Play-Based Therapy

For kids, play is their language

Play is how children express emotions, process experiences, and make sense of their world. In play therapy, we meet children where they are: emotionally, developmentally, and creatively. Our approach blends child-centered and directive methods, allowing space for both open exploration and skill-building when needed.

We focus on building a strong, trusting relationship, knowing that connection is the foundation for growth and healing. Therapy is made fun, engaging, and accessible, even for children who may feel hesitant or unsure about it. Through developmentally appropriate tools like imaginative play, storytelling, art, legos, and sand tray work, we help children process emotions, build skills, and find their voice.

We work with children as young as 2 years old through the lifespan.

Grounded in Research

We integrate evidence-based approaches tailored to each child’s unique needs, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): to build emotional awareness and coping skills
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): to support acceptance of big feelings and values-based action
  • Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)
  • Narrative Therapy: to help children externalize problems and reclaim empowering personal stories

Issues Addressed Through Play Therapy

  • Anxiety & excessive worry

  • Depression & low mood

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Hair pulling, skin picking and other repetitive behavior disorders

  • Emotional regulation difficulties

  • Grief & loss

  • Sleep difficulties related to stress or anxiety

  • Low self-esteem or confidence

  • Behavioral challenges and outbursts

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) & impulse control

  • Anger and frustration tolerance

  • Sensory processing challenges

  • Selective mutism or difficulty verbalizing emotions

  • Attachment & relational difficulties

  • Social skills and peer relationship challenges

  • School-related stress or school refusal

  • Divorce, separation, or family transitions

  • Life transitions (moving, new sibling, starting school)

  • Bullying — whether experiencing it or exhibiting it

  • Trauma and post-traumatic stress (PTSD)

  • Chronic illness, hospitalization, or medical trauma

  • Identity and self-expression concerns

Trusted mental health care for the whole family