Therapeutic modalities we might use in any given session

While we may not use all of these treatment options for every child or adolescent, this is a holistic view of all the treatments we may try with your child, based on their needs.

Mostly play therapy and parenting focus, family play therapy

Play therapy, sandtray therapy, therapeutic use of board games, expressive arts and puppets, activity therapy, collages, writing, movement, music, talk therapy, traditional family therapy

Play therapy, sandtray therapy, therapeutic use of board games, expressive arts and puppets, activity therapy, family play therapy

△ = For Littles (Children under 10)
▢ = For Biggies (Children over 10)

PLAY THERAPY△

The use of play and other non-verbal techniques as a means of enhancing a child or adolescent’s confidence, trust, and ability to communicate. Learn more about the science-backed evidence for why play therapy works.

THERAPY WITH EXPRESSIVE ARTS △▢

The use of art media (paint, clay, collage, etc.) to assist in expressing & resolving their conflicts. Also helps promote self expression and build confidence.

SAND TRAY THERAPY △▢

The use of a sand tray and miniature figurines to express relationships and resolve conflicts and traumas by externalizing and developing a sense of mastery. Learn more in our Playing in the Sand blog.

TALK THERAPY ▢

The use of an open & honest dialogue to identify which stressors are impacting your life and the development of strategies to manage symptoms, leading to an increase in well-being and healing.

BIBLIOTHERAPY △▢

The use of children’s literature to normalize a child or adolescent’s experiences, reduce a sense of isolation and teach alternative strategies to solving problems. See more on our Bibliotherapy page.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY △▢

The use of therapeutic support and skill building to reestablish a child’s mind-body connection so they can succeed at their job of learning how to grow up and become their best self — particularly when life circumstances, chronic conditions, or disorders make that job harder than it needs to be. Occupational therapy includes creating a treatment plan to address areas for growth like fine motor function, personal care skills, and sensory processing in order to improve the ability to complete daily living and school tasks, physical coordination, balance, and motor skills, and mental and emotional regulation.