Frequently Asked Questions
Why Play Therapy?
What types of concerns can play therapy be helpful for?
- Trauma & anxiety
- Emotional regulation & outbursts
- Separation & adoption
- Grief, loss & sadness
- Challenging behaviors & aggression
- Anger, depression, self-esteem
- Bed-wetting & regression
- Teen support
- Parent coaching
- Special needs & gifted learners (2e)
- Sensory processing & neurodivergence
- Support around violence against women & children
How are sessions set up?
The child and therapist spend the first 40-45 minutes together in the play room. The parent is then given 10 minutes of feedback at the end of the session. We will review progress towards goals and suggest strategies for you to implement at home to support the work the child is doing during their session.
Are parents in the play session?
Only if the child invites the parent into the session. Typically, children need a place to do their own work at their own pace without the presence of their parent. Sometimes children invite their parents in to see a part of the work they are doing. Other times the child may need the parent to become a partner in the therapy process. If parents are involved the sessions regularly then the therapist and parent will do some coaching around how to engage in the therapy process.
What about Parent Coaching?
Sometimes it is helpful for parents to have a longer amount of time to discuss how things are going at home and receive coaching around supporting the child’s therapeutic work. Please visit our Parent Coaching page for more information.
Frequency and Duration of Play Therapy?
At intake and establishment of treatment goals we will discuss frequency and duration of treatment. Typically we start with weekly sessions and decrease as we get closer to the termination of therapy. How long your child will be in therapy varies and it is dependent upon your goals and the child’s developmental history.
How do you work with families that are separated or divorced?
At the time of your initial intake, we start by establishing clear boundaries and expectations for the level of engagement each parent will have in the therapy process. This includes scheduling, receiving parent feedback, and payment for services.
When both parents have legal custody/shared decision making rights, both parents must provide consent for treatment and agree to the treatment plan. We require that you provide a current copy of your parenting agreement for our records. If a parent chooses to revoke their consent for services this must be provided in writing.
What we do provide:
- Play therapy for children
- Counseling for teens and adults
- Parent coaching and parent therapy
- Resources and referrals for books, classes, or support groups
- Session documentation for court-ordered clients (attendance only)
- Referrals to other providers based on your needs
- Mandatory reporting of safety concerns in accordance with Colorado law
We do not provide:
- Legal mediation
- Participation in court beyond session documentation
- Recommendations about custody, parenting time, or visitation
- Evaluations or investigations around suspected abuse or neglect
Please read our Childhood Bill of Rights and see our video series on Divorce and Separation for more information.
Do you offer other services?
Because children are still developing, there are many factors that can influence their social emotional health and mental well being. We evaluate for developmental factors (such as speech/language, cognitive, motor, and sensory development) and may make recommendations and referrals to outside providers such as child find, occupational therapy or medical providers as needed. We frequently coordinate with preschools, day care, educators, and other caregivers to maximize the benefit of play therapy.
For a list of other services we provide please click here. To see a list of providers we frequently work with please visit our Holistic Connections page.
Do you accept insurance?
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