Online Therapy for Kids, Teens & Young Adults in Lubbock

I am a bilingual mental health professional with experience supporting children, adolescents, and young adults, including those in ORR care. My work is grounded in a trauma-informed, client-centered approach that prioritizes safety, trust, and collaboration. I help clients work through anxiety, stress, trauma-related experiences, and life transitions that may feel overwhelming or difficult to manage. I also support individuals in building coping skills, improving emotional regulation, strengthening self-esteem, and navigating school and social challenges. In therapy, I focus on helping clients better understand their emotions, identify unhelpful patterns, and develop practical tools they can use in daily life. My approach is empathetic, direct, and collaborative, and I work at a pace that feels safe and manageable for each individual.

Hi! I’m Katie, a compassionate LPC-Associate and Professional School Counselor with 15+ years of experience supporting children and adolescents. I help clients navigate anxiety, life changes, school stress, self-esteem, bullying, social or behavioral challenges, and overwhelming emotions. I provide a warm, supportive, and developmentally appropriate space where children and adolescents can process emotions, develop healthy coping skills, and grow with caregiver support and encouragement.

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate life’s challenges and transitions. I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work and have experience providing services in community-based and residential settings, working with diverse populations across the lifespan. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related stress, adjustment difficulties, behavioral concerns, family conflict, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions. Whether supporting a child learning emotional regulation skills, a teenager navigating identity and peer stress, or an adult facing major life changes, I tailor my approach to meet each client’s developmental and individual needs. My therapeutic style is collaborative, culturally responsive, and strengths-based. I integrate evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed skills, and trauma-informed care. I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. As a bilingual clinician (English/Spanish), I am committed to providing accessible and culturally attuned care. My goal is to help clients build insight, strengthen coping strategies, and move toward greater confidence, stability, and emotional well-being.

Clients should know that I am passionate about creating a warm and supportive space where they feel safe to share their story. I bring an empowering and solution-oriented style to therapy, helping clients build confidence and discover their inner strengths. Most importantly, I truly believe that every person has the ability to grow, heal, and thrive. I see therapy as a journey we take together, and I’d be honored to walk alongside you as you reach for the goals and the life you want. My approach is collaborative and personalized. I believe in meeting clients where they are and integrating evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and coping skills training into sessions. For children, teens, and families, I focus on emotional regulation, problem-solving, and improving communication. I also incorporate creative and engaging techniques such as grounding exercises, journaling, and even fun, age-appropriate activities to make therapy relatable and effective. Above all, I strive to empower clients by equipping them with tools that work in real-life situations.

Labrea creates a safe space where young people feel heard, understood, and capable of real change. Specializing in anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions, she uses a compassionate, growth-focused approach to help teens and young adults build coping skills and tap into their own potential.