Groups at Katy child psychology

Does your child struggle with social communication skills, executive functioning skills, worry, or physical symptoms of anxiety? Our Groups can be a supportive, fun, and effective way for kids to learn coping tools and feel more confident—and it’s also a great, lower-cost way to begin therapy services for families wanting to start with a gentle, structured option.

We have openings in all of our groups right now! If you've considered a group for your child now is a good time to try it out.

K-2nd Grade Social Skills - Every-other Tuesday at 5pm

K-2nd Grade Social Skills - Every-other Friday at 4pm

3rd-5th Grade Social Skills - Every-other Wednesday at 5pm

Executive Functioning Skills Group Middle School/High School -Every-other Monday at 5:30pm

Anxiety Skills Group Ages 9-11 - Weekly Thursdays at 4:30pm for 12 weeks

*Starting 1/29/26

If your child is resistant or hesitant to participate in a group these are some tips for how to talk to them about it.

1. Validating Their Feelings

When kids feel nervous about joining a group, it helps to let them know

their feelings make sense. Parents can remind them that lots of kids

get worried before trying something new and that feeling nervous

doesn’t mean something is wrong. Saying things like “It’s okay to

feel this way” helps the child feel understood and supported instead

of pressured.

2. Highlighting Safety and Support

Children feel more confident when they know the group is a safe place

with caring adults who understand anxiety. Parents can explain that the

leaders are specially trained to help kids who feel worried and that

the group is made for practicing coping skills in a gentle, comfortable

environment. This lets the child know they won’t be alone.

3. Reframing the Experience

Parents can help shift the child’s perspective so the group feels

less scary. They can explain that the group is like a practice space

where kids learn how to handle worries, just like practicing a sport or

instrument. Emphasizing that other kids feel the same way makes the

group seem more normal and less intimidating.

4. Using Gentle Encouragement

Instead of pushing or insisting, parents can encourage their child to

try the group at a pace that feels manageable. Saying things like

“Let’s just try it once and see how it goes” shows support

without pressure. This lets the child know they’re not expected to be

perfect. They just need to take the first step.

5. Empowering the Child

Kids feel braver when they have some control. Parents can remind them

that they decide how much they participate and that it’s okay to

listen quietly at first. Encouraging statements like “You can take

your time” help the child feel capable and in charge, which reduces

anxiety.

6. Highlighting Strengths and Progress

Parents can help build confidence by pointing out times the child has

faced hard things before and succeeded. Reminding them of their

strengths shows that they’ve already handled challenges and can

handle this one too. Celebrating small steps helps the child feel proud

and motivated.

For a list of all of our current groups visit our website here.