Focused clinician, supervised by Deisy Ybarra, LPC-S, RPT-S
Alesha uses play therapy, AutPlay, and sandtray to help neurodivergent kids and teens handle big feelings, with sensory friendly sessions and parents as partners.
Children, teens, young adults, and parents
ages served
$100 per session
50-minute sessions
in person in Plano and online across Texas
Hi, I'm Alesha. I help neurodivergent kids and teens feel understood, and I help their parents feel less alone.
Maybe your child holds it together all day at school, then falls apart the minute they get in the car. Maybe a scratchy shirt, a loud room, or a change in plans can send the whole evening sideways. Maybe your teen is tired of hearing "just focus" or "try harder" and has started to believe something is wrong with them. You're doing your best, and you might be worn out from explaining your child to everyone around you. Your child isn't broken, and you're not doing it wrong.
During my counseling training, I completed internships in elementary, middle, and high schools. I saw how often neurodivergent kids get called defiant, lazy, or difficult when really their nervous system was overwhelmed or they needed things explained a different way. I also saw how much changed when one adult took the time to understand them. That's the adult I want to be for your child.
Curious whether we'd click?
A free 15-minute video call to talk through what's going on, whether I'm the right fit, and what the first few sessions could look like.
Book a free consult
My approach is person centered, which means I meet your child where they are and follow their lead. In my office, your child can move, fidget, sit on the floor, or take a break whenever they need to. They don't have to make eye contact or sit still to be doing therapy. And if they love dinosaurs, trains, or a favorite video game, that comes into the room with us.
For kids, therapy with me looks a lot like play, and that's on purpose. Play is how children make sense of their world. Approaches I use include:
Child Centered Play Therapy: Your child leads the play while I follow, helping them work through feelings and build confidence in a way that feels natural.
AutPlay Therapy: An approach built for autistic and neurodivergent kids. It uses play and parent involvement to build skills like managing big feelings, handling transitions, and connecting with others.
Sandtray therapy: Kids and teens build scenes in a tray of sand using small figures. It gives them a way to show what's going on inside without needing the words.
For teens and young adults, I bring in creative, hands on activities, so they don't have to sit across from an adult and talk the whole time.
I also partner closely with parents. We'll talk about the real moments, like hard mornings, homework battles, and bedtime, and you'll leave with tools that fit your child.
Specialties & modalities
Licensure and education
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate), supervised by Deisy Ybarra, LPC-S, RPT-S
Master of Science in School Counseling, Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Illinois College
Advanced training
Registered Play Therapist (RPT) training (in progress)
AutPlay Therapy (in progress)
Child Centered Play Therapy
Nondirective sandtray therapy
Play Therapy with Traumatized Children and Families
Professional involvement
Helped train graduate counseling students in play therapy and counseling skills
Copresenter, Illinois School Counseling Association (2025)
Member, American Counseling Association
Outside the therapy room, I'm usually spending time with my fiancé, my family, and my pets. I have three dogs and two cats, so life is never boring! I recently moved to Texas from Illinois, and I love trying new places around Dallas, being outdoors, traveling, and getting lost in a good book. I also have a soft spot for anything pink, cute, and a little bit sparkly.
My friends would describe me as caring, trustworthy, and fun, and I bring all three into every session. Most of all, I want every child and family I work with to know they are worthy of being heard, understood, and accepted exactly as they are.
If you're not sure where to start, I offer a free 15 minute consultation. It's a chance to share what's been going on, ask questions, and see if I feel like the right fit for your family.
Ready when you are
No pressure and no paperwork, just a conversation.
