Dandelion Family Counseling, PLLC

Dandelion Family Counseling, PLLC Prioritizing the Needs of ADHD and Autistic Families & Individuals. Southpark & Huntersville

Children-Teens

Registered Play Therapist

I love working with defiant teens, overwhelmed parents, and specialize with Aspergers, ADHD & so much more!

09/02/2026

Beyond Social Skills (for anxious kids) is scheduling now!
Does your 10–14-year-old need support navigating friendships, emotions, communication, and the really complicated social stuff that comes with growing up?

Our Beyond Social Skills group is designed for anxious neurodivergent kids who are ready to build confidence, strengthen social-emotional skills, and connect with peers in a supportive, understanding environment.

Meet Kara! We’re so excited to officially welcome Kara back to the Dandelion team! After completing her graduate interns...
09/01/2026

Meet Kara!

We’re so excited to officially welcome Kara back to the Dandelion team! After completing her graduate internship with us, Kara is now officially joining Dandelion full-time.

Kara takes a child-centered, strengths-based approach, helping children recognize and build on their natural strengths while developing the skills they need to navigate life’s challenges. She supports children in building emotional and sensory regulation skills, strengthening relationships, developing confidence, and cultivating greater self-acceptance.

Welcome back, Kara! We’re so happy to have you back on the team!
If you’re interested in learning more or getting on Kara’s schedule, reach out ASAP!

Meet Niya! We’re so excited to welcome Niya to the Dandelion team! After completing her graduate internship with us, Niy...
08/29/2026

Meet Niya! We’re so excited to welcome Niya to the Dandelion team! After completing her graduate internship with us, Niya has returned to Dandelion full-time.

Niya is passionate about helping children navigate life’s challenges while supporting their emotional growth and development. She uses a client-centered, solution-focused approach with a strong emphasis on Play Therapy, creating a safe and supportive space where children can express themselves, build confidence, and work through difficult emotions.

If you’re interested in learning more or getting on Niya’s schedule, reach out ASAP to get started!

A new school year can bring excitement and uncertainty, especially for ADHD and Autistic children and their families. On...
08/27/2026

A new school year can bring excitement and uncertainty, especially for ADHD and Autistic children and their families. One of the best ways to start strong? Help teachers see the whole child, not just the diagnosis. Read the latest Dandelion blog for tips on how to share your child's strengths, interests, learning preferences, stressors, and what helps them thrive.

Here’s to a school year where every child feels understood, supported, and valued.

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08/25/2026

School is back, and sometimes “How was your day?” is just too big of a question. After a long day, kids may be tired, overwhelmed, or unsure how to put their experiences into words. Try asking something more specific, or simply:

“Do you want to tell me about your day, or do you just want some quiet time together?”

Connection doesn’t always require a big conversation. Sometimes, it starts with a smaller, easier question.


ADHD and Autism don’t look the same in every person, and a diagnosis never tells the whole story. At Dandelion Family Co...
08/20/2026

ADHD and Autism don’t look the same in every person, and a diagnosis never tells the whole story.

At Dandelion Family Counseling, we believe in looking beyond the label to understand the whole person: their strengths, challenges, needs, and experiences. Support should fit the person, not the diagnosis.

Read our latest blog to learn more about a neurodiversity-affirming approach:

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Siblings Also Need Support!When one child in the family needs extra support, it can sometimes be easy to overlook the si...
08/18/2026

Siblings Also Need Support!

When one child in the family needs extra support, it can sometimes be easy to overlook the siblings. Siblings may have big feelings, questions, worries, or needs of their own, and they deserve space to be heard, too. Supporting the whole family means making room for everyone’s mental health, relationships, and emotional needs.

At Dandelion Family Counseling, we believe you shouldn’t have to navigate this alone. We support the whole family, including parents, children, and siblings, because when one member of the family is struggling, the whole family deserves support. Your family matters. Every member of it.

08/17/2026

The Dandelion Difference starts before the intake! We do therapy differently because we believe kids and families make progress faster when parents are part of the process, too.

It’s more support. More communication. More collaboration. And a therapy experience designed around the whole family. That’s the Dandelion Difference!

Dandelion social skills groups run year-round because social skills needs don't take a season off. Friendships, teamwork...
08/13/2026

Dandelion social skills groups run year-round because social skills needs don't take a season off. Friendships, teamwork, flexibility, self-advocacy, and confidence are skills kids use every day, at school, at home, and in the community. Consistent practice and support help those skills grow, which is why our groups continue all year long.

We are so excited to welcome a familiar face to the Dandelion Family Counseling team! You may remember Kara from her tim...
08/13/2026

We are so excited to welcome a familiar face to the Dandelion Family Counseling team! You may remember Kara from her time with us as a graduate intern, and we’re thrilled that she has chosen to stay at Dandelion as a therapist.

Kara takes a child-centered, strengths-based approach, helping children recognize and build on their natural strengths while developing the skills they need to navigate life’s challenges. She works with a broad range of children and supports them in developing emotional and sensory regulation skills, building confidence, strengthening relationships, and developing a greater sense of self-acceptance.

We’re so happy to have Kara back on the team! If you’re interested in learning more or getting on her schedule, reach out ASAP!

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6060 Piedmont Row Drive South, Suite 250
Charlotte, NC
28210

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+17044577834

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