Kaleigh McMillan Paine, M.A., PLPC

03/18/2026

I want to share an important personal update with my clients and followers. After a high-risk pregnancy, my daughter was born prematurely and is currently receiving care in the NICU.

While I value and care deeply about each of you, this is a time when I need to step back and focus on supporting my daughter’s health and development. I appreciate your understanding as I balance this unexpected season.

Because of this, I will be out of the office and unavailable for appointments and services.

Thank you sincerely for the patience, kindness, and encouragement you have shown me throughout my pregnancy and during this transition. Your support means so much to me, and I look forward to reconnecting when I return.

02/09/2026

Counseling looks a little different the past few weeks 💻🤍
So thankful for my health, my amazing clients, and everyone being flexible and willing to meet online. Pregnancy + telehealth wasn’t the plan, but here we are—making it work and finding joy in the unexpected.
Bonus: my built-in comfort assistant (aka my Chopper) never misses a session 🐾

08/20/2025

✨Healing Through the Eyes of a Child✨

Kids are the best teachers—without even trying. They show us that healing isn’t complicated: it’s laughter, connection, and the courage to try again after a hard moment 💛🌈

08/19/2025

08/14/2025

So good!!!

08/13/2025

Good morning ☀️

08/11/2025

From TF-CBT to Play Therapy, Attachment Theory to TBRI — these are some of my most-used approaches in the therapy room. 💛 Each one offers kids and families tools to heal, connect, and grow!

08/05/2025

💛 The Invisible String 💛

One of my absolute favorite books to use in session — The Invisible String by Patrice Karst — is a powerful and comforting story for children dealing with separation anxiety, grief, or feeling far from someone they love.

It gently teaches that we’re always connected to the people we love, no matter the distance, no matter what.

Whether it’s a parent going to work, a move to a new place, or the loss of someone special… this book helps kids understand that love doesn’t go away—it stretches, it holds, and it remains.

📚 I use this story often in sessions to help children feel safe, seen, and supported.

If your child is struggling with big feelings around being apart, I highly recommend sharing this story with them. 💕

07/30/2025

It doesn’t always make life easier… but it does make it a little less heavy ✨

07/30/2025

there is no shame in being human.
making human decisions, human mistakes, feeling human emotions. you are as you should be 💖

07/30/2025

07/29/2025

Positive reinforcement goes a long way 💛

When we notice and name the good things our kids are doing, it builds confidence, connection, and motivation.

✨ Try shifting from “good job” to specific, encouraging words.

The more we point out what’s working, the more likely it is to grow! 🌱