Founded by Robi Heath, (M.Ed., Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor) Kid Talk is dedicated to helping children, teenagers, and adults gain the support they need to overcome barriers in their life and to increase overall happiness.
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Robi Heath
Founder, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), Registered Play Therapist Supervisor
Insurances accepted
- In Network with Aetna
- In Network with United
- Out of Network with Cigna
About Robi Heath
Robi Heath (Founder and Owner) is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor who has experience working with a variety of clients and issues. She is a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and has extensive training and has over 15 years of experience working with children. She graduated with her Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas with a specialty in Play Therapy from the largest play therapy training program in the world.
Before being a counselor, Robi worked in the child protection system for the State of Texas for 5 years where she helped children who were in the foster care system. During her time at Child Protective Services Robi realized she wanted to be on the healing end of these children’s journeys and wanted to help families recover and move forward. Because of this desire to help families help, Robi decided to pursue her Master’s in Counseling during her time at Child Protective Services and soon after began counseling.
She also has received training and provided therapy to clients through the Art Station which is a non-profit in Fort Worth that specializes in Art Therapy. Prior to opening her own counseling space in 2013, Robi spent the majority of her counseling career at Genesis Women’s Shelter in Dallas where she focused on treating children and women who had been impacted by abuse.
Robi followed her dream in 2013 and open her own counseling office in Frisco that embodied her beliefs about how families, children, and adults heal. Robi has created a relaxing and safe environment for clients to move forward and to find their happy place again. Robi believes in helping families heal and utilizes cutting-edge techniques and types of therapy to facilitate healing. She believes in not only helping a child heal but also providing parents with the support they need to maintain the positive changes. She believes each child is unique and within the counseling process the parent and counselor can help understand the child on a deeper level. She believes understanding the why behind a child’s behavior is key to helping the child and parent be able to meet that need in a way that might not be a symptomatic. Robi has experience in treating life changes, trauma, abuse, post-adoption concerns, self-injurious behaviors, anxiety, grief and loss, school adjustment, attention difficulties, and behavioral concerns.
Robi sees clients starting at age 2 through the lifespan. She also loves helping parents find joy in parenting and ways to make a a tough job easier. Robi believes that parents are an important part of the healing process and parent involvement is an important part of the therapeutic process. Robi also believes in a team approach to counseling which means she likes to have parents involved as well as other providers.
Not only does Robi love working with families she enjoys providing supervision to counselors who have their graduate degrees and looking to learn more about treating children and the use of play in their treatment. In addition, Robi became an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and provides consultation for those wanting to seek certification in EMDR as a way to further learn more about EMDR.
Robi enjoys sharing about powerful healing that can happen with play therapy and served her community serving as President of the North Texas Play Therapy Association in 2017 and 2018. In 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2011 and 2022 Robi Heath was honored to be chosen as a Mom-Approved Therapist and featured in DFW Child Magazine. In 2019 Kid Talk and Robi Heath were awarded the honor of “best of” by Living Magazine for Plano and Frisco.
Random factoids about Robi: Robi loves animals and if you are at office, we are sure you have been introduced to a YouTube video that involves a goat or bunny being adorable. Robi loves spending time with her herd which includes one husband, 4 piggies, 5 goats, 10 chickens, 2 rabbits and a tortoise. Robi spends her time away from the office hanging out with her hubby and son, reading, cooking, Cross fitting, and traveling.
Education
- Master of Education in Counseling with a specialty in play therapy from University of North Texas
- Bachelor in Arts from St. Mary’s University
License and Certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S)
- Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S)
- EMDRIA Certified Therapist in EMDR and EMDRIA Approved Consultant
Specialized Training
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Play Therapy
Specialties
- Abuse
- Adult Counseling
- Anxiety
- Attachment and Relationship Concerns
- ADHD/Attention Issues
- Bullying
- Children
- Behavioral Concerns
- Depression
- Family Changes
- Grief
- Parenting
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sensory Issues
- Stress Management
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teens
Robi Heath
Founder, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), Registered Play Therapist Supervisor
Ashley Jeffery
Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist
Insurances accepted
- In Network with Aetna
- In Network with United
- Out of Network with Cigna
About Ashley Jeffery
Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience working with children and adults. Ashley graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Baylor then decided to pursue a Master’s degree in counseling from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
Ashley has a variety of experience working in nonprofit settings with children, teens, parents and adults. Ashley enjoys helping families strengthen their bonds and communication skills and sees the value in helping clients love and accept themselves. Ashley is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. Ashley has additional training in Trust Based Relational Intervention and Parenting Skills (TBRI), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Play Therapy.
