FAQ

Virtual parent consultation and support sessions are available, and I offer virtual child sessions for ages 12 and up.

Play sessions are 45 minutes long, and family/parents or individual sessions are 50 minutes long.

Contact me via the contact form, email, or voicemail.

For a free phone consultation, please call (940) 268-3900. This is a time for us to get to know each other and for you to ask questions regarding play therapy.

This is a private-pay practice, so that therapy can be guided by your child’s needs – not insurance rules. This allows for greater flexibility, fewer diagnostic labels, and increased privacy, creating a safer and more effective therapeutic space for children and parents.

Things tend to happen on short notice. Please kindly contact me 24 hours before your appointment. Appointments cancelled less than 24 hours before the scheduled time will incur a late cancellation fee. No shows for appointments will be charged the session fee.

It happens, too. We will handle inclement weather by moving to a virtual platform or rescheduling. Please get in touch with me with any questions about inclement weather or appointments.

I work with children ages 3 and up for play, individual, and family therapy.

I work with all Children, Tweens, Parents, and Families.

I have a Master’s degree in Counselor Education from Texas Tech University.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor.

It depends. We are on the floor a lot. There are chairs for adults.

There is no couch at this point, but I really want a purple one for the playroom.

Yes! Give me lizard for the win!

Dogs. I do like cats from afar because I am highly allergic to them.

Play therapy is an evidence-based approach that helps children express thoughts and emotions through play rather than words alone. Because play is a child’s natural language, it allows children to process experiences, build emotional regulation, and develop problem-solving skills in a way that feels safe and engaging.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, play therapy does not rely on a child’s ability to verbalize their feelings. Children use toys, art, movement, and play to communicate what they may not yet have words for.

The therapist is trained to understand and respond therapeutically to this form of communication.

Play therapy is commonly used with children ages 2–10, but it can be helpful for toddlers, adolescents, and even adults, depending on the therapeutic approach and presenting concerns.

Sessions usually last 45–50 minutes and take place in a playroom designed to support emotional expression and regulation.

Your child may engage in play, art, movement, or storytelling. While it may look like “just play,” the therapist is actively supporting emotional growth and nervous system regulation.

Parental involvement is an integral part of the therapeutic process. While children typically attend individual sessions, parents participate through regular parent sessions, check-ins, or consultations to support progress at home. Family sessions are possible depending on the family’s needs.

Signs of progress may include improved emotional regulation, reduced behavioral challenges, increased flexibility, and better communication. Change often happens gradually, and parents are kept informed about themes, goals, and growth.

Yes, both parents/caregivers are required to sign consent for services before their child begins services.

My office does not work with cases that are actively involved in litigation or custody changes.

I will share the best ways to contact me via email and phone.

Snacks are welcome in the playroom, with a couple of exceptions: please refrain from nut-based foods (peanut butter, almonds, cashews, etc.). And save the red, blue, purple, or green colored drinks for the ride home. They stain the carpet.

Shoes are optional in the playroom. You can take them off or leave them on; either way is fine.