Play Therapy for Families in Plano, TX
When your child is struggling, it can be hard to know what they need—or what you’re supposed to do next.
At Lily Pad Child & Adolescent Counseling, we help Plano families navigate anxiety, big emotions, behavioral challenges, difficult transitions, and the moments when your child simply doesn’t seem like themselves. Through Child-Centered Play Therapy, we give children a safe, supportive place to express what they may not yet have the words to explain—and help parents feel more confident about the path forward.
Lily Pad is located nearby in Frisco, just a short drive north from Plano.
You Know Your Child Best
Maybe the meltdowns are happening more often, your child is suddenly anxious, struggling at school, withdrawing from friends, or getting frustrated by seemingly small things.
Or maybe you can’t point to one specific problem—you just know something feels different. You don’t need to have everything figured out before asking for help; we support children and families facing anxiety, emotional dysregulation, behavioral concerns, ADHD, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, family changes, friendship difficulties, and more.
Sometimes the first step is simply having someone help you understand what your child may be trying to communicate.
Why Plano Families Choose Lily Pad
Child therapy is at the heart of what we do, and our team is specifically trained to support children and the people raising them.
Using developmentally appropriate, evidence-based approaches like Child-Centered Play Therapy, we help kids express emotions, process experiences, and build healthier coping skills. Rather than expecting children to explain everything with words, we meet them where they are—through play.
Our goal is to help your child feel safe, understood, and more confident while giving you greater clarity and support as a parent.
Support for Kids Growing Up in Plano
Growing up brings plenty of change, from school and friendships to activities, family transitions, and increasing social pressures.
For children in Plano ISD and other local schools, stress may show up at home as meltdowns, withdrawal, sleep changes, or feeling overwhelmed by things they once handled more easily. These behaviors are often signs that something feels difficult beneath the surface.
Play Therapy gives children space to work through those experiences while building healthier ways to understand, express, and regulate their emotions.
Common Reasons Plano Parents Reach Out
Play Therapy can support children experiencing:
- Anxiety & stress
- Big or dysregulated emotions
- Behavioral challenges
- ADHD or ODD
- School difficulties
- Social skills and friendship struggles
- Low self-esteem
- Trauma & PTSD
- Grief & loss
- Aggression or power struggles
- Sibling conflict
- Divorce or family changes
Not sure whether what you’re seeing fits neatly into one of these categories? That’s okay. A free parent consultation gives us an opportunity to hear what’s happening and determine whether Play Therapy may be a good fit.
Why Play Therapy Works
Play is a child’s natural language. In Child-Centered Play Therapy, children can explore emotions, practice choices, work through frustration, and build confidence in a space where they feel safe and accepted. Over time, these experiences can lead to stronger emotional regulation, resilience, self-esteem, and healthier coping skills outside the playroom.
Support for Parents, Too
Helping your child often means helping you feel more confident as well. Through Parent Training & Support and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), we help caregivers better understand behavior, strengthen communication, and respond with empathy and healthy boundaries. The goal is a stronger connection with your child and practical tools you can continue using at home.
Play Therapy Near Plano
Lily Pad Child & Adolescent Counseling is located at 7000 Parkwood Blvd, Suite A200 in Frisco, TX, convenient to many families in North and West Plano. Our location is easily accessible from the Dallas North Tollway corridor. You’ll find a practice focused specifically on helping children and the people raising them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a Play Therapy office in Plano?
Our physical office is located nearby in Frisco. We regularly welcome children and families from Plano and other surrounding North Texas communities.
Do you work with children who attend Plano schools?
Yes. We work with children from public, private, and other educational settings, including families within the Plano ISD community. School anxiety, peer relationships, academic stress, and emotional regulation are all common reasons parents reach out.
What ages do you see for Play Therapy?
Our Child Therapy services are designed for children ages 3–14. During your initial parent consultation, we’ll help determine whether Child-Centered Play Therapy is the right fit for your child.
Your Child Doesn’t Have to Navigate This Alone
You don’t need to wait until you’re certain something is “wrong” before reaching out. If your instincts are telling you your child could use extra support, we’re here to listen, help you understand what may be happening, and give your child a safe place to grow.