Ashley is passionate about helping families and working with children to find happiness and healing.
Ashley works with clients ages 8 through adulthood. Ashley is our only therapist who offers virtual sessions.
Random Factoids about Ashley:
Ashley enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with her fur babies Friday and Cammi.
Education
- Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Baylor University
License and Certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Specialized Training
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Trust Based Relational Intervention and Parenting skills
Specialties
- Anxiety
- ADHD/Attention Issues
- Children
- Depression
- Family Changes
- Parenting
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Stress Management
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teens
Ashley Jeffery
Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist
Priscilla Bartsch
Licensed Professional Counselor
Insurances accepted
- In Network with Aetna
- In Network with United
About Priscilla Bartsch
Priscilla is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults. Priscilla obtained her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at Tyler. Priscilla is actively working towards becoming a Registered Play Therapist.
She began her career providing school-based therapy to elementary students related to life transitions, behavioral concerns, anxiety, and depression. She continued her clinical work in the nonprofit setting where she specialized in domestic violence and sexual assault. Priscilla has had experience working with other issues such as trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem, and school adjustment.
Priscilla has received training in play therapy and other expressive therapies. She believes in providing an empathetic and supportive therapeutic process that honors each individual’s unique strengths. Priscilla is trained Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Priscilla works with clients ages 3 through adulthood.
Random factoids about Priscilla: Priscilla enjoys reading, baking, watching all things nerdy, and spending time with her husband and their dog.
Education
- Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Texas at Tyler
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Oklahoma State University
License and Certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- National Certified Counselor
Specialized Training
- Play Therapy
- Expressive Arts/ Sand Tray Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Specialties
- Abuse
- Anxiety
- Attachment and Relationship Concerns
- ADHD/Attention Issues
- Children
- Behavioral Concerns
- Depression
- Family Changes
- Grief
- Parenting
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sensory Issues
- Stress Management
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teens
Priscilla Bartsch
Licensed Professional Counselor
Christi Perez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Insurances accepted
- In Network with Aetna
- In Network with United
- Out of Network with Cigna
About Christi Perez
Christi graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. After spending a gap year living and working in London and Ireland, she completed her Master’s degree through the School of Social Work at the University of Texas in Austin. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in a variety of settings throughout her career. This includes working with families and youth through the Parkland and Dallas ISD Youth and Family Centers, acting as a conservatorship worker with Child Protective Services, and providing therapy services to individuals of all ages at a counseling agency.
Christi believes in working from a strengths-based perspective. This means highlighting the client’s individual strengths, so they can harness what they need within themselves to heal and grow. She aims to meet each client where they are, helping them to develop the tools they may need to see the progress they seek within therapy. She utilizes a variety of different approaches throughout the process including Sandtray, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Strategies.
Christi works with ages 5 through the lifespan.
Random factoids about Christi: Christi spends as much time as she can adventuring in nature with her family. They love camping, biking, paddleboarding, and traveling together. Watching sunsets, dancing and consuming books, usually through audible, help to feed her soul on a regular basis. The whole family has turned into big fans of all things related to Star Wars, and Christi admits she gets a little gushy every time she sees Baby Yoda (aka Grogu)!
Education
- Master of Social Work from University of Texas
License and Certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- National Certified Counselor
Specialized Training
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Specialties
- Abuse
- Anxiety
- ADHD/Attention Issues
- Bullying
- Children
- Behavioral Concerns
- Depression
- Family Changes
- Grief
- Parenting
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Stress Management
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teens
Christi Perez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ladydenise Coleman
Licensed Professional Counselor
Insurances accepted
- In Network with Aetna
- In Network with United
About Ladydenise Coleman
Ladydenise earned a Master of Art degree in Professional Counseling from Amberton University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor.
As a former teacher, her background in education has allowed her to observe children through their lens. She has worked closely with children and adolescents struggling to understand parent divorces, coping with grief due to a significant loss, ADHD, anxiety, as well as those struggling with learning disabilities, and those in need of Anger Management.
Play Therapy is one of the methods she uses to build strategies for addressing concerns and coping with their challenges. Children communicate through play and toys are their words. Play is their language. Through Play Therapy, children can explore and express feelings using play, toys, and games. Through play she can help children to realize that they have the natural ability from within to be their own problem solver. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, children and adolescents learn to understand the relationship between their mind and body and what they think can often affect how they feel. Through this method they learn to manage their behavior by changing their thoughts and emotions.
