About Us
At Playworks, we specialize in therapy services exclusively for children and adolescents. We focus on helping them manage their emotions and navigate through difficult life events. Our therapists provide counseling services to address a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, anger, low self-awareness, and communication.
We create a safe and supportive environment for our clients to achieve their wellness goals and develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime. Our approach is holistic and integrated, utilizing person-centered counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, play, mindfulness, wellness, and culturally informed therapy. Services are provided in the office or from the comfort of your own home with online counseling.
Here at Playworks, we believe that caregivers and parents play an essential role in the lives of children and adolescents. With all services, we require the caregiver and parent’s commitment to supporting their child at home using the tools, techniques, and resources provided. This approach helps ensure success long after the treatment is over.
Services for Children & Adolescents
We believe that every child and teen deserves access to counseling services that are tailored to their unique needs and developmental stage. All services are provided in a safe and caring space for them to explore their truest thoughts and feelings while focusing on skill-building, emotional regulation, and wellness.
We use a range of evidence-based treatments, including interventions derived from cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, culturally informed therapy, and others. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a goal-oriented therapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative patterns of thinking and behavior that may be causing difficulties in an individual’s life. Each of these methods of therapy has been clinically proven to help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Play therapy is not just play.
Sure, the treatment is fun for our young clients, but there is a lot of information that’s being communicated and understood during each session.
Children and adolescents communicate through play — more naturally than they do through verbal communication. It gives them the freedom to express their emotions in ways they cannot do with language. Play therapy allows them to feel seen and heard, at the same time providing a safe psychological distance from the things that are causing them pain.
With the help of a trained therapist, you’ll gain insights into your child’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Children and adolescents will develop new coping strategies, and problem-solving skills while learning to redirect unwanted thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
When your child learns how to self-advocate and communicate, the result is higher self-respect, reduced anxiety, respect for others, and a stronger family relationship.
FAMILY THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
We believe that supporting the growth and development of children and adolescents requires a collaborative approach that involves family and caregivers. Family therapy can be an effective way to help youth build strong relationships and create healthy habits that last a lifetime.
Teletherapy or Online Therapy
We provide teletherapy services that are specifically designed to meet the needs of children and adolescents, from the comfort of their own homes. Our online therapy services are easily accessible using our secure and confidential HIPAA-compliant software to ensure privacy and protection during therapy sessions.
Dr. Reid is a wonderful clinician who’s welcoming and supportive of me and my child. Since my child has been coming to her, I’ve noticed an instant change in my child’s behavior and overall mood. She helps parents by giving them useful strategies to use with the child at home.