Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Counseling in Dallas
With over 25 years of dedicated service in the counseling field, we specialize in providing compassionate mental health support for children, adolescents, and adults. Our practice, established in 2006, combines evidence-based therapeutic approaches with personalized care to address a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. We offer specialized services in play therapy for children, activity art therapy for preteens and adolescents, and individual counseling for adults, all delivered in a safe and nurturing environment. Our telehealth option, introduced in 2020, ensures continued access to care through HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions.Recognized as a DFW Child's Mom-Approved Play Therapist in Dallas County, we bring extensive experience in bereavement counseling, chronic health issues, and trauma recovery. Our cognitive-behavioral approach focuses on building therapeutic relationships that empower clients to leverage their strengths and achieve meaningful growth. We maintain active involvement in professional organizations like the Association for Play Therapy while serving the North Dallas community with integrity and dedication.
Services
Play Therapy
Activity Art Therapy
Individual Counseling
Bereavement Counseling
Telehealth Services
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of specialized counseling experience across age groups
- Registered Play Therapist with dedicated therapeutic playroom facilities
- Telehealth services maintaining HIPAA-compliant confidentiality
- Recognized community bereavement specialist with practical expertise
- Proven success in treating anxiety, trauma, and chronic health-related mental health challenges
Associations and certifications
- Association for Play Therapy
- Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Services
Play Therapy
Specialized therapeutic approach using play to help children aged 3-11 express emotions and develop coping strategies. Our dedicated playroom contains developmentally appropriate tools to facilitate emotional processing. Parent consultations are integrated throughout treatment to ensure comprehensive care and progress monitoring.
Activity Art Therapy
Therapeutic modality combining art, games, and structured activities for preteens and adolescents. This approach helps clients process complex emotions while developing practical coping skills. Sessions utilize sandtray, creative expression, and interactive therapeutic tools in a supportive environment tailored to developmental needs.
Bereavement Counseling
Specialized counseling for individuals and groups navigating loss. Services address both sudden and anticipated bereavement, helping clients understand and process grief reactions. Our approach incorporates evidence-based techniques to support healing while respecting personal grief journeys and cultural contexts.
Telehealth Counseling
Secure online therapy sessions through HIPAA-compliant platforms. This service maintains therapeutic continuity for clients unable to attend in-person sessions while preserving confidentiality and treatment quality. Virtual sessions follow the same ethical standards and therapeutic frameworks as office visits.
Individual Counseling
One-on-one counseling sessions addressing anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and chronic health challenges. Treatment plans are collaboratively developed with clients using cognitive-behavioral frameworks. Sessions focus on strengthening existing coping mechanisms and developing new strategies for emotional well-being and personal growth.
People
Laurie Petty
Licensed Professional Counselor
25+ year counseling veteran specializing in play therapy and bereavement support. Holds master's degree in Counseling from University of North Texas and Texas LPC license since 2002. Recognized DFW Child's Mom-Approved Therapist with expertise in chronic illness mental health support.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We provide services for children aged 3-11 through play therapy, preteens/adolescents using activity art therapy, and adults through traditional counseling modalities.
Do you offer virtual counseling options?
Yes, we provide HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions through the SimplePractice platform for clients who cannot attend in-person appointments.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our primary approach is cognitive-behavioral therapy, supplemented by play therapy techniques for children and creative modalities for adolescents.
Are parent consultations included in treatment?
Yes, periodic parent consultations are scheduled throughout children's and adolescents' treatment to discuss progress and provide family support resources.
What mental health specializations do you have?
We specialize in bereavement counseling, anxiety disorders, trauma recovery, chronic health issue support, and adjustment disorders across the lifespan.
