Child & Teen Trauma Therapy in Plano

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

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

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.