Katy Teen & Family Counseling

Katy Teen & Family Counseling Katy Teen & Family Counseling specializes in teen, young adult, family, couples counseling, & neurofeedback.

With a combined 70+ years experience, our therapists can help restore hope, happiness, and connected family relationship.

Keeping Your Teen Rooted in Family Values 🌱The teen years are a time of growth, independence, and identity development. ...
01/02/2026

Keeping Your Teen Rooted in Family Values 🌱

The teen years are a time of growth, independence, and identity development. It’s also when the values you’ve worked so hard to instill begin to take root and guide your teen into young adulthood.

With academic pressure, social influences, and constant online exposure, it can feel overwhelming to keep your teen grounded. Staying connected, modeling your values, providing structure, and remaining calm and supportive all make a powerful difference.

At Katy Teen & Family Counseling, we support parents and teens as they navigate these critical years—helping families strengthen relationships, improve communication, and stay aligned with what matters most.

If your teen is struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, or feeling disconnected, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

📞 Call or Text: 281-519-6364
📧 Email: info@katyteenandfamilycounseling.com

As we welcome 2026, we recognize that a new year brings fresh opportunities, renewed goals, and meaningful growth for te...
01/01/2026

As we welcome 2026, we recognize that a new year brings fresh opportunities, renewed goals, and meaningful growth for teens and families.

The start of a new year is often a time for reflection, change, and intention setting. For many teens and parents, it can also be a moment to seek support, strengthen communication, and prioritize emotional well-being.

At Katy Teen & Family Counseling, we are honored to walk alongside families as they navigate challenges, build resilience, and move forward with confidence in the year ahead.

If your teen or family could benefit from professional support in 2026, we are here to help.

Katy Teen & Family Counseling
Call or Text: 281-519-6364
Email: info@katyteenandfamilycounseling.com

Conflict is something many teens and parents try to avoid. Yet learning how to navigate disagreement in healthy ways is ...
12/29/2025

Conflict is something many teens and parents try to avoid. Yet learning how to navigate disagreement in healthy ways is a critical life skill.

From friendships and school stress to family dynamics, conflict can either overwhelm a teen or help them grow stronger, more confident, and more resilient. The way parents respond plays a powerful role in shaping how teens handle these moments.

In this article, we share five practical ways parents can guide their teens through conflict while supporting emotional growth and healthy boundaries.

Read the full article here: https://www.katyteenandfamilycounseling.com/post/guiding-your-teen-through-conflict-5-tips-for-parents

Katy Teen & Family Counseling
Call or Text: 281-519-6364
Email: info@katyteenandfamilycounseling.com

Many teenage boys struggle silently with anxiety, depression, grief, and overwhelm. Not because they do not feel deeply,...
12/22/2025

Many teenage boys struggle silently with anxiety, depression, grief, and overwhelm. Not because they do not feel deeply, but because they often lack the words, permission, or safety to talk about what is happening inside.

In this article, we explore why teen boys may have difficulty opening up and how teen therapy can help them better understand, express, and process their inner experiences.

Helping teen boys develop emotional awareness and healthy coping skills can make a meaningful difference in their mental health and long-term well-being.

Read the full article here: https://www.katyteenandfamilycounseling.com/post/the-silence-of-teen-boys-helping-teenage-boys-open-up-about-their-inner-life

Katy Teen & Family Counseling
Call or Text: 281-519-6364
Email: info@katyteenandfamilycounseling.com

Divorce can be difficult for everyone involved, especially teenagers. When one parent does not cooperate with visitation...
12/19/2025

Divorce can be difficult for everyone involved, especially teenagers. When one parent does not cooperate with visitation or custody agreements, teens can feel caught in the middle, confused, and emotionally overwhelmed.

In this article, Jason Drake, LCSW, BCN Associate Fellow, EMDR Trained, shares six practical and compassionate tips to help divorced parents protect their teenager’s emotional well-being while navigating visitation challenges.

If you are facing ongoing conflict with an ex around visitation, support and guidance can make a difference for both you and your teen.

Read the full article here: https://www.katyteenandfamilycounseling.com/post/when-your-ex-doesn-t-cooperate-with-visitation-6-tips-for-divorced-parents

Katy Teen & Family Counseling
Call or Text: 281-519-6364
Email: info@katyteenandfamilycounseling.com

The teenage years are a critical time for identity development. For mixed-race teens, this process can be more complex a...
12/18/2025

The teenage years are a critical time for identity development. For mixed-race teens, this process can be more complex as they navigate belonging, cultural expectations, and how society views them.

Many mixed-race teens experience internal conflict around identity, which can contribute to anxiety, depression, or social withdrawal if not properly supported. Having a safe space to explore these questions can make a meaningful difference in their emotional well-being.

In this article, Jason Drake, LCSW, BCN Associate Fellow, EMDR Trained, explores the unique challenges and strengths of mixed-race teens and offers guidance for parents on how to support healthy identity development.

Read the full article here: https://www.katyteenandfamilycounseling.com/post/mixed-race-teens-identity-development-in-a-diverse-world

Katy Teen & Family Counseling
Call or Text: 281-519-6364
Email: info@katyteenandfamilycounseling.com

Divorce is hard on families, but it can be especially difficult for teenagers.When one parent is struggling with addicti...
12/17/2025

Divorce is hard on families, but it can be especially difficult for teenagers.

When one parent is struggling with addiction, neglect, or abusive behavior, teens may experience increased anxiety, depression, or emotional withdrawal. Protecting your teen’s mental health during a divorce requires open communication, consistency, and knowing when to seek professional support.

