Child Therapists in Plano, TX
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults.
None of us should have to face life’s journey alone. As we grow and enter new stages of life, things that worked for us in the past may no longer serve us well. Sometimes the challenges of life call for new responses. Counseling can be an opportunity to explore the rules, boundaries, and expectations that we have acquired over time and consider new possibilities.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults.
None of us should have to face life’s journey alone. As we grow and enter new stages of life, things that worked for us in the past may no longer serve us well. Sometimes the challenges of life call for new responses. Counseling can be an opportunity to explore the rules, boundaries, and expectations that we have acquired over time and consider new possibilities.
Everyone deserves a supportive hand during difficult times—for yourself, your child, your family, or your relationships.
I specialize in supporting individuals, families, and children who have faced trauma, navigated through challenges, coped with divorce, grappled with parenting concerns, or experienced loss. I focus on assisting with coping strategies, facilitating smooth transitions, improving communication skills, and establishing healthy boundaries.
Everyone deserves a supportive hand during difficult times—for yourself, your child, your family, or your relationships.
I specialize in supporting individuals, families, and children who have faced trauma, navigated through challenges, coped with divorce, grappled with parenting concerns, or experienced loss. I focus on assisting with coping strategies, facilitating smooth transitions, improving communication skills, and establishing healthy boundaries.
In the complex journey of life, facing challenges like depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship struggles can often feel overwhelming. It’s not uncommon to find ourselves lost in a whirlpool of sadness, confusion, and adversity. “Transforming Scars into Stars”—This philosophy captures the essence of my personal and professional life. I firmly believe that we can shine most brilliantly in our moments of brokenness, like a radiant mosaic.
In the complex journey of life, facing challenges like depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship struggles can often feel overwhelming. It’s not uncommon to find ourselves lost in a whirlpool of sadness, confusion, and adversity. “Transforming Scars into Stars”—This philosophy captures the essence of my personal and professional life. I firmly believe that we can shine most brilliantly in our moments of brokenness, like a radiant mosaic.
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or at a loss about how to help your child or teen?
My job is to partner with you and your child to reduce conflict, strengthen family relationships, and help kiddos process big feelings through play therapy, EMDR (trauma) therapy, sandplay, and other interventions. Play therapy is a child's natural language. I also use EMDR in therapy to help clients move past disturbing memories or difficult situations.
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or at a loss about how to help your child or teen?
My job is to partner with you and your child to reduce conflict, strengthen family relationships, and help kiddos process big feelings through play therapy, EMDR (trauma) therapy, sandplay, and other interventions. Play therapy is a child's natural language. I also use EMDR in therapy to help clients move past disturbing memories or difficult situations.
Mary is a licensed therapist with experience working with adolescents, teens, adults, and individuals on the autism spectrum across the lifespan. Mary is interested in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Mary also has a passion for helping individuals who encounter issues related to gender identity.
Mary is a licensed therapist with experience working with adolescents, teens, adults, and individuals on the autism spectrum across the lifespan. Mary is interested in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Mary also has a passion for helping individuals who encounter issues related to gender identity.
I have helped developmentally delayed children and their families, as well as troubled teenagers in need of residential treatment.
My experience also includes counseling adults with anxiety or depression and victims of trauma and catastrophic injury. Memberships include the National Association of Social Workers, Academy of Certified Social Workers, and Alpha Delta Mu National Social Work Honor Society.
I have helped developmentally delayed children and their families, as well as troubled teenagers in need of residential treatment.
My experience also includes counseling adults with anxiety or depression and victims of trauma and catastrophic injury. Memberships include the National Association of Social Workers, Academy of Certified Social Workers, and Alpha Delta Mu National Social Work Honor Society.
Is your child struggling in school or acting out in anger?
I have worked extensively with children, adolescents and families experiencing child anxiety and depression, abuse, trauma, grief and loss, divorce and blended-family issues, parent- child relationship issues, school problems and a variety of behavioral issues. I am also experienced in treating adults with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and general life adjustment issues.
