Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Counselor in Dallas, TX
With over 25 years of experience in private practice since 2006, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist serving North Dallas and surrounding areas. My practice focuses on providing compassionate counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and families, utilizing specialized approaches such as play therapy for younger clients and activity therapy for older children and teens. I hold a Masters degree in Counseling and Student Services from the University of North Texas, and my expertise includes grief counseling, chronic health issues, anxiety, trauma, and bereavement support. Recognized in 2025 as a DFW Childs Mom-Approved Play Therapist, I maintain a therapeutic environment that combines traditional counseling with innovative techniques like sandtray therapy and art therapy.My practice incorporates both in-person sessions in a welcoming office space and HIPAA-compliant telehealth options for client convenience. Having worked with organizations like Cancer Support Community of North Texas, I bring extensive experience in supporting individuals through cancer-related challenges and loss. My therapeutic approach prioritizes building strong client relationships while leveraging proven cognitive behavioral techniques to foster personal growth and resilience. As a community-focused practitioner, I also contribute through volunteer work and plan to introduce therapy dog services with my certified therapy dog Winnie. I remain committed to continuous professional development and active membership in the Association for Play Therapy.
Services
Play Therapy
Art Therapy
Grief Counseling
Family Counseling
Telehealth Services
Trauma Therapy
Bereavement Support
Anxiety Management
Chronic Illness Counseling
Child Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of counseling experience with specialized training in play therapy
- Our telehealth services provide accessible care through HIPAA-compliant platforms
- We specialize in grief counseling and support for chronic health challenges
- Our cognitive behavioral approach focuses on practical, evidence-based techniques
- We maintain active professional membership in the Association for Play Therapy
Associations and certifications
- Association for Play Therapy
Services
Play Therapy
Specialized counseling for children ages 3-11 using therapeutic play to express emotions and process trauma. Our dedicated playroom contains developmentally appropriate tools to help children communicate nonverbally. This evidence-based approach helps young clients develop coping skills and emotional regulation through guided play activities. Parents receive regular progress updates and educational resources throughout their child's treatment.
Grief Counseling
Compassionate support for individuals and families navigating loss through both individual and group therapy. Our approach addresses sudden loss, illness-related bereavement, and complex grief patterns. We incorporate cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients process emotions and develop healthy coping strategies. With over two decades of experience, including work at Cancer Support Community, we provide specialized guidance through the grieving process.
Telehealth Services
Secure remote counseling sessions conducted through HIPAA-compliant video platforms. This service offers flexibility for clients unable to attend in-person sessions while maintaining confidentiality. Telehealth maintains the same therapeutic standards as office visits, with continuity of care and treatment planning. Ideal for busy professionals, caregivers, or clients with mobility challenges seeking convenient mental health support.
Family Counseling
Therapeutic sessions addressing family dynamics, communication challenges, and relationship healing. We work with multi-generational families to resolve conflicts and strengthen connections. The approach targets specific issues like separation anxiety, parenting challenges, and adjustment disorders while building on existing family strengths. Regular progress evaluations ensure treatment goals align with the family's evolving needs.
Art Therapy
Therapeutic sessions for preteens and adolescents using art, games, and structured activities to express emotions. Our Art/Activity Room provides a safe space for teens to explore feelings through creative expression. This approach helps develop coping skills for anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem issues. Parent consultations are included to discuss progress and reinforce therapeutic gains in the home environment.
People
Laurie Petty
Licensed Professional Counselor & Registered Play Therapist
With over 25 years of experience, Laurie specializes in counseling children, adolescents, and adults. She received her Master's in Counseling from the University of North Texas in 1999 and has worked with organizations like Cancer Support Community of North Texas, focusing on grief counseling and support for families impacted by chronic illness.
Questions
What counseling services do you offer?
We provide play therapy for children, art therapy for teens, and traditional counseling for adults, specializing in grief, trauma, anxiety, and chronic illness.
Is telehealth available?
Yes, we offer secure video sessions through our HIPAA-compliant platform for clients who prefer remote counseling options.
What makes your counseling approach unique?
Our practice combines cognitive behavioral techniques with creative therapies and emphasizes personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's specific needs.
Do you work with families?
Yes, we provide family counseling services to improve communication and address relationship dynamics across all age groups.
How experienced are you in grief counseling?
With over two decades of experience, including bereavement group facilitation at Cancer Support Community, we specialize in evidence-based grief and loss therapy.
