right option, the right dosage, and monitor progress carefully over time.
Because our therapists and medication providers work within the same practice, your child’s care team stays connected and informed. No siloed notes. No missed context—just coordinated care that evolves as your child grows and their needs change.
Med Management is one component of a thoughtful, coordinated care plan—and one we approach with care and responsibility. If you’re wondering whether medication might support your child, our team is here to talk through the options with you openly, honestly, and without pressure.
How Mind Works Can Help Your Child Thrive at Home, School, and Play
At Mind Works, we are deeply committed to supporting your child’s journey towards mental wellness and resilience. Our dedicated team in New Braunfels specializes in a comprehensive range of services tailored to support parents and meet the unique needs of children and teens from ages 3-17. We will address your concerns about your child’s behavior and utilize positive reinforcement and evidence-based therapy to help them become the best version of themselves.
Specialized Expertise
Our team of clinicians and healthcare providers is specially trained and qualified to treat behavioral health concerns in children and teens, from ages 3 to 17. Every provider is trained by our registered play therapist supervisor.
Comprehensive Treatment Options
We deliver the full spectrum of mental health services for children, including assessments, evidence-based therapy, medication management, and parental guidance.
Collaborative Approach
Our integrated team comes together to provide the absolute best care for your child, sharing key information and working cooperatively to establish a comprehensive treatment plan.
Evidence-Based Health Care
Our team uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including play therapy for children 3-12, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EMDR, and Solution-Focused Therapy. This type of therapy is intended to help promote positive behaviors, reduce negative thoughts, and help your child build new skills that will help throughout their daily life.
Parental Support and Education
We offer dedicated sessions and resources to empower parents with the knowledge and tools they need to support their child’s mental health journey, reinforcing the therapeutic work done in sessions at home.
Expert Care for Teens and Young Adults
It’s never been easy to be a teen, but today’s adolescents are increasingly experiencing mental health challenges. We can help with many teen-specific issues, such as body image, identity, peer pressure, and independence.
Meet Our New Braunfels Team of Experienced Clinicians
At our counseling center, your child will get to build a strong therapeutic relationship with our licensed therapists and counselors.
Suzanne Balderrama
LPC
Lauren Jones
LMFT
Lindsay Templer
LPC
Sara Chehal
APRN-CNP, PMHNP-BC
Andrea Toledo
LMFT Associate
Chloe Pfannenstiel
LMFT Associate
Venus Rouhani, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Success Stories
“Highly recommend Mind Works. I am a clinician in Illinois and needed to find a clinic in Texas that could provide services to my client that was moving. This is no easy feat to do across the United States. Mind Works was fabulous to work with from the very beginning. Coordination of care was 5 stars and my “previous” client is very happy with their new counselor. Thank you very much for going above and beyond during this difficult time so many other counseling offices are facing. I appreciate all the help and coordination you offered my client!”
“I have known the owners for over 8 years and have taken a family member to Mind Works. Therefore, I can speak of them both personally and professionally. There truly is no better place for this service, especially for children and young adults. On the personal level, I know how much they truly care about everyone they meet. On a professional level, the entire staff is a reflection of the dedication to helping others and competence that gets results that the owners exude. During the incredibly trying time of this pandemic and the fear and anxiety it has caused many people, we are incredibly blessed to have Mind Works available to support.”
“The front desk staff is kind and courteous and helped me find the right therapist for my child. When I met my therapist she was kind and explained the process to me. I love that she included me in the play therapy process and helped me understand how to help my child. Thankful for the therapists at Mind Works!”
“Mindworks is the leader in child centered play therapy and collaborative care in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Their focus is solely on the mental health of children and teenagers. Each clinician at all four locations is seasoned, knowledgeable, experienced, and capable. Parents trust that their child is going to get the treatment and services they need and deserve.
I thoroughly enjoyed working as a clinician at Mindworks. The support and leadership is consistent and outstanding. Unlike any other job that I have had, leadership and clinicians work together to cultivate an awesome work environment.”
Help Your Child Soar to New Heights
A world of possibility awaits your child, and at Mind Works, we’re so excited for the opportunity to help them work through roadblocks, improve their skills, and unleash their potential. To learn more about New Braunfels counseling, get in touch with our team and start your child down a happier, healthier path today!