Play Therapy in Lubbock County, TX
Consider play therapy.
Play therapy is recommended for children for age two on up with problems such as anxiety, abuse, ADHD, Asperger's, and behavioral problems. I special in children in Foster Care. I use a combination of play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help children develop coping skills that allows them to be healthier and happier.
Consider play therapy.
Play therapy is recommended for children for age two on up with problems such as anxiety, abuse, ADHD, Asperger's, and behavioral problems. I special in children in Foster Care. I use a combination of play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help children develop coping skills that allows them to be healthier and happier.
Lisa D
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, GC-C
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I am a clinical social worker & associate councelor. My master's degree specializes in children and family dynamics. I feel It is my calling to help people who are going through changes or struggles in life & have difficulty understanding or managing them on their own. Whether it's anxiety, depression, pain/grief, family issues or something else I can give you the tools needed to help you cope and work through the chaos that you have been struggling with. I also can conduct crises intervention and those suffering with mental health issues if needed. I can help you navigate through the healing process.
Hello, I am a clinical social worker & associate councelor. My master's degree specializes in children and family dynamics. I feel It is my calling to help people who are going through changes or struggles in life & have difficulty understanding or managing them on their own. Whether it's anxiety, depression, pain/grief, family issues or something else I can give you the tools needed to help you cope and work through the chaos that you have been struggling with. I also can conduct crises intervention and those suffering with mental health issues if needed. I can help you navigate through the healing process.
Hey y’all! I’m glad you’re here.
If parenting feels harder than it should… or your child is struggling and you’re not sure what to do next… you’re in the right place.
I work with kids, teens, and parents to understand what’s really going on beneath behavior, especially when big emotions, anxiety, or disconnection take over.
I’m a bit of a neurobiology nerd, so we’ll look at how the brain and nervous system are driving the patterns you’re seeing. When that starts to make sense, things begin to shift in a way that actually lasts.
Hey y’all! I’m glad you’re here.
If parenting feels harder than it should… or your child is struggling and you’re not sure what to do next… you’re in the right place.
I work with kids, teens, and parents to understand what’s really going on beneath behavior, especially when big emotions, anxiety, or disconnection take over.
I’m a bit of a neurobiology nerd, so we’ll look at how the brain and nervous system are driving the patterns you’re seeing. When that starts to make sense, things begin to shift in a way that actually lasts.
Do you realize that you are allowed to be a masterpiece and a work in progress at the same time? We all can be successful in many aspects of life but face difficult seasons. Does life currently feel harder than it should? Is your child having a hard time adjusting to a recent change or new life experiences? Have you always managed everything yourself, but just feel stuck right now? Are you feeling burned out and not sure what's next? The good news is that you don’t have to stay that way. Seeking help is a sign of wisdom, not weakness. It's ok to reach out!
Do you realize that you are allowed to be a masterpiece and a work in progress at the same time? We all can be successful in many aspects of life but face difficult seasons. Does life currently feel harder than it should? Is your child having a hard time adjusting to a recent change or new life experiences? Have you always managed everything yourself, but just feel stuck right now? Are you feeling burned out and not sure what's next? The good news is that you don’t have to stay that way. Seeking help is a sign of wisdom, not weakness. It's ok to reach out!
Lynn Hicks MA, LPC provides compassionate counseling and is committed to results for Adults, Teens, Children, Couples, and Families, offering support for depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma/PTSD, eating disorders, marital issues, family issues and more. With an inclusive approach, I create a safe space for all, including LGBTQ+ clients, to navigate challenges and build resilience. My goal is to empower clients with effective strategies for healing, growth, and lasting well-being. What do my clients say? "I'm so glad I chose you as my counselor," or "You are heaven sent." I also work for the VA counseling Veterans
Lynn Hicks MA, LPC provides compassionate counseling and is committed to results for Adults, Teens, Children, Couples, and Families, offering support for depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma/PTSD, eating disorders, marital issues, family issues and more. With an inclusive approach, I create a safe space for all, including LGBTQ+ clients, to navigate challenges and build resilience. My goal is to empower clients with effective strategies for healing, growth, and lasting well-being. What do my clients say? "I'm so glad I chose you as my counselor," or "You are heaven sent." I also work for the VA counseling Veterans
Current daytime and evening availability! Phoenix Arise, owned by Dr. Nicole Black, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, offers counseling for children, adults, and couples. Our therapist are highly trained to support you using trusted modalities like EMDR, CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy, talk therapy, and more. We tailor your treatment to you and provide a trauma informed approach. We provide flexible scheduling options and a free 15 minute consult to understand your needs and ensure a great match with a therapist.
Current daytime and evening availability! Phoenix Arise, owned by Dr. Nicole Black, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, offers counseling for children, adults, and couples. Our therapist are highly trained to support you using trusted modalities like EMDR, CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy, talk therapy, and more. We tailor your treatment to you and provide a trauma informed approach. We provide flexible scheduling options and a free 15 minute consult to understand your needs and ensure a great match with a therapist.
