Most parents who contact us about play therapy in St. Louis have already spent weeks, sometimes months, watching their child and wondering. They’re not sure what’s wrong, exactly. They just know something is off. And before they schedule anything, they have questions, good ones, that deserve a straight answer. We hear variations of the same … Read more
Yes. Some of the children who benefit most from play therapy are the ones nobody would flag as struggling. They’re doing okay in school. They’re not throwing chairs or refusing to go to bed. On the outside, things look… fine. But you’re their parent, and you can feel the shift. Maybe they’ve gotten quieter. Maybe … Read more
If you’ve been searching for play therapy in St. Louis for your child, you probably have two things happening at once: relief that you found something that might help, and a quiet anxiety about what it’s actually going to look like. That’s completely normal. Most parents walk into that first session with more questions than … Read more
Summer can be a lovely season for kids, but for children of divorce or separation, it can also bring a lot of stress. The routine changes, the custody schedule shifts, and there is often more time to think, notice, and feel. For kids who already move between two homes, that extra space can make everything … Read more
Learning DBT skills in therapy is just the beginning. The real magic happens when these skills become part of your family’s everyday life. Reinforcing and practicing DBT at home can help your child or teen feel supported and motivated, turning skills into lasting habits that improve emotional health, behavior, and relationships. Why Home Practice Matters … Read more
One of the biggest challenges for kids and teens is navigating relationships—with parents, siblings, friends, and teachers. Sometimes, misunderstandings, conflicts, or peer pressure can feel overwhelming. That’s where the interpersonal effectiveness skills of DBT come in, providing your child with tools to communicate their needs clearly and confidently while maintaining respect for themselves and others. … Read more
Blended families and split homes can be incredibly loving, but they can also feel confusing and overwhelming for kids—especially when they’re moving between two houses. With some intentional, steady support, you can help your child feel safe, seen, and connected even as life looks very different from how it used to. Why blended families feel … Read more
Watching your child or teen experience strong emotions can be challenging—and it’s natural to want to fix or control those feelings for them. But one of the most powerful ways to support their growth is helping them learn to understand and regulate their own emotions. This is exactly what the emotion regulation pillar of DBT … Read more
Every family faces moments when emotions run high, and your child or teen feels overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or frustration. Whether it’s anxiety about a test, disappointment over a missed opportunity, or difficult social situations, those tough moments can trigger big feelings and impulsive reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers a powerful set of distress … Read more
Mindfulness is a word you might hear a lot these days—on social media, in schools, and in therapy sessions. But what does mindfulness actually mean for kids and teens? Simply put, mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment, on purpose and without judgment. It’s about noticing what’s happening around and inside … Read more