Why Does My Child Misbehave - Goal #1
Why do children misbehave? In the first of a 4-part series, Edith Cuevas explains how to recognize attention-seeking behavior and implement practical ways to respond with connection and clear routines. Learn simple strategies to better understand your child and encourage healthier habits at home. Serving families in Buda, Kyle, and South Austin, with virtual therapy available across Texas.
My Approach to Mental Health Therapy: A Family-Centered Perspective
Learn about my approach to family-centered mental health therapy for children, teens & families in Buda, Kyle & South Austin. Virtual therapy available across Texas.
The 3 Most Common Mental Health Challenges in Children
Learn the 3 most common mental health issues in kids—and how to help - during Children's Mental Health Week, Feb. 9-15.
How to Get the Most of Your Therapy Visit
Starting therapy? Learn how to make the most of your first session with Edith Cuevas, LPC—serving Buda, Kyle & South Austin. Bilingual therapy available.
Understanding the Amygdala and How Breathing Helps Regulate Emotions
In this blog from Emmaus Counseling, discover the function of the amygdala and breathing techniques to support emotional regulation, reconnect your thinking brain, and help individual manage stress. Serving Buda, Kyle & South Austin.
5 Counseling Tips to Celebrate the Holidays with Intention and Care
Celebrate the holidays with intention and emotional care. In this blog, Licensed Professional Counselor Edith Cuevas shares five gentle counseling tips to help children, teens, and families reduce stress, strengthen connection, and nurture mental well-being throughout the season.
How Do You Know If Play Therapy Is Working?
At Emmaus Counseling in Buda, Kyle, and South Austin, we measure play therapy progress through meaningful changes in behavior, emotional expression, and how children interact. Learn what growth looks like in sessions—and how you can spot it at home.
Sand Tray Therapy
Sand tray provides a safe, nonverbal way for clients to process experiences, reduce anxiety, and gain insight into what’s happening inside. By using miniature figures and the soothing texture of sand, clients can tell their stories, build new perspectives, and find healing in a calm, supportive space.
What Is Play Therapy?
Discover how play therapy helps children express emotions, build confidence, and heal through play at Emmaus Counseling in South Austin, Buda, and Kyle.