About It's Child's Play Florida
Our Mission
At It's Child's Play Florida, we strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for children between the ages of 3 and 7 to express themselves. Trauma can significantly impact a child's development and our mission is to empower young minds to heal and develop essential life skills through the power of play therapy.
Choosing It’s Child’s Play Florida means opting for specialized care tailored to your child’s needs. Our expertise in early childhood mental health and play therapy make us a trusted resource for families.
Our Philosophy
At It's Child's Play Florida, we believe children have an innate ability to heal themselves when they are provided with a safe space, a trusted adult, and the right tools (toys!). Through the use of nondirective play therapy, we trust our clients to lead the sessions where they need to go.
We understand that each child is unique and so are their needs. Our tailored therapeutic approaches ensure that every child receives the personalized care they deserve.
Our Services
Our Services
We offer flexible in-home and at-school therapy sessions to provide comfort and convenience. This allows children to engage in therapy where they feel most at ease, and where the most challenging behaviors can be addressed to foster better outcomes.
School-based sessions ensure children receive support during their daily routine. Our therapists can also work with your child’s teachers to help integrate therapeutic practices into their classroom.
At It’s Child’s Play Florida, we believe in a holistic approach to therapy. Our philosophy centers around understanding each child’s emotional and behavioral needs. This is achieved through an in-depth assessment with caregivers, direct observation during sessions, and a flexible treatment plan.
We also believe that caregivers are essential to achieving lasting change. They are included at every step during the therapeutic process which can include play therapy, family therapy, and parent coaching
Our Service Area
We serve families in the Palm Beach Gardens area, including:
- Jupiter
- Tequesta
- Lake Park
- Riviera Beach
- North Palm Beach
If you live outside the service area and would like to receive services, a travel fee may be charged according to the IRS mileage rate.
Our Cost
Services are offered on a sliding-scale fee and charged per hour.
We accept credit cards, cash, and Cash app.
Payment is due at time of session.
Meet the Owner
let me introduce myself
Hi, I'm Kate, a dedicated child therapist passionate about supporting children and families on their healing journeys. My training began in 2009 with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department, where I learned the importance of mending family relationships, creating safe communication, and building trust with children. This foundation helped me connect with children and guide them in working through trauma while fostering self-esteem.
In graduate school, I had the opportunity to intern at an agency that solely used Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). I was fortunate to learn this model from therapists with decades of experience. Before this, I never knew therapy could be effective for children as young as preschool age. But I witnessed children processing complex traumas, such as domestic violence and being raised by grandparents due to parental addiction and incarceration. I realized I had underestimated their abilities and that these children were able to develop healthy social and coping skills that would serve them throughout their lives.
The experience of intervening at such critical developmental stages was too impactful to walk away from. For the past 10 years, I have focused on helping children ages 3-7 uncover their strengths and heal from trauma.
Specializing in play therapy and a variety of evidence-based techniques, I assist children who have encountered domestic violence, divorce, traumatic events, behavioral issues, anxiety, fear, and impulsivity. Children often express themselves best through play, and I use this natural medium to engage with them and foster healing. My therapeutic toolkit includes play therapy, art therapy techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), ensuring a well-rounded approach tailored to each child's needs.
Recognizing the vital role parents play in their child's recovery, I am committed to empowering parents by enhancing their parenting skills and actively involving them in the therapeutic process. By working together, we create a supportive environment that promotes your child's emotional well-being and growth.
If your child is facing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges, I am here to help. Together, we can navigate these difficulties and increase your child's positive potential through play, supporting their journey toward resilience and thriving.
