Services I Offer

Play Therapy

What is play therapy?

Play therapy is counseling that uses play—the natural language of children—to help them understand and work through their feelings, experiences, and challenges.

Adults can usually sit down and explain, “I’m feeling anxious because I’m having problems at school.” Young children often don't have the vocabulary or emotional maturity to explain their experiences that way. Play therapy meets children where they are developmentally.

Rather than expecting a young child to communicate and process emotions in the same way an adult does, the modality uses something children already naturally understand—play—to help them heal, learn, and grow.

A play therapist provides a safe, supportive environment with carefully selected toys and activities, where the child is able to express themselves through play while the therapist observes, responds, and helps the child develop healthier ways of coping.

It is also important to clarify that play therapy isn't simply letting a child play while the therapist watches. Therapeutic play is intentional. A trained therapist uses play and the therapeutic relationship to help the child address emotional, behavioral, social, or developmental concerns.

Why do children benefit from play therapy?

1. Play is a child's natural form of communication.
2. It helps children express difficult emotions.
3. It helps children develop coping skills.
4. It creates a safe space for children to process experiences.
5. It can improve emotional regulation.
6. It builds confidence and problem-solving skills.
7. The therapeutic relationship itself is healing.

Teen Therapy

What is teen therapy?

Teen therapy gives adolescents a safe, private, and nonjudgmental place to talk about what is going on in their lives. A therapist works with the teen to better understand their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and challenges.

Therapy with teens often involves more conversation and collaboration.

Teens are going through a lot of changes at once—physically, emotionally, socially, and academically. They are also beginning to develop their own identity and independence.

Therapygives them a place to explore those changes with someone who isn't their parent, teacher, or friend.

Teen therapy recognizes that adolescence isn't simply a difficult stage to “get through.” It's an important period of development when young people are learning who they are, how they relate to others, and how they want to navigate the world. Therapy can give them the support and tools to do that in a healthy way.

Why do teens benefit from therapy?

1. They have a safe place to talk.
2. It helps them understand their emotions.
3. It teaches coping skills.
4. It supports healthy identity development.
5. It improves communication and relationships.
6. It encourages independence and problem-solving.
7. It can strengthen self-esteem.
8. It gives them support during difficult transitions.

Adult Therapy

What is adult therapy?

Adult therapy involves working one-on-one with a trained therapist to explore thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and life experiences.

Therapy gives adults an opportunity to slow down and focus on themselves.

It isn't simply about having someone tell you what to do. Instead, the therapist works collaboratively with the client to understand what's happening, identify patterns, develop coping skills, and work toward the changes the client wants to make.

It's also important to remember that someone doesn't have to be experiencing a mental health disorder or be in crisis to benefit from therapy. People may seek counseling because they feel stuck, want to improve a relationship, are going through a transition, want to understand themselves better, or simply want additional support.

Adult therapy is about helping people feel more equipped to navigate their lives—not about telling them how to live.

Why do adults benefit from therapy?

1. It provides a safe place to talk.
2. It helps people understand themselves.
3. It teaches healthier ways to cope.
4. It can improve relationships.
5. It helps people work through past experiences.
6. It can increase self-awareness and confidence.
7. It provides support during major life changes.
8. It gives people space to prioritize themselves.