Hannah Tapling

Hannah is a compassionate and dedicated counselor who believes that meaningful growth begins with feeling understood, accepted, and supported. She strives to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where children, adolescents, adults, and families feel comfortable being themselves, exploring challenges, and developing the confidence and skills needed to thrive. Her approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to the unique needs of each individual and family.

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Hannah has developed a particular passion for working with neurodivergent children and adolescents, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD, as well as supporting their parents and caregivers. She recognizes that every child experiences the world differently and works to understand each individual's strengths, challenges, developmental needs, and unique ways of thinking, learning, and communicating.

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Through play therapy, activity-based interventions, executive functioning support, and social skills development, Hannah helps children and adolescents build practical skills that support their everyday lives. Her work may focus on emotional regulation, flexibility, problem-solving, organization, planning, task initiation, and follow-through, as well as navigating friendships, understanding social situations, and developing meaningful connections with others. She emphasizes individualized, developmentally appropriate approaches that build on each client's strengths while addressing areas of difficulty.

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An important part of Hannah's work involves partnering with parents and caregivers to help them better understand their child's needs and develop practical strategies for supporting growth at home and in other environments. She recognizes that supporting a child often means supporting the family as a whole. Through parent consultations, guidance, and collaborative problem-solving, Hannah helps families navigate emotional and behavioral challenges, strengthen parent-child relationships, establish supportive routines, and encourage greater independence. Her goal is to help parents feel more confident and equipped while fostering stronger connections within the family.

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In addition to her work with neurodivergent individuals and families, Hannah provides counseling for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, peer and relationship difficulties, and life transitions. She brings warmth, empathy, and genuine curiosity to her work, helping clients better understand themselves, navigate difficult experiences, and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth.

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Hannah earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University, with a minor in Sports Management and a certificate in Applied Behavioral Health. She completed her Master of Science in Counseling at Southern Methodist University. Her clinical experience includes working with individuals across the lifespan at the SMU Center for Family Counseling and supporting veterans and their families through STEPS with Horses. Since completing her graduate training, Hannah has continued to expand her clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, with a particular emphasis on neurodivergence, parent support, and individualized skill development.

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Above all, Hannah believes that therapy is a partnership built on trust, compassion, and collaboration. Whether helping a child build confidence and develop new skills, supporting parents through challenges, or guiding an individual through a difficult season of life, she is committed to helping clients recognize their strengths, build