Business Details
Child Counseling & Assessment Services in Dallas, TX
New Leaf Clinic specializes in providing comprehensive counseling and assessment services for children, adolescents, and families. Our team of licensed professionals employs a personalized, collaborative approach to address academic, emotional, and behavioral challenges. With expertise in psychoeducational evaluations, play therapy, and child-parent relationship training, we prioritize understanding each child's unique needs to develop tailored strategies for success. Our clinicians hold advanced degrees and certifications, including Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) designations. We have earned recognition through multiple awards for clinical supervision excellence, reflecting our commitment to professional standards.By integrating evidence-based practices with compassionate care, we empower families to navigate transitions and overcome obstacles. Our services extend to school readiness assessments, SAT/ACT accommodations support, and specialized counseling for trauma and developmental delays. Backed by positive testimonials from parents, educators, and professionals, we maintain affiliations with academic institutions and adhere to rigorous ethical guidelines. Our dual locations in Dallas and Hurst, Texas, serve as hubs for both in-person and on-campus school services, ensuring accessibility for families across the DFW area.
Services
Psychoeducational Assessments
Play Therapy
Child-Parent Relationship Training
School Readiness Evaluations
Counseling Supervision
Highlights and features
- Our team includes award-winning supervisors with advanced counseling certifications
- We offer specialized play therapy for children with emotional and learning challenges
- Licensed professionals hold doctoral degrees from accredited academic institutions
- Personalized approach integrates psychoeducational assessments with tailored intervention plans
- Dual locations in Dallas-Fort Worth ensure accessible services for local families
Associations and certifications
- Chi Sigma Iota International
- Rho Kappa Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota
What people say
Thorough assessments
Professional interactions
Quick response times
Helpful recommendations
Caring environment
Services
Psychoeducational Assessments
Our comprehensive assessments analyze children's cognitive, academic, emotional, and behavioral patterns to create personalized learning profiles. This process helps identify strengths and challenges while providing actionable recommendations for parents and educators. The evaluations support decisions about school placement, learning accommodations, and targeted interventions.
Play Therapy
Specially trained therapists use play-based techniques to address emotional and behavioral challenges in children. This developmentally appropriate approach helps young clients express feelings, develop coping skills, and improve social interactions through structured therapeutic activities.
Child-Parent Relationship Training
We offer structured programs to strengthen parent-child relationships through guided interaction techniques. Parents learn effective communication strategies and behavior management approaches tailored to their child's specific needs during weekly group or individual sessions.
Counseling Supervision
Our award-winning supervision program follows the Discrimination Model, combining teaching, counseling, and consulting roles. We provide professional development for counselors in various settings, including private practice, schools, and healthcare facilities across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
School Readiness Assessments
These specialized assessments determine a child's developmental readiness for formal education. We evaluate cognitive, social, and emotional preparedness to help parents make informed decisions about school enrollment timelines and potential interventions.
People
Dr. Jennifer Dougherty
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Dr. Dougherty holds a doctoral degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas and serves as an Adjunct Professor there. She specializes in child and family therapy and maintains Registered Play Therapist Supervisor certification.
Dr. Tracy McClung
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Dr. McClung earned her doctorate in Counseling from the University of North Texas and works with children, adolescents, and families. She teaches as an Adjunct Professor at both UNT and Southern Methodist University.
Dr. Sara Weeks
Licensed Professional Counselor
Dr. Weeks specializes in play therapy and diagnostic assessment for children and families. She holds a doctoral degree from the University of North Texas and provides counseling for anxiety, depression, and behavioral concerns.
Jana Null
Licensed Professional Counselor
Ms. Null focuses on trauma recovery for survivors of sexual abuse and assault. She earned her Master's degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas and works with clients across the lifespan.
Destiny Ashbrook
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ms. Ashbrook specializes in working with children and families facing developmental delays, trauma, and medical challenges. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from Texas Christian University and gained clinical experience at Children's Health in Dallas.
Questions
What does a psychoeducational assessment involve?
Our assessments evaluate intellectual, academic, emotional, and behavioral functioning to create personalized learning profiles for children.
Do you offer services for school readiness?
Yes, we provide kindergarten readiness assessments to help determine appropriate educational placement for young children.
What counseling formats are available?
We offer individual, group, play therapy, and child-parent relationship training sessions for children and families.
How are testing appointments scheduled?
Contact us to schedule assessments at our Dallas or Hurst locations, with availability for school-based testing.
What payment options exist for services?
We accept cash, check, VISA, and Mastercard with a 50% deposit required before testing begins.
