What is the format for therapy services offered?
Trauma-Informed Therapy is offered is two formats:
1. a Group & Mindfulness Class Only option
2. a Group & Mindfulness Class + Individual & Family Therapy
What age group of children are served?
Currently services are open to children 4 years old to 10 years old. Children 4-6 years old are grouped together and children 7-10 years old are grouped together.
What is the cost and what is included.
If you select the trauma-informed play therapy group plus mindfulness class option, your child will have two therapy groups along with two mindfulness classes each month for $150/month. If you select the trauma-informed play therapy group, mindfulness group, individual therapy and family therapy option; your child will have two therapy groups, two mindfulness classes, one individual therapy session and one family therapy session for $290/month.
Are the session in-person or virtual?
All trauma-informed play therapy groups and mindfulness classes are held in person. Individual and family therapy are held virtually.
Where is the therapist licensed?
Services are only available to residents of Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
What is the play therapy schedule?
Play Therapy Group Schedule:
children 4-6 years old - 1st & 3rd Mondays 5:30pm-6:20pm
children 7-10 years old - 2nd & 4th Mondays 5:30pm-6:20pm
What is the mindfulness class schedule?
Mindfulness Class Schedule:
- children 4-6 years old
-- mindfulness movement class 1st & 3rd Saturdays 12:00pm-12:45pm
-- mindfulness writing/art class 1st & 3rd Sundays 12:30pm-1:15pm
- children 7-10 years old
-- mindfulness movement class 1st & 3rd Saturdays 1:00pm-1:45pm
-- mindfulness writing/art class 2nd & 4th Sundays 12:30pm-1:15pm
What are the options for individual and family therapy sessions?
4-6 year old: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 3:45pm
4-6 year old: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 4:30pm
4-6 year old: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 5:15pm
7-10 year old: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 3:45pm
7-10 year old: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 4:30pm
7-10 year old: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 5:15pm
What is the rescheduling/cancellation policy?
In order to respect the time of the therapist as well as the other clients, rescheduling appointments is allowed with at least 48 hours notice. Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice will result in forfeiture of the session and incur a $25 late cancel fee.
How much time is requested if I'd like to terminate my child's services?Two weeks notice to terminate sessions is requested, in order to allow for proper closure of the clinical relationship.
When are service payments due and in what format?Therapy service payments are due monthly and will be auto-charged from the card on file. After the evaluation a formal length for treatment will be recommended; clients are typically seen on average for 3-6 months. Payments for therapy services are non-refundable. They may be transferrable on a case-by-case basis and only after a consultation with the therapist.
Payments for all intake, evaluation, maintenance and crisis sessions must be made 48 hours in advance to keep the scheduled appointment. Requests for additional evaluations, letters of support, summary of services, other clinical paperwork, etc. will incur a $75/hour fee.
Can I pick and choose what parts of treatment my child participates in?Clients are expected to participate in all aspects of the designated treatment program, which may include group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy and mindfulness groups. Mindfulness groups are important as they teach self-regulation skills, allow for social skills building and reinforce wellness tenets referenced within therapy sessions. Referrals for education support, behavior management consultations, family yoga, etc. may be made, in order to help the client meet the treatment goals. If a parent feels strongly about not participating in a specific part of treatment a conversation with the therapist can take place to determine if it aligns with the clinical needs of the client.
What if my child has to miss a group therapy session?A makeup group play therapy session will be offered at least once per quarter and is subject to therapist availability and client registration.
