Kelly Martin, our child counselor, began The Playroom Lubbock in 2015 with the vision of incorporating her Play Therapy counseling services with a team of clinicians to serve the needs of children and adolescents. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Lubbock Christian University and her Masters in Education in Counseling from the University of North Texas. Kelly counsels children and adolescents using Play Therapy and other forms of play therapy such as expressive arts, activity therapy, and sand tray therapy to help them address and resolve what is bothering them or what isn't working for them. Kelly is trained in Child Parent Relationship Therapy in which parents are directly used in the treatment of their children as therapeutic agents. She recently obtained her Level 1 DIR Floortime certificate which is an intervention she incorporates into her counseling practice. DIR Floortime is a multidisciplinary model most commonly used with children with educational, social emotional, mental health, and/or developmental challenges. Kelly also has experiences as a Child Advocate at a domestic violence shelter, a middle school Teacher, and an elementary School Counselor.

Kelly is now booking appointments for play therapy, child counseling, parenting support, and professional development.

From Kelly:

I believe kids are capable of learning, growing, and functioning positively at home, in school, and in the community. I am committed to focusing on a child's and parent's (or caregiver's) needs and capacities in order to foster development, creativity, self-direction, responsibility, self-control, and emotional well-being as well as to enhance the child/parent relationship. I am trained to address a wide variety of emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. I use child-centered play therapy and DIR FLoortime. I promote a genuine and empathic therapeutic relationship while providing toys, sand, expressive arts, activities, and sensorimotor equipment as a safe means for children to express themselves and to learn to manage emotions and behaviors. Kids use toys as their words and play as their language.

Email: kelly@playroomlubbock.com

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My name is Kathy Dane. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (#97706) under the clinical supervision of Kelly Martin, MEd, LPC-S, RPT-S. I am a graduate of Lubbock Christian University with a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My professional journey has been shaped by a background in trauma and school nursing. I have also volunteered as a parent in Lubbock ISD and as an advocate with CASA. These experiences have been the driving force behind my entry into the field of counseling.

I grew up in New Mexico but have spent the last 30 years in Lubbock. I have been married for 35 years and have three adult children with my husband. My personal interests include sewing, quilting, cooking and dogs. I love spending time with my family and you might find me racing RC's or cooking a meal together with them. My Labrador Retrievers are also a big part of my life and are constantly at my side. I am currently training with Shelly, my two year old lab. I have completed the Level 1 Animal Assisted Play Therapy and will be using Shelly with certain clients under the supervision of an Animal Assisted Play Therapist.

I have been at the Playroom Lubbock since January of 2024 first serving as a graduate student intern.

I will continue serving child clients ages 3-12 at the Playroom Lubbock under the clinical supervision of Kelly Martin, MEd, LPC-S, RPT-S. I am excited to be learning from Kelly and look forward to pairing my experience and education in your child’s journey. I have extensive training in play therapy.

We are offering a reduced rate of $85/session with me. Current clients can contact me at kathleen@playroomlubbock.com. New inquiries can call the main office number at 806-340-0713 or existing clients can reach Kathy at 806-416-9368.

Hi! I am Allyson Schmitt. 

I am a Graduate Student Intern under the clinical supervision of Kelly Martin, MEd, LPC-S, RPT-S. I graduated from Texas Tech University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Art in Psychology. I am currently a graduate student at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My professional journey has been influenced by my work as a Behavior Specialist and Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) where I found my passion for working with children and adolescents. 

I grew up in Colorado but have spent the last 5 years in Lubbock. My hobbies include spending time in nature, cooking, and yoga. I also love spending time with my friends, family, and tabby cat, Lucky. 

As a Graduate Student Intern, under the clinical supervision of Kelly Martin, MEd, LPC-S, RPT-S, my goal is to provide a space where children feel seen, heard, and supported in reaching their fullest potential. Through a Child Centered Play Therapy approach, I hope to empower children alongside collaborating with and supporting parents.  

I am so excited to be a part of Playroom Lubbock and look forward to meeting you and your child!

We are offering a reduced rate of $65/session with me. New inquiries can call the main office at 806-340-0713 or current clients can reach Allyson at allyson@playroomlubbock.com or 806-319-5148