Valerie Reyna,PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, CAdPT-A
Valerie believes in meeting clients where they are at emotionally and helping them and their parents reach their goals. Through a positive relationship with her clients, she tries to help them gain insight into their desire to belong and have significance, as well as learn coping strategies.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist, Valerie specializes in Play Therapy and works with children and adolescents and adults. To further this specialty, she is also working on her Advanced Adlerian Play Therapy Certificate.
Valerie works with parents and schools as well to help children. She can help with 504 plans and be an advocate by your side in ARD meetings at school. She specializes in ADHD, anger or behavioral issues, emotional disturbance, anxiety, depression, divorce, bullying, and problems at school.
Valerie has earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1999, and her Master’s in Counseling from the University of North Texas in 2010. Currently, Valerie is working on her PhD. from Texas A&M Commerce. She has taught elementary school for 9 years and has been a school counselor for 4 years.
Valerie was honored to receive the Dallas Child Magazine's 'Mom Approved' therapist for 2016 & 2017.
She has been in private practice since 2014.
Isla, Valerie’s Therapy Dog
My name is Isla and I love to play and sleep all day. I enjoy getting to come to the office and interact with kids and adults. I enjoy talking and playing tug of war. I work with kids on learning to advocate for themselves by communicating to me their needs and wants during our playtime. I am a certified therapy dog, and I am currently working on becoming certified in animal assisted play therapy. I work alongside my partner, Valerie Reyna, and together we enjoy working with kids and adults on a variety of issues. I get excited almost everyday I get to come to work with Valerie. Sometimes there are kids or adults that fear me, even though I am so little, so I go to my bed or my kennel to help them feel safe.
Taylor Jones, M.A., LPC
Taylor believes that each individual holds the key to changing their own story. Her goal as a Licensed Professional Counselor is to create a safe and collaborative space for you where you can transform negative thinking patterns and destructive behaviors into positive outcomes. Using evidence-based treatments, such as EMDR and DBT, she will walk with you through the process of uncovering what could be holding you back from experiencing wholeness, joy, and peace. Whether the issue is anxiety, self-worth, traumatic events, or significant relationship difficulties, she will work to provide a personalized treatment approach that best suits your goals.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with training in EMDR, DBT, and Play Therapy, Taylor works with children, ages 3 and up, as well as adolescents and adults. She has experience working with individuals dealing with anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-worth, spirituality, stress management, and family issues, and PTSD.
Ready to help take back power over your circumstances? Taylor looks forward to walking along side you as you take that first step towards healing today!
Taylor lives in Lewisville with her husband and their dogs Junie B. Jones and Cooper. She enjoys taking time to play games with family and friends, watercolor painting, as well watching sports.
Brooke Regian, MA, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Valerie Reyna, M.Ed., LPC-S, RPT-S, 69032Brooke Regian is an LPC-Associate who believes that all individuals hold the capacity for growth and healing. She believes therapy is a collaborative journey where she works with you to develop effective strategies for managing life’s obstacles. Brooke strives to provide clients with a safe environment that allows them to fully explore their thoughts and feelings.
Trained in Play Therapy, Brooke has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She addresses issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, family dynamics, and stress management.
Brooke holds a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a Master’s in early childhood education from Texas Christian University. She worked as a first-grade teacher for five years before pursuing a career in counseling. Her time spent teaching children inspired her passion for helping others, but she wanted to see how she could make a different impact outside of the classroom. Brooke earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University.
Brooke lives in Fort Worth with her husband, their dog, and two cats. She enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and horseback riding.
Whitney Garrett, MA, Graduate Intern
Whitney resides in North Fort Worth, Texas with her high school sweetheart, son, 2 dogs, and bearded dragon. She grew up in a small town and have lived in Texas her entire life. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Arlington and is currently in pursuing her Master’s degree at Walden University.
Children are her passion, and her top priority is to advocate for them to ensure their voice gets heard. Her goal is to be a reliable source of comfort, trust, empathy, and support to help encourage her clients and help them grow as she walks with them through their healing journey. She wants to provide the tools and teach the skills that they need to promote change.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, drinking coffee, cuddling with her dogs, making crafts, and watching Netflix. Whitney looks forward to meeting you!
Maria Gonzalez, MA, Graduate Intern
Maria received her bachelors in Psychology from University of North Texas, and is a currently working on her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Texas A&M- Commerce! When she’s not seeing clients at Mariposa, she works at an autism clinic as a registered behavior technician. She currently live in the Dallas area and loves to work out and spend time with her two cats.
Mia Kawa, Administrative Assistant
Mia is our Administrative Assistant. She strives to make sure that every person that walks through our doors feels welcomed and strives to provide a safe space when they’re at Mariposa Counseling Center. If you’ve called our office, it is most likely you were greeted by her. It is an absolute honor for her to work alongside some amazing counselors in our area that get to pour into you or you’re child’s life. Mia enjoys meeting each and everyone of our clients that come in through all different walks of life and to make sure you’re feeling taken care of at our office. If you have a question, want to schedule some sessions, want to learn more and get paired with the perfect counselor that best fits your needs - she will happily assist you.
Mia has been with her husband for over 10 years now. They have 3 beautiful girls and a rescue pup named Keko! She enjoys spending time with her family, serving weekly at her local church with her gifts and talents in photography and Children's Ministry. Mia and her family are new to the DFW area as of 2021, if you have any family friendly places that you enjoy - make sure to tell her when you see her!
“I have always loved working with kids and even more I’ve loved helping parents be better parents and advocates for their kids”
WE ARE HERE TO HELP.
TESTIMONIALS
“Valerie has helped our three daughters cope with a wide range of issues.
She is patient and always has creative, thoughtful suggestions.”
“Valerie Reyna was just who we needed when my 13 year old daughter was struggling with anxiety and depression. Valerie not only helped her with her struggles, but she taught me how I could best support and encourage her.
The future looks much brighter for my daughter and I know that is because of the work Valerie has done with her...and me. ”
“Our daughter has been seeing Valerie for the past year. I am pleased to say she has truly listened to our concerns, and has provided us with excellent input to improve our ability to effectively parent our child. She makes each visit enjoyable and has given our daughter tools/ coping skills that will benefit our daughter through out life. We have witnessed positive changes over the course of treatment and I know it’s because of Valerie’s continual coaching.
As a parent its difficult to find someone who you can trust, and will be a great fit, and I really feel lucky we found Valerie.
Highly recommend”
““Words cannot express our deep gratitude for what Valerie has done for our family. She has been instrumental in helping our son work to develop emotional language and valuable skills to cope with his anxiety and ADD symptoms.
Valerie also has taken the time to help me and my husband develop better communication skills as well. My son always enjoys his time with Valerie and looks forward to appointments! She has helped us work with our son’s school to get the programs that our son needs to be successful.
Valerie is attentive, professional, and compassionate. We have full faith and confidence in what she does.””
FREEDOM FROM THE PAST.
HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.
MARIPOSA COUNSELING CENTER.
“If nothing ever changed, there’d be no butterflies.”
Mariposa Counseling Center
5005 Thompson Terrace
Colleyville, TX 76034
817-789-4960