Is your child struggling in school or acting out in anger?
I have worked extensively with children, adolescents and families experiencing child anxiety and depression, abuse, trauma, grief and loss, divorce and blended-family issues, parent- child relationship issues, school problems and a variety of behavioral issues. I am also experienced in treating adults with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and general life adjustment issues.
Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or caught between different cultural expectations?
As an LPC-Associate, I integrate play therapy, trauma-informed care, and faith-based counseling to help clients find healing and growth in a safe, compassionate space. I believe that meaningful change occurs when we feel seen, accepted, and valued for who we are.
Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or caught between different cultural expectations?
As an LPC-Associate, I integrate play therapy, trauma-informed care, and faith-based counseling to help clients find healing and growth in a safe, compassionate space. I believe that meaningful change occurs when we feel seen, accepted, and valued for who we are.
Are you a parent or caregiver with a child struggling socially, academically, or at home?
With more than 20 years of experience working with children, I bring deep developmental understanding and a playful, respectful approach to my work. I’m highly experienced and trained in play therapy, TraumaPlay, brainspotting, and in affirming, neurodivergence-informed care. When working with children, I consider parents and caregivers essential partners.
Are you a parent or caregiver with a child struggling socially, academically, or at home?
With more than 20 years of experience working with children, I bring deep developmental understanding and a playful, respectful approach to my work. I’m highly experienced and trained in play therapy, TraumaPlay, brainspotting, and in affirming, neurodivergence-informed care. When working with children, I consider parents and caregivers essential partners.
Bright Leaf Therapy and Assessment is a private practice in Plano, Texas that offers psychological services to children, adolescents, and young adults.
Dr. Orrego is also a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology and is able to do evaluations in the school setting. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, and mood disorders. She uses a cognitive-behavioral treatment orientation.
Bright Leaf Therapy and Assessment is a private practice in Plano, Texas that offers psychological services to children, adolescents, and young adults.
Dr. Orrego is also a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology and is able to do evaluations in the school setting. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, and mood disorders. She uses a cognitive-behavioral treatment orientation.
Are you at a loss on how to support your teen? Do you feel overwhelmed with behavioral issues of your little one? Are you struggling with balancing work and life? Is resentment becoming a more familiar feeling than love and compassion?
Are you at a loss on how to support your teen? Do you feel overwhelmed with behavioral issues of your little one? Are you struggling with balancing work and life? Is resentment becoming a more familiar feeling than love and compassion?
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or difficulty with parenting and anger? You may be dealing with emotional regulation, past trauma, or spiritual brokenness, while seeking personal growth. You want to heal, feel empowered, and build resilience. You’re looking for a safe space to express your emotions, develop coping skills, and work toward your personal and spiritual goals, aiming for growth, fulfillment, and stronger relationships.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or difficulty with parenting and anger? You may be dealing with emotional regulation, past trauma, or spiritual brokenness, while seeking personal growth. You want to heal, feel empowered, and build resilience. You’re looking for a safe space to express your emotions, develop coping skills, and work toward your personal and spiritual goals, aiming for growth, fulfillment, and stronger relationships.
Family time is my favorite time and I find great happiness in watching my children grow and thrive.
Hello! My name is Desiree. Life can get tough and throw some curveballs that you are not ready to catch. When that happens, I am here for you! Even at a young age, I was always an advocate for therapy. I am equipped to provide services to a wide variety of populations across different ages, backgrounds, and with all stages of life!
Family time is my favorite time and I find great happiness in watching my children grow and thrive.
Hello! My name is Desiree. Life can get tough and throw some curveballs that you are not ready to catch. When that happens, I am here for you! Even at a young age, I was always an advocate for therapy. I am equipped to provide services to a wide variety of populations across different ages, backgrounds, and with all stages of life!
I am always excited to work with youth, adolescents, and adults who have emotional and behavioral difficulties, various mental health diagnoses, childhood trauma, cognitive disabilities, and those that struggle with grief, drug abuse, relationships, and depression.
