Play therapy provides children with a safe environment to confront their problems and find creative solutions. Often, children’s “problem behavior” is what they have come to believe is their only option for solving their problems, seeking help and/or achieving connection. Play therapy allows them to change the way they perceive their problems, understand their emotions and act in a more appropriate effective way to resolve their problems, express their feelings and advocate for their needs. Play therapy helps children develop self confidence through greater sense of control and self awareness.
Wholehearted is excited to offer play therapy groups to encourage connection, skill building and confidence.
We are now enrolling for the following groups:
Slime Social Group
Ages 8-11, Meets Tuesdays 6-7pm starting January 13th
Investment $300/5 Weeks
LEGO Social Group
Ages 6-9, Meets Thursdays 6-7pm starting January 15th
Investment $300/5 Weeks
Cognitive-behavior therapy focuses on interconnection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and how they each affect one another. The therapist helps the child become aware of their thoughts and feelings while empowering them with psycho-education and skills to overcome challenges. CBT encompasses a range of techniques and approaches that address our thoughts, emotions and behaviors such as mindfulness and acceptance strategies which target core processes, such as increased emotional awareness and regulation, cognitive flexibility and goals-based behaviors.
Parents and caregivers play a fundamental and integral role in the therapy process, serving as key partners in their child’s emotional and psychological development. Throughout this journey, we will strive to provide ongoing support, along with resources designed to parents to effectively support their child outside of therapy sessions. Depending on the unique presenting concerns and individual circumstances, parent(s) may also be invited into therapy sessions. This involvement can foster positive communication and strengthen the connection between parents and their child, ultimately enhancing the overall therapeutic experience. It is through collaboration and understanding that we can create a nurturing environment for the child’s growth and healing.
Taylor is a State of Missouri approved Licensed Clinical Social Work supervisor as well as a certified Registered Play Therapist Supervisor through the Association for Play Therapy. Taylor currently works with professionals to provide clinical supervision for the following:
Taylor believes in a collaborative and strengths-based approach to supervision and recognizes the importance that excellent clinical supervision has made in her own professional career. She is dedicated to supporting new therapists discover their areas of interest through curiosity and creativity while encouraging self-awareness and growth both personally and professionally.
Supervision sessions with Taylor include:
Taylor offers weekly meetings for one hour or biweekly meetings for two hours. Supervision groups may be offered. Supervision rates are $80 per hour for individuals and $50 per hour for groups. References available upon request.
You’ll take the first step and complete my contact form. Within 72 hours, I will respond via email to set up a free, 15-minute consultation call. If we decide to proceed forward, I will send you onboarding information and we’ll schedule a parent intake session.
During this time, we will discuss background information, as well as your family’s specific goals and challenges. Using the insights gained from the intake session, we will begin to create a customized treatment plan to address your families needs.
At the end of our intake session, we will schedule ~3-4 individual sessions for your child. During this time, it is my goal to build rapport with your child, help acclimate them to the therapy setting and to better understand their concerns, feelings and goals for self.
Every 4-6 sessions, I meet with caregivers to check in -discuss concerns, session observations, etc. We will monitor our treatment plan and make adjustments when appropriate. I strive to provide ongoing support and resources to caregivers, as needed.
“We will practice courage in our family by showing up, letting ourselves be seen, and honoring vulnerability. We will share our stories of struggle and strength. There will always be room in our home for both.”
The initial parent intake session is $200/90 Minutes.
Individual and/or family sessions are $150/50 Minutes.
Payment is expected in full at the end of each session. I currently accept credit cards, FSAs (workplace Flexible Spending Accounts) and HSA (Health Savings Account).
I am currently in-network with Cigna. For all other insurance carriers, I am considered an out of network provider. My services may be eligible for reimbursement as an out-of-network provider. Please contact me directly for more information.
The frequency of sessions usually depends on the severity and/or type of presenting concerns. Initially, I recommend starting with weekly sessions as it is easier to build rapport. Overtime, we can discuss adjusting frequency with consideration of progress and treatment goals.
I see clients Monday through Thursday typically between the hours of 10am-6pm.
Individual sessions usually last anywhere from 50-55 minutes.
Yes! Parents are crucial to this work and I believe the best outcomes occur when parents are engaged, informed and included throughout the process. I do my best to remain in communication with parents week to week regarding ongoing concerns and/or suggestions for how to support at home in between sessions.
I require a minimum of 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule your appointment (whether in-person or telehealth). Otherwise, the full cost of the session will be charged.
Unfortunately, there is not a simple answer for this. The length of time your child will be in services depends on many factors, including but not limited to: type and number of presenting concerns, willingness of child to participate in counseling, and parental involvement. I’d be happy to discuss further during our parent intake meeting.
The Association for Play Therapy defines play therapy as “the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained play therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development.” Learn more about how play therapy works by watching the video below.
