Dakota Becker, LPC, RPT™, NCC, IPT-CST

Sep. 27

(She/Her/Hers)

3-8 Years | 9-12 Years | 13-18 Years | Family

Dakota is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Registered Play Therapist™ (RPT™), National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Institute of Play Therapy Certified Sandtray Therapist (IPT-CST). She received her Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas through their nationally known play therapy program as well as has her Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development.

She has had many years of experience with children of all ages and backgrounds. Prior to becoming a therapist, Dakota worked in early childhood education in which she served as a teacher in an inclusive classroom that supported children with a variety of abilities and diagnoses. Through her experience teaching and as a clinical intern within various settings, she has a wide understanding of supporting children with different abilities, diagnoses, and backgrounds. Dakota specializes in working with children with developmental disorders, grief and & loss, and emotional, relational and behavioral concerns.

Dakota is passionate about play therapy and loves the beauty of truly believing in a child, showing them unconditional acceptance, and allowing them the freedom to fully express themselves on their journey towards growth and healing. Through utilizing child-centered play therapy as well as expressive art modalities, she strives to build a supportive and collaborative relationship with her clients to work though various challenges, concerns, and transitions. Dakota’s aim to support the whole child is shown not just through working with the client but also their caregivers by meeting them where they are and working to fit each family’s unique needs.

Although originally from the Dallas area, she moved to Austin with her family during the summer of 2019. Dakota has since enjoyed exploring all that Austin has to offer with her partner and their beloved animals.

Dakota is committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion and connectedness and celebrates all identities and abilities.

DAKOTA IS PARTICULARLY WELL-SUITED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES:

With young children (and their parents) who are processing and adjusting to various transitions in their life, including but not limited to: divorce, family roles, mental health concerns, or developmental or medical diagnosis
Who desire working with a therapist who is passionate about creating an inclusive space and working with children and families who are in need of support as the result of having a child with special needs, sensory concerns, or developmental delays
Who believe in letting the child take the lead and want to pursue a relationship with a clinician trained in Child-centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) and Sandtray Therapy

DAKOTA WORKS AT OUR SPICEWOOD OFFICE LOCATION ONLY. ALL SESSIONS ARE 45 MINUTES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. HER RATES ARE THE FOLLOWING:

Individual Session $190
Initial Consult, Parent Consult, Parent Coaching $215
Family Session $225

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:

ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Autism
Behavioral Issues
Coping Skills
Depression
Developmental Disorders
Divorce
Family Conflict

Grief
Learning Disabilities
LGBTQIA+
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Stress
Trauma and PTSD

DAKOTA’S FAVORITES:

Favorite board game: SkipBo, not so much a board game but it is a favorite game in my house.
Favorite ice cream flavor: Rocky Road
Favorite animal: Dogs
Favorite children’s book: My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss
Favorite color: Black
Favorite place in Austin: Barton Creek Greenbelt Trails
Favorite holiday: Christmastime
I feel happiest when: Surrounded by friends and family
If I had a superpower it would be: Teleportation
Place I feel most safe/calm/comfortable: At the beach or comfy in my bed