Play Therapy

Helping children, and the families who love them, navigate difficult changes.

Gentle support helping children express emotions, heal from difficult experiences, and build self-confidence.

Child-centered play therapy (CCPT) is an evidence-based approach that uses play as a medium for children to express their feelings and experiences, in a safe and supportive environment.

By engaging in play, the child can communicate thoughts and emotions that they may not be able to articulate verbally, allowing the therapist to gain insight into their internal world. This form of therapy fosters emotional healing and development, helping children to:

What is child-centered play therapy?

Supporting children ages 4-10

Process trauma
Build resilience
Improve their social skills
Emotionally and physically regulate
Express emotions and needs
Navigate difficult life experiences

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...And Here's Where Play Therapy Comes In!

After the child begins therapy, they move through the stages, ultimately empowering the child to feel understood and supported, aiding in their overall emotional well-being and building their esteem.

Opposition and defiance
Physical aggression from big feelings
School avoidance/refusal
Perfectionism & anxiety
Nightmares
Increased irritability & inability to calm/regulate
Panic attacks
“Frozen” after a traumatic event
Consistent fear, distress, & despair

Signs & Symptoms of Concern

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How It Works

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Commitment

The recommendation is to meet start with weekly. The frequency can be discussed during your consultation, and is usually based on acuity of symptoms. Each session is 50-55 minutes.

Cost

$180 per session and payment is due at the time of service.
I'm an out-of-network provider, which means that I don't bill insurance directly. Some clients choose to work with Mentaya or Thrizer that helps with out-of-network billing, and I'm happy to help connect you with them if that's of interest.

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