Therapeutic Treatments & Approaches:
Is your child struggling with "tummy aches" before school or avoiding social situations? We help children in Oakland and Genesee Counties build confidence and learn that the world is a manageable place through guided, confidence-building play.
We specialize in working with children on the spectrum, focusing on social cues, emotional regulation, and self-calming methods. We don't try to change who your child is; we give them the tools to navigate their world with less frustration.
Whether it’s a divorce, a move, or a distressing event, children feel the weight of change deeply. Play therapy allows them to process these transitions in a way that feels natural and non-threatening, preventing "stuck" behaviors from following them into adulthood.
Observation & Assessment: Identifying the themes in your child’s play.
Skill Building: Teaching “self-calming” methods like deep breathing and sensory grounding.
Parent Consultation: Regular check-ins to provide you with strategies to use at home in Birmingham, Southfield, or Grand Blanc.
The Basics of Play Therapy:
Understanding how play translates into healing can help ease the transition into therapy. Learn more about the process including the pre-assessment step where we work with the parents to learn about the child, the specific circumstances, and build a solid foundation for the child therapist relationship.
We invite you to read our foundational guide, “The Basics of Play Therapy,” guest-authored by Lyndsie Hosang, and follow some other helpful resource links.
"... play is the ‘language of the child.' Playing is already an important part of mental, physical, and social development for children."
Identifying Anxiety in Children:
While fear is a normal part of growing up, untreated anxiety can interfere with school performance and social milestones. Recognizing the physical and behavioral cues is the first step in knowing when these emotions have become problematic for your child.
Explore Scott Turner’s full article on identifying the degree to which anxiety may be impacting your child’s day-to-day life and how early intervention creates a path toward resilience.
"Despite anxiety disorders affecting one in eight children, 80% of them are not being treated. "
Therapy for the Next Generation: Scott Turner specializes in Play Therapy and self-calming techniques for children with anxiety and autism. Serving families from Birmingham to Grand Blanc, Scott provides a safe, active environment where children can thrive.
“I believe that every child deserves a space where they aren’t forced into a ‘sit and talk’ box. My work with families in Southfield and Grand Blanc is focused on meeting children exactly where they are. By combining 20 years of clinical skill with an active, play-based approach, I help the youngest members of our community find their path to resilience.”
The most critical development a person ever experiences is normally during their youth. It can be uncomfortable and difficult, but that pain increases when you’re
Despite anxiety disorders affecting one in eight children, 80% of them are not being treated. We can do better for our children and we must, because
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Yes. Parents are a critical part of the process. We typically hold parent-only consultations every few sessions to discuss progress, goals, and strategies to support your child at home.
