Counseling for Children in Wylie

At Wylie Counseling & Wellness, we offer specialized counseling for children in a setting created just for them.

Children don’t process emotions the way adults do. They rarely sit down and explain their anxiety, anger, or sadness in clear language. Instead, they communicate through behavior, play, and connection.

That’s why our Wylie office includes a dedicated play therapy room designed specifically for child counseling.

This is not a shared office with a few toys in the corner. It is an intentional therapeutic space where children feel safe enough to express what they’re carrying.

Why Play Therapy Is Effective for Children

Play is a child’s natural language.

Through clinically guided play therapy, children are able to:

• Express emotions they don’t yet have words for

• Process anxiety, grief, trauma, or major life transitions

• Develop emotional regulation skills

• Improve frustration tolerance

• Strengthen confidence and resilience

• Improve behavior at home and school

When we address the emotional root, behavior often shifts naturally.

We do not “just play.” Our therapists use evidence-based interventions with clear treatment goals tailored to your child.

Our Dedicated Playroom in Wylie

Our Wylie location features a thoughtfully designed play therapy room equipped to support:

• Emotional expression

• Sensory regulation

• Trauma processing

• Social skill development

• Parent-child connection

• Sand tray therapy and creative expression

This environment allows our therapists to meet children exactly where they are developmentally while still maintaining structure and clinical direction.

What We Help With

Our child counselors work with children experiencing:

• Anxiety

• Behavioral challenges

• ADHD-related concerns

• School stress or school refusal

• Divorce or blended family transitions

• Grief and loss

• Trauma

• Social struggles

We also actively partner with parents. Counseling for children is most effective when parents are supported with practical tools to reinforce growth at home.

What to Expect

Your child’s first session focuses on relationship-building and assessment. From there, treatment is structured, goal-oriented, and paced appropriately for your child’s needs.

Parents can expect:

• Ongoing communication

• Parent sessions when appropriate

• Clear strategies for home support

Our goal is not quick fixes. It’s lasting emotional health.

If your child is struggling, early support makes a difference.

Wylie Counseling & Wellness
Call 972-742-7038 to schedule an appointment.