Your First Visit

We are a Play Therapy and Talk-based psychodynamically oriented therapy practice . 

• Young children express themselves, disclose uncomfortable feelings and learn new coping skills most naturally through play. Therapeutic play with our therapists gives kids a safe space to work on and practice managing big emotions and behaviors. 
• Older kids have help getting in touch with their emotional world by talking with our child therapists. They discover how feelings and behaviors interact, and they learn healthy ways to cope with various life challenges.

The first session is a complimentary, parent-only consultation lasting approximately 60 minutes. This initial diagnostic session allows us to gain a comprehensive understanding of your child, including their personality, behaviors, strengths, and current coping skills, as well as your concerns, family dynamics, and relevant history. Children do not attend this session, as we want to ensure they do not feel “talked about” or believe something is wrong with them. Our goal is for your child’s first experience with therapy to feel safe, positive, and supportive. 

 The second session is a 45-minute visit with both you and your child. This session is designed to help your child become comfortable with the therapy space and provider, ask questions, and begin building rapport. Your child will not be asked direct questions about behavioral or emotional concerns during this visit. Instead, the focus is on creating a positive first impression and helping your child see that therapy is a supportive process their parents believe in.