Play-Based Therapy for Parents of Struggling Kids

Helping you go from feeling powerless and reactive to connected and confident in your parenting.

Helping parents of elementary and middle schoolers support their kids through big emotions, without losing connection, even if nothing else has worked.

Through playful, child-centered therapy and real-time parent coaching, we help your child feel seen and help you feel like you finally know how to help.

Does any of this sound familiar?
You’re doing everything you can think of: reading books, offering support, trying to stay calm - but nothing seems to get through to your child.

You ask, “How was school today?” and get the same one-word answer: “Fine.”
You brace for another meltdown over something small - and when it happens, you feel like you missed your chance to help again.
You lie in bed replaying the day, wondering if you made things worse.
You feel guilt creeping in, then worry, then that sinking sense of “I should know how to help, but I don’t.”

All you want is for your child to be okay.
To laugh more.
To play more.
To ask for help when they’re hurting instead of shutting down or lashing out.

You don’t need more pressure - you need a plan.

Let’s make that plan together.

Imagine your child saying, “I’m feeling big feelings right now… can you help me?”

No meltdown. No withdrawal. Just a moment of connection because they’ve learned how to notice what’s going on inside and trust that you’ll meet them with empathy.

Imagine you knowing how to respond. How to guide. How to repair when things get hard.

This is what we work toward. Together.

We help elementary and middle schoolers work through big emotions using play, curiosity, and empathy - while also supporting the parents who love them most.

In the therapy room, your child doesn’t just play. They’re learning to build skills to

• name emotions

• notice what’s happening in their body

• move through challenges with confidence

At the same time, parents are coached behind the scenes and in real-time - so you’re not left guessing what your child needs or how to respond when things get hard.

What if instead of walking on eggshells, you could walk into each day with confidence, knowing how to support your child, even when things get hard?

Imagine bedtime becoming a time of closeness instead of conflict.
Imagine your child bouncing back from disappointment, telling you how they feel, and asking for help instead of shutting down.

This is the kind of transformation that ripples into every part of family life - school, friendships, dinner conversations and quiet moments before bed.
It’s not just about fewer meltdowns. It’s about more joy, more connection, and more moments that feel like home.

If you’ve tried helping your child before and it didn’t work - you’re not alone.
Many parents come to us after trying reward charts, strategies from books or school counselors or even previous therapy that just didn’t feel like a good fit.

It’s easy to feel discouraged when your efforts don’t seem to stick. You might wonder, “Is it me? Is it my child?”

Our approach is different.
We focus on connection over correction.
Through play-based therapy with your child and collaborative coaching with you, we create a shared language of support. One that’s doable, compassionate, and focused on long-term growth - not quick fixes.

See how my approach can help - book your free consultation.

This might not be a good fit if:

• You’re only looking for immediate behavior change

• You don’t have the capacity to engage in the process alongside your child (no judgement - parenting is hard and if you have your own history of trauma, your child’s behaviors can bring up a lot of complicated feelings for you)

• You want someone to “fix” your child without your involvement

This work is layered, relational, and sometimes messy.

But it’s also deeply meaningful. And you won’t be doing it alone.

Imagine what life will look like in six months…

Your child is still struggling to talk about their feelings.
You’re still stuck managing the same cycles - meltdowns, shutdowns, confusion, guilt.

Now imagine this instead:
Six months from now, your child is learning how to self-regulate.
You’re having real conversations.
Repairing when things go wrong.
There’s more laughter. More peace. More connection.

Your future self is asking you not to wait. Don’t let another season go by hoping things will change on their own.

Take the first step. Book a free consultation today.

Therapy for children and families seeking calm, connection, and confidence so you can support your child without feeling lost, reactive, or alone.

You’re not just learning tools. You’re building a relationship that helps your child grow into their most resilient, emotionally connected self - with you by their side.

You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to begin.

You’re not alone in this. Book your free consultation and let’s make things different together.