Our Specialties

 Sand Tray Therapy is a hands-on, creative form of therapy that allows people, especially children, but also teens and adults, to express thoughts and feelings without having to use words. In a quiet, safe space, the client uses a tray of sand and a variety of small figurines, objects, or toys to create scenes or stories that reflect what’s going on inside. These sand scenes can reveal emotions, experiences, and struggles that may be hard to talk about. With the help of a trained therapist, the person can explore these scenes and gain new insights, heal from past hurts, and find new ways to cope or grow. Sand Tray Therapy is especially helpful for processing trauma, anxiety, grief, or big life changes. It gives people a gentle, powerful way to connect with their inner world and begin healing at their own pace. 

 Somatic Experiencing Therapy is a body-based approach to healing trauma, stress, and anxiety. It’s based on the idea that our bodies hold on to past experiences, especially overwhelming ones, even when our minds try to move on. When something scary or stressful happens, our nervous system can get stuck in “fight, flight, or freeze” mode. Somatic Experiencing helps gently release that stuck energy so the body can relax and return to a more balanced state. Instead of focusing just on talking about the past, this therapy helps people tune into physical sensations, like tightness, warmth, or tension, and notice how their body responds. With the support of a trained therapist, clients slowly build awareness and learn how to feel safer and more present in their bodies. Over time, this process can lead to reduced anxiety, improved emotional regulation, and a greater sense of calm and resilience. 

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy that helps people manage strong emotions, make better choices, and build healthier relationships. It was first created to support people who feel overwhelmed by their emotions or who struggle with things like anxiety, depression, or self-harm. DBT teaches practical skills in four main areas: staying present and calm (mindfulness), handling stress without making things worse (distress tolerance), understanding and managing emotions (emotion regulation), and getting along better with others (interpersonal effectiveness). People usually take part in both one-on-one sessions and group skills classes. The goal of DBT is to help individuals accept who they are while also learning how to make positive changes. Over time, many people find they feel more in control, more balanced, and better able to handle life’s challenges. 

Play Therapy is a developmentally appropriate, evidence-based approach to counseling that helps children express thoughts, feelings, and experiences through play — their natural language. While adults often use words to process challenges, children may not yet have the vocabulary or insight to do the same. In Play Therapy, toys become words, and play becomes their way of communicating. Guided by a trained therapist, children explore emotions, build problem-solving skills, increase self-awareness, and process difficult experiences in a safe, supportive environment. This approach is especially effective for issues such as anxiety, trauma, grief, behavioral concerns, and social challenges. Play Therapy nurtures a child’s growth by meeting them where they are emotionally and developmentally. It also strengthens the child’s ability to cope, build confidence, and form healthy relationships.