Child, Teen & Family Therapy | Evergreen CO & Texas

Virtual and In-Person sessions
*In-person Evergreen, CO

Therapy for Kids, Teens, Young Adults & Families in Texas and Colorado

You may have found your way here because…

Your child’s big emotions, anxiety, or challenging behavior have left you wondering what’s really going on—and how to help.
Your child, teen, or young adult is neurodivergent and could use support navigating ADHD, autism, emotions, relationships, school, executive functioning, or growing independence.
You’re a teen or young adult feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, stuck in relationships, or trying to better understand yourself and find your way forward.
You don’t have to figure it out alone.

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Licensed Professional Counselor                                                              Texas License #93411                                                                                                 Colorado License #0024579

Registered Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator

Theraplay trained

Hi, I’m Jenessa.

I’m a therapist, former school counselor, and former teacher, and I’ve spent much of my career helping kids, teens, young adults, and families navigate the moments when things just feel hard—big emotions, challenging behavior, school struggles, anxiety, changing family dynamics, and the ups and downs of growing up.

I specialize in working with neurodivergent kids and teens, including those with ADHD and autism. Rather than focusing only on stopping or correcting a behavior, I want to understand what’s underneath it—what a child may be communicating, what their nervous system is telling us, and what may be getting in the way. From there, we can help kids build new skills, develop more effective ways of coping and communicating, and make meaningful changes while still honoring who they are.

Therapy with me is both relationship-focused and practical. Kids and teens have a space where they can feel understood while also actively building skills and strategies they can use in everyday life. Depending on what’s getting in the way, we might work on emotional regulation, coping with anxiety, communication, relationships, problem-solving, executive functioning, or navigating routines and transitions.

I also believe parents are an important part of the process. Therapy doesn’t happen in a vacuum, and meaningful change often involves understanding what’s happening within the family as a whole. I work collaboratively with parents to better understand their child, strengthen connection and co-regulation, shift patterns that may be keeping everyone stuck, and find practical strategies that work at home—not just in the therapy room.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and purposeful. I want kids, teens, and parents to leave therapy with practical tools they can use, a better understanding of themselves and each other, and more confidence navigating challenges together.

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How I Can Help

Kids, teens, young adults, and families come to therapy for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes there’s a clear diagnosis or concern, and sometimes you just know that something isn’t working and could use some support.

—ADHD, autism & neurodivergence

—Big emotions & challenging behavior

—PDA-related needs

—Anxiety, worry & perfectionism

—Depression & low self-esteem

—Emotional regulation & overwhelm

—School stress & executive functioning

—Social & relationship challenges

—Parenting & parent-child relationships

—Family conflict, divorce & transitions

—Adoption & foster care

—Trauma & difficult life experiences

—Self-harm & suicidal thoughts

I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I draw from play and relationship-based therapies, attachment work, cognitive and behavioral strategies, and nervous-system-informed approaches based on each client’s needs.
Therapy is active and collaborative. We may use play, conversation, skill-building, experiential activities, or family work to understand what’s happening, practice new ways of responding, and create meaningful change in everyday life.
My work is neuroaffirming and grounded in the belief that we can support growth and change without asking kids to become someone they’re not.
Currently accepting many plans through major insurers, including:
• Aetna
• Cigna
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• UnitedHealthcare
• Oxford
• Oscar
Additional plans may be available through Alma and Headway. Coverage varies by plan and location, so I’m happy to help you determine whether your specific plan is accepted.
Private-pay session rate: $125