https://katiesammann.com/blog daily 0.75 2021-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1600371722231-168YDC4UWDAH08JRDXDS/blog+Website+Banner2.png Blog https://katiesammann.com/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-starting-therapy monthly 0.5 2023-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1610754818731-PLTCE8F7WJ8SOBDPBPE8/dad-and-child-smiling-in-austin-texas-after-talking-about-therapy Blog - How to Talk to Your Child About Starting Therapy https://katiesammann.com/blog/smart-goals monthly 0.5 2021-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1610470166532-9OWL912T9I5RYVB09L8S/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Setting SMART Goals for Teens https://katiesammann.com/blog/grounding-listing monthly 0.5 2020-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1608576384474-E5ALB7IDE2TBKQ6F86MP/teen-with-anxiety-before-therapy-and-coping-skills Blog - Grounding Activity: Listing to Reduce Anxiety for Kids and Teens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1608577401860-UNQHA7A2BT4UFRNXXHHS/child-feeling-overwhelmed-and-anxious-needs-grounding-and-therapy Blog - Grounding Activity: Listing to Reduce Anxiety for Kids and Teens https://katiesammann.com/blog/running monthly 0.5 2020-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1605903426498-LCES6SXS2EK0JAX62ZVT/image-asset.jpeg Blog - 6 Ways Running Improves Teens' Mental Health https://katiesammann.com/blog/rainbow-grounding monthly 0.5 2020-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1603986784397-AD8PADNUYVRPN8Z9JLOJ/Rainbow+Grounding+Example.png Blog - Rainbow Grounding https://katiesammann.com/blog/toxic-positivity monthly 0.5 2020-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1603913993843-BKPHAM5T5CC1MXBRUQZ4/IMG_20161101_151925.jpg Blog - Toxic Positivity: 5 Things Not to Say & What to Say Instead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1603914302404-M28CIDRLEZJ80SGBZOPX/image.jpg Blog - Toxic Positivity: 5 Things Not to Say & What to Say Instead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1603920048709-5M5TGHZ20UJTMTBN3NTV/Five+Phrases+to+Watch+Out+For.png Blog - Toxic Positivity: 5 Things Not to Say & What to Say Instead https://katiesammann.com/blog/box-breathing monthly 0.5 2020-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1603921155312-APS2VJ31DVTLTD4HFSVZ/Copy+of+Box+Breathing+2+Website.png Blog - Box Breathing https://katiesammann.com/blog/how-pets-can-ease-your-anxiety monthly 0.5 2020-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1603474218357-A8JF02TJM6EAI7ZMS5KA/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Pet Breaks: Using Animals to Ease Your Anxiety https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1603473906557-A9DCLAL7JULFWDF672FB/IMG_20191105_100747.jpg Blog - Pet Breaks: Using Animals to Ease Your Anxiety https://katiesammann.com/blog/5-strategies-to-combat-back-to-school-anxiety-covid-edition monthly 0.5 2020-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1596741014223-IU9TLKODJKXQXRXDES4B/elsa-noblet-5KD5PmZEfcg-unsplash.jpg Blog - 5 Strategies to Combat Back to School Anxiety: COVID Edition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1596743743922-JF05JZ8JKVGK8X11LCAW/Canva+-+Woman+in+Pink+Crew+Neck+T-shirt+Holding+Notepad+%282%29.jpg Blog - 5 Strategies to Combat Back to School Anxiety: COVID Edition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1596745337168-CG018RQ2G7LP0HT3APTW/element5-digital-jCIMcOpFHig-unsplash.jpg Blog - 5 Strategies to Combat Back to School Anxiety: COVID Edition https://katiesammann.com/blog/for-parents-what-my-kids-session-will-look-like monthly 0.5 2023-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1595266567505-W9YXVPQNZBRCU7L0G2LU/Canva+-+Therapist+Listening+to+Client.jpg Blog - For Parents: What My Kid's Session Will Look Like Sometimes in that first session, kids are feeling scared and don’t yet feel comfortable talking one on one with me, so their parent stays with us the whole time. If this continues past the first session, we work to gradually shorten the amount of time the parent is present over time. It’s important to me to respect kids’ feelings of safety, so I do this gently and never insist on one on one conversations if they aren’t ready for it. Other times, kids do not want to discuss what’s going on with