Our Philosophy
At The Talking Place, we work with children and adolescents through play and activity therapies to help them manage emotional struggles and to excel personally, emotionally, and academically. Additionally, we provide testing and evaluation services in efforts to better meet the needs of children and isolate any learning differences that may be contributing to increased emotional and/or behavioral challenges both at home and in the classroom setting. We work to equip and empower parents with insight into their child’s/adolescent’s functioning and provide therapeutic parenting support to strengthen the parent-child relationship and to help children thrive in the home setting. We also work with adults in individual therapy to help them overcome life’s hardships.
Because of the impact relationships have on our overall sense of wellbeing, we believe healing may only take place through the context of a safe and unconditional relationship. As such, we strive to build meaningful relationships with our clients in which healing can occur. Ultimately, we consider it an honor and a privilege to walk alongside you and your family in your journey towards growth and healing.
Drs. Wilson and Ener met and became close friends while earning their doctoral degrees in counseling at the University of North Texas (UNT). While in the doctoral program, Dr. Wilson served as the Clinical Assistant Director at the Child and Family Resource Clinic (one of UNT’s two counseling clinics) while Dr. Ener served as the Assessment Assistant Director. They worked closely together on a daily basis and knew that it was their dream to one day open their very own counseling practice aimed at helping children and families.
Our Story
While working at the CFRC, Dr. Wilson had an 8-year-old client whom both she and Dr. Ener worked with in play therapy over several years. This precious little girl lost her father unexpectedly in a tragic accident and worked through her grief process every week in the playroom. One day, while talking with this client’s mother, Dr. Wilson mentioned contemplating names for her soon to be private practice. The little girl’s mother quickly chimed in and stated, “You should name it the Talking Place!” She went on to explain how every Wednesday, this sweet girl would ask her mom as she was picked up from school, “Mom, do we get to go to the talking place today?” And there it was, the Talking Place was born. What a perfect representation of the space we hope to provide to all of our clients; a space where it is safe to talk and play out their feelings, a space that feels like home.
Meet the Team
Dr. Brittany Wilson
Owner
Dr. Brittany Wilson earned her doctoral degree in counseling with a specialization in play therapy from the University of North Texas. Dr. Wilson’s research and clinical expertise focus is on children exhibiting aggressive and disruptive behaviors. Dr. Wilson has provided play therapy services to children demonstrating behavioral concerns in a number of clinical settings including elementary schools, hospitals, and outpatient clinics.
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Dr. Liz Ener
Owner
Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Ener holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Counseling, with a specialty in play therapy and diagnostic testing/evaluation, from the world’s top-ranked play therapy program, University of North Texas (UNT). She has worked with children and parents across a number of settings including elementary schools and preschool programs, university clinics, and hospital and nonprofit agency settings.
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Kylee Keller
Licensed Profesional Counselor-Associate
Kylee Keller is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, under the supervision of Dr. Brittany Wilson, LPC-S & RPT-S and Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Ener, LPC-S, RPT-S. Kylee earned her Masters degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University in December 2022, with a speciality in working with children and adolescents. She provides services to children and adolescents experiencing a range of struggles, including disruptive behaviors and anxiety.
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Baylee Frank
Baylee Frank is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, under the supervision of Dr. Brittany Wilson, LPC-S & RPT-S and Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Ener, LPC-S, RPT-S. Baylee earned her Masters degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University in August 2023, with a speciality in play therapy. She provides services to children and adolescents experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety and trauma.
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Licensed Profesional Counselor-Associate
Licensed Profesional Counselor-Associate
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Katie Cary
Katie Cary is a Master’s level student intern under the supervision of Dr. Brittany Wilson, LPC-S & RPT-S, and Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Ener, LPC-S, RPT-S. Katie is completing her final semesters of training for her Master's degree at Southern Methodist University, where she is specializing in working with children and adolescents. She works with children and teens experiencing a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, and disruptive behaviors.
