Compassionate therapy for the whole family in Texas.
Children | Teens | Parents
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Meet Lindsey Bass
TX LPC #85229
It can be difficult to ask for help. I want to provide a safe and supportive space where you feel heard and accepted. My goal is to develop a warm and caring relationship with each client. Whether it is through play, talk, or expressive arts—I can help you, your child, and your family heal, grow, and feel better in the way that fits best for you.You can learn more about me and my approach to therapy here.
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My Clients
Is your child or teen experiencing issues that affect everyday life? Maybe they are having emotional meltdowns at home or struggling with anxiety about school. Are they exploring their gender or sexual identity and need some support? Are you feeling like you are inadequately equipped to help your child—or yourself?
These are some of the questions my clients face. Continue reading below for short summaries of my services to determine how I can best help your child and your family.
My Services
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Play Therapy
Children are still learning language and their natural means of expression is play. By meeting children at their developmental level, play therapy helps children to express their feelings more easily through toys instead of words. You can read more about play therapy here.
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Child/Adolescent Therapy
The adolescent years represent a major period of growth and development. Therapy with adolescents is about helping them figure it out—who they are, who they want to be, and how to manage the challenges along the way. Read more about my adolescent services here.
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Parent Consultations
If your child is in therapy at Linden Tree Counseling, your child’s therapist can meet with you every 4-8 weeks as clinically appropriate to discuss your child’s progress and how you can best support therapeutic goals outside of sessions.
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LGBTQIA+ Therapy
All identities are validated and accepted here, but sometimes it can be difficult to be your authentic self in our current world. Counseling can be helpful to the process of exploring and accepting your (or your child’s) identity as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Read more about my affirming approach here.
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Expressive Arts in Therapy
You don’t have to be an artist to get a lot out of art. When using art in therapy, it’s about the process, not the product. Sometimes it’s hard to process using words, and integrating visual arts, movement, drama, music, writing, and other creative methods can help work through difficult topics. Click here to read more about the benefits of using art in therapy.
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Questions? Contact me!
You can check out the more detailed descriptions about my services under the My Services tab in navigation. Still have a question, or ready to schedule? Call (945)247-0850 or email me at lindseybss@lindentreetherapy.com
Frequently Asked Questions
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Linden Tree Counseling specializes in working with children and adolescents (age 3-18) as well as LGBTQIA+ individuals of all ages.
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If you notice your child has had a definite shift in demeanor, is isolating or withdrawing more, or has more difficulty managing their emotions when compared to their peers, your child may benefit from therapy. If you’re not sure, talking with your pediatrician, teachers, school counselors, coaches, and other parents may help you figure out what is and is not typical for a child of a certain age.
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I work with children as young as three-and-a-half years old. For older children, it is important to check in with your child and see if they are open to the idea of seeing someone and provide them with an explanation for why it may be a good thing to try.
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Child therapy can vary depending on the age and developmental needs of the child. For many children aged 3-10, play therapy is the most effective way we work with children. Once children start getting a little older, activity therapy or expressive arts in addition to talk therapy is more appropriate. You can also read more about our approach to child therapy and adolescent therapy.
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Play is children’s natural means of communication and exploring their world. In play therapy, I offer a wide range of toys and crafting materials that enable your child to process feelings and thoughts at a developmentally appropriate level. My role as the counselor is to provide reflections that help the child tune into their emotions, learn how to manage them, and practice new skills. You can read more here.
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Oftentimes children around the age of eight to ten begin to transition out of free play and to more structured play, such as games or other activities. By utilizing therapeutic games, counselors can help older children and adolescents process without feeling too much pressure to talk at an adult level. You can read more about my approach to adolescent therapy here.
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At Linden Tree Counseling, PLLC we try to make sure that parents are involved. You are always welcome to reach out for a parent consultation to discuss any concerns you have, and your child’s counselor will reach out approximately every four to six weeks to schedule a consultation with you as well. While I protect the child’s right to confidentiality by not discussing specifics about therapy sessions, I also want to make sure that you have the resources and knowledge you need to best support your child outside of sessions. Between these consults, I will always make sure to let you know immediately if there is a safety concern you should be aware of.
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Linden Tree Counseling, PLLC offers a variety of services to best meet the needs of you, your child and your family. It may help to call or email to get to know me and get a sense of my demeanor. I offer a free fifteen minute phone consultation to do just that! You can also email me using the form on the Contact Me page if that is more comfortable for you.
