Mental Health Therapy for Children, Adults, and Families in Denver
You may be here because your child is struggling to express big feelings, or because parenting has started to feel overwhelming, confusing, or lonely. Maybe you’ve noticed more meltdowns, anxiety, or behavior that doesn’t feel like your child—and you’re wanting support that goes deeper than surface-level coping skills.
Or maybe you are carrying your own emotional pain. You might feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, weighed down by trauma, or simply ready for meaningful healing and change.
Whatever brought you here, a part of you knows things can get better. You’re looking for a space where you and your family feel seen, understood, and guided with compassion—not judged or rushed.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and grounded in the belief that every child and adult has an inner capacity for healing when they feel safe and supported. In the playroom, I help children express what words can’t. With parents, I offer guidance, insight, and tools that build confidence and connection. And with adults, I walk alongside you as you move through what’s been holding you back—toward resilience, clarity, and peace.
You don’t have to navigate this season alone. Together, we’ll create a path toward relief, growth, and emotional well-being—for you or your child. Healing doesn’t have to feel out of reach. In the right space, change becomes possible.
Welcome! I am Sarah Smith, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist
My Services
Child Play Therapy
Play therapy is more than just kids having fun with toys—though that’s part of the magic! It’s a way for children to express their feelings, process experiences, and work through challenges in a language they know best: play.
Adult Trauma Therapy
Healing from past trauma can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Adult trauma therapy provides a safe, supportive space to process difficult experiences, reduce anxiety, and rebuild a sense of safety and control in your life.
Parent Coaching
Through practical tools and empathetic guidance, parent coaching empowers you to approach challenges with confidence, patience, and understanding, ensuring that both you and your child thrive.
EMDR
Struggling with past trauma, anxiety, or difficult memories? EMDR is a gentle, evidence-based approach that helps your brain process and release distressing experiences, so you can feel more calm, confident, and in control.
Clinical Supervision
Are you a therapist seeking clinical supervision that fosters growth, confidence, and ethical practice? Whether you’re working toward licensure or refining your skills as an experienced clinician, I offer personalized, supportive, and insightful supervision to help you navigate the complexities of therapy with competence and care.What is the difference between a Registered Play Therapist and a Child Therapist?
A Registered Play Therapist (RPT) is a therapist who has undergone specialized training, supervision, and clinical experience specifically in play therapy. They also have been certified and approved by the Association for Play Therapy (APT), ensuring they meet rigorous professional standards.
Why Does this Matter?
Through my extensive training in Play Therapy, I have cultivated a deep understanding of the therapeutic power of play. I have been trained to use play effectively to help children process emotions, trauma, and behavioral challenges. While other therapists may integrate play techniques into their work, they may not have the specialized skills, supervision, or theoretical grounding that make play therapy a transformative intervention.
Testimonials
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Waiting Room with Coffee, Tea, and Seltzers
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Waiting Room for kids or siblings to relax
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Adult Therapy Room
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![Children's play kitchen with colorful storage drawers on the left, a sink and stovetop in the middle, and a wooden shelf with toy cash register, baskets, and toys on the right. Art hung on the beige wall above.]()
Play Therapy Room
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![A small table with a geometric patterned tablecloth, surrounded by two chairs with patterned seat cushions, near a large window with a view of buildings outside. On the table, there are cups filled with colorful markers. Behind the table, there is a large potted plant and a wall-mounted organizer with colored folders.]()
Play Therapy Room
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![Display of three framed animal illustrations above white shelves filled with various toys and figurines, with additional toys and containers on the floor and table in a children's playroom.]()
Play Therapy Room
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![A cozy reading nook with two black and white patterned armchairs, a navy blue rug, a white bookshelf filled with books and toys, a colorful abstract wall art, and a tall floor lamp providing warm lighting.]()
Play Therapy Room