Ladydenise has an extensive background working in education and schools. She partners with schools to help support children to be their best selves.
Random Factoids about Ladydenise:
My favorite mammal is a Sloth. There is a “Sloth” corner in my home featuring a beautiful Olive Tree with over twenty stuffed sloths ranging in size from twelve to forty-eight inches in height. One of my favorite coloring books is, “Slow Down and Sloth on” by Christina Rose. As a full time working mom raising very active children, this coloring book reminds me to slow down, relax, and savor life’s precious moments.
Specialties
- Abuse
- Adult Counseling
- Anxiety
- Attachment and Relationship Concerns
- ADHD/Attention Issues
- Children
- Behavioral Concerns
- Depression
- Family Changes
- Grief
- Parenting
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sensory Issues
- Stress Management
- Suicidal Ideation
Ladydenise Coleman
Licensed Professional Counselor
Amy Branch
Insurances accepted
- In Network with Aetna
- In Network with United
About Amy Branch
Amy Branch has her Master’s degree in counseling from the University of North Texas, which is the leading and largest play therapy training program in the world. Amy is a
LPC-Associate and is working under the supervision of Robi Heath, M.Ed., LPC-S, RPT-S as she accumulates hours to practice independently.
Amy received training and provided counseling at UNT’s Counseling and Human Development Center, where she worked with college-aged adults through challenges primarily related to life transitions, anxiety, and depression. Amy has also counseled in a private practice setting to support children and parents through a variety of life challenges. Specifically, Amy has experience working with individuals across the lifespan to address anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, career transitions, depression, OCD, suicidal ideation, parenting concerns, divorce, and relationship difficulties. Amy is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Amy is truly passionate about working with children and families to reduce stress and improve relationships, and she enjoys using play therapy and child parent relationship therapy to help parents and children understand each other better. Amy believes in the transformational power of play therapy, and she is passionate about displaying unconditional acceptance, patience, and consistency to help clients feel empowered and secure through their therapeutic process. Amy is also passionate about incorporating expressive arts and play therapy techniques with clients across the lifespan to facilitate a sense of freedom and catharsis as they explore vulnerable topics in therapy.
Amy works with clients ages 3 to 12 and adults.
Random factoids about Amy: Amy enjoys spending her free time just relaxing with loved ones, most notably her husband and their two fur-babies. Amy loves challenging herself to try new and exciting hobbies in her time away from the office – most recently rock climbing and yoga. Amy also enjoys knitting, painting, playing animal crossing, teaching her Australian shepherd puppy fun new tricks, and playing board games with friends and family.
Education
- Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialty in play therapy from the University of North Texas
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with a minor in Counseling, from the University of North Texas
Specialized Training
- Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)
- Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT)
- Expressive Arts/Sand Tray Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Attachment and Relationship Concerns
- ADHD/Attention Issues
- Bullying
- Children
- Behavioral Concerns
- Depression
- Family Changes
- Grief
- Parenting
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sensory Issues
- Stress Management
- Suicidal Ideation
Amy Branch
Chandler Odom
Insurances accepted
- In Network with Aetna
- In Network with United
About Chandler Odom
Chandler is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who has experience working with a diverse population ranging from kids, teenagers, and young adults.
Chandler is a LPC-Associate and is working under the supervision of Robi Heath, M.Ed., LPC-S, RPT-S as she accumulates hours to practice independently. Chandler graduated from Walden University with a Master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling and is currently a doctoral candidate at Walden University in Clinical Psychology.
Chandler has experience working with trauma, life changes, suicidal ideation, adoption and foster care, anxiety, and depression. Chandler previously worked with children who are involved in foster care. She also has experience working in crisis situations with clients who have experience trauma, depression, anxiety and other mental health symptoms. Chandler sees kiddos 5 through College/Young Adult. Chandler is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Random factoids about Chandler: Chandler enjoys playing with her dog and hanging out with friends and family when she is away from the office. She loves to draw and color both during sessions and while she is away from the office. Chandler enjoys adding a fun and creative aspect to her sessions that allow clients to express themselves in a way that best fits them.
Education
- Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Western Kentucky University
Specialized Training
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Specialties
- Abuse
- Adult Counseling
- Anxiety
- Attachment and Relationship Concerns
- ADHD/Attention Issues
- Children
- Behavioral Concerns
- Depression
- Family Changes
- Grief
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Teens
