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Lily Pad Child & Adolescent Counseling

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Lily Pad Child & Adolescent Counseling

Counseling for children, teens, and parents: Because growing up is hard work (and we could all use a little help).

We're here to support your family in finding calm waters and smooth sailing, one lily pad at a time.

11/21/2025

New on the Lily Pad blog!
Our amazing therapist Lauren Walter just wrote a beautiful, heartfelt piece on the power of family dinners and why these simple moments matter more than we think.

In a world that feels busier by the day (where meals happen in the car and schedules overlap like spaghetti noodles), Lauren reminds us that gathering at the table isn’t a luxury…it’s connection. It’s belonging. It’s where kids feel seen, valued, and safe.

Her newest post, “Table Talk: The Art of Family Dinners,” explores how shared meals support emotional development at every age from wiggly preschoolers to screen-loving teens and how caregivers can bring presence, empathy, and curiosity to the table.

If you’ve been wanting to make dinner time feel more meaningful (or simply less chaotic), this one is full of gentle, practical guidance.
Read it on the blog today!

11/05/2025

When your child’s emotions run high, it’s easy to get pulled right into the storm. But what if you could be the calm in the chaos instead?

This week on the Lily Pad blog, Lauren Walter, LPC-Associate, shares A Play Therapist’s Guide to How to Stay Calm When Your Child Isn’t.

Lauren explores how parents can be the thermostat, setting the emotional tone, rather than the thermometer that reacts to it.

In this post, you’ll learn how to:
• Pause before reacting
• Anchor your body and breath
• Use calm, steady tones
• Set limits with compassion
• Model regulation your child can mirror

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being present.

Read the full blog here: https://lilypad-counseling.com/blog/a-play-therapists-guide-to-how-to-stay-calm-when-your-child-isnt/

10/31/2025

🎃Happy Halloween!👻How are you and your family celebrating this year? Spooky movie night in? Trick or Treating until you can't feel your feet? Let us know below!
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10/29/2025

Happy National Cat Day!
Cats aren’t just cute and cuddly, they can actually make a big difference in a child’s emotional world. Here are just a few ways our feline friends support children’s mental health:
1. Emotional Regulation
The gentle purr and calm presence of a cat can help kids self-soothe and find comfort after a tough day.
2. Companionship & Connection
Cats provide steady, nonjudgmental companionship helping kids feel less lonely and more understood.
3. Safe Emotional Outlet
Many children find it easier to open up to their pets. Cats often become trusted “listeners” during hard moments.
4. Responsibility & Routine
Feeding, brushing, and caring for a cat helps kids build structure, consistency, and confidence.
5. Empathy Development
Taking care of a pet teaches kids to tune into others’ needs and feelings, a big part of emotional intelligence.
6. Stress Relief
Petting a cat actually lowers stress hormones and boosts oxytocin, the “feel-good” chemical that helps us relax.

🐾 Whether it’s through purrs, play, or presence, cats remind kids that love doesn’t always need words.

10/22/2025

At Lily Pad, we’re all about helping families grow closer and live happier lives. Because let’s be honest, parenting is hard work! No matter how much you love your kids, it can be a tough job. None of us can do it alone (even us play therapists!).

10/17/2025

You can’t pour from an empty cup—so fill yours first!

Just like putting on your own oxygen mask first on an airplane, you can’t give patience, love, and acceptance to your child if you’re not offering it to yourself first.

Take a deep breath. Give yourself grace. The more you care for YOU, the more you can show up fully for your little one.

What’s one way you’re filling your cup today?

10/08/2025

Every child deserves a space where they can be fully themselves — especially neurodivergent children.
In Child-Centered Play Therapy, children don’t have to mask, perform, or change who they are. Instead, they’re met with safety, acceptance, and freedom to express themselves through play.

At Lily Pad, we celebrate each child’s strengths, creativity, and unique way of seeing the world.

Read our latest blog by Lauren Walter, LPC-Associate, “Sensory, Safe, and Seen: Play Therapy & the Neurodivergent Child,” to learn how CCPT helps neurodivergent kids feel truly understood and supported.

https://lilypad-counseling.com/blog/sensory-safe-and-seen-play-therapy-the-neurodivergent-child/

10/01/2025

Ever feel like your child’s play space is overflowing with toys—but they still say, “I’m bored”?

In our latest blog, Lauren Walter, LPC-Associate & Play Therapist, shares how to simplify your child’s play space with toys that truly matter. Instead of more toys, focus on the right ones:
✨ Expression toys like dolls, art supplies, sand & water play
✨ Problem-solving toys like blocks, magnetic tiles & dress-up props
✨ Creative outlets like music and storytelling

Lauren also gives tips for parents—like rotating toys to reduce overwhelm, making play choices accessible, and observing what your child naturally gravitates toward.

Read the full blog: https://lilypad-counseling.com/blog/play-with-purpose/

09/27/2025

Meet Emaan Allawala, MS, LPC Associate, and fantastic play therapist!

09/24/2025

Parents, tired of daily screen-time battles? In our latest blog, Lauren Walter, LPC-Associate & Play Therapist, shares how Child-Centered Play Therapy helps you see beyond the screen and reconnect with your child.

Read more: https://lilypad-counseling.com/blog/beyond-the-screen/

09/19/2025

Ever feel like your child is suddenly “acting out” for no reason? It might be a sign of disequilibrium—a natural stage of growth.

In our latest blog, Lauren Walter, LPC-Associate & Play Therapist, explains what disequilibrium is and how play therapy helps kids move through it with resilience.

Check it out: https://lilypad-counseling.com/blog/riding-the-waves-of-child-development/

09/17/2025

Settling into the school year isn’t easy for every child, and that’s okay.

At Lily Pad, we use play therapy to help kids build emotional regulation skills, resilience, and self-worth, so they can feel confident and capable as the school year unfolds. Whether your child struggles with aggression in preschool, ADHD in 6th grade, or low self-confidence as they navigate high school challenges, we are on this journey with you.

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7000 Parkwood Boulevard A200
Frisco, TX
75034

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Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 7pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm

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http://lilypad-counseling.com/

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