Counseling
Intern
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Herbert
Therapy Dog
Herbert, a Miniature Bernedoodle (half Bernese Mountain Dog and half Poodle), is certified by Pet Partners, along with his handler, Kylee Keller. Herbert is sweet, accepting, and excited to meet others; he appears especially attuned to others feelings and needs. Herbert loves to help children/teens deal with feelings and resolve problems, including communication difficulties, fears, worries, anger, depression, parental separation and divorce, bullying, behavior problems, trauma and abuse, amongst others.
Dr. Brittany Wilson
Owner
Dr. Brittany Wilson earned her doctoral degree in counseling with a specialization in play therapy from the University of North Texas. Dr. Wilson’s research and clinical expertise focus is on children exhibiting aggressive and disruptive behaviors. Dr. Wilson has provided play therapy services to children demonstrating behavioral concerns in a number of clinical settings including elementary schools, hospitals, and outpatient clinics. Dr. Wilson enjoys collaborating and partnering with parents, teachers, and other advocates in a child’s life in efforts of providing the most holistic care possible. In addition to play therapy services, Dr. Wilson provides evidence-based individual, group, and family based interventions tailored to acutely depressed and anxious adolescents and adults. Dr. Wilson also teaches graduate level counseling courses part time at the University of North Texas. Outside of the Talking Place, Dr. Wilson enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and puppy, Max. It is true that life’s sweetest gift is the gift of family, Dr. Wilson looks forward to helping yours!
Specialities
- Play Therapy
- Diagnostic Assessment/Evaluation
- Aggression
- Trauma
- ADD/ADHD Concerns
- Development
- Parenting
- Academic Concerns
- Attachment disorders/disruptions
- Anxiety/Depression
Education
Focus: Play Therapy, Diagnostic Testing/Evaluation
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from West Virginia University, 2012
Focus: Community Counseling
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Texas A&M University, 2010
Major: Psychology; Minor: Neuroscience
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, #T3255
Certified Child-Centered Play Therapist Trainer & Supervisor
Certified Child-Parent Relationship Therapist Trainer & Supervisor
Dr. Liz Ener
Owner
Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Ener holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Counseling, with a specialty in play therapy and diagnostic testing/evaluation, from the world’s top-ranked play therapy program, University of North Texas (UNT). She has worked with children and parents across a number of settings including elementary schools and preschool programs, university clinics, and hospital and nonprofit agency settings. Previously, Dr. Ener served as a Clinical Therapist in the Rees-Jones Center for Foster Care Excellence at Children’s Hospital Plano and as the Assistant Director for Assessment Services at UNT’s Child and Family Resource Clinic. Dr. Ener also teaches part-time in the Counseling program at Southern Methodist University. When not helping children and families at The Talking Place, Dr. Ener enjoys spending time with friends and family and loves baking, tea, and movies.
Specialities
- Play Therapy
- Diagnostic Assessment/Evaluation
- ADD/ADHD Concerns
- Development
- Parenting
- School Concerns
- Attachment
- Anxiety/Depression
- Grief/Death/Loss
- Trauma
Education
University of North Texas, 2015
Focus: Play Therapy, Diagnostic Testing, Grief/Loss
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
Texas State University, 2010
Focus: Play Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences
Baylor University, 2008
Major: Child and Family Studies
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, #T-2544
Certified Child-Centered Play Therapist Supervisor
Certified Child-Parent Relationship Therapist Supervisor
Certified Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Kylee Keller
Licensed Profesional Counselor-Associate
Kylee Keller is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, under the supervision of Dr. Brittany Wilson, LPC-S & RPT-S and Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Ener, LPC-S, RPT-S. Kylee earned her Masters degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University in December 2022, with a speciality in working with children and adolescents. She provides services to children and adolescents experiencing a range of struggles, including disruptive behaviors and anxiety. Kylee is passionate about working with children and families to reduce stress and improve relationships, and she enjoys using play therapy and parenting support to help parents and children understand each other better. Kylee believes in the transformational power of play therapy, and she is passionate about displaying unconditional acceptance, patience, and consistency to help clients feel empowered and secure through their therapeutic process.