When working with young children, my approach is play-focused, strengths-based, and relational.
Parenting a child or teen through intense behaviors, big emotions, or tough life transitions can leave you feeling exhausted, isolated, and wondering if you're doing enough. I get it, and you don't have to figure this out alone. I partner with families, children, and young adults to build practical tools, lower daily stress, and bring some peace back to your everyday routine.
When working with young children, my approach is play-focused, strengths-based, and relational.
Parenting a child or teen through intense behaviors, big emotions, or tough life transitions can leave you feeling exhausted, isolated, and wondering if you're doing enough. I get it, and you don't have to figure this out alone. I partner with families, children, and young adults to build practical tools, lower daily stress, and bring some peace back to your everyday routine.
I believe that through counseling we can find value in ourselves, our adverse experiences, our mistakes, and even in the thoughts and feelings that can be difficult to share. We all reach a point in our life where we need change. I believe that in finding the value in all things and through self-discovery, we can promote change and begin to step into the life we wish to live.
I believe that through counseling we can find value in ourselves, our adverse experiences, our mistakes, and even in the thoughts and feelings that can be difficult to share. We all reach a point in our life where we need change. I believe that in finding the value in all things and through self-discovery, we can promote change and begin to step into the life we wish to live.
We provide compassionate counseling and are committed to results for Adults, Teens, Children, Couples, and Families, offering support for depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma/PTSD, eating disorders, marital issues, family issues and more. With an inclusive approach, we create a safe space for all, including LGBTQ+ clients, to navigate challenges and build resilience. Our goal is to empower clients with effective strategies for healing, growth, and lasting well-being. What do our clients say? "I'm so glad I chose you as my counselor," or "You are heaven sent. Thank you so much."
We provide compassionate counseling and are committed to results for Adults, Teens, Children, Couples, and Families, offering support for depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma/PTSD, eating disorders, marital issues, family issues and more. With an inclusive approach, we create a safe space for all, including LGBTQ+ clients, to navigate challenges and build resilience. Our goal is to empower clients with effective strategies for healing, growth, and lasting well-being. What do our clients say? "I'm so glad I chose you as my counselor," or "You are heaven sent. Thank you so much."
My primary focus is in working with young children - (RPT - registered play therapist).
In my experience of working with diverse populations, I have adopted an integrative approach for therapy. Through these various methods and a strengths perspective, my desire is for individuals to discover their unique identities, which is essential for genuine change and growth. I am also bilingual.
My primary focus is in working with young children - (RPT - registered play therapist).
In my experience of working with diverse populations, I have adopted an integrative approach for therapy. Through these various methods and a strengths perspective, my desire is for individuals to discover their unique identities, which is essential for genuine change and growth. I am also bilingual.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure of how to navigate everything happening around you. Whether you’re dealing with stress, changes in relationships, self-doubt, or difficult past experiences, therapy can be a space to feel understood and supported. My experience working at a children’s home with foster children has deepened my understanding of the unique challenges young people may face and the importance of creating a safe, supportive space where they feel heard. I practice under the supervision of an experienced clinical supervisor, allowing me to provide the best care I can to my clients.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure of how to navigate everything happening around you. Whether you’re dealing with stress, changes in relationships, self-doubt, or difficult past experiences, therapy can be a space to feel understood and supported. My experience working at a children’s home with foster children has deepened my understanding of the unique challenges young people may face and the importance of creating a safe, supportive space where they feel heard. I practice under the supervision of an experienced clinical supervisor, allowing me to provide the best care I can to my clients.
Welcome! It can be challenging to navigate through life's obstacles. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my goal is to provide therapeutic care for my clients in a safe, supportive environment where trust, respect, and compassion are evident. I am committed to partnering with you to find hope and move forward on your personal journey.
Welcome! It can be challenging to navigate through life's obstacles. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my goal is to provide therapeutic care for my clients in a safe, supportive environment where trust, respect, and compassion are evident. I am committed to partnering with you to find hope and move forward on your personal journey.
Reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming. You may be feeling disconnected, stuck in familiar patterns, or simply trying to make sense of what you're experiencing. Therapy can offer a space to pause, make sense of those experiences, and develop a better understanding of yourself. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating emotional difficulties, relationships, life transitions, and the many challenges that come with being human.
Reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming. You may be feeling disconnected, stuck in familiar patterns, or simply trying to make sense of what you're experiencing. Therapy can offer a space to pause, make sense of those experiences, and develop a better understanding of yourself. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating emotional difficulties, relationships, life transitions, and the many challenges that come with being human.
Exhausted. Disconnected. Stressed. Broken. You have been through a lot. When life feels heavy, asking a stranger for help takes immense courage. I provide a warm, inviting space where you can feel truly seen and heard without judgment. I believe you already have the internal resources needed to heal — sometimes you just need a collaborative partner to help uncover them. Using practical CBT and experiential therapy, we will work together to change old patterns, navigate your current challenges, and help you author a healthier, more connected story.
