<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kirby Luna Counseling]]></title><description><![CDATA[My goal is to create an environment of healing and growth through empathy and understanding for children and families.]]></description><link>https://www.kirbylunacounseling.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:51:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.kirbylunacounseling.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Choose Private-Pay Therapy for Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[A thoughtful, individualized approach to your child's care 	When you're looking for a play therapist, you may naturally start by checking with your insurance company. I understand that. Therapy is an investment, and families deserve to understand their options. 	I often get asked why I don't accept insurance, so I wanted to share a little about how I made that decision. For me, it comes down to having the flexibility to focus on your child and what they need. Getting to Know Your Child Before...]]></description><link>https://www.kirbylunacounseling.com/post/why-i-choose-private-pay-therapy-for-children</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad666a22b3a4d8e82622d48</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:53:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Kirby Luna</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Play Therapy? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is play therapy?  	To put it simply, play therapy gives children another way to express themselves. Instead of relying only on words, children can use play to explore their feelings and experiences. As Garry Landreth (2024) writes, “Toys are used like words by children, and play is their language” (p. 12). Play therapy is a well-researched therapeutic approach, and research supports specific play therapy models for a range of children's concerns. 	Even children with strong verbal skills...]]></description><link>https://www.kirbylunacounseling.com/post/what-is-play-therapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad65e268ff9f8dc8bd4b2a9</guid><category><![CDATA[Play Therapy]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:20:58 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Kirby Luna</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and How Can It Help Adults and Children?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever noticed that something from your past still affects you today? Maybe a difficult memory brings up strong emotions, certain situations leave you feeling anxious, or you find yourself reacting in ways you don't fully understand. 	Sometimes, even when we know an experience is in the past, our minds and bodies continue to respond as though it is happening all over again. This can happen to adults and children alike. 	Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is one approach that can help...]]></description><link>https://www.kirbylunacounseling.com/post/what-is-accelerated-resolution-therapy-art-and-how-can-it-help-adults-and-children</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad6827d756af967e8e76c50</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:52:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Kirby Luna</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Ways Play Therapy Can Benefit Your Child]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parenting would be so much easier if our children could tell us exactly what they were feeling, explain why they were upset, and calmly ask for what they needed. Instead, we sometimes find ourselves guessing what happened, wondering what a behavior means, and second-guessing how we responded. 	If you've ever thought, I just wish I knew what was going on in my child's mind, you're not alone. Parenting comes with a lot of questions, and understanding our children's emotions isn't always easy....]]></description><link>https://www.kirbylunacounseling.com/post/5-ways-play-therapy-can-benefit-your-child</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad65a7da1a9e63e33fc8150</guid><category><![CDATA[Play Therapy]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:07:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Kirby Luna</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>