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Play therapy in Charlotte, NC

Get in-person or online care, and cover the majority of the costs with your insurance.

Get in-person or online care, and cover the majority of the costs with your insurance. Scheduling is easy — call our team and they’ll help you find your perfect match.

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Discover how starting play therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage, +6 more
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I strive to create a safe and supportive space where you can feel truly heard, understood, and free to be your authentic self.

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As a human being who is doing the best they can and fears asking for assistance, I can relate to the relief when I finally ask for help.

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Starting Play therapy

What is play therapy?

Play therapy is a therapeutic technique used for children and young teens. It involves the use of toys, art, and games to help young individuals process mental health challenges they encounter throughout their childhood like trauma, behavioral problems, divorce, or bullying.

How does play therapy work?

Thriveworks play therapists in Charlotte work with young individuals to help them express themselves, release stress and other emotions, learn about their emotions, and heal from difficult experiences by using toys, games, and art to work through these issues in more digestible and accessible formats.

Is play therapy conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks therapists in Charlotte conduct play therapy both in person and virtually through online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your child.

How long does play therapy last?

Play therapy, on average, can take around 20 sessions to effectively address a young individual’s mental health concerns. However, therapy is a very individualized process, meaning that more or fewer sessions might be required depending on the client’s condition and symptoms.

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Play Therapy—Counselors and Therapists in Charlotte, NC

Play therapy can effectively help children express their thoughts and feelings, process experiences, and integrate them into their understanding of life. At Thriveworks Charlotte, our experienced licensed professionals are here to support your child’s healing journey through therapeutic play.

Call us at (980) 217-6901 to schedule your appointment.

What is Play Therapy?

Play therapy uses therapeutic play techniques to explore and address a child’s needs in a developmentally meaningful way. It involves activities such as:

  • Using a playhouse and family dolls to explore family relationships
  • Creating sand tray scenes to represent fears
  • Playing games to learn impulse control and social skills

These tools help children learn, process, heal, and grow.

How Can Play Therapy Help?

Play therapy is suitable for children between the ages of 3 and 12 and can address various issues, including:

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Grief and loss
  • Sleep problems
  • Social skills difficulties
  • Impulse control issues
  • Behavioral problems
  • Fears and phobias
  • Separation and divorce
  • Trauma and abuse

Our play therapists also provide coaching and guidance for parents on handling their child’s difficulties, making the healing process a team effort.

Book a Play Therapy Session at Thriveworks Charlotte

If your child is facing any of these challenges, play therapy at Thriveworks Charlotte can help. New clients often see their provider within 7 business days of their first call.

Contact us today to book an appointment and support your child’s journey to healing and growth. (980) 217-6901

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Charlotte therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Caresource

  • Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

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Self-pay costs at Charlotte
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.9 Learn about verified reviews
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So far, I have enjoyed her attention to detail and how she's willing to unpack a certain things and not breast past them!
Angela Apr 2025
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Her transparency and honesty, she is very kind and patient as well. She obviously cares alot about her patients wellbeing and health and relationships with others.
Sarah Apr 2025
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Madison is very personable and made me feel very comfortable sharing personal information with her from our first appointment. She takes detailed notes and always makes sure to follow up on any events, concerns, feelings, or issues that I have previously brought to her attention. She has helped me work on finding coping mechanisms and making sure I am utilizing them weekly. I appreciate that she shares her own life experiences when they relate to my issues. She truly cares about what I am going through and finding ways to make life more enjoyable for me.
Read more Madison is very personable and made me feel very comfortable sharing personal information with her from our first appointment. She takes detailed notes and always makes sure to follow up on any events, concerns, feelings, or issues that I have previously brought to her attention. She has helped me work on finding coping mechanisms and making sure I am utilizing them weekly. I appreciate that she shares her own life experiences when they relate to my issues. She truly cares about what I am going through and finding ways to make life more enjoyable for me.
Brianna Apr 2025
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I feel very comfortable with Yolanda and I appreciate her recommendations and her professionalism
Robyn Apr 2025
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Madison is great at listening ad asking open ended questions to gain more information. Very personable and easy to talk to.
Jennifer Apr 2025
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Dr. Ryan is awesome!
David Apr 2025
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My provider is very attentive and understanding. She helps me to sort out my feelings and get to the root of how I'm feeling.
Theresa Apr 2025
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My therapist, Kaylyn, really cares about me. I am dealing with the passing of my dad, and she has been there to help every step of the way!
Billy Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Charlotte is near the corner of Park Road and Woodlawn Road. We are across the street from Starbucks and Exxon. Sharonview Federal Credit Union is the building next to our office.

Phone number

(980) 217-6901

Languages spoken by NC providers

  • English
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