Online Teen and Young Adult Trauma and Gender-Affirming Therapy in Texas
Helping teens and adults navigate complex trauma and identity to move toward growth and connection with Texas-based online therapy
Hi, I’m Zachary Guerrero, LPC-Associate, supervised by Mark Cagle LPC-S
I help teens and adults navigate the challenges of trauma, identity, and big emotions. My approach is relational, compassionate, and grounded in somatic and holistic trauma-oriented based practices.
Therapy for Teens and Young Adults Who Feel Overwhelmed and Parents Who Want to Help
Maybe you have tried therapy before and didn’t receive what you expected. You want to try to connect with a therapist, but you don’t have the energy to vulnerably share your story again or try to explain your teen’s unexpected behavior again. When your teen is shutting down, lashing out or pulling away, it can feel terrifying and confusing.
You may be wondering:
“Is this just a phase?”
“Did I miss something?”
“How do I support them without making it worse?”
Let me be the first to say that the pressure is off. Therapy goes at your pace. You and your teen are free to share what is on your mind - anything that is bothering you. There’s no agenda but y’alls own. If you want to talk about the hard moments of your life, we can, but there is no obligation to do so. You are the hero of your own journey.
With some guidance tailored to your unique experiences and needs, you can work through difficult emotions, process trauma, and develop effective coping strategies within a private, flexible environment that fits your lifestyle. Beginning your own or teen therapy online empowers one to take control of your mental health on your own and teen’s terms, fostering lasting relief, personal growth, and resilience.
I provide trauma-informed teen therapy in Dallas, with specialized support for LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse teens and the parents who love them.
You’re Not Failing - Your Teen is Struggling
Many of the teens I work with look “fine” on the outside. They go to school. They function. They may even appear confident.
But inside, they’re dealing with:
Emotional overload and shutdown
Anxiety that’s hard to name
Identity Stress or Fear of Rejection
Trauma that hasn’t had words yet
And for parents, it often feels like:
Walking on eggshells
Not knowing when to step in or back off
Feeling shut out of your child’ inner world
Therapy creates a safe place where your teen can slow down, feel understood and build emotional regulation without being pushed or pathologized. As a licensed therapist specializing in trauma and LGBTQ+ affirming care, I help teens feel safer in their emotions and more connected to themselves at their own pace.
Your family is worth the care and support! Y’all have been worth it all along!
Specialized Support for Teens and Families in Texas
LGBTQ+ Affirming Teen Therapy
Your teen deserves a space where they don’t have to explain or defend who they are. I work with LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse teens navigating:
Identity exploration
Anxiety, depression and overwhelm
Social stress and school pressure
Feeling misunderstood at home or in the world
Therapy is affirming, respectful and centered on your teen’s pace. This is affirming therapy for LGBTQ+ teens in Dallas and all over Texas that prioritizes emotional safety and trust.
Trauma and Emotional Regulation
Trauma doesn’t always look like a sing event. It may look like ongoing stress or relational wounds. When a teen is reactive, withdrawn or emotionally numb there’s often something deeper happening. Through trauma-informed counseling, therapy helps your teen:
Understand their emotional responses
Build safety in their body and relationships
Move out of survival mode
Feel more in control without forcing change
This work is gentle, relational and developmentally approachable.
Support for Parents
You don’t need to have all the answers but support can make a real difference.
Parent sessions can help you:
Understand what your teen’s behavior is communicating
Respond in ways that build trust instead of distance
Reduce conflict and power struggles
Feel more confident as a caregiver
Who I Serve
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Teens
Develop coping skills, emotional regulation, and strengthen communication with your teen and others in your family
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LGBTQ+ Community
I provide inclusive, affirming mental health services tailored to LGBTQ+ teens and young adults, focusing on safety, identity development, and resilience.
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Trauma
Explore your identity and internal world. Heal from what’s getting in the way of your peace, healthy relationships, and an authentic life.
“Will Online Therapy benefit me or my child?”
Starting your healing journey for yourself and family may seem scary, but there’s that strong desire to attend therapy to find some relief from the pressures of life. Your schedule is filled with responsibilities and it’s hard to find the time. Family, social commitments, work, school. With passing time, there hasn’t been space to connect with yourself or your teen - “How am I doing, really? How is my child doing?” The busy schedule doesn’t leave much time to process your own emotions or how to support your teen’s emotions in their precious developing years.
It’s common to feel burnout by life’s demands, especially when your teen is struggling with their grades slipping, friendships straining, grieving a loss, performance anxiety or depression. It might be hard for them to share with you or their friends how they are really doing despite wanting the connection. How many times have you heard from your teen that they are just “doing fine” when your parent gut feels something is the matter? You have a lot of love for your child, but connecting with them is tough.
If this sounds familiar, then online teen therapy or individual therapy could be the option for you!
Online trauma therapy provides a safe, confidential, and convenient way for anyone struggling with depression and anxiety to start their healing journey from the comfort and privacy of your own space. This approach removes common barriers such as travel time, transportation issues and scheduling conflicts, making consistent support far more accessible and manageable for the busy parent and teen!
Online therapy offers the greatest benefit of accessibility, allowing people seeking help to receive professional support from the comfort of their own homes, regardless of your location or mobility limitations. It provides a flexible schedule that accommodates your busy lifestyle. If counseling has always been a consideration, but you never had the time or energy to commit - then online therapy is for you!
As a therapist, I am committed to guiding you through your healing journey with empathy and expertise, ensuring a safe space where you can explore your challenges and develop strategies for growth. My goal is to help you feel understood and empowered, making therapy an effective and convenient resource for your mental health and well-being.
Where do you serve?
For now, I only offer Telehealth therapy in Texas. I offer teen and trauma services to Texas residents from cities like:
Dallas, TX
Houston, TX
Austin, TX
San Antonio, TX
El Paso, TX
If you are looking for more information about counseling please take a look at the Fees/FAQ page to learn about service fees and other important details. If you have more questions about the service please feel free to contact me through my contact page or email.