About Us

Play is the language of the child. Play therapy is the therapy that allows a child to ‘speak’ about his or her struggles in their language. Using play therapy models such as child-centered or sand play, the child can share about their thoughts and feelings using the language of play. Experiential Play Therapy®, developed by Drs. Byron and Carol Norton, is a specialized model of play therapy that allows a child not only to share their thoughts and feelings, but to reprocess their thoughts and feelings. Experiential Play Therapy® is a non-directive approach which creates a therapeutic environment where the child will be able to begin gaining an understanding of their struggles as well as gain empowerment to face those struggles, resulting in a decrease of symptoms. This specialized approach is particularly effective for children working through trauma, attachment/adoption, and loss. 

Sand Tray Therapy is effective for all ages. Christian Sand Tray Therapy offers an opportunity to have God’s Word applied to all life situations through this process. There are two rooms for sand tray work at the Clinic for Christian Counseling. One room is specifically designed for adolescents and adults, couples and families. The other room is specifically designed for children and is available for children to use during play time in the play therapy room.

Filial Therapy can be an extremely useful tool in helping children and families overcome or prevent problems and lead to closer, more cohesive relationships. This form of therapy was developed during the 1960s by Dr. Louise Guerney and Dr. Bernard Guerney as a treatment for children with social, emotional, and behavioral problems. Filial Therapy has received increasing recognition by clinical and research communities as an effective approach to strengthening parent, child, and family relationships. In Filial Therapy, parents learn play therapy techniques to help support positive changes within the home. Filial Therapy is most frequently used with children 3 - 12 years old and is a limited time based therapy, usually lasting between 10 to 16 sessions.