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Child & Play Therapy · Ages 5–12 Big feelings need a safe place to grow.Your child doesn't yet have the words for what they're carrying — but they can show you, through play. Our counselors meet children where they are, with age-appropriate care rooted in a Christian understanding of the whole person.
Ages 5–12Art & play-based sessions, in person or virtual |
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Children experience anxiety, grief, anger, and change just like adults do — but they process it differently. Sitting across from a stranger and talking about feelings isn't natural for a seven-year-old; building a block tower with one, or drawing a picture of what "worried" looks like, often is.
That's why our approach to children's counseling centers on art and play. It gives kids a language for what they can't yet say out loud, and it lets our counselors gently guide them toward emotional awareness, coping skills, and a steadier sense of who they are — as image bearers of God, known and loved. |
We use age-appropriate methods that let children express what they're feeling in ways that are healthy, honest, and constructive.
What To Expect
How counseling helps your child grow
Every child moves through this at their own pace. It isn't a straight line — but it does move forward.
Feeling safeThe first few sessions are simply about trust — a calm room, a familiar routine, a counselor follows your child's lead. |
Playing it outThrough art, story, and play, children show us what's underneath the behavior — often before they have words for it. |
Naming the feelingWe give children real words and tools for anxiety, anger, sadness, or worry — so the feeling gets smaller once it's named. |
Carrying it homeSkills and confidence that travel with your child — into school, friendships, and family life, not just the counseling room. |
Common Reasons Families Reach Out
You don't need a diagnosis to start a conversation.
Many parents come to us simply noticing that something has shifted. Here's what often brings families through our doors.
Behavioral challengesOutbursts, defiance, or sudden changes in behavior at home or school.
School challengesStruggles with focus, friendships, or motivation spill over from the classroom. |
Anxiety & fearsWorry that lingers, or fears that feel bigger than the moment calls for.
Emotional regulationBig reactions to small problems, or trouble calming down once upset. |
Family transitionsDivorce, a move, a new sibling, or loss big changes that reshape a child's world.
ADHD supportPractical, patient strategies for attention, impulsivity, and everyday routines. |
Where to find us
Four offices across Georgia and Florida, one care team.
Every location offers the same compassionate, faith-centered approach — plus online sessions if it's easier to meet from home.
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FL
Tallahassee2874 Remington Green Circle, Suite A 
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GA
Sandy Springs5887 Glenridge Drive, Suite 230
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