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Why Choose Playful Healing Center?


Playful Healing Center (PHC) was founded in 2008 to offer our children and families state-of-the-art therapeutic services. Playful Healing Center’s mission is to strengthen and empower individuals with the most effective therapeutic approaches. We have developed high-quality mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Although we specialize in pediatric psychotherapy in issues of attachment, trauma, behavioral and emotional issues, we also offer services to individuals and families with trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders.

The frequently treated disorders for children and adolescents in PHC are:

  • Anxiety Disorders, including separation anxiety and social phobia
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Attachment Disorder (adoption issues)
  • Autistic/Asperger Disorder
  • Conduct Disorder/Oppositional Defiant Disorder
  • Depression
  • Divorce related Matters
  • Grief and Loss Issues
  • Picky Eater and Sleep Disorder
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Relational Problems
  • Sensory Integration Issues


As treatment modalities for children and families, Playful Healing Center offers evidence-based models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Play Therapy, and Theraplay.

The frequently treated disorders for adults in PHC are:

  • Anger management
  • Anxiety
  • Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss Issues
  • Marital Conflicts
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Relational issues
  • Social Anxiety


To alleviate the issues of adult individuals, Playful Healing Center offers integrative approaches: Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Couple’s Therapy, Psychodynamic Approach, and Couple/Family Therapy.

Fee for services

We accept Aetna PPO, BCBS PPO, Lyra Behavioral Health, and United Health PPO. For cash payment, we charge $180-$210 per hour. Office hours are available on weekdays, evenings, and weekends by appointment.