Now accepting new clients

banner image

About Play Therapy

We provide Synergetic Play Therapy for children and youth age 2-18.

At Play Therapy Connection, every therapist is trained or certified in Synergetic Play Therapy™ (SPT)—a cutting-edge, neurobiology-based model of play therapy. Unlike traditional talk therapy, SPT meets children where they are: in the world of play. Through the safety of the therapeutic relationship and the use of play, children can explore emotions, process experiences, and move toward healing in developmentally appropriate ways.

SPT is both child-directed and therapist-supported, allowing each session to adapt to your child’s individual needs, at their own pace. This flexibility, grounded in the science of nervous system regulation, makes SPT especially effective for children navigating anxiety, trauma, aggression, behavioral challenges, or major life transitions. Our therapists don’t just supervise the play—they are trained to track the emotional content, regulate with the child, and use the play itself as a pathway for long-term change.

The Benefits of Play Therapy

As a parent, you know your child best—and your partnership is essential throughout the therapeutic process. In Synergetic Play Therapy, parents are seen as integral members of the healing team. We keep you updated, supported, and engaged every step of the way.

Children in play therapy with our trained SPT providers develop stronger emotional regulation, improved communication, and greater resilience. You may notice fewer behavioral outbursts, stronger self-esteem, and a deeper connection between you and your child. Because SPT is based in nervous system science and relationship attunement, children don’t just learn new behaviors—they develop internal capacity to manage challenges for life.

And since SPT incorporates mindfulness, attachment theory, emotional safety, and more, it doesn’t just help children survive tough times—it helps them thrive.

About Synergetic Play Therapy™

Every member of our team is either fully certified or actively training in Synergetic Play Therapy™ (SPT)—a distinction that sets us apart. Becoming a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist requires at least two years of intensive study, including 130 hours of coursework and a minimum of 20 hours of supervision focused specifically on applying SPT in clinical settings.

SPT combines the latest research in neuroscience with practical tools that help children regulate their emotions, heal from trauma, and feel more confident in themselves. Some of the core topics mastered in SPT certification include:

  • Understanding nervous system activation and emotional flooding
  • Attachment theory and co-regulation
  • Interoception, mindfulness, and attunement
  • Cultural sensitivity in the playroom
  • Partnering with parents for lasting change
  • Integrating sand, art, and movement into therapy
  • Tracking goals and developmental progress through play

Our commitment to this level of training means your child’s therapist isn’t just “playing”—they are guiding your child through a deeply informed, relational, and evidence-based healing process.

What our clients have to say

“I cannot speak highly enough of Kelly Miller and the rest of the staff of Play Therapy Inc. Both my [children] have enjoyed, and benefited greatly from their therapy sessions with Kelly over the last year. Their appointments at Play Therapy have become a highlight of their week, and something they look forward to immensely. I have seen firsthand the changes in my [children], and will forever be grateful.” 

- Parent

“To say that I am thankful for Kelly Miller and Play Therapy is an understatement. My [child] has been seeing Kelly for the past few years and the growth he has experienced is tremendous. She has supported both my [child] and me as we have navigated through grief and helped us to develop skills and tools to cope with life’s many unexpected circumstances.”

- Parent

“I’m writing regarding Matt Canale. He worked with my [child] around supporting [my child] during a time when a lot of change was happening at home. He helped [my child] to learn how to regulate emotions, express needs, and have a safe place to process what [my child] was experiencing. Matt worked with [my child] through age-appropriate activities, communicated progress to me weekly, and I saw a drastic improvement in the way [my child] was able to understand and express emotions in a healthy way. [My child] became very connected to Matt, which is a testament to his loving supportive and safe space that he provided. We worked with several therapists but never before had seen such a connection as [my child] had with Matt. It has been over a year and [my child] still uses the skills that he taught and remembers Matt very fondly. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants real support for their children.” 

- Parent

“Hi Matt! We just wanted to let you know that since our last session with you, [my child] has been doing remarkably well!!! He has been going to school in person and he seems to be just fine. All those feelings of shame […] ….all those feelings are gone.

We’re so proud of him and honestly can’t believe how well he’s doing. 2 years ago was complete agony and we never thought life would ever go back to normal for him. You have been so amazing, an angel sent from God, to help him heal and love himself again.”

- Parent

“Kelly was exactly what I needed as a supervisor. She is incredibly knowledgeable, comforting, and caring. I’m very grateful for all the insights she shared with me.”

– SPT therapist, Mandy

“Kelly supervises with fierce knowledge, wisdom, and warmth. I feel comfortable to be vulnerable with her while she encourages me to reach further and dig deeper in practice and perspective.”

- Grace

"He [Matt] helped my daughter learn how to regulate her emotions, express her needs and have a safe place where she can process what she was experiencing during a big transition at home." 

- Parent C

"I saw drastic improvement in the way my daughter was able to understand and express her emotions in a healthy way." 

- Parent C

"We are so proud of our child and can't believe how well he's doing. Two years ago we were in complete agony and we never thought life would go back to normal. You [Matt] have been so amazing to help him heal and love himself again!" 

- Parent T