Play Therapy in Mooresville, NC
Children communicate through play, art, movement, and stories. Play Therapy offers a safe, structured space to explore feelings, build coping skills, and practice problem-solving. We blend child-centered play, expressive arts, simple CBT/ACT tools, and IFS-informed language (“Worried Part,” “Brave Part”) that reduce shame and increase confidence.
Caregiver coaching is built in: brief check-ins, visuals/routines for home (morning, homework, bedtime), and coordination with school when helpful. For specific stuck memories, we may use EMDR for kids at a gentle, well-paced speed. We begin at age 10.
Sessions are available in person in Mooresville and via telehealth across NC & MD.
What Play Therapy Helps With
- Anxiety, separation worries, and school avoidance
- Big feelings: meltdowns, shutdowns, and frustration tolerance
- ADHD-related impulsivity, transitions, and emotional regulation
- Trauma and scary/stuck memories (with gentle pacing)
- Grief & loss and difficult life changes
- Social skills, friendship conflicts, and bullying
- Perfectionism, low confidence, and self-esteem
- Sleep and bedtime routines; worries at night
- Medical or dental procedure fears
- Family communication and parent–child connection (with caregiver coaching)
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Getting Started With Play Therapy
Step 2: We recommend a clinician and verify benefits.
Step 3: Begin with stabilization, then process trauma when ready.
Request a consultation or call (704) 237-0608.
Serving Mooresville & Lake Norman
In-person care in Mooresville, convenient to Troutman, Statesville, Sherrills Ford, Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson—plus secure telehealth across North Carolina and Maryland.