Garces Counseling Services
Providing specialized counseling services for children through play therapy, creating a nurturing environment where young minds can thrive.
Who We Help
Children & Adolescents Ages 8–17
I provide counseling services to children and adolescents ages 8–17 experiencing a range of emotional, behavioral, social, and mental health concerns. Services are individualized to each client’s developmental level, strengths, needs, and treatment goals.
Children with Trauma Histories
I work with children and adolescents who have experienced traumatic or stressful life experiences. Counseling may incorporate trauma-informed care, play therapy, and evidence-informed play-based interventions to support emotional processing, coping, safety, and resilience.
Emotional & Behavioral Concerns
Services may support youth experiencing concerns such as:
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Anxiety, worry, or fears
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Depression or low mood
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Anger and emotional dysregulation
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Behavioral challenges
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Difficulty coping with transitions or life changes
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Social or interpersonal difficulties
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Self-esteem and confidence concerns
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Grief and loss
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Adjustment to family or environmental changes
How We Help
Play Therapy & Play-Based Interventions
Play therapy and evidence-informed play techniques provide developmentally appropriate ways for children to communicate, express emotions, explore experiences, and develop healthy coping skills. Interventions are selected based on the child’s developmental needs and individualized treatment goals.
Individualized Family Support
Treatment may include a combination of individual counseling sessions, parent consultations, and family sessions, when clinically appropriate. Collaboration with parents and caregivers can help strengthen therapeutic progress and support the child’s emotional and behavioral development beyond the counseling setting.
Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate environment where children and adolescents can build coping skills, process difficult experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop resilience.
ABOUT ME
Elijah Garces LPC-Associate
Working with children & adolescents experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation , life transitions, self-esteem concerns, grief, & the effects of trauma. My experience providing trauma-informed care to diverse children & families has strengthened my ability to recognize each client's unique strengths while creating personalized treatment plans that foster healing, resilience, and lasting growth. Understanding children communicate differently, I tailor treatment to each child's developmental needs, using expressive techniques to help younger clients improve healthy processing of their emotions.
I practice under the supervision of Dr. Renee Turner, Ph.D., LPC-S, RPT-S, while working toward full LPC licensure. I am also pursuing Registered Play Therapist certification through specialized training and supervision to provide evidence-based care for children and adolescents. I would be honored to support your family's journey toward healing and growth.
Services
Play Therapy
Ages 8-12
$90/Hour
Developmentally appropriate play therapy for children ages 8–12, using creative and expressive activities to help children explore emotions, develop coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and build confidence in a supportive therapeutic environment.
Child Counseling
Ages 13-17
$90/Hour
Providing developmentally appropriate counseling for children experiencing emotional, behavioral, social, and developmental concerns. Play therapy techniques are incorporated when clinically appropriate to facilitate engagement, emotional expression, coping skills, and therapeutic growth. Services are individualized to support each child’s strengths, promote resilience, and foster healthy emotional development.
IMPORTANT NOTE: As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, I am not an independent practitioner and thus I am unable to participate as an in-network provider with health insurance panels, nor am I legally permitted to bill insurance companies directly or issue superbills for client-led insurance reimbursement. All services are strictly self-pay, and payment is due in full at the time services are rendered.
Connect
Ready to start your child's journey toward healing? Connect with me for appointment management and inquiries.
Phone: (210) 570-3344
Email: elijah@drreneeturnertherapy.com
Address: 21708 Hardy Oak, San Antonio, TX 78258
Clinical services are available by appointment. I prioritize accessibility and a nurturing environment for every family.