Struggling with OCD, anxiety, ARFID, or trauma can feel isolating, especially when past therapy did not click. At Layers Counseling Specialists in Plano, TX, every clinician focuses on complex mental health needs and uses research-backed methods to help you get your life back.
Our team has advanced training in ERP, DBT, ACT, and trauma-focused CBT. This is specialist care, not general counseling.
No two clients are alike. Your plan is built around your goals, whether that is panic, intrusive thoughts, or anxiety around food.
We use therapies backed by science, not trends, in a supportive and judgment-free space.
Not sure where to start? Take our quiz to see which of our clinicians is the best fit for you.
Complex challenges like OCD, anxiety, and eating disorders deserve specialized care. Our dual model pairs you with an expert clinician or a specialist-in-training who offers the same evidence-based care at a lower cost. Layers was founded by Karla Pineda, LPC, a specialist in OCD and anxiety.
Learn how we workGetting started
Knowing what's coming makes reaching out a little easier. You don't need the right words or a tidy explanation of what's wrong. You just need to show up. We'll take it from there.
Free consult
15 minutes · video
A free video call with the clinician you'd actually be working with, not a sales rep or a call center. For a child, this call is usually with you, the parent or caregiver. It's a chance to:
• Share a little about what's bringing you (or your child) in
• Get a feel for the therapist and how they work
• Ask anything about approach, scheduling, or fees
• Decide together whether it feels like the right fit
First session
About 50 minutes
Mostly about getting to know you. You set the pace, and there's nothing to prepare beyond a little paperwork:
• Intake forms arrive through our secure client portal; please complete them at least 24 hours before
• We talk through what brought you in, a bit of your history, and what you'd like to feel different
• For younger children, this session usually includes time with you, the caregiver
Fees, insurance and your Good Faith EstimateGet to know the therapists who are here to help you on your mental health journey.
Clear answers to the questions our clients ask most
Specialists: independently licensed clinicians with extensive experience and advanced training in their area of focus, whether that is OCD and anxiety, trauma (TF-CBT, ART), or neurodiversity (ADHD and autism).
Focused Clinicians: therapists who work under the weekly supervision of our specialists, so you get two clinical minds on your care at a lower fee.
Yes. Every clinician on our team provides culturally responsive care, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming and neurodiversity affirming. We also have bilingual clinicians offering therapy in English or Spanish.
Most new clients can get started within about a week, depending on scheduling and therapist fit. Call or text 214.444.8079 and we’ll offer you the soonest opening.
Our team treats comorbid conditions with:
ARFID: Exposure therapy for food aversion
Trauma: ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) and TF-CBT for kids and teens.
ADHD/Autism: Neurodiversity-affirming approaches
• Vetted specialists (no generalists)
• Proven therapies (ERP, ACT, DBT)
• Dual-care model (expert + affordable options)
• Inclusive practice (LGBTQ+, BIPOC-affirming)
Take the First Step: Book Your Free Consultation Today!
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