About Mariposa Counseling Center
Mariposa Counseling Center provides child, adolescent, and adult counseling in Colleyville, Texas. We specialize in play therapy for children, trauma-informed counseling, and support for adults recovering from high-conflict relationships, narcissistic abuse, and divorce-related stress.
Serving Colleyville, Grapevine, Southlake, and surrounding DFW communities, our therapists offer a calm, emotionally safe space where children, adults, and parents can heal, regain clarity, and build healthier ways of relating—to themselves and to one another.
This may sound familiar…
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You feel emotionally exhausted from constantly managing stress, conflict, or overwhelming emotions — and you’re not sure how much longer you can hold it all together.
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Your child is struggling with big emotions or behaviors, and nothing you’ve tried so far seems to help in a lasting way.
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You’re stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, or people-pleasing, especially in relationships that leave you feeling unseen or emotionally drained.
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Past experiences or trauma continue to show up in your body, thoughts, or relationships, even though you’ve tried to “move on.”
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You’re navigating the emotional weight of divorce, co-parenting, or a high-conflict relationship and feel worn down by the constant tension.
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You want support that feels grounded, thoughtful, and effective, not rushed, dismissive, or surface-level.
Mariposa Counseling Services
Child & Family Counseling
Support for children who are experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, behavioral concerns, or stress related to school or family life. Geared toward helping children express emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen confidence and connection through the use of Adlerian Play Therapy.
Parenting Therapy
Support for parents who want greater clarity, confidence, and emotional steadiness in their role. Geared towards helping parents reduce stress, navigate challenges more effectively, and better support their child’s emotional and developmental needs, especially during times of change or overwhelm.
Adult Counseling
Support for adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted despite appearing “fine” on the outside. Geared toward helping clients feel more grounded, regulated, and connected while gently addressing the impact of past experiences and chronic stress.
Narcissistic Abuse Support & Recovery
Support for individuals and families impacted by narcissistic abuse, emotional manipulation, gaslighting, and chronic relational trauma. Geared toward providing a safe, validating space to rebuild clarity, confidence, healthy boundaries, and emotional stability.
Why Families Choose Mariposa
Families throughout Colleyville and Northeast Tarrant County choose Mariposa Counseling Center for our thoughtful, child-focused approach to therapy. We believe children heal best when they feel safe, understood, and supported—especially during times of stress, change, or family conflict.
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Our therapists are experienced in working with children impacted by anxiety, trauma, and high-conflict family dynamics. We prioritize ethical, trauma-informed care and maintain a neutral, child-focused approach, particularly in divorce-related cases, so children can focus on healing without pressure or blame.
Our team is trained specifically in child, family, and trauma-informed counseling.
The needs of children, parents, and adults navigating anxiety, big emotions, and high-conflict relationships are unique. Because of this, it’s essential to work with therapists who are specifically trained in developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed care.
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All of our therapists have experience working with children, families, and adults impacted by emotional overwhelm, relational trauma, and high-conflict dynamics. Our areas of focus include play therapy for children, parenting support, adult trauma recovery, and narcissistic abuse recovery.
Testimonials
“This counseling center is absolutely wonderful! They are very communicative with schedules, and my therapist, Brooke is trully great. I highly recommend this place for affordable and high quality counseling.”
“Valerie is an approachable, relaxed and down-to-earth counselor. An expert in play therapy, and helpful in more ways than just therapy. 10 out of 10 recommend!”
“Taylor is an amazing therapist! She has worked with two of my children and has helped them so much. She is professional, kind, and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend her to all parents looking for a therapist for their kiddo!”