Separation Anxiety in Children - An Introduction
Learn how to support a child with separation anxiety through connection, curiosity, and communication with their school or daycare at Emmaus Counseling.
Why Does My Child Misbehave - Goal #4
Learn how assumed inadequacy can cause children to shut down—and how parents can rebuild confidence and encourage them. Edith Cuevas, LPC, provides family support throughout Central Texas.
Why Does My Child Misbehave - Goal #3
Learn why hurt children may seek revenge through behavior and how parents can respond with empathy, connection, and encouragement. Parenting help available in Buda, Kyle, South Austin, and San Marcos.
Why Does My Child Misbehave - Goal #2
Learn why children engage in power struggles and how parents can respond with choices, routines, and connection. Family counseling support available in Buda, TX.
Why Does My Child Misbehave - Goal #1
Learn why children seek attention through behavior and how parents can respond with connection and practical strategies in this 4-part series. Terapia disponible en español.
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 clients throughout Texas. Bilingual therapy available.
What Is Therapy—and How Does Confidentiality Work?
Learn what therapy is, how confidentiality works, and what to expect when starting counseling with Emmaus Counseling. Edith Cuevas, LPC, serves clients throughout Texas.
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.