Maryland, Virginia & DC Mental Health & Wellness Counseling
We specialize in supporting neurodivergent children, teens, adults & families with a focus on anxiety, depression, & navigating a neurotypical-world while being Autistic and/or an ADHD’r as well as related parenting support.
By combining the power of Play Therapy with the innovation of digital therapy tools and techniques, we can bring our virtual counseling services directly into your home.
Counseling & Play Therapy
As the parent or caregiver of a struggling child or teen, you’re not looking at therapy as your first course of action - you’ve already tried everything you can think of (and everything every well-meaning person has suggested): reading a parenting book or blog, using rewards, ignoring, yelling, meeting with your child’s pediatrician, emailing their teacher for help and consulting with their school counselor. You may have even tried working with another therapist.
And so far, these steps haven’t resulted in long-term relief of the challenges you and your family are facing. Each morning is a fight, maybe even from the moment their eyes open. Your child continues to come home from school, defeated by their day and seems to be taking it out on the nearest family member. You aren’t able to enjoy your time together like you used to and you and/or your partner might even be feeling resentful towards your child or one another.
So here you are. And you’re not looking for just any therapist, you’re looking for the therapist who is finally going to get it. Who isn’t going to lock themselves in a room with your child for an hour and then send you on your way without a clue about what happened. The therapist who is going to get to know you and your child, who can connect with their personality and quirks, and draw out their honest selves, without judgement. You’re ready for a therapist who won’t just nod their head at you but who will be an active participant - giving you support, feedback and suggestions.
Playful Therapy Connections is here - ready to offer creative, conscientious and smart support to children (ages 3+), teens, adults, parents and families throughout Maryland, DC.& Virginia.
Is PTC for us?
PTC can help with:
Navigating a Neurotypical world as a Neurodivergent child, teen or adult
Exploring Autism
Supporting PDA’rs (Persistent Demand for Autonomy / “Pathological” Demand Avoidance)
Anxiety / Excessive worrying
Depressed mood
Low self-esteem
Irritability
Social concerns / Friendship building
Meltdowns / Emotional dysregulation
Anger management
Behavioral challenges
ADHD / Learning differences
Navigating being Twice-Exceptional
Limited coping skills
Family changes / Transitions
Grief and Loss
treatment Approaches
Digital Play Therapy™
Sandtray Therapy
Expressive Therapies
Child-Centered Play Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy