Jessica Shultz, MA, NCC, LPC Associate Texas LPC Associate License #96847 • Verify Texas License NCC #1740484 • Verify NCC Credential Supervised by Erica Hernandez, LPC-S |
Parenting Through Big Emotions Can Feel OverwhelmingWhen a child or teen is struggling emotionally, it can impact the entire family. Parents often find themselves feeling worried, exhausted, unsure how to help, or walking on eggshells trying to keep everyone afloat. Jessica provides child and teen therapy using a warm, trauma-informed approach that helps children, teens, and families feel more connected, supported, and understood. Her work focuses on helping clients strengthen emotional regulation, process difficult experiences, build confidence, and improve connection within themselves and their relationships. Whether your child is navigating anxiety , behavioral challenges, trauma, emotional overwhelm, school stress, or major life transitions, therapy is tailored to meet them where they are with patience, compassion, and care.
Healing often begins when children and families feel safe enough to slow down, feel understood, and reconnect.
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Emotional struggles in children and teens do not always look obvious. Sometimes they appear through anxiety , emotional shutdown, behavioral changes, irritability, perfectionism, difficulty expressing emotions, or feeling disconnected at home, school, or in relationships.
Your child may struggle with anxiety, school stress, constant worry, or difficulty calming big emotions.
Big emotions, frustration, shutdowns, or behavioral challenges may be affecting life at home, school, or in relationships.
Trauma, grief, family changes, stress, or painful experiences may still be affecting emotions, behavior, or connection.
You may notice withdrawal, low self-esteem, anxiety, mood changes, emotional shutdown, or difficulty coping with stress.
Life transitions, family challenges, grief, relationship stress, or parenting concerns may be creating emotional strain at home.
You’re looking for child and teen therapy that helps children, teens, and families feel understood, supported, and more connected.
Therapy can help children, teens, and families better understand emotions, strengthen connection, and move through difficult seasons with more support, confidence, and stability.
Therapy with Jessica is tailored to each child, teen, and family’s unique needs, personality, and pace. Sessions may include emotional regulation support, coping skills, creative approaches, and trauma-informed care while helping children better understand and express what they are feeling.
Jessica works collaboratively with families while helping children and teens build confidence, emotional awareness, healthier coping strategies, and stronger connection both at home and in everyday life.
Parents can also expect guidance and support throughout the process so therapy feels approachable, collaborative, and helpful for the entire family rather than something they have to navigate alone.
Jessica is known for her warm, creative, and approachable style. She enjoys helping children and teens feel comfortable in therapy while creating sessions that feel engaging, supportive, and tailored to each client’s personality, developmental needs, and strengths.
She values building genuine connection with clients and believes therapy works best when children, teens, and families feel safe enough to be themselves without pressure or judgment.
Outside of therapy, Jessica enjoys working through her ever-growing book list, drinking good coffee, hiking, crocheting, spending time with friends and family, and finding creative ways to recharge.
Yes. Jessica provides counseling for children, teens, adults, and families. She supports clients navigating anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, trauma, behavioral concerns, life transitions, and family stress.
Therapy can help children better understand what they are feeling, learn coping skills, strengthen emotional regulation, and communicate their needs in healthier ways. Jessica tailors sessions to each child’s age, personality, and needs.
Yes. Jessica supports teens navigating anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, school pressure, self-esteem concerns, relationship stress, and difficult life transitions.
Yes. Jessica uses a trauma-informed approach to help children, teens, adults, and families feel supported while processing difficult experiences at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
Parent involvement is often an important part of child therapy. Jessica works collaboratively with families so parents can better understand their child’s needs and support emotional growth at home.
Yes. Jessica offers in-person counseling in San Antonio and virtual therapy for clients located anywhere in Texas.