PLAY THERAPY & NEURODIVERGENT PARENTING

EMPOWER YOURSELF. EMPOWER YOUR CHILD.

how i can help

Understanding your neurodivergent child or teen is the key to building a strong, connected relationship.

Let’s be honest—parenting is hard. And when you’re raising a neurodivergent child, it can sometimes feel overwhelming, frustrating, and even impossible.

I offer two tailored options to support families with neurodivergent children:

  1. Play Therapy for Kids:
    Through play therapy, your child will develop self-esteem, practice radical self-acceptance, and learn essential life skills—all while playing! Play is how kids make sense of the world, process their emotions, and discover who they are, so it’s at the heart of their healing and growth.

  2. Parent Therapy:
    In parent sessions, we’ll explore your child’s unique needs and strengths, identify practical strategies to promote growth and address areas where compassion and acceptance are key. We’ll tackle tricky behavior challenges and create a plan for addressing future issues.

By the end of therapy, you’ll feel empowered with the tools and understanding to better connect with your child and meet their needs.

Parenting a neurodivergent child may not be easy, but with the right guidance and support, it can be deeply rewarding. I’ll work closely with your family, tailoring each step to your specific challenges and goals so you can move forward with confidence and connection.

Play Therapy for Children ages 3-14 involves

CHOICE

The type of play therapy I do involves a lot of choice. This is such a change for many kids because oftentimes, kids are told what to do. During therapy, kids get a lot of experience making choices which can lead to more self-control and confidence.

VALIDATION

Everyone benefits from being validated by others. Play therapy is full of validations of feelings, thoughts, and actions. Validation allows kids to feel truly seen just as they are which fosters amazing feelings of connection!

ACCEPTANCE

It is easy for kids to feel as though they have to act a certain way to be accepted by teachers, peers, and even parents at times. The relationship between your child and therapist is one of complete acceptance which helps your child learn to accept themselves.

PERSONALIZATION

The nature of child-directed play therapy, as well as integrative therapy, means that therapy time is spent working on what your child needs to work on. There is no set curriculum.

Raising kids doesn’t happen alone.

Let’s work together so your family can function better.

imagine if you were able to…

Stay calm and centered when your child is emotional

Emotional regulation can be challenging for neurodivergent kids, and parents often bear the brunt of the wild emotions. Understanding why this is happening and how to handle these situations will help you no matter what age or stage your child is going through.

Advocate for your child

Neurodivergent kids have unique needs and the more they are able to get the necessary help, the better off they are. Parents are often confused about what services their child needs. We will work together to streamline this process so you feel less overwhelmed.

Understand how to communicate with your child better

Learning more about how to communicate with your child effectively is essential. After all, you will be communicating with them their whole life. It is frustrating to talk to someone and feel they are tunning you out or don’t understand what you are saying. We will work together to learn more effective communication methods with your child.

Make daily life easier by making small changes

Daily life doesn’t have to be a struggle, but it can feel that way if your child is constantly having issues at home or school. Their moods and actions affect the whole family, and it is common for parents to feel exhausted or burnt out. We’ll highlight key actions that can shift the dynamics!

faqs

Common questions about play therapy & neurodivergent parent therapy

  • I work with children ages 3-14.

  • This type of therapy is helpful with one parent or with both.

  • Play therapy is often a 4-8 month committment. However, you will see improvements before the end of therapy.

    With parent therapy, there is no timeline; even 4-8 sessions can be practical for improving family dynamics and growing your parenting toolbox.

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