I believe connection is why we are here. My goal is to provide a safe environment that is devoted to improving the emotional, mental, physical, and educational well-being of individuals and their families. Within this safe space, I hope to empower, educate, and support my clients to find connection through healing. I believe in meeting my clients where they are and approaching therapy from a humanistic and holistic view. Our minds and bodies are designed to heal. It is my goal to prioritize that healing so as a whole we can start tending to our emotions, befriending them, and learning that we can truly overcome any challenge.
I am always excited to work with youth, adolescents, and adults who have emotional and behavioral difficulties, various mental health diagnoses, childhood trauma, cognitive disabilities, and those that struggle with grief, drug abuse, relationships, and depression.
I believe connection is why we are here. My goal is to provide a safe environment that is devoted to improving the emotional, mental, physical, and educational well-being of individuals and their families. Within this safe space, I hope to empower, educate, and support my clients to find connection through healing. I believe in meeting my clients where they are and approaching therapy from a humanistic and holistic view. Our minds and bodies are designed to heal. It is my goal to prioritize that healing so as a whole we can start tending to our emotions, befriending them, and learning that we can truly overcome any challenge.
You may be a parent watching your child struggle with anxiety, behavioral challenges, or emotional outbursts and not knowing how to help.
I use Play Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to help children, teens, and families express emotions safely, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen attachment. My compassionate, collaborative style helps clients process trauma, manage anxiety, and develop practical tools for healing and growth.
You may be a parent watching your child struggle with anxiety, behavioral challenges, or emotional outbursts and not knowing how to help.
I use Play Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to help children, teens, and families express emotions safely, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen attachment. My compassionate, collaborative style helps clients process trauma, manage anxiety, and develop practical tools for healing and growth.
Whether you are an adult, child, teen, parent, or whole family, I am able to help.
As an LPC-Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor, I work with children, adolescents, teens, adults and families, using play, activity, and talk therapy. I also work extensively with parents. With a Master's from UNT, I have five years experience working in elementary schools plus 16+ years in private practice.
Whether you are an adult, child, teen, parent, or whole family, I am able to help.
As an LPC-Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor, I work with children, adolescents, teens, adults and families, using play, activity, and talk therapy. I also work extensively with parents. With a Master's from UNT, I have five years experience working in elementary schools plus 16+ years in private practice.
With over 23 years of experience working with children and adolescents in the education sector, I have dedicated my career to guiding young people on their journey of growth and healing.
I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients develop practical skills for managing their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. However, I also blend a variety of other therapeutic approaches, such as play and art, to ensure that each client receives the most effective care.
With over 23 years of experience working with children and adolescents in the education sector, I have dedicated my career to guiding young people on their journey of growth and healing.
I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients develop practical skills for managing their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. However, I also blend a variety of other therapeutic approaches, such as play and art, to ensure that each client receives the most effective care.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Drawing upon my background teaching, working with foster children, and supporting victims of domestic violence, my work is fueled by a deep commitment to address the holistic needs of every client.
I have experience working with children, young adults, victims of domestic violence, and victims of abuse and neglect. I support children and adults processing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, behavioral issues, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and other issues related to abuse, neglect, and trauma.
Drawing upon my background teaching, working with foster children, and supporting victims of domestic violence, my work is fueled by a deep commitment to address the holistic needs of every client.
I have experience working with children, young adults, victims of domestic violence, and victims of abuse and neglect. I support children and adults processing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, behavioral issues, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and other issues related to abuse, neglect, and trauma.
You are the expert of your own experience, and I believe that in a safe and judgment-free environment, everyone—including children—can discover the confidence to thrive, even amidst life’s challenges.
With a background in trauma-focused modalities such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I provide individualized, trauma informed care to help you or your child thrive.
You are the expert of your own experience, and I believe that in a safe and judgment-free environment, everyone—including children—can discover the confidence to thrive, even amidst life’s challenges.
With a background in trauma-focused modalities such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I provide individualized, trauma informed care to help you or your child thrive.
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What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.