Specialties · Plano office and Texas telehealth
Gentle, trauma-focused care for young survivors of sexual abuse, helping children and teens rebuild safety, trust, and self-worth.
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Overview
If your child has been sexually abused, you may be feeling heartbroken, angry, and unsure what to do next. Please know that children can and do heal, especially when they have caring adults and the right support around them.
At Layers Counseling Specialists, Jessica Morales, LPC-Associate, provides gentle, trauma-focused therapy for children and teens after sexual abuse. She’s certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and trained in play therapy, and she works with children and their parents together at our Plano office.
If your child is in danger right now, call 911. To report suspected abuse in Texas, call the Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400.
It can be hard to tell whether a change is a phase or a sign of something more. You might notice:
And sometimes the sign is in you: feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to help or what to say. That’s a very normal place to be, and we can help with that too.
Healing starts with safety. We use TF-CBT and play therapy, moving at your child’s pace and never pushing them to share before they’re ready.
Parents are part of the work too. In TF-CBT, a safe caregiver joins sessions to learn how to support their child and to practice the same coping skills at home.
Who it's for
Whether the abuse was recent or in the past, we help young survivors feel safe, ease shame, and reclaim their sense of self.
Nightmares, new fears, withdrawal, anger, or sexualized behavior that is worrying you.
We support teens through the shame, guilt, anger, and fear that can follow an assault.
We help you understand what your child needs, what to say, and how to strengthen your relationship through healing.
Jessica has experience with children in foster care and adoptive families who carry a history of trauma and abuse.
If your child has been hurt, you are not alone. We’re here to walk with your family toward healing.
Why Layers
Jessica is certified in TF-CBT, one of the most researched treatments for children after sexual abuse.
Your child’s safety comes first. Our office is a calm, welcoming place where young people can feel heard.
As mandated reporters, we’re required to report abuse. We’ll walk you through what that means with honesty and care, so you and your child feel supported.
Who you'll work with
Read about each therapist’s experience and approach to care.
Jessica, who has ADHD herself, offers neurodiversity-affirming care for ADHD, autism, and trauma, plus AutPlay for kids, in sensory-friendly sessions without forced eye contact.
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