Helping children and teens thrive through compassionate therapy in Richardson, TX.
Specialized counseling for anxiety, emotional challenges, behavioral concerns, and ADHD.
I’m Lindsey Bass, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist specializing in children and adolescents in the Dallas area. I help children and teens work through anxiety, big emotions, behavioral challenges, and life transitions. Whether your child is just starting school or navigating the teenage years, therapy is tailored to meet them where they are—with warmth, curiosity, and care.
Supporting Every Age and Every Stage:
Who I Work With at Linden Tree Counseling
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Kids (3-8)
Young children don’t always have words for what they feel—but they always have play.
In our work together, play becomes the language we use to understand big emotions like worry, frustration, sadness, or fear. Through toys, creativity, and connection, children begin to feel more safe, more understood, and more confident navigating their world. The goal is to help them feel safe, supported, and more confident in their world—at home, at school, and beyond.
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Tweens (9-12)
Tweens are in a unique in-between stage that can feel like a lot all at once—friendships shift, emotions deepen, and school expectations grow.
Therapy gives tweens a supportive space to talk things through in a way that feels natural and pressure-free. We focus on building coping skills, emotional awareness, and confidence in managing stress, anxiety, and big emotions in ways that actually work in real life.
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Teens (13-18)
Teen years come with a lot—academics, identity, friendships, family dynamics, and pressure to figure it all out quickly.
For teens, therapy is a place to slow down, speak freely, and feel genuinely heard without judgment. Together, we focus on what matters most to you—stress, anxiety, identity, relationships, school pressure, and self-esteem—while building tools for independence, emotional balance, and confidence in who they are becoming.
My Services
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Play Therapy
Children are still learning language and their natural means of expression is play. By meeting children at their developmental level, play therapy helps children to express their feelings more easily through toys instead of words. You can read more about play therapy here.
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Activity/Teen Therapy
The adolescent years represent a major period of growth and development. Therapy with adolescents is about helping them figure it out—who they are, who they want to be, and how to manage the challenges along the way. Read more about my adolescent services here.
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Parent Consultations
If your child is in therapy at Linden Tree Counseling, your child’s therapist can meet with you every 4-8 weeks as clinically appropriate to discuss your child’s progress and how you can best support therapeutic goals outside of sessions.
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LGBTQIA+ Therapy
All identities are validated and accepted here, but sometimes it can be difficult to be your authentic self in our current world. Therapy is a place where you don’t have to explain or defend who you are—just a space to be yourself and feel supported as you grow.
I provide affirming therapy for LGBTQIA+ children, teens, and adults. This includes support around identity exploration, coming out, relationships, family dynamics, self-esteem, anxiety, and the impact of stress or discrimination. Read more about my affirming approach here.
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ADHD Therapy
Living with ADHD often means navigating a world that wasn’t designed for your brain—leading to overwhelm, inconsistency, and self-doubt, even in areas where you are capable and creative.
Rather than trying to “fix” how you think, the work is about building self-understanding and systems that support your brain. Together, we’ll take a thoughtful, individualized approach to help you better understand your attention, emotions, and daily rhythms. Together, we focus on creating practical systems that feel sustainable, restoring a sense of ease and direction in everyday life. You can read more about my approach to ADHD here.
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A Grounded, Strengths-Based Approach
Across all ages and identities, my work is rooted in the belief that meaningful change happens in spaces where people feel safe, understood, and respected.
Therapy is a place to slow down, make sense of your inner world, and build tools that support lasting emotional well-being—at a pace that feels right for you or your child. You can check out the more detailed descriptions about my services under the My Services tab in navigation.
Still have questions? Check out more detailed descriptions under the My Services tab. Ready to schedule? Call (945)247-0850 or email me at lindseybass@lindentreecounseling.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Linden Tree Counseling is located in Richardson off of 75 and Campbell, making it convenient for clients in Richardson as well as surrounding areas such as Dallas, Plano, Allen, Frisco, Addison, Garland, and Wylie. Here are some common questions about therapy and what it's like to seek treatment.
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From big feelings and tough transitions to self-discovery and personal growth, Linden Tree Counseling is here to provide a safe, affirming space where every person can thrive. I specialize in working with children and teens ages 3–18 and proudly provide affirming care for LGBTQIA+ individuals of all ages, helping clients build confidence, resilience, and meaningful connections.
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Every child has difficult days, but if you've noticed a significant change in your child's mood, behavior, or personality—or if they seem more withdrawn, isolated, or overwhelmed than usual—it may be helpful to explore therapy. Children who have difficulty managing their emotions, coping with challenges, or keeping up with peers socially or emotionally can often benefit from additional support.
If you're unsure whether what you're seeing is part of typical development or something more, talking with trusted adults in your child's life—such as their pediatrician, teachers, school counselor, coaches, or caregivers—can provide valuable perspective. Seeking guidance early can help your child develop the skills and support they need to thrive.
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I work with children as young as 3½ years old. While they can definitely benefit from therapy, children under six generally don’t need much preparation beforehand. For older kids and teens, it's often helpful to involve them in the decision to start therapy. Talking openly about what therapy is—and how it can help them navigate challenges, express their feelings, and build confidence—can make the experience feel less intimidating and more empowering. When children have a sense of choice and understand the purpose of therapy, they are often more comfortable and engaged in the process.
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Child therapy can vary depending on the age and developmental needs of the child. For many children aged 3-10, play therapy is the most effective way we work with children. Once children start getting a little older, activity therapy or expressive arts in addition to talk therapy is more appropriate. You can also read more about our approach to child therapy and adolescent therapy.
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Play is children’s natural means of communication and exploring their world. In play therapy, I offer a wide range of toys and crafting materials that enable your child to process feelings and thoughts at a developmentally appropriate level. My role as the counselor is to provide reflections that help the child tune into their emotions, learn how to manage them, and practice new skills. You can read more here.
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Oftentimes children around the age of 8 to 10 begin to transition out of free play and to more structured activities, such as games. By utilizing therapeutic games, counselors can help older children and adolescents process without feeling too much pressure to talk at an adult level. I also incorporate other activities such as art to further support my young clients. You can read more about my approach to adolescent therapy here.
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At Linden Tree Counseling, PLLC we try to make sure that parents are involved. You are always welcome to reach out for a parent consultation to discuss any concerns you have, and your child’s counselor will reach out approximately every four to six weeks to schedule a consultation with you as well. While I protect the child’s right to confidentiality by not discussing specifics about therapy sessions, I also want to make sure that you have the resources and knowledge you need to best support your child outside of sessions. Between these consults, I will always make sure to let you know immediately if there is a safety concern you should be aware of.
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Linden Tree Counseling, PLLC offers a variety of services to best meet the needs of you, your child and your family. It may help to call or email to get to know me and get a sense of my demeanor. I offer a free fifteen minute phone consultation to do just that! You can also email me using the form on the Contact Me page if that is more comfortable for you.
