Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Counseling Partner in Colleyville, TX
Mariposa Counseling Center is a dedicated team of licensed professionals committed to providing compassionate mental health support for children, adolescents, and adults. Founded in 2014, our practice combines extensive clinical expertise with personalized care, specializing in play therapy, evidence-based treatments like EMDR and DBT, and advocacy for school-related challenges. Our therapists hold advanced degrees and certifications, including PhDs, LPC-S, and RPT-S designations, ensuring a deep understanding of emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. We prioritize creating safe, inclusive spaces where clients build coping skills, improve communication, and achieve long-term healing.With over 15 years of combined experience in counseling and education, we collaborate with families and schools to address ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. Our therapy dog enhances emotional support through animal-assisted interactions, while culturally sensitive care ensures every client feels seen and empowered. We are recognized for our child-first approach, advocacy in educational settings, and commitment to community well-being, as evidenced by accolades like Dallas Child Magazine's 'Mom Approved' therapist award.
Services
Play Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
ADHD Counseling
School Advocacy
Family Therapy
Sand Tray Therapy
EMDR
DBT
Adlerian Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of combined experience in counseling and education.
- Our team includes licensed professionals with specialized play therapy training.
- We provide advocacy support for school-related issues like 504 plans.
- Our therapy dog enhances emotional support through animal-assisted interactions.
- We offer culturally sensitive care for diverse communities.
What people say
Compassionate counselors
Effective therapy techniques
Positive outcomes
Patient and creative
Instrumental in healing
Services
Play Therapy
Play Therapy uses age-appropriate techniques to help children express emotions and develop coping skills. Our therapists use toys, games, and creative activities to address behavioral issues, trauma, and social challenges. This approach fosters emotional growth and communication for children aged 3+.
Anxiety Treatment
Our anxiety treatment combines evidence-based methods like CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness to reduce symptoms in children and adults. Therapists help clients identify triggers, reframe negative thoughts, and build resilience. Sessions focus on practical tools for managing panic attacks, social anxiety, and generalized worry.
ADHD Counseling
ADHD Counseling addresses attention deficits, impulsivity, and organizational challenges through tailored strategies. We teach time management, executive functioning skills, and behavior modification techniques for children, teens, and adults. Parent coaching supports consistent home routines and school collaboration.
School Advocacy
School Advocacy services help families navigate IEPs, 504 plans, and ARD meetings. Our counselors collaborate with educators to implement accommodations for learning differences, behavioral needs, and emotional support. We empower parents to advocate effectively for their child's academic success.
Family Therapy
Family Therapy improves communication and resolves conflicts through systemic approaches. Sessions address parenting challenges, sibling dynamics, and intergenerational patterns. Our counselors use strength-based techniques to build trust, set boundaries, and strengthen emotional connections across all family members.
People
Valerie Reyna
Founder & Licensed Professional Counselor
Dr. Reyna holds a PhD in Counseling and 20+ years of experience in education and mental health. She specializes in play therapy, school advocacy, and treating anxiety/depression. Recipient of Dallas Child Magazine's 'Mom Approved' award.
Taylor Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor
Taylor uses EMDR and DBT to treat trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues. She works with clients aged 3+ and incorporates play therapy for children. Her approach emphasizes personalized healing journeys and evidence-based interventions.
Brooke Regian
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Brooke combines counseling and education expertise to support children and families. She specializes in Adlerian play therapy, addressing anxiety, ADHD, and family dynamics with a strengths-based, child-first approach.
Whitney Garrett
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Whitney focuses on culturally informed care for diverse families. She uses play and sand tray therapy to help children build confidence and navigate emotional challenges with a trauma-informed perspective.
Maria Gonzalez
Graduate Intern
Maria specializes in neurodivergent support and trauma recovery. Her Adlerian approach emphasizes social connection and empowerment for children and adults, with a focus on Latino community advocacy.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We serve children as young as 3, adolescents, and adults through specialized play therapy, EMDR, and counseling techniques tailored to each developmental stage.
Do you accept insurance?
We are out-of-network providers. We provide super bills for potential reimbursement but recommend checking with your insurance carrier about out-of-network mental health coverage.
What is play therapy?
Play Therapy uses toys, games, and creative activities to help children express emotions and develop coping skills in a developmentally appropriate, non-threatening way.
What issues do you commonly treat?
We specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, trauma, family conflicts, and school-related challenges using evidence-based approaches like DBT and EMDR.
Is telehealth available?
We offer in-person sessions at our Colleyville office. Telehealth availability depends on therapist and client needs - discuss options during your initial consultation.