Exhausted. Disconnected. Stressed. Broken. You have been through a lot. When life feels heavy, asking a stranger for help takes immense courage. I provide a warm, inviting space where you can feel truly seen and heard without judgment. I believe you already have the internal resources needed to heal — sometimes you just need a collaborative partner to help uncover them. Using practical CBT and experiential therapy, we will work together to change old patterns, navigate your current challenges, and help you author a healthier, more connected story.
We all have experiences and events in our lives that are sometimes difficult to deal with on our own. It is important to find a therapist that you can develop a good therapeutic relationship with. This working relationship includes openness, honesty and a willingness by the client in moving toward help and resolution of their concerns or issues.
We all have experiences and events in our lives that are sometimes difficult to deal with on our own. It is important to find a therapist that you can develop a good therapeutic relationship with. This working relationship includes openness, honesty and a willingness by the client in moving toward help and resolution of their concerns or issues.
This might include art therapy, parts work, pastoral counseling, play therapy, focus on strengths and past successes, being solution focused, and cognitive behavioral therapies.
I work with children, teens, adults, and families who are ready for change. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or out of options for how to handle their current challenges. If that sounds familiar, know that you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll uncover what’s keeping you stuck and create a new path forward—one that leads to hope, healing, growth and even joy!
This might include art therapy, parts work, pastoral counseling, play therapy, focus on strengths and past successes, being solution focused, and cognitive behavioral therapies.
I work with children, teens, adults, and families who are ready for change. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or out of options for how to handle their current challenges. If that sounds familiar, know that you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll uncover what’s keeping you stuck and create a new path forward—one that leads to hope, healing, growth and even joy!
Life comes at you fast and that includes marriage, kids, school, co-parenting, addiction, friends, divorce, parents, death, court, or any one of a thousand other things. My goal is to help you and/or your loved ones navigate through whatever is going on. Everyone deserves to be happy and we are only guaranteed this one life. I cater my therapy services to what will benefit each client the most. If you would like a consultation, please text me at 806-778-2989 as this is the quickest way to get in touch with me.
Life comes at you fast and that includes marriage, kids, school, co-parenting, addiction, friends, divorce, parents, death, court, or any one of a thousand other things. My goal is to help you and/or your loved ones navigate through whatever is going on. Everyone deserves to be happy and we are only guaranteed this one life. I cater my therapy services to what will benefit each client the most. If you would like a consultation, please text me at 806-778-2989 as this is the quickest way to get in touch with me.
Shelly Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, LCMHC, CFRC
7 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79424
Waitlist for new clients
So often we suffer traumas and emotional struggles, feeling like no one will understand or not knowing where to turn. This is one of the reasons I chose to become a counselor. My role in my client's lives is to provide a different outlook and to evaluate possible solutions. I provide my clients with a safe and supportive environment, free of judgement or criticism, where meeting their goals is top priority. I help my clients recognize their choices, as well as the means to get there, and together we will work towards achieving those desired goals.
So often we suffer traumas and emotional struggles, feeling like no one will understand or not knowing where to turn. This is one of the reasons I chose to become a counselor. My role in my client's lives is to provide a different outlook and to evaluate possible solutions. I provide my clients with a safe and supportive environment, free of judgement or criticism, where meeting their goals is top priority. I help my clients recognize their choices, as well as the means to get there, and together we will work towards achieving those desired goals.
Robert Brown Fortney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MDiv, LPC
3 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79410
Waitlist for new clients
After twenty years of practice, I continue to find that people are best served by a counselor who is emotionally and psychologically available to them in a time of need. I have enjoyed strong effectiveness working with depression, relationship conflict, grief, and anger management. I work with couples, older adults, teens, and children. These experiences have inspired me to incorporate multiple approaches that fit the personalities, interests and needs that people bring to my practice.
After twenty years of practice, I continue to find that people are best served by a counselor who is emotionally and psychologically available to them in a time of need. I have enjoyed strong effectiveness working with depression, relationship conflict, grief, and anger management. I work with couples, older adults, teens, and children. These experiences have inspired me to incorporate multiple approaches that fit the personalities, interests and needs that people bring to my practice.
I see you. You are not alone…
You’re watching your child or adolescent struggle—and you’re not sure how to help anymore. Maybe they’re anxious, shutting down, angry, or hurting themselves. Maybe your family is navigating divorce, and emotions feel out of control. You’ve tried talking, setting boundaries, being patient—but nothing seems to work. You want to understand what’s going on beneath the behavior, and how to reconnect before things get worse. You’re ready for guidance that makes sense, tools that actually help, and a therapist who truly gets kids, teens, and parents.
I see you. You are not alone…
You’re watching your child or adolescent struggle—and you’re not sure how to help anymore. Maybe they’re anxious, shutting down, angry, or hurting themselves. Maybe your family is navigating divorce, and emotions feel out of control. You’ve tried talking, setting boundaries, being patient—but nothing seems to work. You want to understand what’s going on beneath the behavior, and how to reconnect before things get worse. You’re ready for guidance that makes sense, tools that actually help, and a therapist who truly gets kids, teens, and parents.
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Play Therapy
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.