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.

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Hi there! I am Katy McAlpine.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I graduated from Texas Tech in 2015 with my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and again in May of 2019 with my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

My desire as a professional counselor is to help my clients work through life issues or difficulties in ways that work best for them by holding emotional space for them to feel heard. I have experience working with adolescents and young adults and in areas including depression, anxiety, decision making, eating disorders and disordered eating, and family and life transitions. I work from the approaches of client-centered therapy and solution focused therapy.

I believe that our childhood years should be full of adventurous learning and growth through curiosity. However, life events can happen to us that are out of our control which can compromise our mental health and we need help working through confusing emotions. My desire through counseling is to be able to walk alongside my clients in helping them work through difficult issues with the goal of obtaining mental and emotional wellbeing.

I am accepting clients ages 10 and up and specializing in working with preteens, teenagers, and young adults.

I am so excited to meet you or your child and get started working together!

You can contact me at (806) 416-9283 or katy@playroomlubbock.com

Individual client session rates are $115 per session.

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

Hello! My name is Jodi Shea.

I am currently a graduate student intern under the clinical supervision of Kelly Martin, MEd, LPC-S, RPT-S. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wayland Baptist University in 2022 and am now pursuing a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Texas Tech University.

I have always had a passion for working with children and am excited for the opportunity to continue growing and learning as part of the team at The Playroom. This internship is a meaningful step in my journey toward becoming a compassionate and effective counselor. I will be working from a Child Centered Play Therapy approach and my desire is to provide children with a safe space to work through challenges and grow.

Originally from Colorado, I’ve called Texas home for the past five years while completing my education. Outside of my academic and internship work, I enjoy spending time with my friends, family, and my cocker spaniel puppy, Lady May. I also love being outdoors, exploring local coffee shops and thrift stores, and baking sourdough bread in my free time.

I look forward to meeting with 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 Jodi at 806-828-0709 or jodi@playroomlubbock.com

My name is Sarah Clement, and I am currently serving as a graduate student intern under the supervision of Kelly Martin, M.Ed., LPC-S, RPT-S. I am a proud graduate of West Texas A&M University, where I earned my degree in School Counseling with plans to pursue licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

With a strong background in education, I have spent many years working as both a teacher and an administrator. These experiences have provided me with a deep understanding of child development and the importance of social-emotional support in learning and growth. I grew up in this area and am honored to now serve the community that helped shape who I am today.

Outside of my professional life, I have been married for 23 years and am the proud mother of four children and known as Sassy to sweet granddaughter. I enjoy spending time with my family and attending concerts whenever I can.

As part of my internship, I work with children ages 3 to 12, offering play-based, developmentally appropriate counseling services. My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where children can express themselves, build coping skills, and experience emotional growth.

I am excited for this opportunity to work with Playroom Lubbock and look forward to meeting you and your child. Sessions with me are offered at a special rate of $65 per session.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact me at

(806) 319-5856 or sarah@playroomlubbock.com.

Hi, I’m Emily!

I am a Student Intern (SI) under the supervision of Kelly Martin, M.Ed., LPC-S, RPT-S. I am currently an undergraduate student at Texas Tech University, majoring in Counseling and Addiction Recovery Sciences. I am passionate about mental health and wellness, and I care deeply about providing thoughtful, compassionate support for children as I have worked with children in various settings for 2+ years.

In my free time, I love doing yoga and Pilates, thrifting, exploring local coffee shops and farmer’s markets, volunteering, and playing cozy video games. I also enjoy spending time with my partner, Andrew, and our two dogs, Clover and Jasper. And of course, I’m a full-time plant mom!

As a Student Intern (SI) and aspiring therapist, I intend on expanding my knowledge of Child-Centered Play Therapy. I am proud to assist our therapists and Graduate Student Interns here at The Playroom Lubbock as they work to promote the health and well-being of children and adolescents.