Specialties · Plano office and Texas telehealth
Trauma therapy for children and teens whose world stopped feeling safe. We help kids feel steady again, with parents involved every step of the way.
In person or online
Plano office, Texas telehealth
Evidence-based
research-backed approaches
At a glance
When something frightening happens, children often show it before they can say it: new fears, sleep problems, anger, or a child who doesn’t seem like themselves anymore. Those reactions make sense. With the right support, and with parents involved, kids can feel safe and steady again.
Ordinary stress
A trauma reaction
Upset for a few days, then back to normal
Changes that last weeks or keep growing
A bad night here and there
Nightmares or fear of going to sleep
Plays like before
Acts out what happened again and again in play or drawings
Can talk about it when asked
Avoids anything that brings it to mind, or panics
Normal energy and appetite
Stomachaches, headaches or appetite changes with no medical cause
You don’t have to be sure it’s trauma to reach out.
On this page
Overview
When something frightening happens, children often show it before they can say it: new fears, sleep problems, anger, or a child who just doesn’t seem like themselves anymore. Those reactions make sense, and with the right support, kids can heal.
At Layers Counseling Specialists, we help children and teens work through hard experiences at their own pace, in a space that feels safe. We see families at our Plano office and online across Texas.
Trauma looks different in every child. You might notice:
If you’ve noticed some of these, it’s worth talking with someone. You don’t have to be sure it’s trauma to reach out.
We use approaches built for children and teens, including trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and play therapy, blended with art and movement to meet kids where they are.
Who it's for
A car accident, a dog bite, a storm, or a hospital stay that left your child shaken.
Children struggling after the death of a family member, friend, or pet.
Kids affected by frightening things they saw or heard at home or in the community.
Children and teens whose confidence was shaken by the way others treated them.
Children with a history of trauma, and the families who are helping them heal.
If you can see your child hurting but don’t know how to help, we’ll guide you too.
For adults with trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
We use approaches built for children and teens, including trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT) and play therapy, blended with art and movement.
Children learn to settle the fight, flight or freeze response with tools that fit their age.
Gently, and often without talking through every detail, so the memory loses its hold.
We help children trust the world and the people around them again.
Kids leave with skills they can use the next time life gets hard.
Parents are part of healing, and we give you the understanding and tools to help every day. Learn more about TF-CBT and play therapy. For adults with trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
Why Layers
Jessica Morales, LPC-Associate, is certified in TF-CBT and trained in play therapy. Isaac Rosas, LMSW, brings trauma-informed care and 13 years of supporting children and families in public schools.
We see behavior as communication. Your child won’t be judged here, only understood.
You’re your child’s most important support. We’ll give you the understanding and tools to help every day.
A 15-minute video call with the therapist. Ask about their approach, scheduling and fees. Most people start within about a week.
Fifty minutes with you on what happened, what has changed and what your child enjoys.
Early sessions focus on comfort and trust, through play, art or conversation.
Your child learns calming skills first, and you learn how to support them at home.
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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Isaac offers ERP for OCD and anxiety in English or Spanish, plus trauma-informed care, for children, teens, and adults. His warm, structured style comes from 13 years in public schools.
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Waitlist
Book a free consultYes. A single frightening event, like a car accident or a dog bite, can leave a child shaken, and therapy helps.
Only when they are ready. Many children work through it in play and art first.
Yes. We support children after the death of a family member, friend or pet, including sudden or traumatic losses.
Yes. Read more in Trauma in adopted children.
Yes. Sessions happen at our Plano office or by secure video from anywhere in Texas. Younger children often do best in person in our playroom.
We are private pay, so nothing goes through your insurance unless you choose to submit it. We can give you a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement, and HSA and FSA cards work.
Next step
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.
