Family counseling and parent support for conflict, big changes and hard-to-manage behavior, at our McKinney office or online.
Every family hits stretches where the usual routines stop working: constant arguments, a child who shuts down or blows up, a move, a divorce, or a loss that changes everyone. Family therapy gives each person a voice and gives the family a shared plan for getting back on track.
Our McKinney office works with parents, children and teens from McKinney, Allen, Fairview, Prosper, Frisco and nearby towns, in person on Eldorado Parkway or online.
Both of our McKinney clinicians list family therapy and parenting training among their areas of experience. Jill Kalis has worked closely with families, schools and community providers to support children, and Allison Gann works with teens, adults and families through relational challenges.
Clinical Therapist · LMSW
Warm and approachable, Jill makes clients of every age feel heard and valued. She believes real change happens when families, schools and communities pull together, and she is dedicated to supporting parents along the way.
Clinical Therapist · LPC Associate
Warm and approachable, Allison creates a space where it feels safe to open up. She believes in the resilience of the people she works with and walks alongside them as they build the skills to thrive.
We start by understanding the whole picture: who is involved, what keeps going wrong, and what each person wants to change. From there, sessions might include the whole family, one parent and child, or parents on their own, depending on what will help most.
Parents learn practical ways to respond to difficult behavior, set clear and calm expectations, and repair after conflict. Children and teens learn skills for handling strong emotions. Families practice listening to each other and solving problems together, so progress holds up between sessions.
Learn more about parenting and family therapy and kids and teens therapy at GearingUP.
Our McKinney office is on Eldorado Parkway in west McKinney. Family sessions can also be held online when it is hard to get everyone to the office.
Clients come to this office from
McKinney, Allen, Fairview, Frisco, Prosper, Melissa, Princeton
No. Some sessions include everyone, others include one or two family members, and some are for parents only. Your therapist will suggest what makes sense for your goals.
Yes. Parents learn practical strategies for defiance, meltdowns and conflict, and children learn skills for managing their emotions. Working on both sides at once is often what makes change stick.
Yes. You can meet in person at our McKinney office or online by secure video from home, and you can switch between the two whenever it suits you. Many clients mix both, for example meeting in person at first and online during busy weeks.
Yes. GearingUP is in-network with most major insurance plans, including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Baylor Scott & White, and the same plans apply at our McKinney office. No outside referral is needed, and sliding scale fees are available based on income. Our team checks your benefits and explains your coverage before your first session. See insurance and rates.
Dr. Gearing is awesome and the staff is super friendly. I look forward to working with them moving forward.
Dr. Gearing was very informative regarding my child’s treatment plan and how my involvement will help with the success of her treatment. She was very reassuring and I’m excited to see what the outcome will be.
I love Gearing Up. I’ve been a patient on and off for years and now my daughter is a patient. They’re understanding and with the exception of a few payment issues I wouldn’t trust my family to anyone else.
Maggie’s consistent instruction in the DBT skills has been a big part of our daughter’s therapy journey. We are happy she is part of our team.
I had a very wonderful experience. All of my questions were broken down and answered in a simple way to understand.
Tammera and Yazmin have both been amazing therapists for me. I’ve been with Tammera for a couple years and Yazmin has been an amazing addition to this clinic. Tammera is incredibly knowledgeable, listens without judgement, and I have learned so much in my sessions with her. I’ve only been with Yazmin for a few months, but she is kind, intelligent, and I leave my sessions with her feeling more at ease about life. I highly recommend both of them and this clinic!
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