Dandelion Family Counseling, PLLC

Dandelion Family Counseling, PLLC Experts in ADHD & Autistic kids ages 4-13, both individual & group therapy. Southpark & Huntersville

Children-Teens

Registered Play Therapist

I love working with defiant teens, overwhelmed parents, and specialize with Aspergers, ADHD & so much more!

Words worth holding onto this Good Friday. đź’™
04/03/2026

Words worth holding onto this Good Friday. đź’™

Today is World Autism Day! Let's move beyond awareness and even acceptance... and toward a world where every Autistic pe...
04/02/2026

Today is World Autism Day!

Let's move beyond awareness and even acceptance... and toward a world where every Autistic person is celebrated, included, and valued for exactly who they are!

April Fool's in a neurodivergent household can different. Still do it, but make sure you have rules that make it work fo...
04/01/2026

April Fool's in a neurodivergent household can different. Still do it, but make sure you have rules that make it work for everyone. Humor doesn't have to be chaotic or stressful to be funny.

03/31/2026

Kids aren’t “just playing” when they pick up dolls; they’re practicing empathy in real time!

Through imaginative play, children learn to:
• See the world from someone else’s perspective
• Understand feelings and emotions
• Practice caring, nurturing, and problem-solving

Those little conversations and storylines? They’re building big social skills.

We love shining a spotlight on our therapists and the incredible work they do every day. Take Geoff, for example, one of...
03/30/2026

We love shining a spotlight on our therapists and the incredible work they do every day. Take Geoff, for example, one of the most dedicated members of our team. He loves what he does, and it shows!

A tantrum and a meltdown might look similar from the outside, but they have very different causes, and they need very di...
03/27/2026

A tantrum and a meltdown might look similar from the outside, but they have very different causes, and they need very different responses from us.

Neither means your child is bad. Neither means you're failing. It just means they're human, and they need your calm more than your correction. Save this for the next time you're not sure which one you're dealing with. And share it with a parent who needs it today.

ADHD isn't just about focus. For adults, it can show up in the way time feels slippery, emotions hit like a freight trai...
03/26/2026

ADHD isn't just about focus. For adults, it can show up in the way time feels slippery, emotions hit like a freight train, and a pile of unopened mail can feel genuinely overwhelming.

Many ADHD adults find therapy life-changing (not because something is wrong with them, but because they finally get a space to understand how their brain works).

03/25/2026

Behind every session is a therapist who’s deeply committed to their craft! We’re so grateful for this team and the care they provide every single day.

We’re proud to share that all of our clinicians are either Registered Play Therapists (RPTs) or actively working toward their certification. This means your child is supported by professionals who have specialized training in play therapy, using developmentally appropriate, evidence-based approaches to help children express, process, and grow.

Nature has a way of meeting us exactly where we are.For neurodiverse individuals, spending time in the wilderness can be...
03/24/2026

Nature has a way of meeting us exactly where we are.

For neurodiverse individuals, spending time in the wilderness can be so much more than a fun outing. It can support focus, calm the nervous system, build motor skills, and spark genuine connection.

The latest Dandelion blog dives deep into WHY the wild works, and how you can bring more of it into your life or your child's.

Check it out here 👉 https://bit.ly/4d6qT1C

Allergy season is here... and so is your reminder that it might be showing up in ways you don't expect.For neurodivergen...
03/23/2026

Allergy season is here... and so is your reminder that it might be showing up in ways you don't expect.

For neurodivergent kids, allergy symptoms don't always look like sneezing. If your child's behavior seems "off" this time of year, allergies may be playing a bigger role than you realize.

You know your child. Trust that instinct.

Talk to your pediatrician or allergist if you suspect seasonal allergies are affecting how your child feels... and behaves.

Today is World Down Syndrome Day!Every person with Down syndrome brings unique gifts, joy, and strength to our world. Le...
03/21/2026

Today is World Down Syndrome Day!

Every person with Down syndrome brings unique gifts, joy, and strength to our world. Let's celebrate inclusion, acceptance, and the incredible individuals who remind us that every life is full of possibility.

Welcome to the first day of spring!Time spent outside makes people healthier, happier, and better able to pay attention....
03/20/2026

Welcome to the first day of spring!

Time spent outside makes people healthier, happier, and better able to pay attention.

There's something powerful about stepping outside... the fresh air, the movement, the shift in perspective. For kids and adults alike, nature has a way of resetting us in ways that nothing else quite can.

As we head into this new season, we're encouraging families to get outside in whatever way works best. Big adventures or quiet moments in the backyard. Be intentional; it all has value.

Address

5950 Fairview Road Suite 770
Charlotte, NC
28210

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+17044577834

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