In this article, Jason Drake, LCSW, BCN Associate Fellow, EMDR Trained, shares guidance on how parents can support and protect their teenagers during and after a divorce, including warning signs to watch for and when to seek legal or therapeutic help.

Read the full article here: https://www.katyteenandfamilycounseling.com/post/how-to-protect-your-teenagers-from-an-unhealthy-spouse-during-a-divorce

Katy Teen & Family Counseling
Call or Text: 281-519-6364
Email: info@katyteenandfamilycounseling.com

What truly gives your teen a sense of purpose?Many teens feel lost, unmotivated, or disconnected, not because something ...
12/16/2025

What truly gives your teen a sense of purpose?

Many teens feel lost, unmotivated, or disconnected, not because something is wrong with them, but because they have not yet identified what truly matters to them. When teens live out of alignment with their values, it can show up as anxiety, depression, or feeling stuck.

In teen therapy, values clarification helps teens define who they want to be and what kind of life they want to build. When actions align with values, confidence, motivation, and emotional well-being often follow.

In our latest article, we explore how values clarification is used in teen therapy and why a values-driven life leads to deeper, lasting happiness.

Read the full article here: https://www.katyteenandfamilycounseling.com/post/a-values-driven-life-is-a-happy-life-values-clarification-in-teen-therapy

Katy Teen & Family Counseling
Call or Text: 281-519-6364
Email: info@katyteenandfamilycounseling

Teen self-esteem can quietly shape everything from friendships and academics to how your teen handles stress and setback...
12/15/2025

Teen self-esteem can quietly shape everything from friendships and academics to how your teen handles stress and setbacks.

The teenage years bring constant comparison, pressure, and self-doubt, even for teens who appear confident on the outside. When self-esteem struggles go unnoticed, they can impact mental health, relationships, and future decision-making.

There are simple, meaningful ways parents can support healthier self-esteem during these critical years. In our latest article, we share three practical strategies that can help teens build confidence, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.

These are approaches we regularly use in teen counseling and family work, and they often make a lasting difference.

Read the full article here: https://www.katyteenandfamilycounseling.com/post/help-your-teen-improve-their-self-esteem-three-ideas-to-try

Katy Teen & Family Counseling
Call or Text: 281-519-6364
Email: info@katyteenandfamilycounseling.com

The transition from teenhood to young adulthood can feel like standing at the base of a mountain.Exciting, unfamiliar, a...
12/12/2025

The transition from teenhood to young adulthood can feel like standing at the base of a mountain.
Exciting, unfamiliar, and at times overwhelming.

Every year, graduating seniors walk into a new chapter filled with independence, uncertainty, and opportunity. Whether they are preparing for college, trade school, a gap year, or simply stepping into adulthood, this season brings a mix of confidence and doubt.

Many young adults feel the pressure of the unknown while trying to manage stress, self-expectations, and life decisions. But with the right guidance, this transition can feel far more manageable.

In our latest article, we share three key strategies that help teens and young adults navigate this major life shift with clarity and confidence. These insights have guided many of the young people we work with during this pivotal stage.

If your teen or young adult is preparing for what comes next, this is a must-read.

Read the full article here: https://www.katyteenandfamilycounseling.com/post/transition-from-teen-hood-to-young-adulthood-3-tips-to-help-scale-that-mountain

Katy Teen & Family Counseling
Call or Text: 281-519-6364
Email: info@katyteenandfamilycounseling.com

Is a Parent Support Group right for you?Many parents assume parent support groups are only for families in crisis, yet m...
12/09/2025

Is a Parent Support Group right for you?

Many parents assume parent support groups are only for families in crisis, yet most parents who attend discover something very different. They find understanding, encouragement, shared experiences, and a space where parenting a struggling teen finally feels less isolating.

At Katy Teen & Family Counseling, our Parent Support Group brings parents together to learn from one another, gain perspective, and build confidence in navigating challenges with teens and young adults.

Here are three benefits parents often take away:
• Feeling understood and realizing you are not alone
• Gaining new perspectives and helpful strategies from other parents
• Having weekly access to a teen, young adult, and family therapist who understands what your family is going through

Parenting a struggling teen can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to go through it alone.

Learn more about our Parent Support Group here: https://www.katyteenandfamilycounseling.com/post/is-parent-support-group-for-me-3-benefits-of-a-parent-support-group

Katy Teen & Family Counseling
Call or Text: 281-519-6364
Email: info@katyteenandfamilycounseling.com

How often do we truly listen to our teens, young adults, or partners?Not the kind of listening where we hear the words, ...
12/05/2025

How often do we truly listen to our teens, young adults, or partners?
Not the kind of listening where we hear the words, but the kind where connection is created through presence, attention, and eye contact.

Research shows that our eyes reveal how much we care, yet many families today struggle with distraction, emotional distance, or conversations that never go deeper than the surface.
But what happens when eye contact becomes the starting point for rebuilding trust, improving communication, and strengthening relationships?

In our latest article, we explore how meaningful eye contact, intentional attention, and genuine curiosity can transform conversations with teens, young adults, and spouses.
You may be surprised by how much impact these small, everyday moments can have.

Read the full article here: https://www.katyteenandfamilycounseling.com/post/connecting-through-communication-the-eyes-tell-the-story

Katy Teen & Family Counseling
Call or Text: 281-519-6364
Email: info@katyteenandfamilycounseling.com

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23410 Grand Reserve Drive, Ste. 401 & 402
Katy, TX
77494

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Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
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