​WHAT WE DO

Children First is now providing TeleHealth counseling services!
If you desire the help of a professional counselor, please contact us for more information. Our goal is to keep our services within financial reach for those who recognize the value of counseling. Counseling fees are based on a self pay sliding scale. Grant assistance is available to those who qualify. We do not take insurance. CALL OUR OFFICE at 972.264.0604.

For Children

Play Therapy- A therapy that utilizes the elements of play in a judgment-free environment to help our youngest clients (typically age 3 – 8) express their experiences and work through their troubling feelings.

Art Therapy- A helpful means of expression that is often used in conjunction with play therapy or talk therapy for children of all ages.

Talk Therapy- The therapy of choice for children who can adequately express their experiences and emotions verbally.

Advocacy- Our counselors are sometimes called upon to help aleviate fears surrounding legal proceedings that a child may be involved in related to family violence or abuse. When necessary, a counselor may attend court hearings as an advocate for the child.
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Filial Therapy- Parents wishing to further assist their child in the therapeutic process at home are trained to practice the elements of play therapy in their homes.

For Teens

Teens often come to therapy with a tough exterior that can be difficult to break through. Children First offers a range of therapies specifically designed to initiate a bond with the therapist so that emotional healing and cognitive break-throughs happen more quickly. We even have a special room designed with their interests in mind.
  • Talk Therapy
  • Collage / Art Therapy
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Family Therapy

For Adults

Let’s face it….we’re ALL children first. Many adults come to us with issues that stem from childhood traumas that still need resolution. But, whether you wish to enter the therapeutic process for issues of long ago, or a more current situation, Children First has a host of professional, licensed therapists who will accompany you down the path of healing.
  •     Individual Counseling
  •     Sand Tray Therapy
  •     Couples Counseling
  •     Family Therapy
  •     Group Therapy
  •     Support Groups
NOTICE TO CLIENTS: The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council investigates and prosecutes professional misconduct committed by marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, psychologists, psychological associates, social workers, and licensed specialists in school psychology. Although not every complaint against or dispute with a licensee involves professional misconduct, the Executive Council will provide you with information about how to file a complaint. Please call 1-800-821-3205 for more information.  

Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
333 Guadalupe St., Ste. 3-900
Austin, Texas 78701
Enforcement@bhec.texas.gov