Hey Kids!

All your feelings are welcome here!

Hello! Maybe you've heard about therapists, or feelings helpers, and are feeling excited and brave for your appointment, or maybe you're unsure about who we are and not really wanting to come see us. All of that is okay! We get nervous when we meet new people, too.

Our job as feelings helpers is to help kids feel safe with their big feelings and to help the grown-ups around you learn how to love and care for you even better!

We're so happy you're here!

What does the room look like?

Here are some pictures of our office when you get here! We have lots of toys, art supplies, and even a cool sandtray and swing in our therapy rooms for you to play with!

What should you expect?

It can be scary to meet new people and go somewhere new! We hope these pictures and videos will help you better understand what to expect when you come!

Art helps us express ourselves and find words to things we can't always find words for. You don't need to be a "good artist" to do art therapy. It is a process that reveals helpful insight for your healing journey.

Play therapy is a place that is just for kids! It is a time when you can play, talk, and be with someone who cares for you. Sometimes it will fun and sometimes it will be serious, but you get to decide!

What is play therapy?

What is art therapy?

We were kids not too long ago!

Even though we're grown-ups now, the kid in us is SO excited to meet you! Click on our photos below to learn more about what we were like when we were around your age! We can't wait to play with you soon! :)

Hi! I'm Nicole. As a kid, I was either outside playing or inside creating some imaginary world with my toys. I loved playing sports and played on football, basketball, and softball teams growing up. Some of my favorite things included x-men, dinosaurs, mashed potatoes, being silly, the color yellow, learning about animals and outer space, and playing with my cousins. I grew up with a lot of pets, including cats, dogs, and guinea pigs!

Hi there! My name is Sang (like you “sang” a song) and I can’t wait to play with you! When I was a kid, I loved riding my bike, drawing cartoons, playing video games, and exploring the woods near my house with other kids in my neighborhood. I loved collecting things like stickers, rocks, and colorful pencils and I wanted to be a vet or an artist when I grew up!

Hi! I'm Jacqui. When I was a kid, I only wore shoes if I had to and I ate mainly mac n cheese and hot dogs. I loved exploring the woods with my black lab, Benny Boy, and would bring home tadpoles and turtles that I found in a creek near my house. My favorite indoor activity was playing with barbies in my room. I also loved puzzles and arts/crafts.

Hey, I'm Tim! My favorite hobbies as a child were playing baseball, collecting baseball cards, playing in the woods with friends, and playing with my favorite cat, Buttons (as seen in the photo). My favorite color has always been yellow/gold. I loved eating sloppy joes, french fries, and hamburgers. One of my favorite childhood memories was going to Pittsburgh Pirates baseball games with my dad.

Hi there! I'm Diana. When I was a kid, I spent a lot of my time outside and had fun playing with my neighbors, riding my bike with friends, and making "nature soup." (There's lots of ways you can make nature soup. If you'd like the recipe, just mix water, flower petals, berries, leaves, and just a bit of dirt in a bucket and enjoy!) I loved using my imagination and being creative, so I also enjoyed reading, drawing animals, dancing, and singing songs I made up.

Hi! I'm Abby, and I just can't wait to meet you! My favorite color is yellow, and my favorite animal is a bear. When I was a kid, I loved climbing trees and bringing a book to read way up high. I often didn't wear shoes because it just felt so good to be barefoot, and I always swallowed my gum no matter how hard I tried! My favorite food is popcorn and I really love space stuff.

Nicole

Sang

Jacqui

Abby

Tim

Diana