Integrated Play Connections Therapy Center
Child-Centered Play Therapy & Parent Support in Manassas, VA
Child-Centered Play Therapy for Children Ages 3–12
At Integrated Play Connections Therapy Center, we specialize in Child-Centered Play Therapy for children ages 3–12. Because play is a child’s natural language, therapy gives children a safe and supportive space to express feelings, process experiences, build emotional resilience, and grow through the healing power of the therapeutic relationship.
Support for Adolescents, Schools, and Professionals
In addition to play therapy for children, we offer developmentally responsive support for adolescents, consultation for caregivers and professionals, and resources for schools seeking to better understand children through a relational and developmentally informed lens. Whether we are supporting a teen, collaborating with a school, or consulting with another professional, our work remains rooted in connection, curiosity, and respect for each person’s unique story.
Parent and Caregiver Support
We believe caregivers deserve support, too. Parent support sessions offer a space to better understand your child’s emotional and behavioral needs, explore what may be underneath challenging moments, and strengthen connection at home. Our goal is to help caregivers feel more grounded, supported, and confident as they walk alongside their child’s healing process.
About Integrated Play Connections Therapy Center, PLCC.
At Integrated Play Connections Therapy Center, we offer play therapy services for children and families alongside specialized training, supervision, and consultation for professionals. Grounded in a child-centered and humanistic philosophy, our work honors the healing power of play and the innate capacity of each child to grow, heal, and thrive within a safe, accepting relationship.
We are committed to supporting both children and the professionals who serve them through developmentally appropriate, compassionate, and ethically grounded care. Our goal is to strengthen the quality of play therapy practice in Northern Virginia and beyond while fostering nurturing environments for children across all settings. Beyond clinical services, we extend education and guidance to caregivers, educators, and community partners, advocating for the transformative role of play in promoting healthy development and emotional well-being.
About Us
We have been immersed in the world of play therapy for over 15 years. Through our volunteer work with the Virginia Association for Play Therapy, we recognized a pressing need for affordable and accessible play therapy services, continuing education, supervision, and consultation. Seeing the profound impact these resources have on both professionals and the children they serve inspired us to act.
This shared vision and commitment to supporting children and the professionals who care for them led us to establish Integrated Play Connections Therapy Center, PLLC, a center dedicated to providing high-quality play therapy services while fostering a collaborative, empowering community for those working with children.
Client Testimonials
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"Michelle embodies a person-centered approach to supervision. With complete acceptance, she welcomes supervisees to be their authentic selves so they can take this approach to their clients, leading to tremendous growth and healing." -Current LCSW/RPT Supervisee
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“Group supervision with Michelle and Samantha will transform your play therapy sessions with young people into ones of deep understanding and connection. Their insights propel therapists to the next level." -Group Supervision Attendee
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“I fall in love with Child Centered Play Therapy all over again with Michelle's trainings." - Training Participant
Have questions or want to learn more?
Reach out to our team with any questions about therapy services, parent support, professional consultation, or upcoming trainings. We’d be happy to connect and help you find the next best step.