Evidenced Based Play Therapy for Children

Welling Wellness offers in-person play therapy in Federal Hill, Baltimore, Maryland, along with virtual parent & caregiver support across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

Play therapy provides children with a developmentally appropriate way to express thoughts and emotions when they do not yet have the language to do so. Our child-centered, trauma-informed care supports emotional understanding, regulation, and healthy developmental growth.

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Therapy That Meets Kids Where They Are

Children don’t process experiences the same way adults do—and they’re not supposed to. But they still need support in ways that meet them where they are.

Play therapy creates a space where children can express emotions safely, work through experiences at their own pace, and begin to build confidence and emotional awareness. It allows them to feel understood without pressure or the expectation to “explain” everything.

Our approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, which means we follow your child’s lead while offering gentle guidance and support.


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Child's Experience in Play Therapy


A Space Designed for How Kids Actually Communicate

Play therapy creates a space where your child can begin to feel safe, build trust, and develop a strong sense of connection with their therapist. That relationship is an important part of the process—it helps children feel comfortable enough to express themselves and try new ways of navigating what they’re experiencing.

Through play, creativity, and interaction, children are able to communicate what they’re feeling while also building practical skills over time. This can include emotional awareness, coping strategies, flexibility, and confidence in handling different situations.

What This Can Support

Support for Big Feelings, Behavior, and Change

Welling Wellness offers in-person play therapy in Federal Hill, Baltimore, Maryland, as well as virtual parent & caregiver support and family consultations across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Play therapy provides children with a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate space to express emotions, process experiences, and build coping skills through the language they know best—play.

Through consistent sessions, children can strengthen emotional awareness, improve self-regulation, build confidence, and develop healthier ways of navigating challenges at home, school, and in relationships. Our child-centered, trauma-informed approach is tailored to each child's unique needs, creating a space where they feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow.

Support for Parents & Caregivers, Too

Parent and caregiver involvement is an important part of play therapy. Whether your child is attending in-person play therapy in Federal Hill, Baltimore, or your family is receiving support across Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C., we believe collaboration helps strengthen progress and support lasting change.

We offer regular parent and caregiver check-ins to share insights, answer questions, and help you better understand what you may be noticing at home. You'll also receive practical strategies to support your child between sessions, including ways to respond to big emotions, strengthen communication, and build consistency.

We balance keeping caregivers informed while respecting your child's privacy, helping them feel comfortable in therapy while ensuring you feel confident supporting them both in and outside of sessions.

What is play therapy? +

Play therapy is a specialized form of therapy that allows children to express emotions, process experiences, build coping skills, and explore challenges through play.

At Welling Wellness, play therapy provides children with a safe, supportive space where they can communicate in a way that feels natural and comfortable. Through play, children can develop emotional awareness, confidence, and new ways of navigating their world.

Do you offer play therapy in Baltimore, Maryland? +

Yes! Welling Wellness offers play therapy for children in our Federal Hill, Baltimore office.

Our child therapy approach is designed to provide a warm, welcoming environment where children feel comfortable expressing themselves, building trust, and developing skills to support their emotional well-being.

What ages benefit from play therapy? +

Play therapy is commonly used with children who may have difficulty expressing their thoughts and feelings through words alone. It can be especially helpful for younger children, though the specific approach depends on each child’s developmental stage, needs, and goals.

At Welling Wellness, we tailor therapy to each child’s personality, experiences, and strengths.

What concerns can play therapy support? +

Play therapy can support children experiencing anxiety, big emotions, ADHD, behavioral challenges, stress, life transitions, grief, family changes, social challenges, and difficulty adjusting to new experiences.

Therapy provides children with a supportive space to better understand their emotions, develop coping skills, and build confidence.

How does play therapy work? +

Children communicate through play, creativity, and exploration. In play therapy sessions, therapists use developmentally appropriate activities to help children express emotions, understand experiences, practice problem-solving, and build emotional regulation skills.

The therapy process is individualized based on each child’s needs and goals.

How do I know if my child needs therapy? +

Parents often seek therapy when they notice changes in their child’s emotions, behaviors, relationships, school experiences, or overall well-being.

Therapy can be helpful not only during difficult moments but also as a space for children to build confidence, emotional awareness, coping skills, and healthy ways of navigating challenges.

Do you offer virtual therapy for children in Maryland, DC, and Virginia? +

Yes! Welling Wellness offers virtual therapy throughout Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia. Virtual therapy options depend on the child’s age, developmental needs, and the type of support being provided.

What makes Welling Wellness different for child and play therapy? +

At Welling Wellness, we believe children deserve therapy that feels safe, supportive, and individualized. Our approach focuses on understanding the whole child, including their emotions, experiences, strengths, relationships, and unique personality.

We provide compassionate child therapy in Federal Hill, Baltimore and virtually throughout Maryland, DC, and Virginia, creating a space where children and families feel understood and supported.

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Play therapy meets children where they are, using play as a natural way to communicate, connect, and grow.