THRIVING CHILD CENTER | CHILD PSYCHOLOGY IN HOUSTON
Providing treatment that really works.
There’s nothing more painful than watching your child struggle, and feeling powerless to help.
If you’ve read the books, tried the advice, and nothing seems to work - you haven’t done anything wrong. You just haven’t found the right fit. We’re here to help.
Calls are free, 15-minutes, and no-pressure!
Experienced clinicians.
Evidenced-based care.
Evidenced-Based Care
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Compassion & Expertise
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Helping Your Family Thrive
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Evidenced-Based Care | Compassion & Expertise | Helping Your Family Thrive |
WHY CHOOSE US
Compassion and expertise, in the same room.
From evidence-based therapy to Autism and ADHD evaluations, we’re here to guide and support you.
At Thriving Child Center, you’ll work with licensed child psychologists and therapists who specialize in helping children, adolescents, adults and their families using treatments supported by years of science and research.
We also offer comprehensive gold-standard psychological evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and Learning Differences. Our reports are clear, practical, and designed to get your child the support they need at school, at college, and beyond.
But what matters most? We are deeply committed to real progress, and are here to help your child—and your whole family—THRIVE.
Goal-focused sessions
We use treatments that really work to help you and your family achieve your goals.
Supportive specialists
Our team of licensed psychologists and therapists know how to help and specialize in the evidence-based they provide.
Care that fits your life
Meet in-person in our Houston offices or receive high-quality treatment from the comfort of your home.
If you find yourself asking…
Who can actually help?
What if we invest in therapy and nothing changes?
What do they really need?
What if it actually makes
things worse?
It’s hard to know who to trust. You want real help from someone who actually knows how to turn things around. That’s where we come in.
OUR SERVICES
The right fit, from the start.
Every family arrives here for a different reason. Whatever your family needs, it’s grounded in evidence and delivered by someone who specializes in it.
OUR CORE PRACTICE
Therapy, testing, and family support
Psychologist-led care for children, teens, adults, and families.
Meet with us in person in Montrose or The Woodlands, or virtually in 43 states. Our experienced psychologists and therapists provide evidence-based treatment for behavior, anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma, emotional regulation, and family concerns.
When your family needs clarity, our psychologists also provide comprehensive, gold-standard evaluations for Autism, ADHD, learning differences, and emotional or behavioral concerns—with practical reports designed to help in real life.
NATIONAL SPECIALTY CLINIC
PCIT Experts
Highly specialized Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for families who need expert help with challenging behavior, delivered virtually across the country.
SPECIALTY SERVICE
Forensic psychology
Custody and parenting evaluations, court-ordered therapy, and expert consultation for families, attorneys, and courts. This work remains separate from ongoing therapy on purpose.
TRUSTED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS
Recommended by professionals who know what excellent care looks like.
Our colleagues trust us with the families they care about because they know our clinicians, our standards, and the quality of the work we provide.
“I frequently refer families to this practice and trust that they will receive thoughtful, high-quality care.”
Dr. Liz Ross, Ph.D.
Psychologist & Founder
The Coping Resource Center
“PCIT Experts and Thriving Child Center are at the top of my referral list, without question.”
Dr. Ivy Ruths, Ph.D.
Psychologist & Founder
Houston Anxiety and Wellness Center
“Dr. Clionsky and her incredible team are truly dedicated to providing the best care possible! She is highly collaborative, empathetic, validating, and knowledgeable.”
Dr. Ally Sequeira, Ph.D.
Psychologist & Founder
Houston OCD & Anxiety
Thoughtful care, from the first conversation
WHY THIS MATTERS TO US
We know what this costs you.
By the time a family calls us, you’ve usually already spent real time, energy, and money trying to help. We don’t take that lightly.
Every therapist is licensed, has been licensed for at least five years. Most hold doctoral degrees, and all are selected for advanced training and real-world experience.
Experienced clinicians, not trainees
Trained, seasoned, and committed to what works
We don’t assign families to the next available person. We match you with a therapist whose expertise fits the concerns you are facing and the progress you want to make.
The right treatment with the right therapist
GETTING STARTED
Finding the right therapist is easy.
One conversation gives us what we need to make a thoughtful match.
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Choose a time that works for you, then complete a short form so we understand your family’s specific concerns before we talk.
Schedule your free matching call
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Our Client Services Specialist reviews your form, answers your questions, and matches you with the clinician who is actually the right fit for your family.
Talk it through for 15 minutes
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Complete a few forms in our client portal, meet your therapist for an intake session, and build a clear plan together.
Get seen, usually within 1 to 2 weeks
THE EDUCATED PARENT PODCAST
Research-backed guidance for real parenting.
Practical help for the everyday parenting moments that don’t wait for a therapy appointment. Dr. Leah Clionsky brings her experience as a child psychologist and real-life parent to the questions families are actually asking.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
If you’re worried about your child’s behavior, emotions, learning, or development, the next step is a conversation, not a commitment.