Child Counseling in San Antonio
5119 Beckwith Blvd, STE 105, San Antonio, TX 78249
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
We provide the full spectrum of pediatric behavioral health care for children and teens ages 3 to 17: therapy, psychological evaluations, parent support services, and medication management, all coordinated in one office by clinicians who work exclusively with young people and families.
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 children’s mental health 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 With Our San Antonio Counseling Services
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 UTSA, TX
When a child or teenager is struggling, it often shows up in ways that affect the whole family. Maybe your child is dealing with anxiety, behavior challenges, or big emotions they can’t yet explain. Maybe your teen has become withdrawn, overwhelmed, or is having a harder time navigating school, friendships, or expectations. Therapy can provide the support they need during these moments.
At Mind Works, we provide therapy for children and teens ages 3 to 17 in North San Antonio. Our licensed therapists use evidence based approaches tailored to each child’s age, personality, and specific challenges. Rather than a one size fits all approach, therapy is adapted to how each child or teen naturally communicates, learns, and processes experiences.
For younger children, therapy often includes play based approaches that help them express feelings and work through challenges in a developmentally appropriate way. For teens, therapy focuses on building practical tools for managing emotions, improving relationships, and navigating the pressures that come with adolescence.
Our goal is simple. Help kids and teens better understand what they are feeling, develop healthier ways to cope, and gain the confidence to handle challenges at home, at school, and in their daily lives.
Play Therapy for Children Ages 3–12
Young children often express their emotions through behavior and play time, not words. Play therapy gives children ages 3–12 a safe, supportive space to work through anxiety, big feelings, behavioral challenges, or life changes using the language that comes most naturally to them.
At Mind Works, therapists use non-directive play approaches influenced by the work of Dr. Garry Landreth, allowing children to lead the play while the therapist provides guidance and support. Through this process, children can develop new ways to express emotions, build confidence, and learn healthier ways to cope.
Counseling for Teens & Adolescents Ages 13-17
Adolescence comes with real pressure. School expectations, friendships, family dynamics, identity questions, anxiety, and mood changes can all feel overwhelming. Teen counseling gives adolescents ages 13–17 a confidential, supportive space where they can talk openly and work through what they’re experiencing.
At Mind Works, our therapists help teens build practical tools to manage emotions, improve relationships, and handle challenges with greater confidence. Using evidence based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other adolescent focused methods, therapy is tailored to each teen’s unique situation rather than a one size fits all approach.
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
Psychological Evaluations & Assessments for Children and Teens
Many families start the evaluation process because something just isn’t adding up. A child may be struggling in school, having trouble focusing, or reacting to things more intensely than expected. A comprehensive evaluation helps move beyond guesswork by identifying what is actually happening beneath the surface.
At Mind Works, our psychologists and psychometrists conduct in-depth psychological and ADHD evaluations for children and teens ages 3 to 17 at our UTSA, North San Antonio, TX office. These assessments look at areas such as attention, learning, behavior, and emotional functioning to build a complete picture of how your child or teen is doing.
After the evaluation, families receive a clear explanation of the findings, a detailed written report, and practical recommendations that can support conversations with schools, pediatricians, and therapists. The goal is to replace uncertainty with real answers and give your family a clear path forward.
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 evaluation reports are designed to be practical and actionable. Families often use them during school IEP or 504 meetings, with pediatricians, to guide therapy planning, and when discussing treatment options such as medication.
If your child or teen has been struggling and the reasons still feel unclear, a comprehensive evaluation can provide the understanding needed to move forward with confidence.
How to Get Started With Mind Works Child Counseling in San Antonio
Contact Us
Fill out a simple contact form on our website or call our office with any questions. Choose the “San Antonio” 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 Mental Health Services in San Antonio
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 in UTSA, San Antonio
In many practices, therapy and medication management happen in separate systems. Families often find themselves relaying information between providers and hoping important details don’t get lost along the way. At Mind Works, our therapists and medication providers work within the same practice and communicate directly. When something shifts in therapy that may affect medication, or when a medication adjustment changes how a child or teen is functioning, the care team stays aligned.
That level of coordination may seem simple, but it makes a meaningful difference in how care is delivered.
Medication is not the right approach for every child or teen. When it is part of the plan, we manage it carefully and thoughtfully.
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 of clinicians in San Antonio specializes in a comprehensive range of services tailored to support family members and meet the unique needs of children and teens from ages 3-17. We will work together to address your child’s needs and mental health challenges 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 high-quality 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 to address potential mental health issues.
Evidence-Based 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 Mental Health 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. If these struggles exist in your child’s life, we want to work with you to tackle them together.
Meet our San Antonio - North Team
Our Central San Antonio clinic is home to a dedicated and diverse team of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Learn more about the providers and staff who are passionately committed to improving the lives of children and families in our community.
North San Antonio, Texas
Sonia Medina
LMFT, LPC
Cassandra Soriano
LPC
Carmina Ledezma
LPC
Angel Jackson
APRN-CNP, PMHNP-BC
Ray McIntosh
LPC Associate
Kelsey Schad, LPC-S
Cristina Campoy Lacasa
Psychometrist
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 we’re so excited for the opportunity to help them work through roadblocks, improve their skills, and unleash their potential. Get in touch with our team and start your child down a happier, healthier path today!