Teen Therapy In Houston
With Mary Duran, LCSW, LCDC
And Gabriela Treviño, LCSW
We both have years of experience in teen mental health — including working in high school settings as well as treatment programs.
Is your teen pulling away from you?
Do they seem unsure of who they are or where they fit?
Are you worried about their confidence, friendships, or impulsive behavior?
Teen years are about figuring out identity. That can look like mood swings, risk taking, or rejecting family. Parents often tell us, “I just want my kid back.” Teens tell us they feel misunderstood, isolated, or pressured. They want independence but still need support. They crave someone in their corner who is not their parent.
Teens Come To Us When They Experience
Low self esteem
Social anxiety
Feeling isolated
Big emotions
Impulsive choices
Risky behavior
Family conflict
Identity confusion
How Teen Therapy With Us Works
We start by building authentic rapport. Your teen needs to trust that we are not just another authority figure. We are not another parent. We are their advocate and a teammate on their side of the net.
Sessions are collaborative and direct. We help teens slow down impulses, understand their emotions, and learn how to communicate what they need without blowing up or shutting down.
Modalities We Use
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches impulse control, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness when feelings feel too big.
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Strengthens trust with safe adults and improves relationship patterns at home.
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Builds skills for friendships, boundaries, and healthy communication.
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Helps teens name and express appropriately what they feel instead of acting it out.
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Explores interests, values, and what they like and do not like as they grow into themselves.
We also collaborate with parents.
Together, we create a plan so the whole family knows how to respond and support growth.
Reconnect With Your Child
As teens gain clarity and skills, families can repair communication.
After Therapy, Parents + Teens Report:
Better emotional control
Fewer blow ups
Improved school performance
Improved impulsivity
Healthier friendships
Clearer communication
More confidence
Less family conflict
Progress does not mean perfection, but it does mean a steadier ground for everyone.
About Us
Mary Duran, LCSW, LCDC
And Gabriela Treviño, LCSW
Our style is relational and direct. We build a real connection with you. We give feedback, help you notice patterns in the moment, and teach you how to regulate your body, brain, and emotions. We believe healing happens inside a consistent, honest relationship.
Therapist Mary Duran, LCSW, LCDC
more about me
👋🏼 Hi, I’m Mary
Before joining this practice, I spent years deepening my training in attachment-based theory and therapy. My work focuses on helping clients understand how early relationships shape the patterns they experience in adulthood, especially in the way they connect, communicate, and respond to stress.
Outside of the therapy room, I have practiced yoga for over a decade and find movement essential for calming a fast-moving mind. I live in Houston with my spouse and our two small dogs.
Therapist Gabriela Treviño, LCSW
more about me
👋🏼 Hi, I’m Gabriela,
Before joining this practice, I worked exclusively in trauma therapy, supporting clients as they processed and recovered from difficult and overwhelming experiences.
I was raised in Houston and feel deeply connected to the community here. In my free time, I enjoy getting lost in a good book, gardening, and spending time with my partner and our three dogs.
Availability: We work with clients in-person in Houston. Telehealth sessions available across Texas, Colorado, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.
Education, Credentials,
& Trainings
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Texas
Specialized Training In Adolescent Mental Health
Training In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Attachment-Based Therapy Training
Experience In School And Intensive Treatment Settings, including The Menninger Clinic
3 Steps To Get Started
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Fill out the contact form and share a few details about your teen and your concerns.
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We will schedule a short call to discuss fit, answer questions, and explain how confidentiality works with teens.
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We meet with your teen to begin building trust, understand their world, and set goals together.