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  • Flora Lai, MS, LPC, RPT | Children, Teens, Adults & Parents Therapist in Plano, TX

    Registered Play Therapist | EMDR Trained  Therapist

    Plano Office & Telehealth Texas-Wide | English & Mandarin中文

    Currently Accepting New Clients

     

     

    Your Child Is Struggling — and You're Not Sure How to Help

    When your child is acting out, withdrawing, or carrying anxiety that feels too big for their small body, it’s heartbreaking. You want to help, but you’re not sure what they need. Or maybe you’re an adult carrying wounds from the past that keep affecting your present. You don’t have to figure this out alone.

    How I Help

    Play Therapy (Registered Play Therapist™): Children communicate through play — it’s their natural language. I use this to help kids express emotions they can’t yet put into words, build self-esteem, and develop healthy coping skills in a safe, non-judgmental space.

    Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT): Go beyond ‘parenting tactics’ and discover the heart of your child. This approach turns everyday moments into opportunities for deep connection, giving you a proven 10-week roadmap to dissolve conflict and become the steady, confident ‘anchor’ your family needs.

    Adlerian Therapy: This is to help clients better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that may be keeping them stuck. Together, we explore how family-of-origin experiences, early relationships, and life experiences shape current emotions, beliefs, and interactions with others. It focuses on building insight, strengthening coping skills, and helping clients move closer toward their goals. I also support clients in finding healthier ways to relate to themselves and their family members, recognizing that healthy relationships can look different for each person and family system.

    EMDR Therapy: I use this to help clients of all ages process trauma and distressing experiences that feel “stuck.” EMDR allows the brain to reprocess painful memories, so they lose their grip on daily life.

    Areas of Focus

    • Childhood anxiety & emotional dysregulation
    • Trauma & PTSD (children, teens, and adults)
    • Grief & loss
    • Life transitions & adjustment difficulties
    • Cultural & acculturation concerns (immigrant and Asian families)
    • Parenting support

    Education & Experience

    I earned my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Texas (2021). I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington, a Registered Play Therapist™, and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I have specialized training in Adlerian-based Play Therapy since 2019 and have worked extensively with children, young adults, and immigrant families from Asian countries.

    A Little About Me

    I was born and raised in Taiwan, studied Korean language and literature in college, and have lived across multiple countries and cultures. That experience shapes how I approach therapy — with curiosity, humility, and genuine respect for the diversity of human experience. In my free time, I love spending time with animals and making fluffy friends wherever I go.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Flora accept Mandarin-speaking (中文) clients?

    Yes! Flora is bilingual in English and Mandarin and welcomes clients who prefer sessions in Mandarin.

    What ages does Flora work with?

    Flora works with children, teens, young adults, and adults. Play therapy is used for children; telehealth is available for teens and adults.

    Does Flora accept insurance?

    Please visit our Rates & Insurance page or call 469-214-5111 for current information.

    Ready to start? Schedule a free consultation at mindsinactioncounseling.com/free-consultation/ or call 469-214-5111.