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.
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.
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.
