It is heartbreaking to see your child struggle socially, academically, emotionally, and behaviorally. You wonder if things will ever get better. Many factors impact behavior. Trauma, sensory overload, and grief, are just a few examples. When children don’t know how to communicate their experiences, feelings, and needs, they often communicate through behaviors such as tantrums, acting aggressively, or shutting down.

Your child possesses unique strengths and with the right tools and support, can overcome even the most challenging obstacles. Utilizing play, expressive arts, and strength-based approaches, Kaleidoscope Kids Counseling creates a safe space for children and their families to process trauma, express emotions, and develop effective tools to manage life’s stressors.

Why Play Therapy?

Most children developmentally don’t have the vocabulary to talk about their experiences.  Play is the language of communication for them.  Play therapy provides a safe place to work through their problems, play out experiences that are troubling, and externalize what they are feeling on the inside.  As a registered play therapist I intentionally use toys and play to help children heal. If you are interested to learn more about play therapy, read what the association for play therapy says.