Children to Teens…

There is a spirit children embody in their innocence, regardless of life events or trauma.

Let us keep that spirit alive and help it grow in a protective therapeutic environment.

Children, Youth and Teens

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Kid Zone

Resources & Activities

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What We Offer

Every child and teen develops at their own pace, and life’s challenges—like anxiety, depression, social difficulties, trauma, or major transitions—can affect emotional and behavioral growth. Research shows that early, evidence-based interventions can improve coping skills, emotional regulation, and overall well-being.

At our practice, we provide evidence-based psychotherapy tailored to your child’s needs, drawing on approaches such as, but not limited to, play therapy, cognitive and emotion-based therapies, attachment theory, interpersonal skill building, somatic approaches, and family-focused interventions.

Learn about our speciality in PLAY THERAPY!

Our approach includes:

  • Assessment & personalized planning: Understanding your child’s strengths, challenges, and developmental needs

  • Skill-building interventions: Teaching coping strategies, emotional awareness and regulation, and problem-solving skills

  • Parental collaboration: Sharing guidance and strategies for home, school, and family life

  • Safe and engaging environment: Encouraging participation, trust, and resilience through developmentally appropriate interactions and play

Sessions are tailored in length and frequency based on the child’s age, needs, and progress. Parents are involved as appropriate to maximize therapeutic gains, with older children’s consent.

By combining research-based strategies with individualized care (known as an integrative approach), we aim to help children and teens develop confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being—tools that last a lifetime.

Our Process

Plan with Purpose

Contact us to determine the right therapist for your child’s needs.

Our admin staff can answer who is the best-fit therapist and book appointments for you.

Collaborate Openly

Participate with the therapist in a 50 or 80-minute parental consultation. Provide the relevant background and information to help the therapist understand your child better.

Divorced households can hold separate consultation each, if required or more comfortable.

Build Engagement

Every child is unique. The first session focuses on building trust and engagement in the therapeutic process, and when possible, beginning goal setting and skill building.

Parents usually do not attend the first session, but we are flexible and will support whatever helps your child feel most comfortable.

Watch the Development

The number of sessions your child needs depends on many factors. Change takes time and practice.

Based on your child’s needs (and with older children’s consent), the therapist may set a fixed or flexible schedule with parents to share updates, home strategies, and clinical guidance.

wHAT IS PLAY THERAPY?

Key Benefits?

WHO BENEFITS?

Play therapy is a valuable approach for helping children navigate their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors through the therapeutic use of play. Unlike a visit to a doctor’s office, play therapy feels less clinical and intimidating—children engage in games, art, drama, and toys in a safe and welcoming environment, allowing them to express themselves naturally and at their own pace.

Through play, children can explore feelings, work through difficult experiences, practice problem-solving, and develop coping and social skills. This approach allows therapists to understand a child’s inner world while helping them build emotional awareness, resilience, and confidence—all in a way that feels familiar, safe, and empowering.

Expression of Emotions: Play therapy provides children with a non-verbal way to express complex feelings that they might not yet have the language to describe. This can be particularly beneficial for children who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect.

Developmental Support: It supports children with developmental delays, ADHD, autism, and other conditions by fostering skills like creativity, problem-solving, and social interaction.

Emotional and Behavioral Regulation: Children can learn to manage their emotions and behaviors better through structured play, gaining tools to cope with stressors and challenges.

Play therapy is particularly effective for children aged 3-12, but it can also benefit older children and teenagers. Even if a child is not facing significant issues, play therapy can be helpful for addressing everyday stresses or conflicts. It provides a supportive environment where children can explore and understand their experiences in a constructive way. Common issues addressed:

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

  • Eating Disorders

  • Depression

  • Trauma-Related Issues

  • Social Problems (e.g., bullying)

  • School-Related Stresses

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Kid Zone

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Kid Zone 🍃

Our Kid Zone is a collection of helpful resources created to support children, teens, and the adults who care for them.

Inside, you’ll find easy-to-use worksheets, activities, and tools designed to help kids understand their emotions, build coping skills, and practice healthy ways to manage stress and big feelings. These resources can be used at home, in school, or alongside therapy — whatever feels most helpful for your family.

Whether you’re looking for conversation starters, calming activities, or practical strategies to support emotional growth, the Kid Zone is here to help. No pressure, no perfect way to use it — just supportive tools you can explore at your own pace.

Big fun.

real impact.