Specialties · Plano office and Texas telehealth
Help for kids and teens whose anger comes out as outbursts, defiance, or shutting down. We help them understand the feeling and handle it better.
In person or online
Plano office, Texas telehealth
Evidence-based
research-backed approaches
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Overview
When your child’s anger takes over, home can start to feel like a minefield. Maybe small things set off big explosions, homework time ends in yelling, or your teen slams the door and won’t talk. You’re not a bad parent, and your child isn’t a bad kid. Anger usually means something underneath needs attention.
At Layers Counseling Specialists, we help children and teens understand what’s behind their anger and learn healthier ways to handle it. We work with families at our Plano office and online across Texas.
Anger is a normal emotion. It’s a signal that something feels wrong, unfair, or overwhelming. For kids who don’t yet have the words or tools to cope, it can come out as outbursts, defiance, or withdrawal. Often it’s covering other feelings, like worry, sadness, or embarrassment.
We go beyond managing behavior. We help kids understand their feelings and build skills that last, using play therapy for younger children, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for older kids and teens, and art and movement along the way.
Who it's for
Frequent outbursts, constant irritability, or trouble handling frustration.
Pressure at school, friendship problems, or bullying that shows up as anger at home.
Constant pushback, aggression, or power struggles that leave everyone exhausted.
Worry, fear, or perfectionism that comes out as anger or shutting down.
Divorce, grief, a move, or a new school.
Children with ADHD or autism who need support with regulation and social skills.
Why Layers
We blend proven methods with games, art, and movement, so therapy feels doable for kids.
Your child learns coping skills, and you learn strategies to use at home, so the progress sticks.
Jessica Morales, LPC-Associate, is warm and patient, and she’s good at helping kids feel safe enough to talk about what’s really going on.
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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Alesha uses play therapy, AutPlay, and sandtray to help neurodivergent kids and teens handle big feelings, with sensory friendly sessions and parents as partners.
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A free 15-minute video call with the clinician you want to work with. Ask anything about their approach, scheduling, or fees before you commit.
