The Playroom Lubbock: Therapy Solutions for Kids

01/06/2026

There have been several young lives lost recently in our community. We are resharing this resource. Their website is rich with more information on grief, ways to talk about it and process it.

01/06/2026

Please join us in congratulating Allyson Schmitt who graduated from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in December with a Masters in Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has officially joined our clinical team and is awaiting her approval for the LPC Associate license from the Texas counselor licensure board (BHEC). We’re thrilled she will continue to play with us! Allyson will resume play therapy and counseling sessions once she receives her license. We are hoping any day now 🤞 She will continue to be under the clinical supervision of Kelly Martin, MEd, LPC-S, RPT-S.

01/06/2026

If your play therapist calls from a snoopy phone, you better pick up. Which one of these is your favorite back-to-school edition?

01/04/2026

01/04/2026

We are happy to announce open time slots beginning the week of January 19th for children ages 2-12 for play therapy and counseling. We have several therapists with openings who have varying levels of qualifications, all trained in play therapy and under my supervision. An LPC Associate ($85/session) is a therapist who has obtained a master's degree in counseling and a provisional license from the state of Texas. They must complete 3,000 clinical hours to obtain full licensure. A graduate student intern($65/session) is a student in the latter stages of a mental health graduate program who must complete an internship or practicum experience as a part of their coursework. They are under the supervision of their university course instructor and myself. Please contact Kelly with questions or to get on our schedules. 806-340-0063 or kelly@playroomlubbock.com

01/04/2026

“Sometimes kids MOVE before they THINK. What if we can help them THINK before they MOVE? We learn motor planning skills by engaging in new motor plans. We learn risk assessment by taking risks. Instead of "Be Careful!" or "Don't Do That!", ask "What's Your Plan?" this will help them access their 'Thinking Brain' and plan for success!” Greg Santucci, Occupational Therapist

12/26/2025

From one native New Mexican (Kathy) to another (Kelly). Kathy left a plate of biscochitos to welcome me back to work today! Biscochito (or bizcochito) is a crispy butter cookie flavored with anise and cinnamon. It was developed, by residents of New Mexico, over the centuries from the first Spanish colonists of New Mexico. The recipe for making the cookie has been influenced not only by local and indigenous customs, but also by recipes brought to New Mexico by immigrants from other Hispanic countries. It is served during special celebrations, such as wedding receptions, baptisms, and religious holidays (especially during the Christmas season). Have any of you tried a biscochito?

12/24/2025

Plenty of sunshine for the next few days—Get outside and play!

12/23/2025

Welcome to the Grief Club by Janine Kwoh is practical and unfiltered with touches of humor! Although it’s illustrated, this is not a book for our littles. It’s for grown-ups or even mature teens.

12/21/2025

You used time-outs or spankings because you thought that was the best way to teach.
That’s what most of us were taught too. Now we know more about child development and nervous systems and we can do better. Discipline isn’t about isolation or fear. It’s about guidance, safety, connection and skill-building.

12/19/2025

This has been a difficult week and I am reminded to utilize for me and my own that which I recommend to others! Movement activities for children (and grownups) who are grieving from the resources of the Dougy Center. It is an incredible National Grief Center for Children and Families.