Play Therapy
In-Person in Boulder & Online throughout Colorado:
Hi, I’m Joe.
I help kids process big emotions and experiences through play, creativity, and connection. Play therapy isn’t just about having fun—it’s how children communicate, make sense of their world, and heal in ways that feel natural to them. Whether a child is struggling with anxiety, trauma, or big life changes, play therapy gives them a safe space to express themselves without the pressure of finding the right words.
I know what it’s like to grow up holding things in, unsure how to ask for help. As a shy kid, I tried to manage everything alone. It took time to learn that healing happens through connection, trust, and expression. In play therapy, I create a space where kids feel safe, seen, and supported—so they don’t have to carry everything alone.
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Why play therapy?
Kids don’t sit down and say, I’m feeling dysregulated today because my nervous system is overloaded. They throw a toy, burst into tears over the wrong-colored cup, or suddenly become really interested in climbing under the table instead of answering a question. Kids process through movement, play, and creativity, not just words. Play therapy gives them a way to work through their feelings on their terms—no pressure, no right or wrong way to do it.
Some kids get loud, some get quiet, some hold everything in until it spills out sideways. I get it. I was the quiet kind—the kid who avoided, stayed small, kept things locked up tight. Asking for what I needed felt impossible, so I didn’t. Until, eventually, all that holding in caught up with me. Learning how to express myself—how to actually feel things instead of stuffing them down—changed my life. It wasn’t fast, and it wasn’t easy, but it was worth it.
That’s why I love this work. Play therapy isn’t about “fixing” kids. It’s about giving them space to feel understood, to process in a way that makes sense to them. Sometimes that looks like building a whole world in the sand tray, sometimes it’s drawing their feelings, sometimes it’s turning a stuffed animal into a fierce protector who finally gets to say what’s been unsaid. Whatever it is, it’s theirs.
Therapy should feel safe, maybe even fun. Kids don’t have to come in and "talk about their feelings" if they don’t want to—they just get to be themselves, in a space that meets them where they are. And parents? You’re part of this too. I know how much you want to help, and I’m here to support not just your child, but you. If you’re wondering whether therapy could help, let’s talk.
Let’s work together.
Interested in therapy with me? Fill out some info and I’ll be in touch shortly. I look forward to connecting with you.