Play is how a young child shows what is on their mind
For children 3 to 6 who cannot yet say how they feel, and the adults who want to understand them.
Carmen uses child-centered play therapy, a method taught in trainings from the Association for Play Therapy. The room is set with sand, blocks, puppets, a dollhouse and art supplies. The child chooses, and Carmen follows.
Ages 3 to 6
50-minute visits
A parent joins at the end
What it is like, in six points
Who it is for
Children 3 to 6, and the adults raising them.
A session
Fifty minutes in the play room. A parent joins for the last few minutes.
The method
Child-centered play therapy, from Association for Play Therapy trainings.
What it is not
Not a test, a diagnosis or a school evaluation. Carmen does not write custody or court reports.
How long it takes
Carmen sets the pace with you. She does not promise a number of visits.
Insurance, receipts and a written estimate are on the fees page.
Three questions about this service
Does my child have to talk?
No. Many children say little at first. Carmen follows the play, and talking comes when and if the child wants it.
Will I see what happened in the room?
You hear what Carmen saw, in plain words, at the end of each visit. She keeps the details of the play private to the child.
Can a parent stay in the room?
For some children, a parent stays for the first visits. Carmen decides with you what helps your child feel at ease.
Ready to start with a call?
Tell us the age of your child and the times that work. Carmen replies within one business day.