Unique issues deserve specialized approaches

About Layers

Mental health is extremely complex and a one size fits all approach is not always the best solution. To ensure that you receive the best care in your mental health journey we believe that working with a specialist is essential.

Layers is unique because we work specifically with professionals who are passionate about a particular field within the mental health space. We then provide our practitioners with the most up-to-date evidence based training to ensure that they can provide you with the best care.

About Our Founder

Karla Pineda, MS, LPC, ART Trained

I try my best to live by the moto: “I can be scared and do it anyway.”. I’m passionate about helping adults and teens get their freedom back by facing their fears head on. My goal is to help my clients get back to doing what they love instead of being consumed by intrusive thoughts, obsessions, rumination, and compulsions.

I graduated from the University of North Texas with a Master of Science in Counseling. I’ve worked in a variety of settings including non-profit agencies, hospital, college, and private practice. All of these experiences have helped me gain a well-rounded approach and have helped me expand my knowledge in the mental health field.

I value knowledge and growth as a human and as a clinician. I believe that certain mental health issues require extensive knowledge and specialized care. That is why I created Layers Counseling Specialists.

My passion lies in treating OCD and Anxiety disorders. Since graduating, I’ve taken intensive trainings in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). My goal has always been to expand my skills to help people conquer OCD and Anxiety as best I can.

In my free time, I enjoy teaching my dogs fun tricks, watching anime, trying different coffee shops in the DFW area, and hanging out with my family and friends.

Where to find us

Ready to start your mental health journey with us? We offer both virtual and in-office counseling services. Our offices are located at the Plano North Caddo location on Rasor Boulevard near the intersection of the Sam Rayburn and Dallas North Tollways.

8105 Rasor Blvd. Suite 270, Plano, TX 75024