Specialities
- Play Therapy
- School Concerns
- Disruptive Behaviors
- Anxiety/Depression
- Grief/Death/Loss
- Trauma
Education
Focus: Play Therapy
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, The University of Oklahoma, 2020
Licenses and certifications
Nationally Certified Counselor, #1699755
Baylee Frank
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate
Baylee Frank is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, under the supervision of Dr. Brittany Wilson, LPC-S & RPT-S and Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Ener, LPC-S, RPT-S. Baylee completed her Masters in Science in Counseling in August 2023, with a specialty in play therapy, from Southern Methodist University. She provides services to children and adolescents experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety and trauma. Baylee is passionate about creating a safe, consistent, and nonjudgmental environment to help children feel accepted and free. Baylee believes in the power of strengthening the bond between caregivers and children by enhancing understanding and communication. Baylee enjoys building a meaningful counseling relationship with children and their caregivers in order to create lasting, positive change. Baylee trusts that play therapy has the ability to help children move toward self-enhancing ways of being; and she is excited to display empathy, patience, and unconditional positive regard to her clients.
Specialities
- Play Therapy
- Anxiety/Depression
- Disruptive Behaviors
- School Concerns
- Trauma
- Grief/Death/Loss
Education
Southern Methodist University, August 2023
Focus: Play Therapy
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Pepperdine University, 2020
Minor: Hispanic Studies
LIcenses and certifications
Nationally Certified Counselor, #1727731
Herbert
Therapy Dog
Herbert, a Miniature Bernedoodle (half Bernese Mountain Dog and half Poodle), is certified by Pet Partners, along with his handler, Kylee Keller. Herbert likes to play fetch, loves getting treats, and showing you all of his fun tricks. Herbert is known to be sweet, accepting, and excited to meet others; he appears especially attuned to others feelings and needs. He always has a smile on his face and loves attention from children and adults. Herbert loves to help children/teens deal with feelings and resolve problems, including communication difficulties, fears, worries, anger, depression, parental separation and divorce, bullying, behavior problems, trauma and abuse, amongst others.
For more information on Animal Assisted Therapy, go here.
Specialities
- Anxiety/Depression
- School Concerns
- Trauma
- Grief/Death/Loss
LIcenses and certifications
Canine Good Citizen
Katie Cary
Counseling Intern
Katie Cary is a Master’s level student intern completing her final semesters of training at Southern Methodist University, where she is specializing in working with children and adolescents experiencing various challenges. Katie works under the supervision of Dr. Brittany Wilson, LPC-S & RPT-S, and Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Ener, LPC-S, RPT-S and provides services to children and adolescents experiencing a range of struggles including anxiety, depression, and disruptive behaviors. She is dedicated to cultivating trusting and meaningful counseling relationships with her clients and their families, aiming to support and personalize their counseling experiences. Katie works to provide a safe and nurturing environment where clients can freely express their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. She works collaboratively with families, offering support and guidance to foster healthy communication and strengthen relationships, aiming to empower both children and parents in understanding and navigating challenges together.
Specialities
- Play Therapy
- Anxiety/Depression
- Disruptive Behaviors
- School Concerns
- Trauma
- Grief/Death/Loss
Education
Souther Methodist University, Projected May 2025
Focus: Play Therapy
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Texas Tech University, 2021
How to Get Started
An Overview of our Intake Process
step one
Our intake process begins with you and/or your family’s needs. Call us at 469.640.0846 or complete our online contact form for a free phone consultation.
step Two
Either Drs. Wilson or Ener will return your call to listen to your concerns and assess your needs. If it is determined during our phone consultation that we are not able to meet your needs, referrals will be provided.
step Three
Following our phone consultation, if it is determined we can meet your needs, we will schedule an intake appointment, in which you will meet with either Drs. Wilson or Ener to discuss your concerns in greater detail. During the intake we can answer questions you might have and will review necessary paperwork/documentation.
step Four
At the end of your intake appointment, Drs. Wilson or Ener will provide treatment recommendations. If you feel comfortable with the provided recommendations, follow-up appointments will be scheduled.
