Emotions & behavior
Talk about worry, sadness, anger, and changes you’ve noticed in your child’s behavior.
PERSONAL CARE · A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE
Child & teen counseling in Tyler, Texas.
A place for your child to be heard.
The Bridge offers Christian counseling for children and adolescents in Tyler and throughout East Texas. Sessions focus on the young person’s emotional and behavioral concerns, with caregiver involvement discussed with their counselor.
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WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO BEGIN?
Support through growing up.
You can start by describing what has been difficult and what prompted you to seek support.
School & social pressures
Discuss stress, relationships, and the challenges your child or teen encounters while growing up.
Grief & changes at home
Find a place to talk about loss, transitions, and changes affecting your child.
YOUR FIRST STEP
Begin with your child’s age and what you’ve noticed.
Our office can help with counselor fit and current availability. You don’t need to choose a counselor before contacting us.
Talk with our office →Find an age-appropriate fit
Tell our office your child’s age and the concerns prompting you to reach out. Counselors work with different age groups.
Prepare for the first visit
Ask who should attend, what information to bring, and what consent or paperwork is needed.
Discuss caregiver involvement
Ask the counselor how you will be involved, how progress is discussed, and how privacy works for your child or teen.
GET TO KNOW OUR COUNSELORS
Find a counselor who fits.
Explore these counselors’ areas of experience, then contact our office about your needs and appointment availability.
Denise Santos, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Denise works with children, adolescents, and adults. Her experience includes anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and unexpected life transitions.
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Kelley Bell, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Kelley supports teens and young adults through anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and family concerns. She also works with parents on the challenges of raising children.
Read counselor profile →Questions about child & teen counseling
What ages do your counselors see?
Age ranges vary by counselor. Contact our office with your child’s age so we can discuss fit and current availability.
Will I attend sessions with my child?
When counseling involves a minor, The Bridge generally begins by meeting with the parent or parents during the first session.
Do you use play or art in sessions?
Ask our office whether a counselor uses play or art techniques appropriate to your child’s needs. Our office can help you find out which approaches a counselor offers.
How do I book and check insurance?
Contact our office through the website inquiry form, conversational inquiry widget, phone, or email to ask about child and teen counseling and scheduling. You can use self-pay or ask about insurance. Coverage depends on your plan, counselor, and appointment type; contact the office to confirm participation.
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LET’S GET STARTED
Start with a conversation.
Contact our Tyler office about child & teen counseling.