Melissa Cook, MS LPC RPT

02/03/2026

Truth is play therapy is an evidence based, developmentally appropriate form of counseling. In here, I’m tracking themes and providing a space for a child to solve problems and test limits using toys in a safe space. Cute? Yes Clinical? Also yes

02/02/2026

Kids heal in the language they actually speak—play.
International Play Therapy Week, let’s go. 🎲🧸

01/31/2026

Texas ice hit pause, but life after hit fast‑forward. ❄️⏱️ Back from my much‑needed quiet and so grateful you’re still here.

01/21/2026

You want secure relationships but struggle to have secure conversations.

01/16/2026

Your kid isn’t too sensitive… their nervous system hasn’t learned to fake it yet (like adults do)

01/13/2026

You’re not ‘overthinking.’ You’re hostage to your attachment system every time someone takes too long to text back.

12/31/2025

You think you’re so special… and honestly, that’s the assignment for 2026.

After years of talking down to myself, I’m retiring self-hate as a coping mechanism and replacing it with this mantra:
“you think you’re so special… and you are."

In 2026, I’m:
• Choosing self-compassion over constant self-dragging.
• Treating my weirdness, softness, and scars as proof that I’m one-of-a-kind, not “too much.
• Letting my inner critic sit down so my self-worth can finally speak up.

If you’ve ever felt “not enough” and “too much” in the same week, this one’s for you too. We’re not delusional; we’re finally learning to see ourselves clearly—special, flawed, healing, and still worthy.

❤️

12/21/2025

11/27/2025

11/23/2025

Holiday prep mode. Caffeinated, boundaries locked, let’s roll.

11/17/2025

Healthy relationships aren’t built on saying yes to everything — they’re built on mutual respect for each other’s no.
Boundaries aren’t walls to keep people out; they’re the guardrails that keep connection safe. When you set a boundary, you’re not pushing someone away — you’re showing them how to stay close to you in a healthy way.
Boundaries protect love, not limit it. - Melissa 🧡