Welcome to Playful Hearts Counseling Center!

Providing virtual counseling and play therapy for all Texans!
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About

Stefanie Thayer, MA, LPC

Stefanie is a dedicated and compassionate counselor who works with individuals of all ages, from young children (ages 3 and up) to adults. She provides a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, develop coping strategies, and work toward healing and personal growth. Whether helping a child and parents navigate big feelings, guiding a teen through life’s challenges, or supporting an adult in overcoming past trauma, Stefanie tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique needs. Using a variety of evidence-based therapy modalities, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Parent-Child Care (PC-Care), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), the Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI), and play therapy, Stefanie ensures that treatment is both effective and personalized. Stefanie is committed to helping individuals and families build resilience, strengthen relationships, and find hope in healing. She believes that with the right support, everyone can grow and create positive change. No matter where you are in your journey, she will walk alongside you, offering guidance, encouragement, and expertise every step of the way.
Stefanie Thayer, LPC
Owner and Lead Therapist

Services

  • Trauma
  • PTSD
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Anxiety
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Depression
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Child Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB)
  • College Mental Health
  • Coping Skills
  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation (DMDD)
  • Dissociation
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Teen Violence
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Parenting

Approaches

  • Trauma Focused
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Play Therapy
  • TraumaPlay
  • Phased Based Treatment of Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PBT)
  • Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI)
  • DFPS TX CANS
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Person-Centered
  • Expressive Arts
  • Sandplay
  • PC-Care

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Ambetter
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • Oscar
  • Out of Network
  • Out of Pocket
  • Oxford
  • United Healthcare
  • Superior Health Care
  • Driscoll Health Plan

Fees

  • Consultation Call: $0
  • Initial Intake: $135
  • Counseling Sessions: $100 - $120
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