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A safe place for kids with BIG feelings- and the adult who learned to hide them

One of the most important works you will do is raise a family- including yourself. Give yourself and your children a space to grow, heal, and be understood.

  • If your child is experiencing

    • Frequent meltdowns or showing overwhelmed that is often labeled as misbehavior

    • Feeling sensitive, anxious or easily overstimulated

    • Struggling to regulate themselves and you feel lost in how to support them

    I offer a safe space through play that allows your child to communicate what’s bothering them and learn skills to manage the big emotions and energy

  • If your teen is

    • Withdrawing as they try to find who they are

    • Feeling overwhelmed by pressure and norms

    • Showing up irritable to the point you don’t recognize them

    I offer a judgement free zone to give them to process their challenges and give them skills to cope with this messy stage.

  • If you are feeling:

    • Stretched thin, showing up in ways that you hate towards love ones

    • Withdrawing from social groups, no desire or motivation to do basic things

    • Stuck in patterns of people pleasing, perfectionism or carrying old emotional wounds

    I take the time to understand your story. I help you make sense of the patterns you’re stuck in and teach the skills to manage the emotions. I support you in connecting the dots between your past and present. Together, we create a space for clarity, healing and real change.

  • If you are feeling

    • disconnected

    • frequently arguing

    • suffering through a challenge or trauma

    Family therapy can help you feel connected again. Through the use of play and activities to keep all members engaged, I offer a space to process feelings and learn skills to bring more connection.

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My Approach

  • TRAUMA INFORMED

    With over 7 years of responding to crisis, I create a safe, predictable environment where your body and nervous system can exhale.

  • ATTACHMENT CENTERED

    How we connect early in life influences much of our way of being today. I help my clients move towards a more secure attachment so you can show up with confidence.

  • PLAY BASED

    A child-led, imaginative approach that helps kids express themselves in the language they know best- play.

  • BRAIN BASED

    Grounded in neuroscience and emotional development, I help you understand what’s happening in the brain so behaviors finally make sense.

  • VALUES ORIENTED

    Together, we will uncover what truly matters to you and use those values as a guide for decisions, boundaries, and growth.

  • MIND-BODY CONNECTION

    Emotions don’t just live in your mind- they show up in your body too. I help you (or your child) notice physical cues, calm the nervous system to feel more centered.

  • EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED

    We tune into the emotions underneath the behavior or stress so you can understand what your feelings are trying to spell and move you towards emotional safety.

Aide Abigail felix-vargas, LCSW

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Welcome! I’m Abigail.

Therapist, mom and lover of coffee. I offer a therapy space that feels warm, judgement free and full of “ohhh… that makes sense” moments. Whether we’re untangling kid behavior or adult stress, I’m here to make the process feel less overwhelming.

I blend practical skills with genuine connection. You will leave our sessions feeling:

  • Aware of your thoughts, emotions and behaviors

  • Understanding where your behavior patterns started

  • Compassionate and patient towards yourself

  • Equipped with tools to navigate your current patterns and build healthier ones

terapy for kids, families and adults in temple/belton and surrounding communities

Misunderstood kids, stressed families and overwhelmed adults can feel seen and supported

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Let’s make sense of the big feelings and build a calmer, more connected home- together.

I provide in-office sessions in Temple, TX and surrounding communities, as well as secure virtual therapy throughout the state of Texas and Washington.

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