Play therapy with a Registered Play Therapist for children 3 years old and above.
Children Learn Through Play
Play.
Some of the potential benefits of play therapy are:
taking more responsibility for certain behaviors.
developing coping strategies and creative problem-solving skills.
self-respect.
empathy and respect for others.
alleviation of anxiety.
learning to fully experience and express feelings.
stronger social skills.
Parents.
If you're not in the mental health field, sometimes it's very difficult to discern if our kid's behavior is age appropriate or a BIG PROBLEM. At The Hope Place, we offer regular parent follow up consultations to offer tangible psych education and empowerment. We're a team!
Session 1) Parents Only
Session 2) Child Only
Session 3) Parents Only
We take a 3 Step Approach to Treatment Planning so that parents and children feel empowered.
Grow.
Our child therapists have helped families overcome issues involving racism, generational abuse, addictions, grief and shame, codependency, and complex trauma. Rachel Nauss, LCSW, RPT-S has over a decade of experience, and truly enjoys watching families grow into their healthy, happy, best selves.
Karin Schober LPC-S worked in the school systems helping children and parents navigate the system and heal adjust to new circumstances surrounding life events.
Play Therapy and Parent Consult sessions with our child therapists are $150 per session. (See Below)
Rachel has always had a heart for the things important to people, going back to “counseling sessions” on the playground in elementary school. The same passion also fueled her own journey in mental and emotional healing. She is passionate about all aspects of health and wellness and believes in a holistic approach when considering mental health. Since no two people are alike, treatment approaches will look different to accommodate the uniqueness of the individuals.
Rachel obtained a Masters in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2006 and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist.
Most of her professional experience consists of working alongside families involved with the foster care system where issues involving racism, generational abuse, addictions, grief and shame, codependency, and complex trauma are dominant. She is also active in the recovery ministry at her church. Her ministry and professional experiences give her a strong background in both addictions and childhood trauma.
Where can you find Rachel during her free time? Chances are decent she is either at the gym, on the trails running, or curled up with her dogs, husband, and a good book. Or at the coffee shop. Always the coffee shop.
Rachel Nauss is a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) and sees children through adults. She offers online counseling to residents of Texas.
Rachel’s Rate is $150 per session.
Children, Teens, Adults, Couples, Families
Karin Schober LPC-S
Karin has a passion for helping clients reach their best hopes. She utilizes Solution-Focused and Narrative approaches in sessions as she works with a wide range of issues including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, school/work stresses, parenting issues, family conflict, life stages and transitions. Karin enjoys working with all ages of clients, but specializes in children and teens as she has worked many years as a school counselor and a foster parent.
Karin earned her Master of Arts from Texas Wesleyan University in 2014. She is both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a School Counselor.
Karin’s rate is $150 per session.
How to prepare your child for their first session:
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Why?
Explaining play therapy to a child can be a challenge, especially if they believe something is "wrong" with them. Try the these tips.
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Explain
Explain that, "Since things aren't going so well for you at home (or at school) we thought you would like to have some special play times with a play therapist named Rachel. She has a playroom with a lot of toys that you can play with in a lot of different ways."
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They're Safe
And, "Rachel will not make you do anything you don't want to do, and you will be able to choose when you want to say something."
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Consistent
Also, "Your play times with Rachel will normally happen at the same time each week. Sometimes she will need to talk to your parents about how you're doing."
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You're the Parent
Remember that you are the parent, and you know what is best for your child, even when they throw fits about it.
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Pictures
Our social media accounts have LOTS of pictures of the facility and of the animals and therapists. It might help your child feel more comfortable if you show them where their session will take place.
