Online Play Therapy for Children

Welcome to our specialized online children’s therapy services, where we create a safe and nurturing space for children aged 7 and up to explore their emotions, overcome challenges, and express themselves creatively. Through the power of play therapy activities, our experienced therapists guide children towards positive behavioral changes and emotional growth.

What We Offer

Tailored play therapy sessions conducted virtually, allowing children to engage in therapeutic play from the comfort of their home.
Techniques aimed at helping children deal with anxiety, family changes, grief, and school-related issues.
Support for parents with strategies to strengthen their relationship with their child and support their child’s development.

Play

How Does Play Therapy Work When Provided Virtually?

Play therapy can be provided effectively, both virtually and in person. For those who choose to receive to play therapy services virtually, they will benefit from the convenience that meeting from home provides.

Children who receive play therapy services at home virtually by video just need a quiet, private space to meet with access to some of their favorite toys, books, art supplies, and interests and the therapist will incorporate those items as needed into the play therapy sessions.

Teleo - An Online Shared Therapy Room for Virtual Play Therapy

Additionally, at Amy Brown Counseling, we worked with Teleo, an online platform that provides a virtual therapy space for therapists and their children therapies clients to be together on the same screen, to help pilot this innovative way of interacting and providing play therapy interventions. Teleo was developed by Yale graduates and is an online platform and tool that is used in conjunction with our online portal during sessions with your child.

Play Therapy at Home

Providing play therapy virtually has opened up new doors to seeing our child clients in their own element at home, and most often in their bedrooms. The majority of the children that we see virtually log on to their therapy sessions from their bedrooms. Seeing kids for play therapy in these personal spaces gives the child the opportunity to show us the things in their rooms that mean the most to them, such as their favorite stuffed animal, pictures of grandparents and other family members, and to show us their pets. This contributes to rapport building and to the connections that develop in therapeutic relationships in new ways that did not exist in traditional office-based play therapy sessions.

What kind of Problems and Concerns do you work with at Amy Brown Counseling?

We see children who are ages 7+ for virtual counseling and online play therapy who are struggling with such concerns:

Anxiety
Depression
Perfectionism
Anger management
Family conflict
School behavioral concerns
Divorce/separation and co-parenting support
Abuse/Trauma
Children who are on the Autism Spectrum
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Grief and Loss after the death of a loved one
Having parents who are struggling with substance abuse
And more…

Do you meet with parents before meeting with their children for play therapy?

Yes! Prior to meeting with your child, the therapist you are assigned to will meet with you for a parent intake where they will collect family history and assessment information and hear more about your concerns for your child. They will then start with your child on session #2.

Play Therapy Session Frequency

At Amy Brown Counseling, we understand that each individual’s journey through therapy is unique, and thus, we offer flexible scheduling to accommodate the varied needs of our clients.
The frequency of sessions can be tailored to suit each person’s specific circumstances and stage of therapy. For some, particularly those navigating acute crises, meeting with a therapist twice a week may be beneficial to provide more intensive support. Others might find that weekly sessions are sufficient to progress towards their goals. For clients managing busy schedules or those who have seen significant improvements, bi-weekly or even monthly sessions might be appropriate.
The frequency of therapy can always be adjusted over time in consultation with your therapist, ensuring that your mental health needs are being met effectively and efficiently.

Limited In-Office Sessions NOW Available

In addition to our comprehensive online services, Amy Brown Counseling is pleased to announce that limited in-office sessions are now available at our Chesterfield location. These sessions are ideal for those who prefer face-to-face interaction or require in-person attendance to best address their therapeutic needs. Farin Swan, MA, LPC, RPT, a seasoned member of our therapy team, is offering these in-office sessions. Farin is equipped to work with clients aged 6 and up, including teens and adults, across a variety of therapeutic needs. Whether you are a parent seeking support for your child, a teenager navigating the challenges of adolescence, or an adult working through personal issues, Farin’s expertise can guide you towards healing and growth in our comfortable and private office setting.

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