their parent in the room. In this case after we talk about privacy and expectations, the session will continue with just the child. As a parent, being asked to leave the room may feel weird. But keep in mind that therapy works best when the client feels they can be totally honest without fear of worrying or offending others. This also helps your child develop a sense of independence. After the first session, it’s typical for most of my clients to handle the session entirely on their own. Sometimes parents of preteens will join for a few minutes in the beginning to help review what happened since the last session. Then, the kiddo and I will talk one-on-one for the majority of the session. At the end, if there’s anything you should know I’ll ask the child to bring you onto the call to discuss that, but otherwise we just finish the call. I encourage parents to shoot me an email before the session if there’s anything you think it would be helpful for me to know. Afterwards, if I have any brief updates or questions, I will email you or schedule a phone call if appropriate. https://katiesammann.com/blog/halt monthly 0.5 2019-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1572985464395-3B8N5N2WL6UZ56PE4RJR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - HALT: Solutions for a Bad Mood - A bad mood might mean needs are not being met. If your child regularly has a hard time getting out of bad moods, contact me to learn more about how to help. https://katiesammann.com/blog/body-autonomy monthly 0.5 2020-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1572580141746-W2P4WMGZ6M8UHN4U7CJE/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Body Autonomy: Why It's Okay to Say No to a Hug - Kids are the bosses of their own bodies If you’d like help discussing boundaries with your child, don’t hesitate to contact me. https://katiesammann.com/blog/how-to-problem-solve-with-your-child monthly 0.5 2020-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1572560673759-O2LOGPIWZXCG6Q0FLW0M/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How to Problem Solve With Your Child - There are many benefits to involving children in problem solving. If you’d like to learn more about how to navigate conflict within your family, feel free to contact me. https://katiesammann.com/blog/praise-vs-encouragement monthly 0.5 2019-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1567715544163-M0L06VLFB9U47NCJB1CT/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Praise vs. Encouragement - Help your child develop pride in their own work If your child is struggling with self-esteem or people-pleasing behavior, contact me for support. https://katiesammann.com/blog/daily-check-in monthly 0.5 2020-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1555011719505-2U4OGSW952O1K2Q9XMCC/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Daily Check-In: How to get more than “fine” from your teen - Do better than “fine” If you want to learn more about other ways to connect with your teenager, contact me. https://katiesammann.com/blog/window-of-tolerance monthly 0.5 2020-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1553628828644-285RVV7Y8LNDVE2WNAMN/RedGreenBlueZones.jpg Blog - Window of Tolerance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1553628622864-6IR7NUZDG2WTFMJ6SWIL/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Window of Tolerance - Stay in the green zone! If your child needs help widening their window of tolerance, therapy can help! Contact me to learn more. https://katiesammann.com/blog/calming-breathing-exercises monthly 0.5 2020-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1553012329778-7UP25UT1QVLDHZ51KG7E/Box%2BBreathing.jpg Blog - Calming Breathing Exercises https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1553011838754-OU4AYZNQD4IQ0AB98XDM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Calming Breathing Exercises - Breathing exercises to calm your mind and body To learn more about calming down and getting control over overwhelming feelings, contact me! https://katiesammann.com/blog/a-good-nights-sleep monthly 0.5 2020-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1551910999531-0AJBZDYNT8H3ZDCWEODT/image-asset.jpeg Blog - A Good Night's Sleep - A good night’s sleep gives kids a solid foundation to spend our days learning and growing. 