Trauma Consulting - Training
Counseling - Supervision
Counseling/Supervision - Amarillo, Canyon, Texas Panhandle
Consulting/Training - Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, and beyond
UpTIC is here to help you understand the challenges facing the children and youth you live or work with.
UpTIC’s goal is to provide actionable steps you can implement to reduce stress, build confidence, and bring healing. We realize each person, family, school, and community is uniquely different, so we tailor our services to best meet your needs. If you have tried all the traditional strategies and nothing seems to work, reach out today.
Hi, I’m Dr. Kendra McLaughlin, Phd, LPC-S.
I’m committed to bringing healing to children and youth who have been negatively impacted by life’s challenges.
I have worked with children and youth who have been impacted by trauma, adversity, and toxic stress since 2008. While overcoming hardships is not always easy, healing is possible. In addition to counseling services, I provide training/professional development and consultation services to transform schools, foster care homes/agencies, and communities into systems that are sensitive to the needs of those with complex backgrounds. To learn more about my education and background in this field, click “learn more” below!
Specializing in supporting trauma-informed and trauma-responsive practices to promote healing.
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Training and Professional Development are essential ways to bring new knowledge, skills, and strategies to your school or organization. UpTIC strives to provide you with up-to-date research and interventions to help you serve those you work with to the fullest.
Consultation services are available to help you dig deeper as we work together to develop specific goals and interventions for your campus, family, or organization.
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If your child/teen is struggling at school, at home, or in their relationships with others, they may benefit from counseling. Counseling provides a safe space for children/teens to discuss life’s concerns while engaging in activities that help them feel comfortable.
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LPC Associates in Texas are required to be under the supervision of a Board Approved Supervisor while obtaining their 3,000 clinical hours. Supervision is conducted according to the standards required by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.
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Group therapy is an effective and fun way to teach children and teens new skills. UpTIC provides a group format that is based on research and will help your child learn new skills quickly.
Let’s work together!
Why UpTIC? Healing from trauma begins with understanding how trauma impacts the brain and body. This starts with increasing (Up) knowledge of trauma-informed care (TIC) and moves into integrating trauma-informed practices within everyday life. This integration brings an “uptic” in positive behaviors, school attendance, achievement, attachment, and resilience. UpTIC’s mission is to bring healing one child at a time through collaboration with school districts, caregivers, foster/adoptive families, and community agencies to create rich environments for children to flourish.
UpTIC will work with you to implement proactive strategies for regulation and relationships, reducing the time spent managing unwanted behavior.