Play Therapy

Play therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy primarily used with children. It utilizes play as a natural medium for communication and self-expression, allowing children to explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences in a safe and supportive environment. Play therapy can be beneficial for children dealing with various issues, including:

Anxiety or depression
Behavioral problems
Trauma or abuse
Family changes (e.g., divorce, adoption)
Medical illnesses or disabilities

Through play therapy, children can develop coping mechanisms, improve self-esteem, and work through challenging life experiences in a developmentally appropriate manner.

All new clients must fill out the intake and consent forms before attending their first session. All sessions will be 50 minutes unless otherwise stated by the counselor. During the intake session, counselors will evaluate the nature of personal needs and difficulties, discover goals for therapy and recommend the course of counseling. For children’s initial sessions, the child’s legal guardian is required to attend.

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Counselors

Emily Burrow

M.MFT, LMFT

Emily Burrow

Emily Burrow received her master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Abilene Christian University and her bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the Metropolitan State University of Denver. She is licensed to practice in the state of Texas.rnrnEmily has a heart for working with individuals, couples and families. She enjoys working with elementary-aged children and adolescents and supporting their parents and families. Emily practices a strategic family systems approach and examines how a child’s behavior functions to communicate something about the system they live in. She collaborates with parents to help them learn to “speak kid” so they can look beyond the behavior’s symptoms to discern the motivating force that drives it.rnrnEmily and her husband have been married for 26 years and have four children.rnrnCall u003ca href=u0022tel:979.703.1808u0022u003e(979) 703-1808u003c/au003e to schedule an appointment with Emily.

Scout Savoy

PhD., Provisionally Licensed Psychologist, LSSP, NCSP

Scout Savoy

Dr. Scout Savoy received his doctorate in Educational Psychology with a Concentration in School Psychology from Mississippi State University. He completed his APA-Accredited doctoral internship at Cypress-Fairbanks ISD where he provided assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and consultation services to students, teachers, and parents across grade levels (PK-12). Dr. Savoy is currently a Provisionally Licensed Psychologist and is supervised by Dr. Jason Hindman (#35187). Dr. Savoy is a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (#72587) and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist.rnrnCurrently, Dr. Savoy provides counseling services to children, adolescents, college students, and parents. His clinical interests include autism, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, Dr. Savoy provides evidence-based parenting strategies to help parents manage behavior at home.

Sarah Savoy

MS, LPC, NCC

Sarah Savoy

Sarah Savoy received her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Mississippi State University and her bachelor’s degree in psychology and international studies from Texas Au0026amp;M University. She is board-certified and a licensed professional counselor licensed in the state of Texas (#84850).rnrnSarah enjoys working with adolescents and adult individuals. She has experience working with severe mental illness and trauma. Her clinical interests include anxiety, depression, and dysfunctional relationships. She also has a passion for working with survivors of sexual abuse and assault. Sarah has worked in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.rnrnSarah utilizes a cognitive behavioral approach to treatment but also integrates other therapeutic approaches to best serve her clients. Sarah works collaboratively with her clients to process problems and move toward growth and healing.rnrnCall u003ca href=u0022tel:979.703.1808u0022u003e(979) 703-1808u003c/au003e to schedule an appointment with Sarah.

Zach Bradford

MA, LPC, LMFT-Supervisor

Zach Bradford

Zach received his bachelor’s degree in biblical studies from Abilene Christian University in 2016. He served as a student pastor for the next four years while finishing his master’s degree and transitioning to therapy. During those four years in ministry, he developed relationships with students and families walking through various life circumstances.rnrnZach has always had a heart for students and families. He enjoys working with them to repair broken bridges of communication. Families are awesome, but every family member experiences things in a unique way. This can be chaotic, or it can be reframed to reflect the beauty of God’s creation.rnrnZach also enjoys working with couples, especially couples that are engaged and looking forward to building a life together. He is certified as a Prepare/Enrich facilitator and enjoys the energy that couples bring to the counseling room. Zach is licensed in Texas as a marriage and family therapist supervisor (#203833) and as a licensed professional counselor (#84828).rnrnZach and his wife have been married for three years.rnrnCall u003ca href=u0022tel:979.703.1808u0022u003e(979) 703-1808u003c/au003e to schedule an appointment with Zach.