Child Therapy in Palm Desert and throughout CA.
Because Behind Every Behavior Is a Child Trying to Be Understood
Supporting Your Child's Emotional Well-Being
“I’ve tried everything… why is nothing working?”
If this thought feels familiar, you're not alone.
As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to see your child struggle with big emotions, behavioral challenges, or sudden changes. You've been patient, gentle, firm, done everything you can think of, and still, something feels off.
A Child-Centered Approach to Healing
At Haven Wellness Therapy, I offer play therapy as a gentle, developmentally appropriate way to support children’s emotional health.
Children don’t always have the words, but they do have play.
Through therapeutic play, children can safely explore their feelings, build coping skills, and begin to make sense of their world in a way that feels natural, safe, and empowering.
Play Therapy Can Support Children Who Are:
Struggling with anxiety, sadness, or emotional overwhelm
Having difficulty with emotional regulation or behavior
Adjusting to major changes (divorce, adoption, new sibling)
Dealing with school stress or peer relationship issues
Impacted by family fertility journeys or postpartum transitions
In Our Sessions, Your Child Will:
✔️ Express thoughts and emotions through play-based activities
✔️ Develop self-regulation and emotional language
✔️ Build resilience, confidence, and healthy coping strategies
✔️ Feel seen, supported, and accepted just as they are
When We Support a Child, We Support the Whole Family
Play therapy nurtures your child’s emotional growth, while also helping you better understand their inner world by strengthening your relationship through play.