Care without the wait

179 licensed therapists & providers in Texas—3 in Midland. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

#1 for in-network coverage †

We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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1,775 people sought child therapy help at Midland in the last year

Discover how starting child therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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As someone with lived experience relating to trauma, I understand the need to be validated, understood and experience compassion f...

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As a woman with adult children and grandchildren, I have a deep understanding of what it means to be an empty nester, the pain of ...

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As a woman of color, I understand seeking counseling can be a hard step to take for anyone. I want to make this process for you. I...

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Staci Bearden

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What is your go-to approach for child therapy?

My go-to approach is often play therapy, because it helps with expression of feelings.

What tools do you teach in child therapy?

Some of the tools that I teach include:

  • Healthy expression of feelings
  • Belly breathing
  • Play therapy

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in child therapy?

I know a child making meaning progress when they begin to express feelings more effectively, do better in school, and use the tools I've taught them.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement child therapy?

Child clients can use belly breathing and expression of feelings at home and school to manage stress, regulate emotions, and communicate effectively with caregivers and peers.

What should someone do to prepare for starting child therapy?

Before starting therapy, children can be informed that they will begin therapy, assuring them that it will be fun and helpful in managing their feelings.

Child therapy FAQs

What is child therapy?

Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Midland.

How does child therapy work?

Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Midland, TX have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.

Play therapy vs. child therapy

Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.

How to tell if my child needs counseling

It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.

What type of therapy is best for children?

Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Midland, TX is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.

Is child therapy conducted in person or online?

Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does child therapy last?

The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.

How much does child therapy cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Midland accept 58 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Ambetter by Superior Health Plan

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | Blue Advantage HMO (BAV)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | MyBlue (BFT)

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Self-pay costs at Midland
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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I was able to express my thoughts and feelings in hopes of finding a solution.
Blake Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I highly recommend Deidra to colleagues in my profession. As interpreters, we see and experience so much, and sometimes the work stays with us. I’m grateful to have a therapist who truly understands the unique life of an interpreter. As someone who is hard of hearing, it also means so much that Deidra can communicate with me in ASL. I know I’m in good hands with her.
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Maya Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
I eagerly anticipate and genuinely value each of my sessions.
Emilia Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
My therapist is supportive and insightful. I appreciate their approach and would welcome even more practical tools and action-oriented strategies between sessions.
Isla Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
I really enjoyed my sessions with Joevany. She was very helpful. She listened and gave me tools to help with my situations. I would highly recommend Joevany and Thriveworks
Kendra Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Diedra has been amazing in helping me focus on more than trauma and is getting me to do more for myself. I really appreciate you pairing me with her.
Nora Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Just how easy it was to converse with her, she understood and answered most if not all of my questions with an honest answer that was genuine, i feel listener to when we discuss my hardships and worries, and by the end of it i feel hopeful and ready for the next session
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Gloria Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
She’s truly helping me navigate my life
Terrence Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Address

4400 N Midland Dr Suite 2910
Midland, TX 79707

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Midland is located near Midland Dr and Loop 250, off I-20. It is a short distance from the John P. Butler Park and near the St Nicholas Episcopal Church.

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Phone number

(432) 400-5026
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Languages spoken by TX providers

  • ASL
  • English
  • Spanish
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Hours

Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm

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