South Texas Children and Family Services: Compassionate Mental Health Care for All Ages
Empowering children, adolescents, and adults across Houston with specialized behavioral and mental health services to help you and your loved ones thrive.
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Our Holistic Approach to Mental Wellness
Child Services
Early intervention and support for developmental challenges, behavioral issues, and emotional regulation, delivered with compassion and expertise.
Adolescent Care
Specialized therapy addressing the unique challenges of teen years, from anxiety and depression to identity formation and peer relationships.
Adult Therapy
Comprehensive mental health services helping adults navigate life transitions, manage conditions, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
At South Texas Children and Family Services, we understand that mental health needs evolve throughout life's journey. Our licensed professionals provide evidence-based care tailored to each individual's unique circumstances.
Children's Services: Building Strong Foundations
Early Detection
Identifying challenges early prevents complications and improves long-term outcomes for your child.
Emotional Development
Building healthy relationship skills and emotional regulation for social success and academic achievement.
Resilience Building
Equipping children with stress management and problem-solving skills for life's challenges.
Family-Centered Support
Mental health challenges affect the entire family unit. Our comprehensive approach includes:
  • Family therapy sessions to improve communication
  • Parent education and coaching
  • Sibling support services
  • Collaborative care planning with families
We believe that strengthening the family system creates a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive and support each other through challenges.
Adolescent Services: Navigating Critical Transitions
Identity & Independence
Supporting teens through the complex journey of identity formation and growing independence with respectful, engaging therapy approaches.
Emotional Regulation
Developing healthy coping mechanisms for managing intense emotions, stress, and relationship challenges common during adolescence.
Future Readiness
Building confidence, resilience, and life skills that prepare teens for successful transitions to adulthood and independence.
Adult Mental Health Services
Reclaim Your Well-Being
Our adult services address a wide spectrum of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. We provide a safe space for exploration and growth through:
Individual Therapy
Personalized approaches tailored to your unique needs and goals
Group Support
Connect with others facing similar challenges in a therapeutic setting
Skill Development
Practical tools for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning
Our Therapeutic Approaches
At South Texas Children and Family Services, we utilize evidence-based methods tailored to each client's unique needs:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Addressing thought patterns that influence emotions and behaviors
Play Therapy
Helping children express feelings through their natural language of play
Family Systems Therapy
Treating the family as an emotional unit to improve functioning
Trauma-Informed Care
Recognizing the impact of trauma on mental health and behavior
Signs Your Loved One May Need Support
Children
  • Significant changes in school performance
  • Excessive worry or anxiety
  • Persistent nightmares or sleep difficulties
  • Withdrawal from previously enjoyed activities
  • Unusual aggression or defiance
Adolescents
  • Intense mood swings
  • Social isolation or dramatic friendship changes
  • Declining academic performance
  • Risk-taking behaviors
  • Expressions of hopelessness
Adults
  • Persistent sadness or irritability
  • Withdrawal from relationships
  • Changes in sleep or appetite
  • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
  • Overwhelming stress or anxiety

Early intervention can significantly improve outcomes. If you notice these signs in yourself or a loved one, reaching out for professional support is a sign of strength, not weakness.
What Our Clients Say
"The therapists at South Texas Children and Family Services have been life-changing for my son. They created a safe space where he could work through his anxiety, and the difference in his confidence is remarkable."
— Parent of 10-year-old client
"As a teenager struggling with depression, I never thought I'd feel hopeful again. My counselor helped me develop coping skills that I still use years later. This place truly changes lives."
— Former adolescent client, now 22
"The family therapy sessions helped us communicate in ways we never could before. We learned to support each other through difficult times instead of pulling apart."
— Adult client, parent of three
Begin Your Healing Journey Today
Taking the first step toward mental health support can feel challenging, but you don't have to face it alone. Our compassionate team is ready to guide you through the process with:
  • Convenient Houston location
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Insurance verification assistance
  • Telehealth appointments available

Our Location
South Texas Children and Family Services
1234 Wellness Way
Houston, TX 77001
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-7pm
Saturday 9am-2pm