FAQ's

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Play therapy is a developmentally appropriate, evidence-based approach that helps children express thoughts and emotions through play rather than words alone. Because play is a child’s natural language, it allows children to process experiences, build emotional regulation, and develop problem-solving skills in a way that feels safe and engaging.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, play therapy does not rely on a child’s ability to verbally explain their feelings. Children use toys, art, movement, and play to communicate what they may not yet have words for. The therapist is trained to understand and respond therapeutically to this form of communication.

Play therapy is commonly used with children ages 2–10, but it can be helpful for toddlers, adolescents, and even adults depending on the therapeutic approach and presenting concerns.

Sessions usually last 45–50 minutes and take place in a playroom designed to support emotional expression and regulation. Your child may engage in play, art, movement, or storytelling. While it may look like “just play,” the therapist is actively working to support emotional growth and nervous system regulation.

Parent involvement is an important part of the therapeutic process. While children typically attend individual sessions, parents participate through regular parent sessions, check-ins, or consultations to support progress at home.Family sessions are possible depending on the needs of the family. 

Signs of progress may include improved emotional regulation, reduced behavioral challenges, increased flexibility, and better communication. Change often happens gradually, and parents are kept informed about themes, goals, and growth without breaking the child’s trust.

This is a private-pay practice so therapy can be guided by your child’s nervous system and developmental needs—not insurance rules. This allows for greater flexibility, fewer diagnostic labels, and increased privacy, creating a safer and more effective therapeutic space for children and parents.

Private pay also offers increased privacy.

To protect your child’s emotional safety and the integrity of the therapeutic relationship, this practice does not accept cases that are involved in active litigation, including custody disputes or court-ordered therapy. Play therapy is most effective when the focus remains fully on the child’s nervous system, regulation, and healing.
Involvement in legal matters can compromise the therapeutic relationship, the child’s sense of safety, and the integrity of the therapy process. To protect the child and maintain a clear therapeutic role, this practice focuses solely on treatment rather than evaluation, documentation, or testimony for court purposes.

It happens. Please kindly contact your counselor prior to 24 hours before the appointment time. Appointments cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled time will be subject to a late cancellation fee. No shows for appointments will be charged the session fee. 

It happens, too. We work through inclement weather situations by moving to a virtual platform or rescheduling. Please contact your counselor regarding questions about inclement weather and appointments. 

Your counselor will share with you the best ways to contact them usually through email or phone calls. 

Snacks are important. Snacks are welcome in the playroom with a couple of exceptions: please refrain from nut based foods(peanut butter, almonds, cashews, etc.) And save the red or blue or purple or green colored drinks for the ride home. They stain the carpet. Shoes are optional in the playroom. You can take them off or leave them on, because either way is just fine.