Child Trauma Therapy & Counseling in Plano, TX

Understanding Childhood Trauma

Childhood trauma isn't just about the event itself—it's the lasting impact of a frightening experience that felt too big to handle. When a child's world feels unsafe, it can reshape how they think, feel, and behave. Our trauma therapy for kids in Plano helps make sense of these reactions, providing a path back to feeling secure, regulated, and confident.

Common Sources of Trauma:

Accidents, injuries, or scary medical procedures
The loss of a loved one or pet
Bullying, social rejection, or school stress
Witnessing violence or conflict at home
Natural disasters or community violence
Neglect or emotional abuse

Child Trauma Therapy & Counseling in Plano, TX

Signs Your Child May Need Trauma Support

Trauma can look different in every child. You might notice:

Increased anxiety, clinginess, or new fears
Anger, irritability, or intense emotional outbursts
Trouble sleeping, nightmares, or changes in appetite
Withdrawing from friends, family, or activities they once loved
"Re-enacting" the event through play or drawing
Physical complaints like stomachaches with no medical cause
Feeling hopeless, guilty, or saying negative things about themselves

Our Approach to Trauma Treatment

Healing from trauma requires a nervous-system-aware approach. Our Plano therapists are experts in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Play Therapy for trauma, and other somatic and expressive techniques.

Our therapy process focuses on helping your child:

Regulate Their Body & Emotions: Learn to calm their "fight, flight, or freeze" response and manage big feelings.
Process the Memory Gently: Make sense of the scary event in a way that reduces its power, often without detailed talking.
Rebuild Safety & Trust: Restore their sense of security in the world and in their relationships with others.
Develop Resilience & Coping Skills: Build a toolkit of strategies to handle future stress and challenges.

Therapists at Layers Counseling Specialists in Plano, TX

Who We Help: Children & Teens Navigating Life's Hardest Moments

At Layers Counseling in Plano, we support young people who have faced overwhelming experiences. We help:

Children & Teens After a Single Scary Event: Such as a car accident, dog bite, or natural disaster that left them feeling shaken and unsafe.
Kids Struggling with Grief & Loss: Those having a difficult time coping with the death of a family member, friend, or pet.
Young Witnesses to Violence or Conflict: Children impacted by seeing or hearing frightening events at home or in their community.
Survivors of Bullying or Relational Trauma: Teens and kids struggling with self-esteem and anxiety after being mistreated by peers.
Children with Medical Trauma: Those feeling anxious and fearful after hospital stays, surgeries, or a serious diagnosis.
Families Feeling Stuck: Parents who see their child struggling but feel unsure how to help them move forward.

If your child is struggling to cope, we can help them find their way back.

Why Choose Our Plano Practice?

When your child is hurting, you need a specialist who understands the deep impact of trauma.

Trauma-Informed Experts: Our therapists have advanced training in childhood trauma. We use proven, nervous-system-friendly methods like TF-CBT and somatic play therapy.
A Safe Harbor for Big Feelings: We create a space where your child is fully accepted. There is no "bad" behavior here, only communication we work to understand.
We Involve & Empower You: You are your child's most important resource. We provide you with the knowledge and tools to support their healing every day.
Evidence-Based & Creative: We blend the most effective trauma therapies with play, art, and movement to connect with kids on their level.
Rooted in the Plano Community: We are your local neighbors, dedicated to the long-term health and resilience of families in our community.

Trust your child's healing to a team that specializes in this work.