McCayla Berry, M.A., LPC

McCayla Berry is specialized in play therapy, anxiety, trauma, EDMR, and adult therapy.

Licensed Professional Counselor
EMDR Trained
Play Therapy Trained

Welcome

Maybe you feel overwhelmed trying to juggle it all; work, relationships, children, and everything in between. Life moves fast, and the endless list of tasks can leave you emotionally drained and disconnected from yourself. In today’s world, there are few spaces that truly allow us to slow down, reflect, and simply be.

My goal is to create that space. I offer a compassionate, safe, and curious therapeutic environment, rooted in the belief that healing happens through relationships and deeper self-understanding. I tailor therapy to the unique story of each individual. Wherever you are on your healing journey, I believe that growth starts with the simple desire to move forward.

Therapy for Adults

As a trauma-informed counselor, I specialize in working with adults using a psychodynamic lens and ego state work to explore the parts of ourselves shaped by early wounds or protective patterns. I am trained in:

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Ego state therapy

  • Expressive modalities including art, writing, and sand tray for inner child healing

I commonly support adults navigating:

  • Anxiety and anxiety disorders

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

  • Complex trauma and PTSD

  • Dissociation and emotional dysregulation

Therapy for Children & Adolescents

My work with younger clients is person-centered, building trust and emotional safety first. Once that foundation is established, I implement strategies to help children and teens build resilience and reconnect with their bodies, especially during emotional dysregulation.

Therapeutic modalities I use with youth include:

  • Synergetic Play Therapy

  • Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • EMDR Therapy

  • Expressive art interventions

About Me

When I’m not in session, I love expressing creativity through painting or diving into a hands-on project. I also enjoy being outdoors—whether it's running, walking in Houston's parks, or spending time with my spouse and community. I’m always up for a good board game, a round of pickleball, or trying new food spots.

Education & Credentials

  • Licensed Professional Counselor

  • EMDR-trained and Play Therapy-trained

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Houston Christian University

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Dallas Baptist University

I have worked extensively in private practice and have also developed and facilitated social skills classes for elementary-aged children.

McCayla Berry, M.A., LPC
LPC License # 85724

$195 Individual Counseling Session

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