Counseling for Children
That Partners With You
We create a nurturing space for your child to gently unpack their big feelings and life’s extras, so you can breathe easier and focus on helping them to succeed in their adventures both now and as they grow.
We offer in-person therapy at our Cedar Park office, conveniently located to serve clients from North Austin, Round Rock, Leander, Georgetown, and Liberty Hill. Online appointments for anyone in Texas.
Right Place
Serving Williamson County and Northwest Austin
Right Time
Monday through Friday after school session times.
Right Now
We’re ready to start when you are!
When Did Your Little One Realize the World Could Feel So Big and Scary?
Do any of these sound familiar?
Your child clings to you more than usual, or pulls away and hides in their room.
Tantrums or meltdowns happen over small things, leaving everyone exhausted.
They struggle with sleep—nightmares, bedtime battles, difficulty sleeping in their own bed, or waking up anxious.
School feels like a battleground: trouble focusing, making friends, handling changes, or frequent calls from the school about their behavior.
Your child feels different from other kids and frequently talks down to themselves.
Big changes like a move, loss, or family shifts have left them withdrawn or acting out.
Life throws curveballs at kids too—whether it's a single tough moment or ongoing stresses that build up. Their little brains are still wiring how to handle emotions, and when overwhelm hits, it shows in their body (tension, tummy aches), thoughts (racing worries), and actions (outbursts or shutdowns). As a parent, you feel the weight: sleepless nights wondering if you're doing enough, tension in the family, and that ache of wanting to fix it but not knowing how.
You're not alone—many families face this, and it's a sign of your child's strength that they're signaling for help.
We can help your family.
Your child can learn to understand their feelings, build coping tools, and bounce back stronger— all in a fun, playful way that feels like an adventure, not "work." We'll guide them to let go of unhelpful habits, face challenges with courage, and rediscover their spark. And we'll partner with you, so you gain insights to support them at home, reduce family stress, and bring back those moments of laughter and ease.
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Did your child experience a scary or distressing event in their lives? We use a trauma-informed approach to help your child feel safe and gently work through the trauma so that they can be their best selves. Some of the approaches I use include play therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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We can help your child to grieve through play, art or stories. Grieving this loss doesn’t mean that you will forget that person. Instead, you will remain connected to your loved one as your child and your family honor what’s lost, find comfort and move forward with hope.
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New school, family changes, or growing pains can feel huge. We equip them with tools to adapt, build resilience, and thrive amid change.
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Easily frustrated or blowing up over changes, transitions or not getting their way. We can uncover the roots of their anger and then teach tools such as increasing their frustration tolerance, being more flexible or accepting no.
Yeah, we’ve worked with that.
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Did your child experience a scary or distressing event in their lives? I use a trauma-informed approach to help your child feel safe and gently work through the trauma so that they can be their best selves. Some of the approaches I use include play therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Bedtime battles or restless nights? We'll uncover causes and teach simple routines for peaceful rest, so everyone wakes refreshed.
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Is your child struggling with social skills or feeling bored or overwhelmed at school? We use a neuroaffirming, sensory friendly approach to help your child express themselves, feel more confident and happy, and have tools to navigate school and social situations. Our team has worked in school setting and have seen many parents of neurodivergent kids who feel exhausted or frustrated with the school system. We are here to encourage and support you too.
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Siblings fighting over things not feeling fair, age or personality differences. With siblings, I will help them to figure out the situations that cause the fights and then help them find solutions. This could include adjusting their expectations, realizing their role in the fights, not just their siblings, or tools to manage their anger or jealousy.
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Avoiding situations, crying and stomachaches? We can help them to face their fears, feel better and be more confident without overwhelming them.
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Focus issues, homework drama, or social struggles? We teach strategies for success, self-advocacy, and confidence in learning.
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When screens become an escape or battle. We guide balanced habits, address underlying needs, and foster real-world connections.
Our Process
Getting to safety
In the beginning, we focus on helping your child to feel safe and to earn their trust. This can take 1-6 sessions, but it can vary based on what your child has experienced in life so far.
Release
Next, your child will explore the playroom and start expressing themselves through their play. We can also begin detecting themes which tell us more about what they are working through and areas where support is needed.
In this stage, your child will start problem-solving, practicing new coping skills and managing their emotions. They will be able to better manage and respond to the problem that they struggled with in the past. You may notice this growth at home, in school, or with their friends.
Working It Out
Wrapping Up
As the child consistently demonstrates new skills and emotional stability, therapy winds down. Termination is planned collaboratively, often with a gradual reduction in sessions and a celebratory goodbye ritual to honor the journey. Parents usually report sustained positive changes, and the child leaves feeling empowered.
Schedule a free 20 minute consultation or your introductory session.
You’re child’s withdrawl, defiance, outbursts, and threats are not going to get better on their own. And there’s truly only so much they can say to you, the adult with the power to punish and the need to protect. You both need a no-judgment zone where the power of truth can set them free to become (and you free to return to joy and fun again).
Lydia Royer, LCSW
Lydia Royer is passionate about working with children and families and has over seven years of experience working with school problems, behavioral challenges, anxiety, trauma, ADHD and much more.
She has worked as a school-based therapist and in special education, which has given her unique insight into the special education process and tools to help students and their parents navigate this system.
Her approach is trauma-informed, neuroaffirming, encouraging and insightful. She utilizes play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and parent coaching to help children and their families meet their goals.
She wants children and their families to feel supported and empowered too.
In Person
We offer counseling for children in person in Cedar Park, at our office easily accessible to Round Rock, Liberty Hill, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, and North Austin.
Our offices are located at 507 Denali Pass, Suite 101