Children communicate through play, and our Addison play therapists use that natural language to help your child express emotions, process difficult experiences, and develop healthier coping skills. We provide a safe, nurturing space where children can turn struggles into opportunities for growth and resilience.
This meeting is about getting to know YOU. We want to know you and your story so that we can help you take the next step in your journey.
Now that we know you, we can match you with a therapist that has the skills, passion and experience to help you achieve your goals.
As a solutions-focused practice, we work together with you to develop a treatment plan and achieve your goals.
MS, LPC-Associate, EMDR-Trained
Caroline is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who uses play and activity therapy to create a safe, supportive space for children to express feelings and work through challenging emotions..
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MA, LPC-Associate, EMDR-Trained
Kelsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate experienced in using play therapy and expressive arts to connect with children and foster change. She works collaboratively with parents to provide holistic support to the whole family.
MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR-Trained
Hannah is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Practice Director at Mosaic Way who supports families and helps coordinate care for children in play therapy.
Also serves as Practice Director at Mosaic Way
Virtual Receptionist
Lauren is our Virtual Receptionist and is often the first friendly voice you’ll connect with. She’ll help you get scheduled and answer questions as you begin play therapy.
Families across North Dallas, Addison, and West Plano want the same thing for their children: to feel safe, understood, and able to handle big feelings. In a corridor defined by competitive, high-achieving schools — Plano ISD, Richardson ISD, Dallas ISD, and Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD — and neighborhoods like Bent Tree, Prestonwood, Willow Bend, and Canyon Creek, kids feel pressure too. Across ZIP codes like 75252, 75254, 75024, and 75080, children may struggle to put into words what a divorce, a move, a loss, or a hard year at school stirs up.
At Mosaic Way Counseling, our Addison–North Dallas play therapists give children a developmentally appropriate way to process and heal. Play is a child’s natural language, and through it kids build emotional regulation, confidence, and connection. We collaborate closely with parents — the busy, involved families of this community — so you’re never left guessing about progress.
We welcome families from Addison, Far North Dallas, West Plano, Richardson, and Carrollton, with sessions in a warm, thoughtfully equipped play space on Preston Road, minutes from Addison Circle and the Galleria area. For many children, early emotional support is what helps them grow into confident, secure adults.
Choosing Mosaic Way for play therapy means choosing a team rooted in the Addison and North Dallas community that understands the world your child is growing up in. If your child is struggling and you’re not sure where to turn, a free consultation is a low-pressure first step.
Play Therapy is an evidence-based counseling approach designed specifically for children. Because children often lack the vocabulary to express complex emotions, play becomes their primary language for communication. Through structured games, creative activities, art, and imaginative play, trained therapists help children explore their feelings, make sense of their experiences, and develop healthier ways to cope.
How Play Therapy Works
In play therapy, the therapist creates a safe, accepting environment where the child leads the play. Through careful observation and guided interaction, the therapist helps the child process emotions, practice new behaviors, and build confidence. Sessions typically last 50 minutes, and most children begin showing positive changes within 8-12 sessions.
Issues Play Therapy Can Help With
Play therapy is most commonly used with children ages 3-12. For older children and adolescents, we may incorporate activity-based therapy or transition to more traditional talk therapy approaches, depending on the child’s developmental level and preferences.
While play therapy looks like play on the surface, it is a structured therapeutic process guided by a trained therapist. The therapist carefully observes the child’s play themes, emotions, and behaviors, using specific techniques to help the child process experiences and develop coping skills. It is purposeful, intentional, and backed by research.
Your Mosaic Way therapist will provide regular updates and parent consultations throughout the treatment process. Progress may show up as improved behavior at home or school, better emotional regulation, increased confidence, or reduced anxiety. Your therapist will help you recognize and celebrate these changes.
Typically, the child meets one-on-one with the therapist during play therapy sessions. However, parents are involved through regular consultation sessions where the therapist shares observations, progress, and strategies you can use at home. In some cases, parent-child interaction sessions may be incorporated.
This is very common, especially for younger children who may not understand what therapy is. Our therapists are experienced at building rapport with reluctant children. The play-based approach naturally engages children, and most kids look forward to sessions within the first few visits.
Getting started with therapy is easy. Simply book an appointment with one of our therapists, and they will guide you through the process. They will conduct an initial assessment to determine your needs and develop a personalized treatment plan, and will work with you to ensure that you are comfortable and supported throughout the process.
Address: 18383 Preston Road, Suite 427, Dallas, TX 75252
