Play Therapy in Austin at Larkspur Counseling

Now offering weekend appointments!

Children often communicate through play long before they have the words to explain how they feel. Play therapy, which can include expressive arts, uses creativity and imagination to help children and teens explore strong emotions like anger, build coping skills, work through feelings of anxiety or depression, and navigate changes such as divorce, family transitions, or challenges at school. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, allowing each child to express themselves in ways that feel natural rather than expecting them to simply “talk it out.”

Through my decades of experience working with children in the public school setting as a special education teacher and later a school counselor, I understand how important it is to meet children at their developmental level and create a space where they feel comfortable being themselves. With the right space and support, kids can build the confidence and communication skills to be the best version of themselves.

Contact Ria for a complimentary consultation and to learn more about the playroom!