PLAY THERAPY & PARENTING SUPPORT

in person in durham, virtual across North carolina

PLAY THERAPY

Child-centered play therapy draws upon children’s innate interests and capacities, moving at the pace that is right for them. With therapeutic support, children work through challenges, learn to tolerate strong emotions, improve self-esteem and build a strong foundation for future growth and well-being.

Your child may benefit from child therapy if:

  • You have concerns about behaviors at home or at school

  • Your child has frequent tantrums or emotional reactions that feel disproportionate

  • A recommendation or referral from a teacher, pediatrician, or other professional

  • Your child has asked for a therapist or “someone to talk to”

SUPPORTS FOR PARENTS

You are the expert on your child and we will work together to strengthen your relationship with your child, address your goals and concerns and help you feel more competent and sturdy in your parenting.

These sessions can be a standalone treatment or concurrent with your child's therapy.

Parent Therapy (also known as Parent Guidance Therapy) may help when:

  • Your child is struggling and you are unsure how to help

  • You need more support

  • You feel difficult emotions related to your child’s struggles (i.e. anger, frustration, sadness or shame)

  • You want to deepen your relationship with your child

Issues Addressed Include

For Children:

  • Anxiety and/or depression

  • Behavioral issues

  • Worries

  • Frequent tantrums, excessive worry, “big feelings”

  • Sleep and/or separation issues

  • Low self esteem & negative self-talk

  • Grief & loss

  • ADHD

  • Separation & divorce

  • Past traumatic experiences

  • Adoption

For Parents:

  • Improving parent-child relationship

  • Parenting stress and burnout

  • Parenting your unique child

  • Sibling conflict

  • Co-parenting

  • Divorce, step-parenting & blended families

  • Exploring the impact of your upbringing on the way you parent

  • Learning more about yourself as a parent and a person

GETTING STARTED with Child Therapy:

Step 01

After an initial consultation call, meet for an intake (without your child) where we can openly talk about your reasons for seeking therapy as well as your goals.

Step 02

Schedule weekly play therapy visits for your child — I find that most children end up really enjoying therapy!

Step 03

Schedule parent-only sessions to work towards parenting goals, check in about your child’s progress and receive ongoing support.

Request a free phone consultation to get started