Adored Mothers Perinatal Therapy Center, PLLC
Where women and children are empowered to AMPlify their life.
Angela Pidala, MSW, LCSW-S, PMH-C, RPT™
"Enter into children's play and you will find the place where their minds, hearts, and souls meet." - Virginia Axline
Photo by Angela Pidala
Play Therapy for children in The Greater Houston Area/The Woodlands, Texas
Support for children and families navigating big emotions, worries, fears, transitions, and uncontrollable behavioral outbursts.
Maybe your child is having bigger emotions than they know how to express. Perhaps they're struggling with anxiety, behavioral challenges, life transitions, sensory differences, or experiences that seem difficult to put into words. As parents, it can be hard to know exactly how to help. Play Therapy provides children with a safe and developmentally appropriate way to process their experiences, build emotional awareness, and strengthen their ability to navigate the world around them. Play Therapy can also support sibling dynamics, mother/child attachment, and overall parenting support.
Who We Help...
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Autism & Sensory Processing Disorder
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Emotional Regulation
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Anxiety (panic, phobia, fears, separation anxiety)
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Sibling Conflict
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Adoption, Trauma, & Life Transitions
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Mother/Daughter Attachment
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Parenting Moms Group (Coming Soon!)
What is Play Therapy?
Play is the most natural form of communication for children. Their toys become the words through which they express themselves. This is why Child-Centered Play Therapy can be such an effective approach for helping struggling youngsters by meeting them where they are emotionally and cognitively. Play Therapy is an evidence-based method for addressing children's behavioral, mental health, and trauma-related concerns. Within the safe space of the playroom and therapeutic relationship with the play therapist, play allows for integration of the whole brain. It enables the child to process difficult emotions and experiences they don't fully comprehend yet.
The goal is to support the child's growth in emotional regulation, learning coping skills and reaching any other identified treatment goals. Research demonstrates that parent involvement is critical for seeing real change. Therefore, parenting support, psychoeducation, and recommendations are typically provided during parent consultation sessions as part of the child's therapeutic journey. We are proud to offer Play Therapy in The Woodlands, TX to kiddos 3 - 6 years old.
How do kids benefit from Play Therapy?
The Association for Play Therapy has identified four primary therapeutic powers of play therapy. This means there are four main categories of positive change that can be facilitated through the play therapy process, providing real evidence of its effectiveness. The four key benefits of play therapy are: it facilitates communication, fosters emotional wellness, enhances social relationships, and increases personal strengths. Each of these skills that a child develops during the play therapy journey will support them outside the playroom as they learn to navigate their environment and reach the identified play therapy treatment goals. Play Therapy in The Woodlands, TX might be just the answer you're looking for to best support your little one!
Who is Play Therapy for?
Play Therapy is primarily effective for kiddos between the ages of 3 years old and 9 years old. We specialize in seeing the littlest children as young as 2.5 years old through 6 years old. Play Therapy in The Woodlands, TX is available for kiddos in the Greater Houston Area.
Common challenges that can be supported through Play Therapy:
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Big feelings
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Anxious tendencies and lots what-if questions
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Warnings of getting kicked out of daycare for behavioral problems (or already kicked out of daycare)
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Challenges with transitions or change
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Sibling conflict, a new baby brother or sister, or a big move
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An autism diagnosis (new, suspected, or previous diagnosis)
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Sensory differences
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Kiddos who have been adopted
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Past trauma or abuse
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Struggling with attachment and the transition into a new home and new family
Why specialized early intervention matters?
​Kids are SO resilient and can absolutely move through these emotional and behavioral responses... with the proper support. If they are met where they are at such a young age, it will build their knowledge, skills, and resiliency that will last them a lifetime. Play Therapy in The Woodlands, TX is a great option that can help a child heal from distressing experiences or learn how to release their emotions in a healthy way. Finding a play therapist who is trained and knowledgeable is imperative. AMP Therapy Center offers play therapy support by trained (or in training) Registered Play Therapists.
How Can We Help?
Not all therapists have specialized training in play therapy and child development. AMP Therapy Center does. Our team prioritizes advanced training and specialized education to ensure children and families receive knowledgeable, evidence-based care. During your child's therapy sessions, you can expect them to:
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Process difficult experiences
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Learn coping skills
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Prepare for transitions and changes
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Navigate big feelings
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Manage anxiety, fears, and worries
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Heal from trauma and loss
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Therapy Options
AMP Therapy Center offers in-person play therapy in The Woodlands, Texas allowing children to receive specialized support in our play rooms during their therapy journey. Head over to our Getting Started page to learn more!