HeadFirst Counseling

We are offering a second round of pop up mini therapeutic sessions for parents and young children affected by recent Kerr County and Camp Mystic flooding.
Reservation required, text our office at 469-891-9132 to coordinate your family’s session time.
Free mini sessions will be held Tuesday, July 15th with our team of play therapists.

It’s been a heavy last few days. If your child needs support, our office is offering free mini play therapy sessions tomorrow, Tuesday July 8th between 10-2pm. Reservations must be made through our office, no walk in sessions will be accommodated.
Text our office at 469-891-9132 to reserve a session time.

Our play therapists will be available to have developmentally appropriate conversations about what is happening, and engage your child in techniques and coping skills to de-escalate their emotions and rebuild their sense of calm and safety.

These techniques and interventions are appropriate for brief crisis intervention, and are not intended to be the substitute for longer term play therapy.
The free sessions are only for Tues 7/8/25.

When everyone asks your child, “what are you going to be for Halloween?”

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Free community event this evening!

This event is held in collaboration with the nonprofit , and Known Counseling.

The event will feature a panel of mental health professionals to discuss the book Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier and delve deep into some of the possible reasons why youth mental health continues to decline and what factors may be contributing to this problem.

Details:
Location: Nita Patel Fine Art gallery- exact location in ravp link in bio
6:30pm-7:45pm Panel Discussion
7:45-8:15pm Networking

Come hear from the fantastic panelists and learn more about ways to improve the mental well being of your family. Reps from our nonprofit will also be onsite to answer questions about free therapy services for families in need.

✨Book Club Reminder✨

Don’t forget, our next book club meeting is this Tuesday at Nita Patel Fine Art! We’ll be diving into “Bad Therapy” by Abigail Shrier.

RSVP through the link in our bio to secure your spot. Can’t wait to see everyone there! 📖

📚✨ Excited to announce our discussion leaders for our August Book Club! Join us on 8/27 as Meredith Moderi from HeadFirst Counseling and Sarah Turtletaub from Known Counseling dive into “Bad Therapy” by Abigail Shrier. Get ready for an insightful conversation with these expert voices in the field! 🙌💬

Join us on August 27th at 6:30 PM for our second book club meeting at the Nita Patel Fine Art Gallery! 📚✨ We’ll be diving into Abigail Shrier’s “Bad Therapy,” an exploration of modern therapeutic practices and their impact.

As we delve into Shrier’s thought-provoking insights, we’ll engage in a rich discussion about the book’s themes and their real-world implications. Whether you’re already familiar with Shrier’s work or simply interested in a deep and meaningful conversation, this is an evening you won’t want to miss.

Bring your copy of “Bad Therapy,” your thoughts, and your passion for discussion. We look forward to seeing you there!

Reflecting on life’s journey with : Here’s to embracing every lesson learned along the way! 🌟

Such a rewarding book club session discussing ‘The Anxious Generation’ by Jonathan Haidt! 📖💬 Thank you all for the engaging conversations and shared insights. Looking forward to diving into more thought-provoking reads together at our monthly book club!

FREE Community event!

Come join our founder and head therapist Laura McLaughlin, LPC-S, RPT-S and Summer Collins, LPC of Known Counseling as they share their take away points and thoughts on this groundbreaking book. You do not need to have read the book in order to attend!
Our goal is to bring the community together to facilitate a space where we can talk about mental health and how our children are coping in today’s tech world (hint: NOT well).

Event timeline:
6:30-6:45pm light bites, wine, networking, and HeadFirst Office tours
6:45pm book discussion and panel opening remarks

HeadFirst is excited to introduce Meredith Moderi, LPC-A as the newest member of our team. Meredith joined HeadFirst in 2022, initially in an administrative capacity and as an intern. She holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from SMU with a specialization in children and adolescents. Meredith is dedicated to her work with children, utilizing play therapy to address behavioral modification, anxiety, grief, bullying, and enhancing peer and family relationships. Additionally, she collaborates closely with teens and young adults, supporting them through challenges related to emerging adulthood, fostering healthy relationships, and navigating college transitions.