Pediatric Mental Health Counseling in Colorado Springs, CO
At Whole Kids Co., we know that children experience the world in unique and powerful ways. Pediatric Mental Health Counseling brings together evidence-based strategies designed to support your child’s emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs in a safe, supportive environment. Our team of therapists uses a variety of approaches — including play therapy techniques — to help children express themselves, build skills, and thrive.
Why Play Therapy Techniques?
Children often feel big emotions before they have the words to describe them. Play therapy techniques provide a developmentally appropriate way for children to communicate, heal, and grow using the language they know best: play. Through toys, art materials, sand trays, and movement in our therapeutic gyms, children can process feelings, practice new skills, and build confidence.
These techniques are not just for younger kids, adolescents and even young adults can benefit from play-based approaches. After all, no one is too old to learn through play.
What We Work On
Our pediatric mental health therapists address a wide range of needs using approaches that may include play therapy techniques, skill-building, and family involvement. Common goals include:
Emotional labeling and expression
Self-regulation skills
Trauma processing through play and use of toys
Social skills (sharing, turn-taking, cooperation)
Tolerance of non-preferred activities
Adapting to transitions and change
Other goals tailored to your child’s unique needs
We combine both directive and non-directive play therapy techniques, depending on what will best support your child's progress:
- Child-Centered Play Therapy is a non-directive method used primarily for trauma or emotional expression, where your child leads the play, and the therapist follows, observes, and tracks recurring themes that may offer insight into their inner world.
- Developmental Play Therapy is a more therapist-guided, directive approach often used when working on behavior, emotional regulation, or social skills. Activities are designed to support skill-building through structured, play-based interaction.
In all approaches, your child will have access to a variety of tools, including toys, art materials, sand trays, and even our therapeutic gyms—all supporting hands-on, developmentally appropriate expression.
Attachment & Caregiver Involvement
When attachment and connection are a focus, we incorporate Theraplay-informed techniques and other attachment-based strategies that actively involve parents and caregivers in the therapeutic process. These sessions help strengthen the parent-child bond, promote secure connection, and build trust through joyful, structured interaction.
Your Role as a Caregiver
As a parent or caregiver, you play a crucial role in your child’s progress. We value ongoing communication and encourage you to share updates between sessions—your insights help us support your child more effectively.
Consistency is also key. Regular attendance builds trust, provides structure, and allows therapeutic progress to unfold at a healthy pace. If you ever need to reschedule or adjust your time slot, we’re happy to collaborate with you. Please note that we follow a company-wide attendance policy, which you reviewed and signed at intake.
Locations
We provide Pediatric Mental Health Counseling, including play therapy techniques, at both of our centers:
North Clinic
11681 Voyager Pkwy, Suite 150
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
South Clinic
3245 International Circle, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Schedule an Intake Today
If you recognize any of these challenges in your child, an evaluation may be beneficial.
Call us at: 719-344-9342 to schedule an evaluation. Before the appointment, we will check if we accept your insurance.
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We are here to journey with you!