CANS Assesments
At The Therapy Corner Counseling & Consulting, PLLC, we provide comprehensive Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessments designed to identify the emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs and strengths of children and adolescents. Our evaluations are structured and evidence-based, tailored to support effective treatment planning, and provide clinically grounded documentation for families, providers, and community systems.
Who We Serve
We provide CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths) assessments for:
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Schools and educational support teams
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Child Protective Services (CPS)
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Foster care and adoption agencies
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Juvenile justice programs
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Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)
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Parents and caregivers seeking a comprehensive behavioral evaluation
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Who Should Consider a CANS Assessment?
A CANS assessment may be helpful for:
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Children and teens ages 6–21
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Youth involved in CPS, foster care, or juvenile justice systems
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Families looking for guidance on emotional, developmental, or behavioral concerns
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Providers who need documentation for Medicaid or agency-based services
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What to Expect
Our licensed, CANS-certified clinicians follow Texas Medicaid and HHSC standards to ensure accurate and reliable assessments.
Each assessment typically includes:
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A 60–90 minute clinical interview and structured evaluation
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Services offered in-person or via telehealth for your convenience
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Comprehensive documentation of results, shared with families and authorized agencies
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Clear recommendations to support treatment planning, referrals, and service coordination
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Get in Touch
6671 Southwest Fwy
Suite 427,
Houston, TX 77074