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What makes something better is connection.” - Brené Brown If you want to learn more about helping your child through a difficult time, contact me for a free consultation. https://katiesammann.com/blog/tag/empathy monthly 0.5 https://katiesammann.com/blog/tag/Grounding monthly 0.5 https://katiesammann.com/blog/tag/connection monthly 0.5 https://katiesammann.com/blog/tag/Coping+Skills monthly 0.5 https://katiesammann.com/blog/tag/Anxiety monthly 0.5 https://katiesammann.com/blog/tag/Self+Care monthly 0.5 https://katiesammann.com/blog/tag/parenting monthly 0.5 https://katiesammann.com/home-1 daily 1.0 2026-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1600372324549-WSXA2HUMRMYZNP041XX1/Thin+bigger+Website+Banner.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1591211054182-BG0URDJ42KKDZ2KNKLI4/processed_Headshot1.jpg Home - Katie Sammann, LMFT I am passionate about helping adolescents and children grow into resilient, confident adults who are in control of their own path. I love helping families come together to work through a challenge. Education Master’s of Counseling (Marriage and Family Therapy) from St. Edward’s University Licensure Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Therapist in the state of Texas (License Number 202979) under the name Kathleen Sammann Fees My standard fee for a 50-minute session is $125. I offer a limited number of reduced rates spots through Open Path. Photo credit: Stephanie Sammann https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1591216601364-0NKSRGO6F4WAJ1CI6WY8/Headshot1.jpg Home - I help kids and teens learn how to cope with stress, big feelings, and the challenges of growing up. Katie Sammann, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1591399943299-S5PJ63L3NZG1DBVTNT2N/three-teenage-or-preteen-girls-in-austin-texas-laughing Home Th https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1594242768248-L0SMDYZBRHEDCAVA7UF1/teens-bonding-and-sharing-enjoying-youth Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1602623032529-2Q8F48H6P9IQBOKLHQET/two-young-girls-being-silly-close-relationship-sisters Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1591466096657-II7M2VVIF0KZ7CBO4T7A/teen-in-texas-using-laptop-for-online-therapy Home https://katiesammann.com/anxiety daily 0.75 2019-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1547004459550-CM9CKPY2Z4E8N5FVDUCT/image-asset.jpeg Anxiety https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1549249594966-V2I2XSWQZ7LKNZ1TZ4JJ/image-asset.jpeg Anxiety - Anxiety https://katiesammann.com/depression daily 0.75 2019-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1547004459550-CM9CKPY2Z4E8N5FVDUCT/image-asset.jpeg Depression https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1549250696221-Q4UJN5RJMDPWIQ18DKSE/image-asset.jpeg Depression https://katiesammann.com/for-parents daily 0.75 2020-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1600370582561-U0KAO9SZQ8N5F01DYKKJ/floral+background.png For Parents https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1590610608585-ZJKRSADMYKDT2GGQ6BP0/mom-and-daughter-with-good-relationship-looking-at-each-other-smiling-sharing For Parents - Your child is flourishing in many ways, but is challenged by the weight of their big feelings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1590688262373-0NVQ5QMZG1VZJBWF8NVV/mom-and-child-sitting-together-talking-about-feelings For Parents - Just like they may have a soccer coach or a piano teacher, many kids can benefit from a therapist to help them learn about their emotions and how to process them. https://katiesammann.com/contact-2 daily 0.75 2022-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1600371198891-WS8N2WGYF1UEF1IWKFBL/floral+background.png Work With Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1594243985249-T37I3OLKQBU7CY02XEY7/teen-emailing-therapist-to-get-help-for-anxiety-in-austin-tx Work With Me https://katiesammann.com/about-me daily 0.75 2025-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1600370257449-69HVKS279NRSY2JP0P3M/floral+background.png About Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c25908b1137a6fe9fef9eb0/1600721540281-RV40O7KGSO7WOSC1SFQY/Katie-18.jpg About Me - My name is Katie Sammann (pronounced like the fish). 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