Specialties · Plano office and Texas telehealth
A play-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach that helps autistic and ADHD children and teens grow emotionally and connect with their families.
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Overview
At Layers Counseling Specialists, we help neurodivergent children and teens across Collin County thrive through AutPlay® Therapy, a play-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach designed to support emotional growth, social connections, and family bonding. Whether your child is struggling with sensory overwhelm at Plano ISD, meltdowns during social interactions at Frisco parks, or challenges expressing their needs at home, AutPlay meets them where they are, through the power of play. Proudly serving Plano, Frisco, and Allen since 2018, we specialize in celebrating your child’s unique brain while helping them build essential life skills.
AutPlay® Therapy is designed for neurodivergent children and teens, and in North Texas, their struggles often show up in ways that feel confusing or isolating. Many families share experiences like:
The good news? Neurodivergence isn't a problem to fix - it's a difference to understand and celebrate. AutPlay® helps children express emotions through play, develop self-regulation skills, strengthen family bonds, and embrace their unique strengths in a neurodiversity-affirming environment.
We use play-based, research-supported methods to help neurodivergent children express themselves, build emotional regulation skills, and thrive as their authentic selves:
AutPlay® uses play - art, stories, and sensory activities - to help children express emotions, ease anxiety, and build social skills on their terms.
We teach parents play-based techniques to strengthen connections and reinforce therapy goals at home.
Our neurodiversity-affirming approach helps kids self-regulate while honoring their unique sensory needs.
✓ Play-based interventions tailored to your child’s unique needs
✓ Parent/caregiver coaching to deepen understanding and connection
✓ Tools for emotional regulation, social engagement, and self-advocacy
✓ Psychoeducation about your child’s neurotype (autism, ADHD, sensory differences, etc.)
✓ A strengths-based approach that celebrates neurodivergence, never "fixes" it
Our integrative model helps children reduce distress, build confidence, and navigate the world with greater joy and self-assurance.
Who we help
We support autistic, ADHD, and sensory-sensitive kids (ages 3-18) in building emotional regulation, social connections, and self-advocacy skills, through play, not pressure. Therapy celebrates their neurotype while helping them navigate school, friendships, and family life with confidence.
We empower families with neurodiversity-affirming strategies to:
For those tired of therapies that focus on "fixing" their child, AutPlay® offers:
Why Layers
Our team doesn’t just work with neurodivergent children, we center their needs. With advanced training in AutPlay® Therapy, sensory integration, and play-based interventions, we go beyond traditional talk therapy. Every session celebrates your child’s unique brain while building emotional regulation, social confidence, and joyful connections.
We know neurodivergent kids face specific challenges here in North Texas, whether it’s sensory overload in bustling Plano ISD hallways, social pressures at Frisco playgrounds, or the demand to "mask" in structured environments. Our therapy adapts to your child’s world, using play to help them thrive at home, school, and beyond.
Who you'll work with
The Layers clinicians who treat this. Your first call is free, with the clinician you would actually see.
Neurodiversity-affirming therapy for ADHD, autism and trauma, from a therapist with ADHD herself. AutPlay for kids, TF-CBT and DBT skills for everyone, sensory-friendly sessions, and no forced eye contact.
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