Delaney Allison, LPC, RPT™, NCC,

Founder and Joyful Leader of Sun Leaf Counseling

You love your child — but lately, you’re not sure how to help them.
The meltdowns feel bigger. The behavior feels confusing. You’ve tried everything you know, and it’s still not getting better. You want to support your child, but you also want to truly understand them.

Welcome, I’m Delaney Allison (she/her), a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Registered Play Therapist. I work with children and their caregivers to untangle the hard stuff — the big feelings, confusing behaviors, and daily struggles that leave everyone feeling stuck.

With a background in education and advanced training in play therapy, I support children through anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm — all through the language they know best: play. I work alongside caregivers to ease power struggles, rebuild trust, and create a more peaceful home environment. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and always rooted in the belief that all behavior is communication.

My work supports LGBTQIA2S+ folks and others from marginalized communities in unlearning the pressures and expectations shaped by systems built on control and disconnection. I help people reconnect with their identities, lived experiences, and inner truth — rooting in self-trust, belonging, and liberation.

Beyond the therapy room, I’m proud to serve as a board member of Black Boys Meditate, a nonprofit focused on empowering underserved communities through mindfulness. I also work with the Midlothian community through Paws for Reflection Ranch, where I incorporate Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) and Equine Assisted Counseling (EAC) into my clinical work.

At Sun Leaf Counseling, my mission is to challenge inequality, promote equitable access to mental health care, and create safe, inclusive, and nurturing spaces where people can reconnect with their most authentic selves.

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If you’re looking for compassionate, affirming support, for your child or for yourself, I’m here when you’re ready.